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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1899
Page
8
A vintage ad touts Electric Pills by Dr Hallock to cure nervous debility fatigue and nerve exhaustion. It markets benefits for men women and youths and claims safety and thorough testing. Sold by Horlee & Seow and PALLOES DELG CO at 2 Courtal Hostan with address details.
A varied lineup features Will H. Bhan and Jeanie Merritties with versatile performances. The program lists many performers, comedians, and a German illusionist Ardalia, promising a lively theatre night at the Crawford theater with a string of acts and musical interludes.
A school teacher recalls a troubling episode involving Postum and coffee. She describes severe nerves, a broken sleigh, and altered sensations after consuming Postum prepared per directions. The account notes family reactions, attempts to follow instructions, and eventual acknowledgement of how the beverage affected her.
Valley Junction announces expansion plans with the Hawkese Investment Company to acquire land adjacent to current yards for a new foundry, paint and tin shops. The project includes extensive equipment upgrades, shifting all production to the Valley Junction site and ending shipments from the previous location.
City Engineer Jackson, who returned from three weeks in Wichita and the Indian Territory, prepares a report for the Commercial Club on extending a railway line from Wichita through South McAlester to the Indian Territory. He advocates a direct route, arguing it will benefit promoters and open up a new commercial field for Wichita. He signs along the proposed route and highlights minor agricultural and product prospects.
Fort Scott mists reports J. W. F. Riddle recently purchased a mining stake in a steel ingot patent by Alonso Bidwell. In communication with ML Sweeney, M K & T road general superintendent at St Louis, he seeks capital for manufacturing and market placement. Trials have occurred at Birrottichans AM, Chicago and Kansas City yards, with Sweeney informed of the invention. The plan aims to reduce timber use and cut costs, reflecting a promising but costly venture pending further support.
Promotion of Santa Fe agent at Burlington triggers depots changes in Caltex county. FH Crate named relief agent for the Santa Fe Southern division. George R. McKinley to succeed at Gridley and W. L. Brewer to take McKinley’s former post. A. Hamner leaves Salina for revised clerk role amid several bureau movements.
In a disrupted report the Union Buritie notes General mar tt ne the end and a housing of quarters in Raneae City. Joseph Hagan and Win. Shimy of Santo Pemila are mentioned with frost Camvede Springs journeys. The piece mentions Bee and Mie pied fear patpak Sid with reference to the Hew Bata He Gaput and UME planer.
New York report recalls Kellogg, a Chicago expert, winning a Class 3 division match in ten sixty innings with a score of 300 to 10s against Tobie. The bout featured uneven form from both players, with Kellogg showing brief brilliance amid surrounding misplays.
New York, Dec. 5 A meeting for the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Tuskegee Alabama drew a large crowd at Madison Square Garden. Former President Grover Cleveland was expected to send a letter of support after being unable to attend due to illness. The letter expressed disappointment at missing the event and praised the institute’s work.
The Star Grocery advertises a week of savings with many items priced below wholesale. Featured are Standard California Sugar, cereals, baking supplies, canned fruits, vegetables, butter, potatoes, and soap, promising low prices and a focus on value for shoppers.
A letter from Glover Cleveland discusses race, education, and uplift for freed people in the South. He praises disinterested charity and notes a $25,000 pledge toward an endowment fund, contingent on further subscriptions, signaling hopes for progress through Christian benevolence and industrial training.
Washington reports the House debate on the financial bill likely to start next week. Republicans will consider the caucus drafted bill, with a rapid rush unlikely. The aim is to give members time for study and speeches. a special order will set a closing hour for the debate.
The Illinois Central railway ton e paid into the treasury 950.27, seven percent of gross earnings for six months ending October 31, 1881. It notes the largest payment into the treasury by the Illinois Central aside from a prior period ending October 31, 1881, amounting to 450.17. Also reports Amiira! Dewees renting a pew at St. Johns Episcopal Church and becoming a trustee of the Episcopal Temple on the Tesnallyinwa road. Boston Postmaster resigns. Colonel Henry A. Thomas resigns due to ill health.
The Washington telegraph reports Senator W A Clark of Montana condemning bribery allegations as unfounded. He cites disbarment testimonies against Whiteside and States Senator Mart, argues the Supreme Court case lacked credible evidence, and asserts he will be cleared by federal investigators.
Albany New York today filed with the secretary of state a certificate of increase of capital stock for The Commercial Cable Company from 10 million to 15 million. The stock increase covers 1000 shares of par value ten dollars each, and the document is signed by George G Ward and Albert Rock.
An inviting holiday shop advertises its range from ornamental Christmas goods to standard everyday merchandise. It claims to outstrip former bests and notes rising holiday activity as proof of success. The ad promises refunds if customers are not satisfied.
All our Ladies Misses and Children jackets marked down Prices cut to cost and less on lots of garments Children at prices cheaper than you can buy jackets Many items with slashed prices including novelty peel blends velvets and fur trimmed options Ladies styles in kerseys covert cloths boucles and fine worsted fabrics with up to 50 off original prices Stocks feature sizes and colors across jackets for ladies misses and children with substantial reductions on present stock
A vintage sale notice touts reduced dress fabrics including 38-inch All-Wool Checks and 44-inch Camel’s Hair Plaids with prices slashed from 50c to 25c and from $1.45 to $1.50. It highlights numerous lines and a broader department selling Crockery, Perfumery, Jewelry, Calendars, Christmas Cards, Kid Gloves, Ribbons, and other items at deep discounts.
An advertisement offers deep discounts on umbrellas and a wide range of handkerchiefs for Christmas. It promises savings of 25 to 50 cents on cheaper umbrellas and up to 1.50 on finer models, plus a selection of children’s umbrellas and many linen and embroidered handkerchiefs. The note touts “The Standard Patterns” January Designers and Patterns now available.
An elderly man from Bowerston, Pharles Davis, narrowly escapes a fatal illness after two years of worsening symptoms. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with immediate relief for throat and lung trouble, indigestion, and related ailments. Free trials offered at Wagener's Drug Store. official bottles sold nationwide.
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