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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1897
Page
8
A veteran recounts suffering from heart weakness and intestinal issues after service. He credits Muray on Dyspepsia Cure and Dyspepsia relief for dramatic improvement, claiming increased hand strength and overall vitality after taking the medicine, purchased from a druggist.
The article discusses ex-City Attorney Isenhart and partner Bird in a waterworks case. City Council actions favored extending a contract while City Attorney Lied argued against initiating proceedings. A subsequent investigation questioned statements and suggested not escalating disputes through courts or arbitration.
Washington reports J A Burton at Kats asserts prosperity is deeper in Kansas than any other U S region. He claims the people wear better every day, debt payments shrink, and hundreds of millions are invested this year. He cites improved industry, finance, and a hopeful future with little doubt about Kansas' growth.
Health ad promotes a “Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Nephritic” claiming three doses cure in days. Ex postmaster Anthony touts quick relief, sold by Swift & Multiday Drug Co at Kansan avenue. Also notes a church service and a cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quin Pine Tablets offering money back if ineffective.
In a speech attributed to M. Williams, chairman of the Prohibition state central committee, the speaker accuses the three old parties of collusion with brewers and distillers. He urges Christian voters to oppose the party tickets linked to saloons and calls for immediate mobilization.
President McKinley appeals to Americans to aid Cuba relief efforts amid famine and destitution. The State Department announces arrangements to accept donations in money or in kind, sent to Gen. Hugh Lee in Havana, with duties waived on eligible goods. The appeal emphasizes patriotism and timely charity for Cuban civilians.
A garbled mosaic of quotes from Indianapolis Journal and Cleveland Leader items mocks a domestic scene, disguising as neighbors Mrs Chowater and Mr Chiswwater. The text tangles with suggestive phrases and a stray advert fragment for Gorman Salve and One Minute Cough Cure amid unclear names and dates.
Renovation of the revered Moust Vernon reintroduces Martha Washington table linen. Pure white fabric with a four letter monogram in one corner invites home embroidery. Instructions emphasize inexpensive cotton, simple hemstitching, Kate Greenaway script, and a modest hand-done design.
Katherine Worden notes in Woman's Home Companion that more well dressed women wear home made outfits. Cycling costumes street and evening dresses are often crafted at home with modern sewing tools and patterns guiding cuts. The article highlights independence from dressmakers and the value of skilled sewing for those with limited means.
A campus chef in a New York hotel is famed for roast turkeys that emerge with a distinct, delicious flavor and a beautiful brown finish. The column hints at techniques from the chef’s notebook, suggesting expertise in preparing turkey for a grand feast.
A household department excerpt shares a roast turkey method praised for rich meat and moist white portions. It instructs cleaning lightly, rinsing with soda water, stuffing with bread crumbs and pork sausage, binding salt pork on the breast, and removing it before serving to heighten flavor.
A historical portrait of Prince Henry of Prussia, blamed by some for royal discord with Kaiser Wilhelm II. The piece recounts Henry’s favored status with England’s Queen Victoria, his Kiel isolation, and a string of hunts misadventures. It notes his bravery at sea, popularity with sailors, and rumored mental health concerns amid court feuds.
University of Pennsylvania will send a track team to England to duel Cambridge University in 1898. Captain James Winsor leads a star lineup including Hartman, Grant, Kraenzlein, and Jupp. The team aims to represent inter-collegiate champions with selections from Penn’s top performers.
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