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Richard Pappe's Bakery in Pratt, Kansas

In 1887 the Rock Island Railroad reached Pratt Kansas and triggered a boom. About that time Richard Pappe moved from Newton in Havey County, Kansas to Pratt and opened a bakery there. The 1888 Pratt City Directory lists R. Pappe as a baker and his place of business as Main Street. Louise Pappe Jersak's photo collection include several photos of Main Street in Pratt, including R. Pappe's City Bakery.

Pratt Kansas, April 6, 1888

CITY BAKERY

Richard Pappe, Bakery, Confectionery and Lunch Room.

One of the best known business enterprises in this city is that carried on by Richard Pappe. The member of this firm is a native of Saxony. He came to this city in her infancy, and a more enterprising and progressing man of business is not to be found in this city. In their pleasant rooms can be bound a very select line of fresh bread, cakes and pies and an unlimited supply of confectionery, also lunch can be had at all hours. The equitable manner in which the business is conducted, as well as the excellent quality of the stock, are guarantees sufficiently obvious why consumers would do well to place their orders with this reliable establishment.

Richard Pappe's City Bakery
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