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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1896
Page
8
Advertises Rockers and Odd Chairs Cheffoniers and Shaving Stands Tron Beds Writing Desks Tables Music Cabinets China Cabinets Parlor Brie a Brac Stands with prices from 1.25 to 50 dollars. Highlights heatthful bright impervious to fever germs and a wide range of home furniture including 160 patterns of parlor library and extension tables. Encourages early buying with two storerooms offering hundreds of items not listed.
Fragmented OCR item citing port, states, and donations related to land and property. Mentions Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and local businesses J. Goethine, Paul Weaver, Geo Staneneld, and steam laundry broker. Text appears as garbled historical notice with names and places partially legible.
In a periodical critique, discussions center on economic policy and the fate of free silver. References to figures like Hammenten and Coleman surface amid debates over U S treasury policy, Mexico, and national prosperity, highlighting tensions between monetary standards and financial opinion during a volatile era.
New York December 22 reports another round of price reductions in groceries. The brief notes a decline in consumer coffee costs while merchants advertise sales and stock clearances. J W Phillips at 612 W Eighth Ave invites customers to compare wares including china and silverware. V Surnett at 624 Haceas Ave offers similar goods.
In Santa Fe, two men ages 35 and a younger student underwent operations for appendicitis at Santa Fe Hospital last week. After complications and prolonged illness, both died within days. Funeral services were held for the younger victim, Martin Mitchell, with family and local clergy in attendance. The report details a sequence of post operative complications including intestinal issues and exhaustion, and notes the involvement of physicians and Topeka consultations before the fatal outcome.
The readable fragments describe a Burton man who faced medical concerns and precautionary steps to avoid surgery. A notable quote mentions inscriptions on an artefact and a fainting incident on the street. The text suggests worries about doctors and perceived safety in the area.
The New York based Cure Company sues in federal court alleging an agreement with Mr. Shepard led to stock pledges and backing of a health venture. After Shepard’s death the Mail and Express allegedly abandoned the project, denying authorization and disavowing responsibility for the contract.
Physicians decry the sanitary state of Chicago schoolrooms calling it abominable and a public health disgrace. They urge modern ventilation, sanitation, and cleaner water facilities to reduce infectious diseases among children and staff.
C E Miller found guilty along with Denver Commercial Bank president Dow and teller McClurken on charges tied to mispromotion and miscounts. The case, heard in Denver, details loans secured from a local firm and the alleged crowding of misled investors.
Santa Fe Route advertises railroad tickets to all points east or west with sleeping car reservations. For information and quotas apply to Fal Lewis, City Ticket Agent, Union Pacific System, Fulton Depot Agent.
Holiday railroad rate details for Wicketa auld December 2 25 31 and January 1. Rates within 200 miles one and one third fare for round trip. Five trains east and five trains west daily. Claims of purity tarmless service and reliable condition. Addressed to W. Stans fhele Gos Brau avenues.
The Ingleside management will open the show with brass music while orchestras provide other numbers. Directors of the Pure Food show meet to approve the cooking school, with tickets for the food exhibit and decor, and a committee to coordinate programs, decoration, and refreshments.
Washington report lists several named Kansas congressmen with street addresses in Washington. A social event note mentions a dance by the Exyan Leeds Fiambent dish, to be held Friday December 25 at the hall on Rusts Avenue, with admission 25 cents.
Mrs. Phone Thomas of Junction City TL was told no home cure. Dr King's New Discovery cured her cough and saved her life. Mr. Thea Hesers of 19 Florida Street San Prac was saved from a dreadful ordeal after trying other remedies and using the product. A free bottle offered at J J Jones drug store at the corner of Pith qimvet and Kangas avenues.
Missouri Pacific Railway offers a holiday excursion rate between all stations from Kansas City to Santa Fe and other regions. The round trip price is one third of the regular fare, with final return limit set for January 41st. For details contact NIPPS.
A garbled notice lists fare rates by the Missouri Kansas and Texas railway for November and December with contact details for a local agent A McNutt at 1084 Union Avenue Tangas City and references to various flaws and remedies. It mentions Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns cuts bruises and piles and notes a Geo W Stonefield address on Kansas Avenue.
A period advert pats claims that Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures nervous prostration debility digestive troubles and liver issues. It promises vitality for workers under strain and touts medical testimonials while urging readers to buy from druggists. The copy mimics old patent medicine style with emphatic assurances and sales tactics.
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