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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1894

Page

3

Billion Spent Protesting Adulterated Food Standards

A detailed report by Special Agent Alex J. Wedderstrom argues for federal food and drug laws to curb adulteration. It notes widespread contamination, the burden on consumers, and the potential savings from strict regulations, urging national action to unify state laws and protect interstate commerce and public health.

Waserneros Alex J. Weddertrom Agricultural Department Forsignéra América England Wiete Lnwa

Sidewalk Tax Apportionment for City Walks

The city engineer completes the sidewalk tax apportionment for newly built walks by John Ritchie. Tax amounting to 120654 covers all sidewalks in the tract, excluding street intersections paid by the city. Contractor progresses at eighteen lots per day, with 1098 lots remaining and a December 1 deadline.

John Ritchie

City sewer case to be settled or appealed tonight

The city council will meet to decide if Decker Mullins and Berry sewer case should be appealed to the state supreme court. The city attorney favors appeal claiming judgment exceeds the contract price, with estimated appeal costs around six hundred dollars. Mayor Harrison notes mixed trial results and urges restraint to avoid burdening taxpayers.

Pawers Decker, Mullins & Berry Supreme Court Harrison Speeking Love Gain Barsas Rey Tom Digtret Iota Hs Polat

Santa Fe Route Round Trip Fare Announcement

Cheap Bates East. SANTA FE BOATS Chicago, Pittsburg, Columbus, Cleveland, Inlis, and other eastern points, $21.50 for the round trip, by the Santa Fe route. a Fall Notice Annex & McManus, 610 Kansas Ave. The coolest place in the city for a ranch or good dinner is at Whitneys, 730 Kansas avenue.

Bates Santa FE Chicago Pittsburg Columbus Cleveland Inlis Aurnex & McManus Kansas Ave Whitneys Kansas Avenue Sanya FR Galumbus Eine Alt Indianapolis

Deaths Clip Topeka People In Sudden Tragedy

A.G. Wolford aged 80 dies suddenly at Dr. McVey's home after feeling ill. He lived with Mrs. Henry Ritter and will be buried in Alton Illinois with funeral in Topeka. Two daughters survive, one in Topeka and one in Alton. Also reported are deaths from dropsy of Mrs. Mary Brown and Hazel Hamilton, and the cholera infantum death of the Jones infant.

Alg Wolford A.G. Wolford Henry Ritter Buchanan RE McVey Dr. McVey Alton Topeka Mary Brown Fillmore Strees Hazel Hamiltton W. B Hamilton Buchanan Street J. E. Jones Tyler Street

Will plead guilty in Sanders case at Wichita

The trial of Gen J S Sanders of the Coney army proceeds this week in United States district court at Wichita before Judge Williams. Arrangements are made for Sanders to plead guilty and pay a nominal fine likely equal to that imposed on other officers. The other officers served 39 days in jail in default of payment. Sanders will avoid jail by paying the fine.

J.S. Sanders Coney Army Pisca Wichita United States District Court Williams Sanders

Walls Going Up At Oakland Woolen Mill

Construction on the Oakland Woolen Mill resumes after stockholders paid assessments delaying the first estimate. Contractors have restarted work, aiming for rapid completion of the brick building with a handsome exterior and soon to house machinery.

Oakland

Des Moines May Win At Republican League Convention

Executive committee of the Republican national league met at Grand Pacific hotel to plan the full campaign across states with elections. They will consider moving next year’s convention from Denver to Des Moines amid a close Cleveland Des Moines contest.

Republican League Carcase Republican National League Grand Pacific Hotel Denver Ocleve- Tan Cleveland Des Moines Executive Committee

Santa Fe Route Ad Looks To Indianaplis Offer

This OCR text fragment notes Santa Fe Route land and mentions Ayér's Sursaparilla as a supposed blood disorder remedy. It references The State Jorexar's Waot and Mis columns and Topeka pleas, suggesting a weekly schedule and multiple reach days, ending with a garbled statement.

Jorexar Topeka

Untitled Arted-A Item Fragment Notes 418 Tyler Street

Fragmentary OCR text from WV item referencing 418 Tyler Street, Deatrable Dose sewer and electric work, mentions Veale Wook and Lira & Co, with scattered street and address fragments. No coherent event or clear date found.

Homseworn Tyler Street Westie Stella Lira & Co

Market Report From Sept. 10 Trade Session

Reports from today’s board show corn led by frost fears across Nebraska, the Dakotas and Wyoming, with wider price fluctuations and mixed buying. Wheat and hogs firm on supply signals, while oats stay steady. cattle receipts rise and prices edge higher on better grades.

Associated Press Board of Trade Nebraska Dakotas Wyoming Ige South Dakota Logan & Co Szigo Ortee May Gruides

The Capital Grocery Ad Promises Low Prices and Specials

A garbled ad from The Capital Grocery touts low prices and daily deals. It lists items like soap, raisins, pine nuts, and various brands with placeholder prices, claiming guaranteed savings and delivery. The fragmented text emphasizes a broad assortment and aggressive pricing strategy.

Bits of Banter and Advertisements in a Fragmented Page

A collage of dialogue snippets and stray notices, featuring banter between unnamed characters, a joke about poetry, brief flirtations, and miscellaneous advertisements. It includes a price inquiry about a red cow, a humorous line about happiness and wisdom, and promo copy for cherry cough syrup, train fares, and cosmetic claims.

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