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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1903
Page
2
A lengthy letter of editorial letters from Wichita journalists inflames debate over the role of sensational reporting and fakery. The discussion covers trust in papers, reader reactions, and calls for responsible editing amid wild claims and sensational stories that sparked public concern.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as a remedy for roughness, badnass, and various skin conditions. It promises relief from irritation, itching, and eczema with repeated washing and topical application, claiming instant relief and long term cure.
Dr Hayes of Washington recommends Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Bastion only. Reerdar Stee holds 24 times anreed for 50 cents. Prepared by E C DeWitt Co Chicago. Indigestion sour stomach tired stomach weak stomach gas puffed stomach nervous stomach and catarrh of the stomach.
A lively review praises The Suburban a modern melodrama at the Grand, noting the shocked audience, enthusiastic applause, and spectacular stage effects. Performers Alexandr Salvini Fanny Davenport head the cast amid a bustling race scene and crowd-filled spectacle that captivated the night.
Fragmented line of medical cure claims for kidney and backache attributed to Dr Fenner and unnamed actors. Mentions “Cook Book Free” and Wendland with scattered brand-like terms, lacking coherent facts or dates.
A chaotic backstage account warns readers of the risky, staged production. Details describe crew hustling to dodge props and hidden perils while actors maintain a white collar air and audience watch for the curtain call. The State Journal reporter notes the perilous intensity of the performance.
A chaotic rehearsal unfolds with painted crowds, animated scenery, and eleven scenes. The reporter observes actors, supers, and stagehands navigating tricks and tensions behind the curtain.
An advertisement touts Catarrh Care claiming to cure chronic catarrh and foul breath. It promises rapid relief with drops and local applications, boasting a large trial pack and free mailed sample from a Michigan address, 1205 Main, Marshatt.
The fragment recalls a card game with chips and a reporter, solo players and neighbors, plus a stray description of a town gathering where toy blocks are used to mock ice cream and a performer is billed to appear, leaving some theater ambiance in doubt.
Crowds attend performances at the Grand and other venues as The Suburban plays Ottawa Mon and at the Grand. Winter events include a Kansas City Auditorium circus and a Valentine box supper at Sunnyside School. Public notices include a prairie poison warning, a patriotic social, and a special train plan for the A G W convention in Wichita.
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