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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
6
A jumble of civic events and social notes from Topeka and surrounding areas. Mentions lectures by Prof. Teijene, church services, school meetings, and the Kansas fruit shipment to Staula. Reports on railroad and telegraph issues, legal notices, and civic club discussions with various local figures and visitors.
A fragment describes a blind man’s questioning of a claim about a burg and a cure. A narrator mentions service and a vow to call everything a nickel, with hints of social perception and intrigue surrounding the incident.
An odd narrative describes a bird escaping through a window during a meal and landing on a priest or lector. The scene shifts to humorous reactions, with riders smiling and a desk scene beneath a church setting. A later line promotes a patent remedy for stomach and kidney troubles.
The Kansas State Beekeepers association met at the state house selecting Topeka as next meeting site. Officers re-elected for one year were Dr. G Bohrer president B W Durham vice president O A Keene secretary and J J Messer treasurer. The group aims to promote bee culture in Kansas and press for legislation to curb honey adulteration and protect beekeepers.
The United States expedition to Abys sini, led by Consul General Skinner, arrived at Ags Abeba and secured a treaty with the Ethiopian empire. Emperor Menelik accepted participation in the St Louis exposition and a personal tribute from the emperor to President Roosevelt accompanied Skinner’s delivery of two long spears and elephant tusks to the president. The American party received decorations, but acceptance is delayed due to official duties. The audience with Menelik was cordial.
A Chicago motorman steered his car toward an open bridge approach and narrowly avoided plunging below the gulf. He refused to repeat the risky act, noting luck may not repeat itself. Readers are urged to consider Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery for improved digestion and health. A $3,000 prize is offered by the World’s Medical Association for evidence supporting the product’s claims.
About eighty guests attended the Kansas Medical College alumni midwinter banquet at the National hotel dining room. Doctors and wives toasted, told stories, and recalled old days as menus and toasts stretched into early morning. President Norman Pass of Washburn spoke of future growth, while Dr. McClintock and others shared humorous reminiscences from the medical field.
Fragmented OCR notes list names and places such as McWaushton Topekx 1590 Dr Horn Morrowville Rua 1600 Dr W K Frisbey Silver Lake 190 Reasons for Vacancy 1901 NC careful service. Also reference to graduates from out of town and a banquet. Mention of a fight will be bitter and a shipwreck meal.
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