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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
12
Rothr Music Co announces a ten day sacrifice sale of 75 instruments including pianos and organs at steep factory direct discounts. Topeka move from sub agents, open evenings at 630 Kansas Avenue, with up to 3344 percent off and easy payments, many items listed with prices and terms.
The piece surveys looming Republican primaries with Bergundthal seeking renomination and candidates Swendeon and Hughes vying for influence. North Topeka events loom as flood migrations may shift ward balance, while Democrats in Ward Two, led by Griley, position for future mayoral routes.
The Mulvane machine aims to dominate Republican city politics, targeting the central committee and primaries. Key figures J W Blossom ward two, CV Wolf third ward, W F Weber fourth ward, T Howe fifth ward, and J A Swendsen sixth ward are discussed as candidates or allies. Off year voting may aid machine influence.
A freight train derailment near Bellevue early morning halted passengerservice. The incident forced the early morning train to be abandoned while No. was rerouted via the Rock Island. Traffic remained blocked at noon as wreckage and a freight car derailment kept the line from reopening.
Testimony of Mr. Myers who suffered three years with catarrh of the stomach states six notable physicians failed. In April 190s he tried Vin-Seam Tonic and reports no vomiting, regular bowels, and improved taste. He endorses Xin-Seng as better than other tonics and recommends it to others.
A letter dated August 12 from Mr. Myers reports a wonderful cure after years of illness. He claims relief from vomiting for three days and a gain of twenty pounds after using Vin-Seng Tonic, saying he feels much healthier and will recommend the medicine to others. He provides the address 1429 Tonne.
Many others testify to the wonderful merita of this medicine. Ask your dealer about it. It claims to aid digestion, boost circulation, and improve overall vitality. Available at local druggists for S25 per bottle.
Lawrence Gazette reports definite news that a surveying party will arrive next Monday for a Kansas City Topeka electric road. Promoters, the Cleveland Brewery company, back the project and may merge with Vinewood electric. The line would run east of Lawrence, cross Wakarasa tributaries, serve Shawnee and Douglas counties, and connect with an existing line toward Kansas City, with operation hoped by spring.
The Continental Gas company provided a certified check for 71009 and signed a written acceptance of the local gas franchise. Directors plan a Wednesday meeting at 2 PM in the Commercial club rooms to discuss funds to build a Topeka gas line, with attorney A M Harvey noting promoters are seeking money and intend to fulfill the franchise terms.
The Kansas City Hydraulic Pressed Brick Co offers 5,000,000 vitrified paving bricks for quick delivery to aid Randy & Bassey anti-combine paving. Freight costs may make it impractical. Diamond brick praised by City Engineer McCabe as suitable, but price remains the key factor.
Council faces lively discussion Monday night over pay raises for the Topela fire department. Members pressed for 0 percent increase, opposing the 10 percent recommended by the Ways and Means committee. Some favor 2 percent, while others push for higher raises to match other cities. The debate centers on fairness to underpaid councilmembers and staff as the city weighs budget options. A Vinewood Sunday concert by Marshall's band features multiple pieces and performers.
A damaged OCR account claims a remedy named Charoberisin for colic cholera and diarrhas saved lives after a violent attack. It mentions a person Patton of Patton Ais and a street address on Railvesé St Kantas avenue with references to a friend’s recommendation and widespread pharmacist sales.
Maine wooden shipbuilding shows promise with larger vessels and rising tonnage. Local yards near Bangor Waldoboro and Rath are under orders for schooners up to 3 000 tons coal loads, while material costs and wages stay high. The industry shifts away from small coasters toward bigger coasters or merchant ships, supporting a robust coastwise fleet.
A bulletin on Philippine tobacco culture notes potential improvements in leaf quality and expansion of its use in various markets. It cautions that while some wrappers could substitute for Sumatra, and Cuban Vuelta Abajo comparisons remain unlikely, linking to Spain and East Asia markets shows limited demand and ongoing trials.
A historical survey notes varied romance rituals across regions. In Japan suitors signal affection by placing plum blossoms in a maid's path, while in Arctic regions bold approaches prevail, reflecting diverse courtship traditions.
The fragment describes arranged tests of affection in various cultures. A coin baked into a sweetmeat predicts fate for the suitor if accepted by the beloved. In Arabia a girl resists with flicks and stones while suitors approach the flock keeper. In Mexico a lover endures a vigil before the favored home.
In North Topeka this column covers visits from Ebner Ellsworth of St. Joseph and Pred McMaster’s host, a Typhoid fever case near town, and plans for residents traveling to Canada. The Ohio club meets Monday at J. H. Foucht’s home on Taylor Street. Major Metcalf resigns to join American Bremen laundry. A horse drowned after a wagon stuck in mud at Monroe and Gordon. Sunday school and services announced for Second Presbyterian, with indigation and disuse themes. Street repairs begun on Fast Gordon, flood cleanup noted. Church of the Good Shepherd to resume services after flood closure with a new organ and improvements.
Reading shows times 10 40 A M and 5 15 P M for trains leaving Dearborn Station Chicago bound for Columbus Aaron Jounee Chauteu on Lake Niagara Pally Jimba Binghaemne Albany Postar New York and points east with agents and routes noted. Further details appear to be obscured in the OCR text.
A New Orleans drainage work aims to dry nearly all swamp land between the city and Lake Pontchartrain. Begun November first, canals not yet linked to the pumping station. Successful draining should reduce mosquitoes and improve livability, with further plans in St Bernard and Jeff parish areas.
Advertisement states 14 000 acres right in the wheat at Sovant county Kansas priced at 2.00 per acre and allows any number of acres. For more information contact FRANK 1608 & CO Exclusive Agents Liberal Kansas.
Scandinavian Independent club Taare Topeka departs at 7 a m for Kansas City return at 10 30 p m Tickets at Charterfields hotel 222 and 490 Katte fax avenue.
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