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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1901
Page
8
A promotional snippet urges rubbing Omega Oil on rheumatic areas instead of swallowing medicines. It claims topical treatment plus Nature will cure rheumatism, advising to avoid strong medicines in the stomach and to apply twice daily.
Governor Stanley and Frank Nelson spoke at the State Grange meeting last night on rural school consolidation. Nelson urged the plan, arguing it lowers costs and improves access by sharing transportation and centralizing schools. Governor Branley praised stewardship and emphasized ongoing work. sessions will continue with secret proceedings today and tomorrow.
An unclear clipping notes James A Hinbell of Salina as a possible lieutenant governor candidate to challenge J. Osborn for insurance superintendent. The piece references political maneuvering and a Topeka visit by a firm representative, HL Lee Mercantile Company, in relation to state contracts.
The text portrays Mr. Kimball as a capable executive and prominent in Saline County Republican politics, but notes he has never held legislative experience and is not a politician. It emphasizes his business background and limited political history.
Notes from the Oil Reporter describe Brockville in Saline county planning a prospecting company after oil hits near Kinsley at 183 feet. F. Burleigh Johnson of Topeka leads a Kansas oil venture with tests moving from McCracken to Bills county. The Mercantile Club of Kansas City seeds next year’s conventions as Topeka hosts Democratic and possibly Republican meetings. JT. M. Burr reports Topeka rail mail inspectors note screen wagon contracts not yet awarded.
May Be Pitts of Wellington seen as successor to J Mack Love as Democratic state chairman. He advocates fusion ideas, anti-trust enforcement, and a united front with Populists and Democrats. Pitts urges early 1902 state convention to nominate a ticket allying anti Republican voters on a platform emphasizing taxation reform and economic issues.
The Supreme court will hear two antitrust cases arising from a Durkin and Leahy suit against Christian State and other plumbers. The suit claims a plumbers supplies trust blocked nonmembers from buying materials, leading to a boycott. The case, once in Shawnes county district court and then appealed, will be argued before the full court in banc after the justices signaled interest in antitrust questions.
New Mexico theater scene features Charles A Taylor presenting The Daughter of the Dhum and Kine with Alice Archer in a notable role. Cast includes Laurette Holle, Ivor, and May Yokes in a Crawford show lineup ahead of a late Thursday performance.
Local items from Topeka include A D Weaver of Lawrence visiting town Tuesday and the Siloam lodge annual reunion planned for tomorrow. Court actions involve C A Walker at Hatchinson and a Satiage sult case against Cudahy Packing. Several events and notices cover lectures, concerts, road work, and bridge inspections.
Conducted by Lida Ames Willis in the Mar atette Building Chicago the article details the chemical makeup of gelatine its similarities to albumen its solid state in animal parts and its extraction by steam. It explains flavoring requirements methods of preparation and the nutritional value of gelatine including how to incorporate it with milk eggs fruit juices and other foods for palatable digestible desserts.
An advisory urging coffee drinkers to test for nervous-system imbalance linked to aches and organ stress. It promotes Postum Food Coffee as a safe alternative, claiming it can prevent and cure early disease and end coffee’s alleged harmful effects through proper preparation.
Omaha Senator Thurston praised in a letter to the Peruna Medicine Co praising its cure for catarrh. The text notes Thurston’s pivotal roles in national politics and his appointments, while extolling Peruna as a lasting remedy rather than a temporary relief. The letter, from Columbus, Ohio, references testimonials and requests a booklet of endorsements.
A collection of jelly making tips and recipes including aspic jelly for cold meats, oysters in aspic with wine, chicken jelly molded with layers, tomato jelly salad, apple bavarois, and ginger cream. The instructions cover gelatine soaking, mould preparation, and layering techniques with cautions on using gelatine and temperature.
A jumble of kitchen notes and requests appears with ginger cream dessert instructions, caramel potato notes, and requests for a sweet potato caramel recipe. The text mixes recipe steps, measurements, and personal inquiries about a public notice and a book, all in a single fragmented clipping.
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