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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1897
Page
2
An old newspaper ad extols Biden Medical Discovery as a great medicine for nervous exhaustion, digestion, liver invigoration, and blood purification. It claims the product nourishes every organ, prevents breakdown, and supports appetite, contrasting with rival patent medicines and touting Dr. Pierce’s pills for constipation.
Joaquin Muller writes from Lake Bennett describing the Yukon ascent toward Klondike. He details crossing a granite pass, the sleepless struggle, and the brave men pushing toward the Yukon barge. He notes Burns’ growing operation and the magnificent view of Crater Lake and surrounding lakes.
The narrative follows a long sea and river journey toward the Klondike via Lake Lindermann and the Yukon. It details camp life, boat building, and the Burns elevator at Chilkat Pass, plus notes on reindeer freight experiments, Yukon mining towns, and the improving Chilkoot pass route.
The Rosalie reports about 4 000 people at Skaguay awaiting the trail to open. Some 900 miners are at work, with plans to winter in Juneau as fresher arrivals from Dyea and Skaguay join the camp. A census table on 1890 cities shows mortality relative to estimated 1906 populations.
Washington August 2 government line to the Klondike draws attention with statements about Alaska gold region and the reindeer expert and the Education Hurzia.
Consul Jarmigan reports Honduras grants a US backed syndicate a Pacific coast rail from Puerto Cortes to Fonseca with a 3200 acre per mile land subsidy, banking rights, and control over customs revenues for five years. The deal promises major US influence, currency and debt management, banking access, and a continental railway, raising concerns over national sovereignty and economic dominance.
The Smith family reunion at Lakemont Park drew over 4,000 attendees, the largest gathering since the park opened. County records list 19 Smiths in the Altoona area, with total related kin estimated around 12,000, about one sixth of the county population. Dr. George W. Smith presided, with remarks from William Smith of Everett, Senator James Smith, John Philemon Smith, and Robert H. Smith of Altoona. The event featured Smith quartet music, solo voices, recitations, and a late ball.
Chicago August 24 Two cyclists Miss Martha Chapman of Chicago and Miss Harriet Graham of Evanston rode a tandem to Winnetka bluff, swam, then found two pairs of bloomers gone from their garments. A mob pursued a thief along the beach shots fired, he dropped a bundle, leapt a fence, and escaped into a cornfield. the girls recovered their belongings.
Boston defeated Louisville in a doubleheader yesterday to climb the pennant ladder. Attendance was light due to a cold east wind that dampened enthusiasm. Stafford and Dolan struggled with errors while Nichols allowed only two Louisville hits, and Ty launched two home runs in left field.
Detroit August 24 ex governor Pingree faces a curious strike by workers in his shoe factory who call him a friend of the people yet oppose the leather trusts. He dismisses direct involvement, cites high leather prices and union labels, and notes the broader shifts as manufacturers move to small towns and low wages.
In Cleveland on August 24, Prof Elliott questions Dr Jordan’s claim that branding seals shows lasting mark effectiveness and skin unsaleability. He notes the branded seals were last year’s pups, with fur regrowth and healing patterns needing time to observe. Meanwhile, Buffalo area holiday notes promote August travel with extended ticket limits to September 70.
A Cleveland era advertisement touts GRAIN-O as a pure grain substitute for coffee, claiming it eases distress and benefits children. It cites testimonials including Dr. BR. E. Robey of Giney Missouri and notes Grain-O sells for 15 and 25 cents a package at druggists.
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