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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
8
Mr M L Torrance of 819 East 6th street testifies his kidney pain and backache from a long illness disappeared after using Donn’s Kidney Pills purchased at Rowley & Snow. He reports no return of trouble since the treatment.
Dr Reed reports at Pan American Congress that yellow fever is spread by mosquitoes after infection, disputing disinfection. He argues transmission requires a diseased intermediary, stating once a person is ill mosquitoes can carry the virus only briefly, making disinfection unnecessary and possibly harmful.
Reading like an aged health claim, a fragment mentions diet affecting teeth and vitality. The text references Rev W Qeborne Strana han and an address in Winchester Ave with odd spellings, noting indigestion, impoverished blood, and a dramatic claim that certain food restores strength and vigor.
On motion of Dr Wilde movement started to induce all American governments to send delegates to a congress. The aim is to organize a united approach to the war effort with broad regional support and coordination among states.
A fast passenger train wrecked between Amazo and Greenville Street in Meadeville, Pennsylvania, Feb 7. Fifteen killed and many injured as the engine and cars overturned on a sharp curve. Four bodies recovered, wrecking crew and surgeons dispatched, train over an hour late. The same day a separate report notes four people blind and 43 injured in a New York Chicago United line wreck near Greenville. Prohibition move blocks sale of horse meat in New York City.
New York reports on Christian Scientists pressing the public health committee to report the Bell bill. During a hearing Dr. Van Fient argued Scripture miracles are parables and that faith can accomplish cures through prayer. He claimed miracles occur and that nothing is impossible to Christian Scientists.
Fragmented OCR reveals a speech or article discussing Field Marshal and Emperor William in gaudy uniforms, praise for German agriculture led by Count von Buelow, and a note on ports reopening at Hamburg or a Baltic port. It mentions Winston, Ingersoll, Cartegens, and a reopening of the Gulf ports for commerce.
J. L. Bendally, a Santa Fe Railroad worker, says years of kidney trouble left him unable to lift or straighten. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Rowley and Snow's at Sixth and Kansas, pain vanished and his wife's experience mirrored the relief.
Locust Street resident V C Hay reports illness beginning in August 1899 caused kidney pain and discolored secretions. After using a boxed Doan’s Kidney Pills from Rowley & Snow’s drug store, pain subsided, secretions normalized, and health improved. The ad urges insistence on genuine Foster Milburn Doan’s Kidney Pills at 50 cents.
London February 7. King Edward will open his first parliament with a full state ceremonial. The ancient state coach will be used after renovation and the entrance will be through the Victoria tower gates to the robing room. Sir Arthur will serve as private secretary to the Duke of Cornwall and York.
A fragmented note describes the Tron market as struggle driven by scarcity. It uses scarce terms such as market, season and overall condition to suggest hardship and lean times for traders in the era.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century advertisement text discusses health, strength, and vacations. It advocates “Scott's emulsion” as a health aid and mentions doctors recommending a change of scene or rest. The odd spelling and misprints hint at a period medical ad style from New York.
Fragmented report covers steel market activity in various regions with limited purchases and optimism about consolidation. It notes a deadly China border incident involving Captain Walter Jones and reports on pirate suppression and Sino-Japanese tensions, with brief mentions of Korea and spy activity.
In its Northwestern Christian Advocate issue the Methodist paper argues a Kansas campaigner has no right to smash Chicago saloon windows noting moral constrains and urging restraint while awaiting further developments from city officials.
Colorado Springs Colorado February report notes former First Territorial Governor Lies B. W. Steele is at the point of death in Cot. The brief item confirms his status and position in Colorado history.
An advertisement urges readers to keep Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for frequent colds and throat irritation. It warns that early treatment reduces future susceptibility and that each cold weakens the system, making the next harder to cure. Three sizes offered: 26 50c 1.00.
Persistent rumors in railroad circles claim Pennsylvania Compass and the Union Pacific West may align with a entente. Reports say a compact would shift traffic, linking western routes with eastern haulage as part of broader industry chatter.
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