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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
6
A note describes Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a cure for croup and whooping cough, highlighting its use as a medicinal remedy. The claim frames the product as a trusted treatment option from the era’s medical offerings.
Rowley Snow's Drug Store sold one hundred plus Arty senior books for the Columbia Opera company, with sales continuing today. The reserve chart opened to Doklers of Docke, regular chart to open Monday, and season tickets may be used for any performance. Prices for non season-ticket buyers are 75, 30, and 35 cents. The company returns to Topeka after a South tour, with La Masonite, The Bohemian Girl and Otolo Girotia highlighted. The Pearson Stock Company performs The Pole Patrol at Gwend Owen House, and a recap features household gods and King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds.
A large Lotus party drew many guests in Topeka with extensive lists of attendees from C. S. Bow man to Mrs. M. McClintock and dozens of others. News notes include upcoming Chautauqua programs, invitations, and travels of local residents such as Miss Grace Weaver, Miss Florence Hogue, and Mrs. Gladwin, plus plans for social gatherings, card parties, and holiday visits to Leavenworth, Bedford, Chicago, and Ottawa areas.
Nashville December 18 The Federation of Labor adopts a constitutional amendment proposal to strip both U S and state supreme courts of power to strike down laws by the people The body also discusses coinage, eight hour day measures, Utah legal challenges and appointing organizers under the president’s control plus wage earner membership limits The federation endorses a national department of labor and opposes compulsory arbitration submission to affiliated groups
Washington date line reports the secretary of state will cancel the diplomatic breakfast on New Year’s Day due to the death of the president’s mother. The decision follows the official notice and affects all diplomatic clips and guests.
Community items from North Topeka include business hours at Costley & Post and a book and photograph sale for holidays. Local residents visiting, church services, an upcoming literary event, and a Christmas gift bustle accompany a report of Henry Riordan’s death and funeral arrangements.
In Washington December 22 the Assistant Secretary for the Interior Davis and Chauncey M. Depew will be the orators at the Forefathers' day celebration in the city.
Merchants in Topeka applaud a recent trade excursion noting strong sales from out of town buyers. Few oppose making the trips a regular feature, with many predicting ongoing commercial benefits and growth for Topeka’s retail sector.
Washington reports Rhine wine production will be only one-third to one-half of average due to poor grapes this season. Despite better quality than feared in September, more sugar and thorough fermentation are needed to salvage wine. Consul Sehmman notes potential palatable wine for 197? vintage but rationing and cure for crop shortfall loom. Also anecdote praises Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup for a child’s croup.
In Lamar Colorado on December 18 the Big Rabbit Hunt drew the largest crowd yet for the annual event. About 15 gunners registered at the arrangements committee HQ as dawn broke and hunting parties headed to the scene. Notable visitors included F C Day Santa Fe general freight agent Parson Esell and James Burns of the Portland mine, with others staying over for the festivities and aiding Parsien Ignell’s Christmas charity for Denver’s poor.
An OCR fragment promotes Grain O as a coffe substitute drink suitable for children and adults. It claims the product is made from pure grains and gentler on the stomach, compares favorably to coffee, and is sold by grocers. Pricing mentioned is five dollars per coffe equivalent package, with distributors Cremette and Scott & Scott named.
State officials in Topeka reported Inspector Dek Wharton turned in 90 dollars to the state treasury yesterday, bringing his total since last April to 1,000. Kelley, another inspector under Governor Morrill, reported 136 dollars. The remarks note continued efforts to fund the treasury and improve work efficiency. Steam Laundry at 112 24 West 5th listed.
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