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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1897
Page
6
Our hosiery department offers cheap stock for all ages. 25 dozen children fast black stockings 10c a pair, two pairs for 25c. 15c pair for children now, 2 for 25c. 15 dozen ladies Gordon Dye fast black hosiery 24c. 15 dozen men’s half hose 15c pair, 2 for 25c. Also a wide range of undergarments and heavy clothing for cooler weather.
A display of special values is set for tomorrow featuring items priced at 25c 3Sc and 500 yard. The listing emphasizes diverse price points and quantities for likely promotional purposes.
Allentown Pa Sept 17 The Corphet Steal company of New Jersey seeks to buy two large raffle properties in Lehigh county from creditors of the defunct Catasauqua Manufacturing company The sills will be retiled and enlarged and will be piatted In six months They will give employment to 2500 hands Railroad shops in Edwards Miss and New Orleans cases of yellow fever reported with several new cases noted in Mobile and Carrollton. progress and diagnoses discussed as cities report rising concerns
Lesters' Union No. &% orders out all operators on Chase Lanting machines after two rapid wage reductions. Workers to strike this week, with Brockton and nearby towns likely affected. Disputes arise in Churchill and Allen shops over machine interference and prior 25 percent cuts.
A Aiessa Saye special dispatch reports a grain price surge wreaking havoc in Tomiun with many houses failing to complete contracts and several missing payments as a result.
Norfolk reports the Dis mal swamp spanning about 400 square miles is burning from end to end due to drought and heat. No human population inhabits the area so no containment efforts were undertaken. Dense smoke threatens an incoming train and adjoining counties report forest fires with crops at risk if rain does not arrive soon.
The Daily News editorial notes that risking the gold standard to appease France and the United States is ill advised, likening the stance to a fox missing its tail. Cinderella Children Wanted announced by Mrs. Meredith seeks youngsters at the Grand Opera House Saturday at 2 o'clock.
A Topeka social page lists dozens of visitors and locals in town for the Fall Festival. Names include Mrs J J Frey, Dr and Mrs Pay of Chanute, Miss Maude Parmenter, Miss Emma Barber, Mrs Charles Wolff, Miss Augusta Hayes, Miss Kincaid of Dodge City, and many others visiting family homes, attending dances, and joining festival events. Several couples plan trips to Kansas City, Ottawa, and Missouri destinations, with marriages and community gatherings noted.
A store at Blosaburg, owned by Raton Coal and Coke, was blown up with gunpowder amid a miners dispute. About 250 workers, who rent company housing and rely on the store, faced wage cuts and reduced work days. Miners refused a 29 percent cut and walked out after weeks of growing tension. Also notes Star Pioneer and Joe Patchen match planned for October 7 in Sioux City during Mondamin carnival.
Indiana reports show the compulsory education law has added about 25 000 to 30 000 pupils statewide with some cities enlarging existing buildings or ordering new ones. Indianapolis alone records over 4 000 new pupils in the first phase.
County Commissioners seek to cut costs by ending towel use in offices. A retired provider previously supplied towels, with monthly billing. The board refused further bills, and today the county clerk reportedly paid the existing bill to stop the practice. The note also mentions a hair product and winter shoes as unrelated items.
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