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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1896
Page
3
An advertisement-style plea for a nervine remedy, listing symptoms of nervous distress and claiming a cure after using four bottles. It markets Dr Miles' Nervine as a guaranteed remedy, promising relief from irritability fatigue and anxiety with testimonials and dosage guidance.
An Aug meeting of the city council discussed ownership of the electric light and water plant. Reported costs suggest the city could pay about ninety five thousand dollars for plant equipment with a potential private sale option. A special election may decide whether the city keeps or sells the utility and how revenue would be affected.
The report notes severe damage to white oak and red oak on the north shore from a microscopic fungus. Dr. Burrill of the state university identifies a moldlike fungus spreading by spores, likened to a blight that devastated New England forests, causing significant oak mortality in these early observations.
Santa Fe Route promotes its home road travel with connections to Chicago St Louis and the East via Burlington. It touts vestibuled trains standard coaches chair cars dining and lower fares for round trips to Indianapolis Chicago and other points. Independent agents advertise full particulars and schedules.
A Kansas report notes continued low potato prices for growers along the Kaw River as farmers seek a solution. A distant town near Kenia is referenced in a garbled note about a fatal lightning accident that left one man badly injured but alive, with others involved.
Lawrence dispatch reports farmers pushing for elevated prices as quotes for home grown spuds drift to 1 1/2 to 2 cents per pound. Merchants fear absorbing costs while consumers gain little. distrust in stock quality grows. Also notes a greyhound pup with eight legs shown among local curiosities.
Three Indian boys fled from the Carmate school on their way to Arizona, walking from Lawrence. they were exhausted when found and transportation was arranged for them from private sources. A separate brief notes a wagon accident injuring a person in Leavenworth and other local items including a library fund for Midland College and a road project between Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
DeMoss and Penwell have purchased a new funeral car built by James Cunningham Hong and Co of Chicago. The ornate white and gold vehicle features large lamps, silk draperies, and a separated driver’s area with glass. The firm, now expanding to include an undertaker’s wagon and a large ambulance, aims to meet all funeral needs in Topeka.
A fragmentary notice from a veteran sportsman references an Augustal shift and unusually cold expectations for the month. It notes a long history of geese movements and a predicted southward trend, suggesting a notable change in early winter patterns.
A runaway engine escaped from a yard in Louisville causing chaos along a rail line toward Nashville. The engineer regained control after jumping aboard to prevent a crash. injuries are not mentioned. Postscript lists numerous local births with full street addresses and names, reflecting a nearby community notice embedded in the report.
Real estate transfers show W S Lindsay to Martha J Smith for 22500 on multiple Breelene Estate lots. Wade to Elia Far rer 1200 for Harrison street lot 282. Wilson Keith to Chita A Mason 0500 for two lots in Sixteenth Fleet Went. The Tribune pricing company of Kansas City incorporated, capital 7000. District Court notes Savannah Burgess sues to foreclose on Kansas Avenue property with 34000 note, east side between Third and Fourth Streets. Thomas Gallagher released from Portland prison. O S Faxon & Co bicycle makers assign due to lack of working capital 50 000 to 75 000.
Details for an upcoming Grand Central Palace show from February 6 to 13 outline space allocations across all floors, with 81 machinery and sundries spaces on the first floor, 160 main floor cycles spaces, and 21 third-floor cycle spaces. Applications close September 19, and over 200 exhibitors have signaled intent. Also reports on Pittsburg bicycle races and several baseball scores from Philadelphia to Chicago.
Sports brief notes close to season opener cite multiple city games with scores for Milwaukee St Paul and Kansas City plus a gospel meeting at the M C A with speaker Miss Grave Sherburne and Mr Robert Auspach of Vienna set for Monday evening at 8.
In San Francisco at Woodward's Garden the Occidental Athletic Club staged a 10 round bout where Joe Choynski defeated giant rival Joe McAuliffe in the fourth round. McAuliffe, weighing about 295 pounds, faded as Choynski showcased superior training and speed, ending the match with a powerful uppercut that floored the veteran.
Jim Kelsey of Hinewsatha, once a standout amateur catcher, rejected a $12 per tooth offer from Forth Word and now focuses on business. He plans to return to St. Louis for a well paying job in a large electrical manufacturing plant after leaving college. Seneca secures Jametson City baseball team for the season’s remainder. Bert Jones Dick Brown and Bert Wakefield played for Sabetha in a earlier matchup.
Buck Ewing predicts Jimmy Mc James will be a top star pitcher next season and Scrappy Joyce may lead a Mret division team if he strengthens his short fielding. Anson plans a California trip with the Colts for spring practice. Charley Zimmer's passing record stands, Reds seek better form for a stronger finish, and Champion James J Corbett follows brother Joe's baseball prospects in Baltimore after visiting New York.
A chaotic crossfire features Higgins and Rogers debating free silver and political clashes amid a noisy crowd. The scene blends biting humor, heated insults, and stray references to McKinley and Bryan, then segues into quirky asides and odd newspaper snippets from various sources.
S. F. Boyes of Duluth Minnesota, after a quarter century selling Ayer's Sarsaparilla, reports unanimous praise from customers and declares it the best blood purifier introduced to the general public. He notes no complaints and cites extensive wholesale and retail experience. The article reflects widespread favorable sentiment for the tonic.
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