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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
6
A scrambled listing shows fabric notes including assorted shades and stockings with prices up to 2.25 and tennis flannels. It mentions a collection described as English Fiannelettes copying French styles and notes a 10¢ tennis flannel batch.
Enormous assortment of ladies fleeced back undergarments and children's ribbed fleeced backs. Prices start low with 10c for certain items and rise by sizes. Men and women heavy fleeced back garments listed with multiple grades and sizes. Reefers, braided and stitched, offered from $1.19 upward. Large selection and greatly expanded stock.
A damaged listing notes yard wide Bleached Muslin with soft finish and a regular weight. Also mentions yard wide Unbleached Muslin praised as suitable for various uses.
Flannel waists feature newer designs in autumn shades and rising popularity. Three specials offered on sale tomorrow include floor oil cloth and fancy table oil cloth options, with lower price listings noted alongside.
A large crowd attended a September memorial service for the late William Mokining in Smith Center Kansas. The event closed all businesses at 8, with a parade and interment program featuring a local revival church, civic leaders, and a children’s flag procession.
A civic gathering honors the late president William McKinley with heartfelt remarks on his life and character. Speaker We Hoch. nf Marton reflects on his legacy as attendees listen in reverent silence.
At Blue Rapids Kansas on September 20 a memorial service was held in the opera house with Woman's Relief corps draping the hall. Music led by Ir. 3. W. Evans featured Miss Nettle Coulter and Dr J. W. Evans. Speakers included Dr Boykin CJ Brown Rev. Mr Aiman and Rev J C Bernhard. The event honored a venerable statesman and Lincoln associate with cheers for his long public life.
Newark city board adopts resolution to revoke licenses of saloonkeepers who host anarchist gatherings or permit speeches against the government. Drowdoski, a keeper, had his license cancelled after arrests last Saturday for drinking to health of McKinley. board commends action.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr accompanies his mother to Washington as her private guard, avoiding publicity. He shuns crowds, sticks close to Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs. Cowles, and recalls his old Washington neighborhood on N street, where playmates await after school.
William B Rideley, named to the comptrollership of the currency, announced at Canton yesterday, plans to resign the vice presidency of the Republic Tron and Steel Company and move to Washington to assume his new duties within a few days.
A reader shares experiences with coffee and stomach upset. After dyspepsia, a doctor advised avoiding coffee and heavy meals, then trying Postum Coffee Alternative. The switch reportedly cured symptoms, improved appetite, and even helped children. The letter emphasizes coffee intolerance and posting gratitude to Postum.
Smith Center hosts a reunion with Ed Truch Ton McNeal and Capt Wilburn among honored speakers. Appealing stories from Captain J.S. McDowell and other veterans delight the audience, while local women in white caps provide a cheerful backdrop. The event commemorates Civil War service, including veterans like Simmonds and a runner-up who served in the Union forces.
The case of Flora May Hand, taken from Coffeyville to the Topeka orphanage, faces questions about her care. Possessor Bret E Thorpe suspects underhanded handling as Flora’s family history unfolds, noting a dead father, a dying mother years earlier, and relatives who claim custody. Police and guardianship inquiries loom amid family tensions.
At the office of Poles Matron Laura Thorpe the To con school district notes sixty young students cannot attend classes for lack of clothing. The board of education will supply books while Thorpe collects suitable clothes. Many need shoes and stockings. any children’s clothing is welcome. Contributions should go to the local police station promptly.
Ella Buckner, titled queen of Redmondvitis and colored, faces district court today charged with robbing James Barnes of $2 on June 43 with Deve Lewin. She claims innocence, saying she was playing cards and drinking beer with Fate Lewis at the time. The jury will decide if she was card playing or robbing, while she wore a long automobile coat and a highwayman hat, the latter potentially entering evidence.
The life less body of the six year old son of Andrew Kragnesa of Menominees was found in a swamp three miles from home after a search party of over 200 failed to locate him. He wandered with two older boys Tuesday afternoon and perished from exposure fatigue and fright. A fresh party of 300 plus resumed the search Thursday aided by lanterns. The body showed signs of great suffering from fright and pain.
A brief notice seeks twenty five teams to Hughes coal office at South and Adams for a coal shipment matter.
Chicago reports a quiet trading day as wheat futures mostly held steady after a dull session. December slipped slightly then steadied. oats showed modest activity with slight gains early. provisions remained quiet though linked to market sentiment. Argentine shipments and U S demand influenced nearby prices.
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