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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1899

Page

3

Morrow's Kid-ne-his cure touted by Topeka buyers

The advertisement claims Morrow's Kid-ne-his remedy cures backaches nervous debility and general debility with positive testimonials from users in Topeka. It describes Morrow's Liveriaz granules and Kidne-nex tablets, packaged in wooden boxes, priced fifty cents to a dollar, with orders to Jane Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.

Morrow Topeka Vie J. Ho Kensaa Vente Goodwin Sincrow Murrow Resians Swift & Holi Jane Morrow & Co Springfield Obie

Funston's Exploits Clarified By Captain Boltwood Letter

Captain Edmond Boltwood of company K Twentieth Kansas replies to newspaper claims about Colonel Funston. He asserts the July 4 1899 letter corrects misstatements regarding Funston's actions at the Maralinga or Fort Donelson style engagement near Lawrence and the riverbank scene. Boltwood defends Funston against insinuations and reiterates details of the May 34 action, noting Major Whitman commanded the First Regiment and that several battalions performed heroically as the army pursued the enemy.

Ottawa Kan Haw Minced Boltwood Company K Twentieth Kareas Ger Stele Colonel Funston Dillon Tan Stevie Punsten Shoul Colans Furiion Trading Nis Uiere Farale Funston Bacaio Serond Tio Goat Funston Xrade Healy Edmond Boltwood Eee Popaay Kane

Burlington Route advertised as a premier line

An old Burlington Route ad touts east bound service from the Missouri River via Saint Louis with wide vestibules, free chair cars, dining cars, and Pullman sleepers. It highlights two daily northbound trains to Omaha and Sioux City and westbound routes to Colorado and beyond, with low return rates and stopover options.

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Automatic signaling device by Rock Island superintendent

Superintendent W T Stillwell of the Rock Island railroad has patented an electric automatic signaling device for trains. The system uses an order clip and lifting block to trigger an electric bell when train orders are encountered, alertting the engineer or fireman if forgotten. The mechanism operates without attention from the crew and can be mounted in the engine cab or along the track, with a spring and lever arrangement to control the circuit.

W. T. Stiilwett Hook Island Railroad Yevernes Sip Bysen Kansas Audh

Rock Island Push Extends Line From Enid Toward Perry

Rock Island expansion pushes east from North Enid with about 400 workers and 100 horses. The plan is to reach Tonkawa and Perry, then possibly extend toward Pokhoska and southeast Kansas. Several miles of track already laid near Enid as grading and laying proceed rapidly.

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Railroad Notes Preview Changes In Personnel And Equipment

Railroad notes list多个 personnel moves including Prank Cole I returning after layoff, Ernest Schreiber returning to shops, Deve Thomas relocating to Texas, Jamer Thomas rites, Smith joining AOUW organizers, engineer Will Holloway and fireman Willis Denny in charge of engine 2345 on ballast train, Alva Young and family in Michigan, Rock Island line changes, a new chair car added to the Flyer, and the Rock Island timetable brief and reunion info.

Cole I Ernest Schreiber Kansas Avenue Rehiever Deve Thomas Texas Williamete Sveckinie Jamer ‘Thomas Smith A.O.U. W. Dn Ellinois Will Holloway Willis Denny James Patterson Kansas Toni Omaha Erly R. Beekiet Tork Teiana Reunion A. M. Puiter Passenvier Hack Ialand

Railroad baseball exhibits two games at Athletic park

Two Saturday games featured Santa Fe shops teams at Athletic park. Boilermakers beat Rough Riders 13 to 0 in five innings. Elmont met Santa Fe in a second five inning contest with Elmont’s side showing late improvement. Players Schafer Baxter Coutter Harris Hannigan Bathr and Curry are noted, along with strong performances by Hannigan Sheran Baughman Thompson and Ralhr. Rooters provided lively commentary as Wendell pitched in relief.

Athletic Park Santa Fe Boilermakers Rough Riders South Elmont Roilermakers Benn Deaten Isiment Mich Fun Trimont Warner Wendell Holcomb John Curry Hannigan Sheran Baughman Thompson Ralhr Rooters

Railway notes from Goodland list staff changes

Roy Rice leaves quick help role while Saunders Cain quits at the freight house. Carmichael returns from Canada and Mike Ryan visits Adair. Harry Woods resumes depot relief duties, John Cline oversees water work, and Hoon Talbott is laid off with Bruised. Tewis Frohmuth rests in Phillipsburg, Pat Brown returns to work after eye injury. George Copelry secures brakeman post after first local trip. Ed Frick resigns to farm. Aurand and Brendan swap runs. Hovey visits from Chicago to Goodland with wife, daughter to Colorado for health reasons.

Roy Rice Hastier Saunders Cain Freight House Engineered Carmichael Canada Mike Ryan Adair Harry Woods John Cline Hoon Talbott Roundhouse aRerie Bruised Tewis Frohmuth Depot Hotel Phillipsburg Pat Brown George Copelry Lawrence Geraldson Sf Woodward Goulland Ed Frick Denver PA Mipsburg Aurand Brendan Sb, Hovey Chicago, Rock Island & Texas It Worth Goodland Colorado

Attorney General Godard Reconsiders Anti Trust Stance

A collapsed account notes Attorney General Godard, previously aligned with Governor Stanley against trusts, altering course and deciding against pursuing anti trust action. Politicians see echoes of former partisan positions as they react to the sudden shift.

Godard Stanley Chicago Civic Federation Mortitl

Realizing the Injuries from Trusts and Upcoming Conventions

The writer denounces state injuries from trusts and seeks remedy paths. He notes two major conventions to address reforms within sixty days, inviting information to aid measures for Kansans. He lists G A R reunions across multiple towns with dates and local officers.

Kansas

Rumor and quips from early newspapers

A collage of witticisms and misheard conversations from the Indianapolis Journal and Boston papers. The snippet includes a rumor about Wiggins heading to an event, a quip on King Solomon, a line about age guessing, and aphorisms on honesty and the sun’s brightness.

Young Actress Miss Palmer Designs Butterfly Gown for Chicago Show

Peich's report highlights Miss Palmer spending summers in Topeka while preparing a season. She sketches gowns by night, sews five thousand silver spangles into a butterfly dress with a birdlike bodice, and plans juvenile and Ballatury Stock roles in Milwaukee or Toledo. She aims for Chicago art exhibit and possibly Paris exposition, crediting perseverance and hard work as key to her success.

Peich Topeka Bike Palmer Miss Palmer Herd Rosemaker Misa Palmer Els Bealdes Falmer George Stone Ethely Palmer Chicago Palmer Upsess

National League at Chicago and multiple results

Baseball scores from the National and Western leagues across several cities. Highlights include Chicago, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and St Joseph game-by-game innings and batteries. Notable performances mention pitchers Breitenstein Wood Pelt Detroits Gaston Shaw and Sulmers pitching at St Joseph.

Chicago Googoo Grurith Dano Gelan Guataghers Zimmer Potech Ont Cincinnati Breitenstein Wood Siuransas Saas City Grand Rapids Hart and Fisher Rively and Sullivan Atchison ST. Joseph Atenisin Aubinon Forest Park Sulmers Atenivan Tally Stazel Troft Chamberlain

Baseball Notes Show Breitenstein Tops Hitting Pitchers

Baseball notes detail Breitenstein as the best hitting pitcher with a .260 average, Flick rising among batting leaders, and Keeler scoring 100 runs. Debates on league balance and team plans continue as Cleveland, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia discuss standings, players, and upcoming venues.

Breitenstein Donovan Beaumont Delehanty Cincinnnat Si Washington Cincinnati Keeler McGraw Flick Tentey Goeckel Donlin Beckley Cappy St. Louis Teas Ds Cowley Tom Goecksl Knepper Cleveland Joe Quinn Clevelands Brooklyns Bostons Petit Tom Tucker Chris van der Ahe Pop Anfon Burns Olf Enitimores Baseball Man Brooklyn Heston Boston Nopswice Orth Taylor Phillips Magee Louisville Filadelphia Philadelphia Cooley Bill Dahlen Chitages Dahlen Ball Park

Lincoln County Democrats Nominate County Officers

Lincoln Center Aug 21 Democrats of Lincoln county named W M McCanless for Treasurer John C Burt for Sheriff San Bram bush for Register of Deeds W M Grimm for Clerk A Bishop for Surveyor Maurice Cromwell for Coroner and George B Palmer for Commissioner Other civic listings note an Undertaker moving to the Masonic Temple block.

Iscoln Lincoln Center Democrats Lincoln County W. M. McCanless John C. Burt San Brambush W. M. Grimm A. & Bishop Maurlce Cromwell Rubb George B. Palmer Undertaker Masonic Temple

Topeka Citizen Credits Dean’s Kidney Pills Cure

HL Smith of 1408 Tinata Street recalls severe illness in 1493 spring with loss of ambition and nerves. After using Dean’s Kidney Pills prescribed by Rowley and Snowe, he reports relief and credits the remedy for his recovery, urging readers to buy from dealers.

Topeka HL Smith Santa Fe Rowley & Snowe Dean Paster Siniourn Oat Buffalo UD R

Kansas Fairs List of County Agricultural Shows and Dates

A compiled schedule of Kansas county fairs and agricultural associations with secretaries and dates. Entries include Allen through Jewell counties with fair dates ranging August to October, listing secretaries and locations such as Garden City Winfield Burlington and Wichita.

Sania Coburn Allen County Agricultural Society Wheaton Thia Anderson County C. BH. Rice Garnett Brown County Fair Association Grant W. Harrington Hisewath Ier Cotrey County Fair Association J. Re Wified Burlington Cowley County Fair Association J. Kennedy Winfield Tamber Douglas County-Kaw Vetly Barl Association Tracy Learmand Eeertur Laurenes Count Agricultural Societys A. Min Septentier& Johnson County Co-operative Pair Association J. M. Warren Edgerton Marshall County Montgomery County Coffeyvau Pate Kennedy Coffeyville Morrin County Cimel Reve Reptember Ies Neentio County Hirie Atenet Neosho Gaunt Hanute Agricultural, Fair Anecauunt Aus Bureia Chanute Reptember Negas County Pair Association Sammy Sheaffer Ness City Beptem Oeage County Fair Ca Sepiean Curtis Burlinearne Osborne County Fair Association Sly Bi Smith Osborne Riley County Agricaiteral Amelsty Charles Kiciner Iey Baline County Vericultural Horticultural and Mechanical Association HB. Reveue Salimas Sedgwick Wichita State Association Tyler Wecretary Wichita Wilson Conunty Fredonia Agricultural Aj AP Cooker Rooks County Hldorede Jewell County Fair Association LeRoy Hulse Mankato

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