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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
2
The article describes two methods for making soap, using grease, oil, or alkali to create a new soap product. It promotes the soap as a skin healer and a refreshing toilet article.
An advertisement extols Hyomel Skin Soap as a miracle skincare product. It claims the soap cleanses, nourishes, and refreshes the skin, removing toxins from alkali exposure while offering a rosy bloom. It asserts a guaranteed cure for all skin diseases and lists The T. Booth Company of Ithaca, New York as the seller.
The 63 year old Lee Sherman, once rector of St. Pact's Episcopal, relinquishes the pulpit as he marries Mary Ferry Perry Leavenworth in Bridgeport. Mary, daughter of the late rich Perry, inherits a fortune and gifts follow including chimes and a new organ for their church. Previous spouse died years ago, leaving a legacy and social link to local business circles.
A chaotic 19th century style sports column argues Iowa and Kansas are strong contenders for Western football supremacy. It discusses a hypothetical path to the championship, references Chicago Maroons Wisconsin, Jayhawkers and Hawkeys, and highlights players like Wilcox Tucker Potter and Van Duzer, praising Northwestern and Missouri links while speculating on future matchups and strategic bets.
A garbled report recounts a daring betting spree involving Billy Barrick and Hasbrouck at New York tracks. Complex wagers, big bets, and rapid shifts in fortune are noted as the author recalls profitable moments and near misses amid racecourse chatter.
The readable fragments describe a disrupted scene with references to a council, a group facing delays, and unclear outcomes. Names and places are garbled, but the tone suggests conflict, factional tension, and speculation about continuing hardship among a set number of individuals.
In New York, McCoy and Ryan agreed verbally to a 165 pound welterweight title clash after a social meeting. McCoy pledged to box the rival, with both aiming to draw a large crowd, while McCoy offered to sign for a bout near 168 pounds within four months.
Jordan and Curley depart for New York aboard the Campania with the Coffee Cooler. They say they are discouraged and may return to America if offered more than the trip paid, while postposed Chicago bouts shift to December 16. Financial bets surround potential matches with Mellovern, Dixon, and McGovern as promoters plot future England fights.
Dec 16 in Dada Texas a big cocking main will begin with a belt- and first-dees style setup. Auctions, bets, and bets flourish as professors in Texas promote a top-notch match series amid local interest in baskets and football and a push to host events at the YM A rooms.
The passage reviews pitcher Criger and catcher Cobos Willot in a long baseball discourse. It discusses judging throwing speed accuracy and decision making, noting Criger’s speed and control and Cobos Willot’s reception and fielding, with mentions of teammates, managers, and recent games.
The American Telegraph Company of Topeka plans to extend its service to Lawrence with a new system similar to that in use. Company officials say operations will be under the supervision of manager H. Revelle of Topeka. The new service aims to provide improved communication for Lawrence residents.
Rome reports a golden hammer presented to the Pope by Tallan bishops to open St Peter's and other doors, with three more from Teuliess French and German clergy for additional sacred doors. A separate Burlington Wisconsin note says actress Lulla Marlowe-Tater seeks divorce from Hubert Taber on intolerable severity and failure to support.
Harvard University reports total enrollment reaches 54,000 with 40,000 regular students and 923 summer students, including Radcliffe women and faculty. The record positions Harvard among the nation’s largest universities while other lines mention health remedies and unrelated garbled text.
In a rare move, six Chinese companies agreed to donate 44.00 to the state board of trade to curb desires for closer business ties between China and the United States. This marks the first such action by San Francisco's Chinese community.
A Davenport pet story details Mrs Schsexter once Mabel Canniff of Topeka and others, tracing Von Schaezler's rise to baronial title after heirship. It notes his marriage, departure from Davenport, and plans to return to Germany as he secures estates and a noble title with German marks amid family arrangements.
Dispatches from Costa Rica reveal yellow fever spreading in the interior with several deaths near Alajuela twelve miles from San Jose. Government measures are aimed at stamping out the outbreak as bishop Pereira, expelled by President Zelaya, arrives in San Jose amid political controversy over church property seizures. A shipment of 1.5 million dollars in American gold arrived for the Costa Rican government to support the transition to a gold standard.
The new world class plant of the Economie Extiaction Co. at Eclipse Gulch near Victo r, Cripple Creek, boasts 1600 tons daily capacity. Controlled by Woods Investment Co. it consolidates most local mills and smelters for treating high value ores including Gold Coin tributary mines. The $15 million capital refit enables lower grade ores to be processed, signaling a major shift in Ore processing capacity for the region.
Kansas college trustees seek a benevolent endower to fund a new medical college building in Topeka. Estimated cost is 25000 dollars, with land near Christ Hospital offered free. Prospective buyers may purchase the current property before spring as plans advance for a larger campus.
An immense bed of high quality silica was discovered at Dayton in Green County near Monroe Wis on December 7th valued between 16 and 18 a unit. The deposit was sounded to ten feet thick and extends back into the hills nearly a mile. Local people expect great use from the find and speculate on its impact on industry.
Washington report notes Admiral George Dewey renting a pew at St. John's Episcopal Church where Rev Mackay-Smith presides, and his wife keeping a pew at St Pauls Catholic Church now bearing the name Dewey after a pastor’s pew relettering. The admiral reportedly won’t attend the Catholic church and will worship at St. John’s.
The Strickler tunnel linking Lake Moraine to nearby water bodies completes a two year project at 9,500 feet on Pike's Peak slopes. It joins Lake Moraine with another lake to augment Colorado Springs water, producing pure meltwater of vast, inexhaustible quantity. The tunnel cost a large sum and will serve Colorado Springs for future demand.
Tonight at the Grand Opera house the G Field's Minstrels headline a varied program headed by the Faust family of acrobats with a new statue act. The bill features Harry Shunk Tommy Donnelly Jake Welby George Kingsbury Doc Quigsey Al G Field and a strong comedy lineup. Also listed are singers dancers and a large corps of assistants and boy choir. Concurrently Jefferson Comedy Company seats went on sale at Crawford theater for Saturday night show highlighted by Thomas Jefferson in a long running role related to Eip Van Winkle.
An 19th century theatre notice reports the Imirympic Comedy company opening a five‑night engagement at Crawford theater Monday featuring Joseph Jefferson Jr and others in comic roles. A Lebanon Indiana man touts a cure for rheumatism, claiming his wife’s recovery after trying Bryscie Cure at Swift & Holiday Drugists at 62% Burias Avenue.
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