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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1899
Page
2
Fragmented advert claims that Dr Pierce's Favorite Medicine cures female disorders and strengthens the reproductive system. It touts easing pre maternity discomfort, reducing dangers of childbirth, and enabling a easier baby arrival. The copy urges readers to send stamps for postal information and a medical adviser pamphlet.
A Topeka corresp on Kansas corn reports a record crop raising Kansas farmers to store much of the yield in cribs while prices vary. Observers predict large shipments abroad from Newport News to New Orleans with exports rising as cattle and hog producers value feed.
The sixth annual meeting of the old settlers association of Allen, Anderson, Coffey and Woodson counties will be held at Riverside Park in Neosho Falls. Thurngey and Pridey are scheduled as speakers on August 4 and 25. Ball games and races will entertain attendees during the event.
A fine piece of work by taxidermist at 3 N Settwarte & Co showcases a golden eagle standing over a fallen jackrabbit. The display receives commendable notice from Sab lina Union and onlookers for its artful presentation and lifelike portrayal.
An advertisement touts Ostetter's Stomach Bitters as the path to sound sleep through a pure blood strong nerves and hearty health. The copy claims fifty years of curing stomach disorders from constipation to kidney or liver trouble and notes a four private revenue stamp on the bottle neck while warning to take no substitute.
R G Dun & Co weekly review notes Cramps shipyard layoffs and request to extend time for completing two warships due to steel shortages. Completion of 21 of 37 vessels in Delaware affected. Prices rise across metals and fibers with strong demand. Failures up in U S but mixed overseas signals. Wheat and cotton exports shift, but overall foreign demand shows resilience amid price hikes.
A mother tells how a dip in dysentery nearly claimed her child and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for saving her little girl's life. The account mentions persistent illness, unsuccessful remedies, and the rapid relief after using the product, with endorsements from Burdick and others.
Kansas city Wellington votes to purchase the waterworks for 350000 in 4 percent bonds payable over thirty years. If accepted by owners a special election will confirm funding to build an electric light and power plant run by the city. Citizens favor city ownership and modernizing waterworks and lighting.
The Northwest Kansas association veterans closed their four day gathering in Hoxie with delegations from Sher dan Thomas Sherman Desatun Gove Graham Logan and other counties. A parade led by the Colby band followed campfire talks and speeches by Reeder Harris and Pritchard. Entertainment included dancing and a merry-go-round while baseball and horse racing provided outdoor amusement Oakley was chosen for the next reunion in August.
Russell Kansas August 19 enrollment at Russell county normal institute exceeds one hundred the largest in the county's history aside from 1890 Prof Pickin and El Cowdrick assist with Miss Wilcox F B Lewis leads music. County common schools commencement featured class of 1888 with twenty five graduates from about 155 applicants. Diplomas awarded by State Superintendent Frank Nelson who also spoke on The Dignity of Life.
Russell Kans August 19 Methodist Congregationalist and Presbyterian churches hold union services on Sunday evenings with four denominations sharing preaching duties. Three churches currently collaborate, drawing audiences from all four groups and aiming to blend denominational efforts toward broader Christian unity.
Arkansas City reunion set for September 12 and 13 with a star list of speakers including Governor Stanley, Senators Harrie and Ingaile, ex-Congressmen Blue and Simpson, Representatives Curtin and Whitely, and many other notable officials and clergy, signaling a large turnout and significant public interest.
A local spelling contest at Buscell school featured the Normalites and receptencra ag teams. The Nor mals led early but the opposing team rallied, turning a tense challenge into a recountable victory as contestants struggled with time and wet conditions. Professor EL IL Comer oversaw the event, with about one hundred words recorded in the report.
The piece notes a state spelling event with twenty contestants and top scores by A Whelan and A L Edwards among normalites and J C Ruppenthal and W W Nutting among businessmen. It lists misspelled words and mentions a possible spelling duel with Elis Worth County. It also reports Southwestern Electric Line plans to invest about 200000 with a Galena substation and rail/line extensions. Washington Republican convention details and upcoming Populist and Democratic fusion plans are also reported.
Aug 19 notices report W Z Larned of New York poised to build a $30,000 arcade on Commercial street between Eighth and Ninth, and Helm Brewing of Kansas City planning a beer warehouse on the same ground. Pensions granted include Moorehead, Henninger, Steineren, Grinstea,t and widows Euntee Bumps and Amanda Proctor. Fort Scott reports George Fetters, 12, abducted by four tramps with a note from Booth McAlester saying he is held. Also noted are wheat-harvest activities near Mound and a belt engine incident at about the same time.
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