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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
10
Classified fragment shows scattered want ads and notices. Garbled lines reference chores, private family listings, a boarding offer, and a sale item list including two heel objects and a missing Steve Chad.
A damaged collection of notices mentions a variety of names, places, and events. Highlights include health troubles, bake sales, and family milestones. The column references St Joseph, Macsan City, and Second Presbyterian Church, with multiple ages and local figures noted in brief, fragmentary items.
A chaotic scene at Los Asgetes Bas ended with an Indian killed when a stick packed with dynamite exploded amid a dispute among several men. The incident left bystanders and other participants injured as authorities investigated the underlying motives.
The article reports a wedding trip to the Orient by Mr and Mrs Lars An Cerwic and mentions Mae Andersson, a young heiress, with the Breton-born son tied to the family. Details are fragmentary, but the piece notes the couple’s return from the prom and a forthcoming division of heir status.
A fragmented Texas weather item reports a cold wave bringing sleet and snow to Derrion and surrounding counties over the past 24 hours. The notice mentions icy conditions and general disruptions across the northwest treks region with a cited location at 35 Kansas av near Cremerin, T35.
Washington December 17 A caucus of Populist members of the house adopted resolutions decrying civil service reform efforts and any move to empower the party in power to fill positions. They oppose reissuing or exchanging sovereign notes and caution against curbs on silver and bank powers. They back Cuban independence and support voluntary bankruptcy legislation.
Paris reports the death of Alphonse Daudet, the famed writer, who expired after dining with his family as physicians arrived. The Herald cites The Figaro with details of his last hours, including a sudden collapse, attempts at recovery, and final prayers.
In a letter to the editor, the writers defend the Paramores against charges of cutting trees. They invite inspection of a large tree near the land stand and dispute a rival claim to a one fourth interest. They call for fair treatment and note Marshall's band may sue to protect rights while seeking time to resolve ownership.
The San Marcial Bee notes four confirmed smallpox cases among Americans and Mexicans as the rural area reports rapid spread. Names and roles appear in local listings, with several residents taken ill in sequence this week.
An outbreak of diphtheria is reported in a fetle settlement ten miles west of the city on Tenth Street Road Known district No. 3 There are ten cases in the settlement The Peralta Fitspa family four members are ill The Willam Trents family has four cases The Geo Patten family reports two cases and one child of Geo Anderson is ill A disease outbreak has prompted quarantine measures Several children are seriously ill with recovery considered doubtful.
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder disease using the Nae Siteat South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promises prompt relief of pain in the bladder, kidneys, back, and related areas, with rapid urine retention relief. Sold by Geo. We Stanafeld and Sin Drug comps, at a2 enshs avenue and Sin Drug comps- St, at? Rateas avenue.
Fair tonight with likely continuation of the northerly wind. Croup and whooping cough are described as cured or relieved by using Ayer's Cherry Pectoral.
In Washington and Baltimore charitable women push plans to place trained nurses with the sick poor. Mrs Caroline Frost leads a New York effort to train American nurses and send them to the needy, with projects in Washington and Baltimore and programs to bridge the cost gap for low income patients.
A house novelty dress in lavender features wisteria bunches and leaves, a very full skirt with tiny waistline tucks forming a vest, and a velvet yoke with a deep purple collar. The design is conspicuous and best suited for indoor wear, offering a cheerful option on dreary days.
The article surveys new silver novelties such as a fox tail mounted silver hand duster, large cut glass powder boxes with silver tops, and an opera vanity with divided compartments for aromatic and perfumed salts. It notes rhinestones and French brilliants adorning trims and pins, plus a Japanese inspired door polish recipe using linseed oil and cald tea with eggs.
A dying king laments scarcity as a spoiled princess refuses help from her page. He hunts for flowers to ease her hunger while a devoted boy endures abuse. Desperation leads the page toward self sacrifice until a narcissus resurrects a lost life, altering the bleak royal ruin.
A clipped quotation from the Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben arguing that experience is no substitute for education and that learning from anyone else is essential. The fragment suggests a rural or folksy view on self improvement and training.
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