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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1895
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR reads like an agency sales pitch with scattered references to Bed Room Salt, ocean themed styling, and sample products. The readable fragments mention 617 and 615 Qataoy Restressty Alert and offerings of furnishings, finishes, and factory samples.
Distracted ad fragment describes curly birch bedroom suits offered for sale at 640 A Wortton street. Includes items like a 20 inch dresser with top, a fall Wien bedstand, and related pieces. Notes a price tag and description of materials, with garbled lines about delivery and quality.
The garbled note describes bedding stock and pricing for various items. It references new stock of four weighted coils, a belief of low value, and mentions prices around 20 dollars and a dishwasher item at 22 dollars. It shows unclear details about stock, quality, and quantities.
Fragmentary report shows a local notice about feather pillows and purity standards at a public trade venue. Mentions pricing like G9 and a Port, with common pies priced around 1.95, and references to rankings and seed jot collections.
A fragmented notice touts bed spring sets with promises of superior comfort and durability. It emphasizes sturdy construction, a well made mattress, and the goal of better living through improved sleep. Endorses an ideal spring-noss and suggests secure options for customers seeking enhanced comfort.
A garbled text fragment mentions new stylish patterns and woven designs, referencing Smyrnas and Jayanes with pleats. It notes popular prices and suggests a varied selection, but the overall meaning and specifics are unclear.
Fragmented ad style narration lists inflated prices and vague discounts for bed lounges. It mentions various prices like $15 to $25 and phrases urging readers to visit a store despite unclear or deceptive wording. Several garbled lines reference promotions and customer choices with no clear concrete details.
In Society Cirulees Veraenal notes a Western Borosis gathering at Mrs W A Mc Carter’s home with about twenty members. Huron presided. Miss Zu Adama read on Slavery In Rocass, followed by debate. Upcoming Oct 26 election of officers at Mrs W C Campbell’s. reformatory for women discussed. Various social updates include Miss Jean Mays Gothic Architecture postponed, Miss Pearl Brubaker visiting Emporia, and multiple trips and visits across Emporia and Kansas City.
The Grand hosts Rush City a farce comedy entitled Purce Steve Brodie in Kaw Aul with new innovations and scenic effects inspired by a cyclone. The program includes The Howery and The Lorpan, with Brodie and other acts, plus actors like Old Hoey and Miss Bowes touring nearby cities.
Gossip lists Edward T. Jeffery of the D and R Goom as a possible Santa Fe president, with rigid reorganization plans in New York. Aldace F. Walker’s name surfaces in Northern Pacific receivership talk, hinting at high-salary posts and chairmanships within the railroad industry amid the reorganizations.
A tramp absconds with railroad telegraph operator Phillipa’s clothes at a depot, leaving a handwritten note claiming remorse and intent to become a gentleman. The note, signed Business Jill, details the theft and the leisurely disposal of the stolen garments. The incident appears amid a flood of varied local notices and news items from Rock Island.
In Shawnee County Judge Hazen rejects Hodgins plea to move trial for assault on St. Isonlart. He states county jurors can impartially try the misdemeanor, cites needs for duty over personal feeling, and notes defense’s bias objections lack specific facts. Reporter quote suggests defense aims to avoid local accountability.
Rev J B Inomas preached on The Purposes of the Church at Fir Dupuss chapel yesterday morning. He urged that bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and should be kept healthy for divine dwelling. Christ gave constantly and never ceased reaching out. Al Thomas said four more sermons would follow before departure.
John G. Ritchia, manager of the Alabama company, debunks claims that the Sinbad company was divided between Atchison and Topeka. He cites familiarity with David Henderson and John Hurley and argues Sinbad remains the same entity, slated to appear in November after a trip from New Orleans and Texas. He attributes the division report to a dramatic paper with incorrect Illinois town dates.
There is little change in the condition of Gen W Reed Jr who was struck over the head by an ex scavenger. He remains convulsing but physicians are not clear to any recovery. A special train returns from Haouns City after the parade on October 1 with one fare for the round trip.
Judge Hazen ruled the city ordinance against selling liquor invalid in a morning session. Louis Charowhas, a Greek, faced two district court motions to quash police court liquor charges based on that ordinance. The cases involve selling liquor illegally and Sunday closing violations with appeals from police court fines. Supreme Court decisions had held the ordinance valid, but the district judge sought to overrule pending motions.
North Topeka page lists E G Lacey offering bicycle repairs and rentals with sundries. Capital Livery owners Lodge & Colvin advertise stables and horse care. Lukens Bros promote Stutz & Walker buggies and wagons. A J Arnold & Soc stock pharmacy Sundries. Mageet Restauranted offers short order meals. North Topeka carriage works advertise repairs and blacksmithing. M M CA convention set for October 10 with Dyer and Vassar named. Journal urged readers to buy.
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