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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1904
Page
6
Miss Beatrice Darlington and Miss Burlington report renewed energy after using Paine's Celery Compound. They describe relief from weakness and fatigue, with improved health and vitality after regular doses. The testimonials emphasize renewed strength and cheer from the tonic remedy.
At Hoboken New Jersey the Northern Securities directors and officers led a meeting where 3,544,749 of 3,956,000 Southern Securities shares were cast in favor of a pro rata distribution plan for railroad and holdings assets. George L. Richarts, Winslow Pierce, and Nichole Tarhune attended as stockholder reps. The measure passed by unanimous vote. minutes and prior meetings were read and approved.
Members of the faculty and Washburn School of Fine Arts present a successful recital in Baldwin with soprano Mrs. George W. Parkhurst and Norwegian pianist Ast finger bor delivering celebrated pieces. Violinist Halph Wyte also excelled while the audience applauded generously, praising the concert as Baldwin’s best in years. Separately, a court-appointed temporary receiver was named for Ideni Cash Register company, with claims of $150,000 to $206,000. Nebraska drought is broken as rain falls across western counties and the state forecast calls for more rain tonight.
John Dailey, longtime Topeka figure, plans to move to New York with his family. A farewell reception will be hosted by Scottish Rite Masons and Eastern Star before departure. Dailey’s role in the statehouse diagonal walks amid a 4 cornered ground closure is recalled, as is his past pension denial after being granted.
The readable text shows a personal voice with phrases about giving up work and references to names or places, but the fragmentary lines offer no clear event, date, or identifiable entities to ground a full news item. The content seems non-news, focusing on private sentiments rather than a reported incident or announcement.
A fragmented report describes a drugstore area where a hidden saloon operates behind a partition at Thompson's place. It notes a bartender or manager, a beer stock in a basement area, and a separate Throop hotel joint with beer moved upstairs.
T B Gerow director of the state free employment bureau notes many inquiries from the east about harvest work in Kansas and similar requests from westerners for summer positions in St Louis. He cautions it is early for definite details but promises publication soon. the superintendent notes hotel chambermaids earn 12 to 14 dollars monthly with many applicants, while demand for general house work for women reaches 15 to 20 dollars, with limited openings.
Disjointed brief items report a mistaken route accident near Melena and a fatality. sparse notes from Seattle Washington and Toronto convey fire losses, casualties, and insurance figures. Other items mention a writer in New York and a political note on a federal dispatch, with fragmented references to Ottawa and government actions.
An old advertisement touts Radway’s Ready Relief as a universal cure for pain and illness. It claims instant relief from excruciating pains and fever, plus claimed benefits for chest, lungs, stomach, and internal pains with a single application in water. It promises quick remedies for cramps, headaches, diarrhea, colic, and malaria related ailments.
Society pages detail Miss Maliorie Wheeler hosting afternoon tea at 53 Greenwood Avenue for guests from Wil jamaport and Kansas City. A Western avenue wedding for Miss Gunther and Mr. McClintock drew many social leaders, with elaborate decorations and a gala reception at the church.
North Topeka column lists residents visiting, sales and bargains, and family announcements. Household furniture for sale, a guest at 1226 Quincy Street, and planned street sales. Mentions of local errands, travel to Larkin, and a Presbyterian social with funeral arrangements pending.
A fragment notes a broken bin and an early morning request or inquiry. The text is incomplete, but suggests someone asked about the damaged container and sought information or action. Names, dates, and places are not provided in the readable portion.
Police notes describe Jobs Simmonds dodging a conviction for arson while his wife’s statements led to unclear findings. Myers fined $100 and two days in jail for property offenses. A Gypsy camp near Seidier Creek faced complaints about missing family items and portable gear amid thefts at a tent doorway as Newton Ami’s case proceeds.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe sciatic pain and a purported remedy involving Dr. Weed Nerwar Syrup. The readable items mention Wilton, midch pal and diss Ainighteret, with references to a pain relief claim and a cough remedy, but no verifiable actions, dates, or outcomes.
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