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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1897

Page

8

Pure Food show dazzles Topeka visitors and editors

Kansas newspapers praise Topeka Pure Food exhibition with visiting editors and local firms showcased. Notables include Misses Waters Santa Fe daughters and Topeka firms, booths full of pancakes and crackers, and a striking booth by Topeka vine and preserving works. Weather and travel notes color the coverage.

Topeka Firma Jummty Capa Emilee Joseph Waters Santa Jemima Biss Owealt Misses Jones Howel Jones Mhee Ticksie Stewart Mulvane Margaret Dudley Weiss WW. W. Webb Harry Overholt Grace Foulka Edna Crane el Dorado Republican Kaness Pure Food Muent Pure Food Association Chetopa Advance Ance Barbican Augusta Journal Newton Kansan Ginsto Ciy Kansas Historial Association Kansas Avenue Wwe Giascu Mo Walter Colorado Auccots Toneka Topeka Millins Company Nolatan Health Mill Topeka Linkesd Ol Company Moeser | Tee Company Hutchinson Wehita Iinsas City Omaha

Display of health foods promoted by CK Botman Co

The Glasco Sun notes a display of food products by CK Botman & Co of Enterprise. They handed out five pound sacks as samples while a Negro Swing Band and a one man orchestra provided music for visitors, making the affair enjoyable.

CK Botman & Co Enterprise Rudy Glasco Sun

Rockefeller Suit Ended In Dismissal

New York Justice Pryor dismissed the Baptist Tabernacle church suit against John D Rockefeller seeking specific performance of a contract to deposit 50 000 worth of 6 per cent bonds for church income. The court ruled the transaction was gratuitous, not a contract, and Rockefeller’s obligations were fulfilled by the bond deposit after the railroad issuer defaulted.

New York Justice Pryor The Baptist Tabernacle Church John D. Rockefeller Air Rockefeller Rockefeller Daniel C Potter Lockefeller Justine Pryor Rode Fener

Lin Her Bare Feet at the Bradley-Martin Ball

A New York as reported guest will appear barefoot at the Bradley-Martin Ball. Details describe costumes in the Tutt room and fashion notes on gowns, mantles, sandals, and a wreath of orchids. Gismonda and Mise De Wolfe are mentioned with planned outfits and church scene elements.

New York Eisie Te Wotte Bradley-Martte Yao Gismonda Eeemuneeek Mise de Wolfe White Isles

Sale of Field Relics and Rumors of Postponement

New York on February 2 reports a postponed sale of Cyrus W. Piet fortune relics by Mrs. Cyrus W. Piet Jr. The sale seen as a potential $320,000 value event, with rich gold medals and Torlan decorations removed to a museum of art. Also mentions a Missouri man cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after long illness, and promotes mineral water from J. W. Phillips at 612 W Eighth Ave.

New York Cyrus W. Pieth Cyrus W. Piet, Jr Hyrope Dane Wield

Comic Opera At The Grand Next Week Promises Strong Attractions

Next week at The Grand promises two first class attractions with comic opera star Frank Daniels and the company’s large elaborately staged production The Wizard of the Nile. Seats go on sale tomorrow and standing room may be announced. Also on the program are Baxter and Townsend offerings and the William Morrison company as part of a busy Topeka theater schedule with matinees and evening performances.

Frank Daniels Cleopatra Egypt Comiconera

Advert for Johannesburg work creates false hope and high board

Ingersoll-Sergeant drill firm ad promises first class machine men high pay in Johannesburg South Africa. Police say the claim misleading and no such salaries exist. Report notes many workers may be drawn abroad, while company officials deny the advertisement and urge caution.

New York Ingersoll Johannesburg South Africa Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Company Cortland Sirect Antris Africa

The Six Companies Dissolves Amid Chinese Network Split

The Six Companies of San Francisco declines as four principal Chinese associations Ning Yur Kong Chow Hon Wo and Shaet join Four Companies forming a split. The Six was long the banking counselor and diplomatic link for Chinese Americans, handling wealth, governance, and relations with police and state authorities.

San_ Francisco Net Meat Fek America Ning Yur Kong Chow Hon Seo Yup Ibe State Department

Alabama iron exports near one thousand tons planned

Birmingham, Feb. reports show Alabama iron shipments to the Old World from last July to now exceed 1000 tons, with orders booked and installments expected through February to June. A separate note from Grant Rapids, Mich, states a Chicago lumberman who is an uncle of Princess de Chimay will travel to Europe this week to manage her property and possibly influence her career.

Birmingham Alabama Princess de Chimay Grantt Rapids Mich Europe

How Government Officials Travel and Travel Agency Line

Government officials favor the Yanadalla Pennsylvania Line and tours to the National Capital. Excursion tickets go on sale March 1, with dates March 24 and 30 for the inauguration. travel inquiries are handled by J. Foley of Kansas City and Brunner of Omaha. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises on West 5th.

Pennsylvania National Capital Agenit J Foley Kansas City W. PF. Brunner A. OG. P. Agi Louis West Sth

Aeronaut's Fatal Leap Over Bay After Rejected Love

Mansel Perez, enamored with Mile. Zola, died after leaping from a balloon into Tampa Bay during a show. He had followed the circus company to Key West and declared his intent to end his life after being rejected. Mile. Zola mourns as investigators confirm the romantic tragedy.

Sweethart Key West Mansel Perex Abelioon Priod Peres Pipex Tampa Efrl Here Milo Zola Indang Teller Perez Mile Relly Wer

Saloon talk in Kansas Prohibition meeting

Kansas speaker A A Calderhead addressed a mass meeting on prohibition at Fourth Presbyterian Church, with Col Jubn F Vinal presiding. He argued liquor laws were always needed, cited Kansas as an example, and said divine influence guided the anti-saloon movement amid open violations in nearby cities.

Washington, Fen Auiam A. Cal-derheail Kansas Jubn F. Vinal Calitirhead Wecome & Law WIM Masonry Calderhead Kansas City Wietita Leavens Worlk Port Borwat

Martiini rifle inventor M Martini dies in France

Paris report from Frouen fad Switzerland states M. Martini, inventor of the Martini rifle, died at that place. He began gunmaking forty years ago, and after combining the Martini breech with Henry action in 18, gained fame. The Martini rifle is produced by the British government at Enfield factory near London with about 1500 workers and costly production. Martini held many gun patents and his rifle was adopted by several leading nations. Also noted: Washington cabinet bill to create a labor secretary, and a lost child notice with a patent cough remedy reference.

Paris Frouen Fad Switzerland M. Martini BM. Martini Henry Bntral Enflekl London England

Ayer’s Pills Prize Noted at 1890s World’s Fair

Observers recall the 1893 world fair where Ayer’s Pills received a prize as a favored medicament amid nations and a grand arch dome. The scene marks a historic moment in industrial and medical showcase during the fair’s early years.

Ayer

Ayer's Cathartic Pills Win World’s Fair Medal 1893

Ayer's Pills have long pleased the public and fulfilled their promise more than rivals. The global success is marked by the World's Pair medal of 1893, underscoring fifty years of cures and wide recognition.

Ayer

Bradley Martin ball changes tone at Waldorf Hotel

The Bradley Martin engagement was denied by both families. About 1,000 invitations have been issued for the ball. Royals costs include 400 carriages, gowns, stockings, and period decor. Waldorf renovations in white and gold will suit Louis XVI era. a 12 Hungarian Eden Musee, Herbert band, and Berger orchestra will provide music. Notable costumes feature Reginald Jaffray as Cardinal Richlieu and Miss Elsie De Wolfe as Gismonda.

Bradley Martin New York Numely Waldorf Hotel Torea Virginie Try Koevesny Eden Musee Victor Herbert Twenty-second Regiment Carl Berger Reginald Jaffray Cardinal Richlieu Edwin Booth Henry Lehr Baltimore Charles B. Alexander Alexander i Paris Elsie de Wolfe Gismonda Edward Reeve Merritt Millais

Messiter to Retire as Trinity Organist in May

New York February 4 Dr Arthur Henry Messiter will retire as organist and choirmaster of Trinity church on May 1 after thirty one years in the post He is nearly 62 and the vestry with consent of the organist cites his deafness as the reason Also announced at the meeting is the retirement of Dr Gilbert organist of Trinity chapel after twenty seven years both to leave May 1 at pension time.

New York Arthur Henry Mesister Trinity Church Coronel S. van Renswelaer Cruger Trinity Corporation Meseller Trinity Messiter Henry Stephen Cutter Gilbert Trinity Chapel

Four Policemen Will Enforce the Law

President Roosevelt announced to the Ladies' Health Protective Association that four policemen will enforce a new spitting in cars law in New York. He warned arresting officers will face court reprimand and public scrutiny, but the law will be enforced.

New York Ladies’ Health Prottotive Association Roosevelt Police Board Board of Health

Kate Fay Ewing Dies Founder of Home for Cradled Children

In Marietta Ohio on February 4 Miss Kate Fay Ewing known as Aunt Katie Pay and founder of the first children’s home in the United States is dying in a Toledo hospital from a disease considered incurable. She is elderly and renowned for her charitable work.

Kate Fay Merietta Miee Kate Fay Ewing Katie’ Pay Drat Children’s Bome United States Rospital Toledo Ohio Miss Ewing

Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters

This ad touts Electro Bitters as a remedy for female complaints loss of appetite constipation headaches faintness nervousness melancholy and spells. It promises health and strength with guaranteed results and lists stores K K Jones Dublin store Pitth street Kansas and Peerless Steam Laundry offering services including free mending and button sewing.

Kk. Jones Devy Pitth Street Kansas Ma Peerless Steam Laundry 8Th St Peerlese Steam Laundry

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