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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
2
An early 20th century patent medicine plea touts Dr Hallock's Electric Bits as a permanent cure for nervous exhaustion headaches and related ailments. The ad targets overworked readers with claims of rebuilt vitality, clearer sight, and renewed memory, locating the product at Hallack Drug Co in Bytown Massachusetts.
Fresh Graham Ralston and Rye Flour Pure Fresh Ground Buck wheat Flour. All kinds of Feed Bran Shorts Corn Chop Oats and Car. Poultry Food Kits. Hay sold by the hundred pounds. Ground Oyster Shell and Bone Meal for Poultry. Poultry Cures Lee's Lice Killer. Aquarium Supplies Gold Fish Flesh Food. Shells Aquarium Ornaments. Stock of Palms Ferns and Winter Blooming Bulbs.
A fragmented report describes February conventine gathering where members discuss a national election commission and patient convention. Notable figures include Dr GW Crows from Birmingham and J Wo Cherry. Also mentions Milton Backs and Prank Burkert with Parker from Memphis.
A dubious claim touts a “Mretic Cure” that supposedly cures rheumatism instantly. The ad asserts the remedy works by acting on the system to halt disease, promising immediate relief after the first dose. Advertisements list druggists at 1223 Kansas Avenue and The Ben Bank Store at 40 Kansas Avenue.
A fragmented OCR passage discusses public finance, banks, and political trust as a Republican context emerges. It mentions currency questions, debts, and debates about monetary policy and public expenditure, with references to political figures and proposed actions to influence the economy.
A fragmentary Chicago item notes broom corn price dynamics and local market conditions. It mentions specific figures around five dollars and references various crops and market activities, reflecting confusion in the readable OCR and partial vendor terms. The piece hints at price variability and broader agricultural trading in the region.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Chamberlain's Croup Remedy and King's New Discovery as instant, permanent cures for croup and chest troubles. It claims years of success, reference to Santa Fe Route travel ads, and promotion of drugstore sales with claimed life-saving results.
A garbled ad text markets a questionable diet claim and multiple patent medicines. It pushes "Call us" for a coat, mentions Davies & Nicholson and a bogus treatment named Chamberfali ry Pain Hain. The piece shows ad clutter with mis-spellings and random phone reference 380, lacking coherent product detail.
A major proposal outlines a plan linking Washington Baltimore Louisville Cleveland and Chicago to create new rail and streetcar connections. It details financing routes for a shared system, potential purchase of rights of way, and a staged build out over two to four years with payments tied to company earnings.
Allen is named to manage the Cincinnati club next season replacing Buck Ewing who has run the team for years. Reports say last season’s poor showing spurred the change concerted by President Trash after ceremonies. Aten will manage Indianapolis in the Western League and may return to New York as manager. Ewing’s future uncertain. Allen’s playing status debated. Strong Western players doubt his aggressiveness as a manager while praising his prior team building. The Reds look to finish higher but current strength may not justify top billing.
New York telegraph reports that reform efforts and political pressure influenced sparring and betting rules around major bouts. O Rourke and Sullivan backed by backers clashed with supporters of Siler and Bene, delaying decisions and stirring upheaval in the Coney Island scene as officials sought to control the Sharkey affair fallout.
Chicago December 3 A C Anson announced his hold ing in the Chicago Bull Club is for sale. He offered 130 shares at $100 each, saying the club’s value would pay a dividend under current costs. His decision follows a noncommittal stockholders meeting and friction with President Hart over his retirement plans.
New York in December reports a tense scene at a Broadway show boxing ring between boxers Gilly Delaney and Tommy Ryan. Delaney taunted Ryan from an adjoining box, then rushed toward him prompting Marty McCue to intervene and avert a possible clash.
New York figures Fitzsimmons and Corbett, previously not social, met for the first time since Carson Swit Tuesday afternoon. Madden walked near Broadway and Thirty-fourth Street as Corbett noticed the crowd and approached the pub. Madden asked why they had not spoken. Fitzsimmons said they had not met socially since Carson.
The transcript covers Rosen sending sixty men to a Yale route hotel, testimony on the mine operators, andJudge Wittans remarks on injunctions. It outlines the court’s view on conspiracy and the miners strike, the executive committee, and the defendants alleged violations of a court order while noting the broader impact on Kansas mining regions.
A fragment notes Dr William s Pink Pills are sold in packages not by the dozen. It mentions a price of 60 cents per box and six boxes perhaps in an advertisement.
A disjointed court transcript fragment details witness questioning about a strike and alleged confrontations. The judge explains how the line of questioning addresses intent and complicity while noting interruptions, shifting topics, and unclear names.
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