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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
12
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from menstrual sorrows enabling her to resume housework and care for eight in the family. Mrs Pinkham's advice cited as key to renewed health and capacity.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic scene with ships and men working amid scarce flour and frost damaged provisions. It mentions port Culden Sunrise Bay and Qark Inlet, with several vessels stranded and one woman extricated after a crash, while rail operations face disruptions.
A fragment from a market report describes ongoing price volatility and shifts in commodity values. It notes record highs and lows, speculative activity, and the tension between glamour and risk in pricing, with miners and gold prices cited as contributing factors.
A fragmentary note discusses the habit of delaying tasks as a thief of health and time. It mentions social correspondence, daily duties, and a reference to Dr. Prince's offered remedy, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
Local calendar lists dinners honors and receptions for Mites Prescott and Brown with Mrs Waite Liedeld. Mrs Frost and Miss Frost host a West Harrison Street home reception. Miss Prescott to wed Mr Beoran Arkantas in a 20 Rane of Harrison street event. Numerous club meetings and social gatherings across Tyler Street Garnett Leavenworth and downtown Kansas City with musicales and receptions.
In Des Moines the Mre Nation's contract with Jolloxona is under review by the secretary manager Ure ie. The document concerns alleged smashing of twos and outlines obligations and current status of the agreement.
A crowded page notes political candidacies and club meetings across town. Sherman hires, a Grand appearance by Trizie, a Theosophy lecture in West Eighth, and a Kansas civic debate on temperance outline a busy social calendar.
A dispatch from The Hague reports that Kruger’s health is failing with weak heart action and feebleness despite expert eye treatment. The piece notes pro Boer sentiment among Transvaal backers, praising Kruger as a Dutch hero. it mentions rising tension with England and a rumored royal connection to Prince Frederick William.
Women of Topeka gathered to discuss the mayoral race. Colonel Hughes and Mr. Rey were debated, with supporters urging cooperation and noting the need for men’s backing. Prentis praised the temperance stance and a petition was prepared for the attorney general’s office.
A 1903 dispatch reports Admiral Dewey will be in charge of North Atlantic fleet maneuvers at the earliest opportunity. The drills aim to test fire control across seacoast fortifications and gauge engines and implements of warfare. The North Atlantic squadron may gain torpedo boats with Admiral Dewey as second in command.
In an interview Rev E Clark, leader of the Christian Endeavor movement, defends missionaries in China amid looting and extortion accusations linked to the Boxer uprising. He names Dr W Ament and others, arguing for their integrity and recalling past roles as interpreters and leaders.
Ottumwa quartet entertains a Lec tare course audience with a melodic program. The students listen closely to selections titled Mever-to-be Forgotten Trip and Valley Rati vail as several pieces draw the crowd’s steady attention.
Short items report in brisk telegraph style: India's new military command, a New Deal irrigation dispute in the state, sanitary inspections amid venereal disease concerns, embezzlement verdict at Merchants National Bank, London woes over Dowager Queen Alexandra visit, Flatbush car stable fire in New York with major losses, capital punishment debate in Beaver County, dividend news in New York, the death of Chris Sharp ex Merchants Exchange president, and a recumbent Victoria statue atop a sarcophagus in Windsor context.
Philadelphia February reports from the fourteenth annual Church Students Missionary society convention describe lunar calendar intercalation driving unrest in China. Huntington notes changes after intercalation, sparking fears of empress death and foreign plots. Haikou riots followed. The piece cites 300 societies and 200 members, with Britain reportedly funding missions and speakers detailing church progress and field work.
A health note extols Scott’s Emulsion of cod liver oil for 26 years, claiming it helps children grow without health interruption. It describes the product as food that acts immediately when regular meals fail, praising its preventive value in childhood wellness.
A violent clash occurred as about one hundred Italian attackers armed with knives and clubs attacked American workers near a river site. Police report a constable stabbed in the leg and a company official named Rosco arrested. Attempts to remove Italians from the area continue as workers resume duties amid tension.
In New York a British medal announced the participation of the ambassador at a gathering of the Gem Astro Society in London. The event honored Pickering and several fellow astronomers, highlighting patriotic science efforts and the society's activities amid postwar public interest.
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