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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1902
Page
7
Fragmented report notes selections of individuals for a European invasion theme, mentioning parists and Sorzee as strong figures among modistes of a world-wide event. The text is garbled with missing context and inconsistent names.
The season features Zelsnd ties, a four act stage production by James Gort Wider with scenic grandeur and a trained chorus of brassy girls. Prices at night range from 25 to 61 cents and matinees from 6 to 36 cents. Also on stage is The Liberty Belles, a musical comedy by Harry B. Smith at New Crawford. Tickets go on sale with prices from 25 cents to 1.50.
Local column from North Topeka lists residents visiting, traveling, or calling on friends. It notes J M Campbell in Indiana, Mrs Cleveland of Silver Lake, Kempton, Caswell of Kansas City, Homer Gorvon visiting, and many other neighbors in Topeka and nearby towns. Events include hats at Courtneys, choir practice, church notes, and upcoming visits or departures with scattered addresses and small updates.
A late 19th century campaign gathering announced with speakers including Governor Yates A G Dawes and Congressman Graft. Secretary of War Elihu Root to attend the evening session. Delegates from New York expected. The piece also notes a coroner’s finding on a death linked to tapeworm. Fire in Oregon forests reported with extensive property damage amid strong winds.
via Santa Fe. Central Kansas fair runs September 15 to 29 with a round up event. Tickets on file and available at Wis and Lacey stores or by committee. Also offering the Pyramids Excursion to Kansas City Monday September 15 with Special train from Titand Depot at 8 am. Tickets now on sale.
Classified notice seeking solicitors of both sexes for agency work, offering salary to industrious individuals. Information via Fifth Avenue hotel on Saturday between 7 and 6 pm. Contact B. L. Holmes, general traveling agent, and a brief line for an office position is also requested. Ends with tersely garbled line about pains and males.
A fragmented classified page lists numerous FOR SALE and WANTED notices. Items include furniture stock and fixtures, household goods, a black horse, confectionery shop, journal routes, bicycles, farm equipment, and various misc items. The text names locations and incomplete descriptions across multiple ads.
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