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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
6
A Sun Verona Ind reader recounts a years long nervous and neuralgic illness that left her bedridden and weak. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People she reports full recovery and ongoing absence of symptoms. The ad notes the pills are sold only by mail order in boxes priced two dollars fifty cents each.
A notice reports plans to stage meetings as lumbermen and cattlemen arrange conferences. Details outline organizer names and dates of sessions, aiming to coordinate discussions on industry challenges and policy considerations. The gatherings promise focused talks and potential collaboration opportunities.
The text argues about bread being white and light and its effects on nourishment. It mentions meat between fats, stomach fermentation, and potential harm from inedible substances. It urges avoiding certain foods and cooking meat, noting effects on the brain and nerves.
The Kansas Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents gathers in Topeka for a one day session at the commercial club. Officers listed include President Martin, Vice president Cravens, and secretary Elliott with Topeka and Wichita members present.
February in Vermont sees frigid conditions with readings near 26 below zero. Colonel Win travels from Concord and, despite cold, greets crowds at multiple towns, visiting Dartmouth College and Dewey Cothestead before delivering speeches to large audiences at the hotel.
Washington February 3 The secretary directs all national bank deposits to be forwarded to New York for district head offices under the secretary’s recent order. Excess receipts from internal revenue and other sources will be sent to various committees to December 18. Amounts collected under the new order total about 37,000 dollars.
In Henderson Texas Clarksville resident Pierson, colored, was hanged today in a public square. He claimed two killings in which his wife and her mother died after they refused to attend his command. Pierson prayed before the trap fell and the crowd of about five thousand witnessed the execution.
A London 1900 era panorama shows widespread disillusionment with cabinet competency. Public pressure grows for a new leadership, with Lord Rosebery and Joseph Chamberlain among pivotal figures amid debates on empire and peace prospects involving Britain, the United States, and Germany.
The Postmaster General directs a wave of absence for all postmasters wishing to attend the Missouri postmasters convention in St Louis in February. Felt stated the plan to permit leave for eligible postmasters to participate.
An old advertisement claims Hallock electric pills restore nerve centers and build blood to cure weak nervousness. It promises relief from back pain fatigue and youthful ambition loss, citing 90 years in practice and availability through Rowley & Know Kansas Avenue Topeka and Hallock Drug Boston. Includes distributor details and prices per box.
Quing: Qube clings to power as Governor Goetel's health declines in Frankfort Kentucky with hours believed to decide. The state government awaits further relapses and any rally appears unlikely.
John W. Breidenthal called a meeting of the Commercial club committee to secure the Populist state convention for next Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Commercial club rooms. The local committee list includes Breidenthal F Brigham Arnold Downs Foote Henisersing Rudina Maclannan Steels Whiting Bemple Yount Overmyer Hurd LowWi Looinis.
The weather bureau backs the ground hog prediction with a forecast of threatening and colder conditions tonight with possible rain or snow in the northeast, followed by a fair, colder Sunday. Winds shift from southeast to northwest as a damp air mass and fog develop. temperatures today reached a high near 45. Vanderbilt plans direct India-bound voyage after Europe visit, while local ads promote Pai Bale as the best remedy for headaches and stomach issues. a concert series resumes February 7 at the Methodist church with Mgr Edward Krelaur and The Crusaders.
Chicago market notes a mixed day with wheat advancing late on May contracts after an initial drop, and oats tracking corn. Provisions show lower product prices with steady demand, while livestock receipts are mixed with cattle and hog markets showing declines in some prices and steady to higher in others.
The Topeka market report lists sugar, coffee, and produce notes with earnings and price levels. New York and Liverpool crop and commodity updates highlight sugar, cotton, wheat, corn, oats, and futures, with commentary on market trends and supply expectations.
Real estate ad lists numerous properties for sale or exchange. Items include a 6 room frame house with modern plumbing, a 12 room residence, several city lots on Clay street and Tongts avenue, plus multiple farms near Harveyville and Hell River. Prices range up to 52 200 and rentals 26 per month.
Wheat trends dominate Chicago and New York reports with notes on corn, oats, and grain letters. Market sentiment shifts amid frost damage reports, quarantine delays, and price fluctuations as traders watch European influence and domestic supply.
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