This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1898
Page
5
A Kansas City judge credited Paine's celery compound with restoring his health after poor condition. The letter, dated January 28, 1598, praises the remedy as a sedative and tonic while urging readers to use only Paine's celery compound for nerve and blood health.
White House reports few forenoon visitors as Congress weighs immediate intervention in Cuba. Senators Burrows and Cullom discuss armistice terms with President. Rumors of a queen regent decree to end hostilities circulate, but officials say it would not delay government action. Debates focus on recognizing Cuban independence later, with intervention proposed to secure peace.
City council formally adopts plans for an Auditorium extension after debate over costs and specifications. Members discuss funding, timing, and potential final price, noting the Auditorium association handles the project while the city approves plans and bears budgeting risk.
Laxative and quinine cure advertised with price of 25c. Promotes genuine line tablets and travel offer on the Santa Fe route via Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Through Pullman sleepers and free chair cars highlighted.
A Topeka woman writes Police Matron Thorpe describing hunger and desperation as her husband spends days drinking and neglects work. She requests food for her three and eleven year old children and notes the family recently moved from Lawrence. The letter outlines starvation risk and seeks assistance until next week.
Lawrence to organize the Athletic Building Association of Lawrence with capital stock of 36,900, directors J. D. Penwees A Henley W. owe. 5. Griges T. J. Sweeny and W. C. Spangier. The Rochester Skimming Station of Rochester in Kingman county also filed a charter with capital stock of 1,28.
The April report from Athens notes King George addressing delegates from Aceium. He urged unity among the people against tyranny of the parties, stirring significant public reaction.
Local items list sales at Blue Front Shoe Store and Cromwell & Jeffers framing, bread specials, and Theatre of Winston Court ads. Socials note Mrs Hale hosting Mrs Ferron and Mrs Wilson, granddaughter Anna Fowler to Linn, Kan. Reports on Easter preparations by North Side churches and services led by Rev. W. Hutchinson.
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Cure for piles claiming pain free relief and rapid radical cure without surgery. It contrasts with opiates and surgical options, touts safety and low cost, and urges readers to try the remedy despite questionable wording and garbled text.
At Crawford theater tomorrow, the Passion Play by Swiss peasants from Ober Ammergun will be shown in Vitascops pictures using Neison's moving picture device. Large moving scenes projected on a canvas across the stage echo Eden Musee in New York. Admission is 20, 50 and 3 rents for matinee and evening shows.
Special notice announces Bankrupt Store winding up the largest Bankrupt sale on Monday April lth. Calls all to attend last chance to secure the best bargains. Also a U W notice for Apollo Lodge No. 188 meeting at lodge room 746 Kan Ave at 1 p.m. Sunday to attend funeral of Br Enwin S Van Cleve of Denver Colorado. Members urged to attend with Mr Wright and Maxwell.
Easter observances fill Sunday across First Presbyterian First African Baptist and many churches. Ministers Dr TD Countermine Ransom and Rev GG De Paar lead morning sermons with special music and Easter programs. Choirs and schools host concerts and readings as congregations attend services at Grace Chapel Immaculate Church and other houses of worship.
Relief to six hours from the Ni Great South American Kidney Cura brings prompt relief in bladder and kidney pains for both sexes. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfeld on Kansas Avenue. Also notice of Union Pacific trains to Kansas City with connections to Topeka and a Limited schedule.
A vintage ad touts a beverage named Grain-O as a tasty drink for kids. It emphasizes its appeal and possible health angle, framing Grain-O as a friendly choice for children at mealtimes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.