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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1901
Page
3
A historical medical advertisement extols Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for severe menstrual distress and insomnia. It portrays a distressed woman seeking relief from “serious displacement, dizziness, headache, and sleeplessness,” claiming the remedy restores health and sleep.
W C Edwards of Larned outlines progress on the Stilwell railroad project linking Emporia to Wichita. He reports three survey corps operating between Wichita and Kansas City, notes good grading conditions, and expects a short direct route despite high costs. Edwards says work is advancing faster than observers realize and cites improvements in other lines.
Victor Varcetti and Sota Sel Stolz with Eric of Santa Fe dined in Topeka yesterday while funeral rites for Fred Harvey proceeded with active pallbearers. F. X. Mas retires from the car line business. negotiations involve Abe Hart Pratt interests and transfer of about 2 million in property.
Reported plans show Union Pacific expanding by securing four percent rights and linking San Francisco to Tecoma and Wash with Portland and Tamms. President Mohler of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company signals the Tale Pacific involvement as a step toward a northern route share with Great Northern. Original sale terms to L. Gertinger are noted, along with a potential Puget Sound extension over its tracks to Taile and connection. Engineer Thomas Jones has begun work on the project.
Telegraph notes detail M P Gregory's sickness leave and a switch engine assignment under Conductor St Wilson. Reports mention Santa Fe and St Louis & San Francisco railroad talks, Japanese labor debates, and personnel moves from Calhoun to Hurdlesen. Oliver Tarrant named local watch inspector replacing Jerry Din due to illness, with 23 years in the field.
A lantern employed on the Santa Fe line a year ago by FF Benson of the shops has aided maintenance. Much repair work is underway with many machinists working long shifts this week. Ten timers are active in the shop area as repairs continue.
An advertisement touts Favorite Prescription as a beauty aid free from alcohol or whisky. It claims to reverse aging signs and restore a youthful glow, featuring a tone of confident transformation for women facing lines and pain. The copy mentions October birth ad and Benson site mentions.
The Republican Plambeau Club hosts a benefit with an eclectic program featuring entertainers of note. Admission is 25 cents as the club plans a Wash ington trip for home talent. Performers include Miss Nelle Lincoln Suegiing Extraordinary and Chenowith with a bricklayer comedian Mahany Chas Pancy and illuminated club acts by Wm Horscek.
Delus Grace Thorns leads Arigna company and a Crawford program showcases the ensemble with Minx Thorne avenging a past slight. The Black Patti Troubadours headline Friday and Saturday with Lulu Wallets and Golded among cast. Critics praise Thorne and the production’s emotional impact, while the troupe’s appeal draws wide attention.
David Nation, 70, recalls his marriage to Carrie Nation, detailing her rigid temper, past efforts in saloon smashing, and his decision to step back from her crusade. He describes her as stern and difficult to manage, recounting Texas period and Medicine Lodge episodes, and says he chose not to accompany her on further excursions.
Rest is essential during grip and severe attacks. Stay in bed if needed and avoid neglect. Eat sparingly and drink plenty of pure cold water to cool fevers and aid kidneys. Use Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills to keep bowels open and three doses daily, plus extra at night if sleep is hard. Pain Pills relieve aches quickly.
A woman relocates to a Kansas town and battles drink and temperance pressure. Family and friends debate her choices and urge confinement, while she resists outside influence and faces social scrutiny amid the rumor mill. The narrative follows warnings that restricting her may push her further from control.
Washington February 14 The monthly Statement of the imports and exports of the United States for January 2001 is issued by the bureau of statistics. It shows total imports at fifty nine million one hundred thousand dollars and exports at four hundred seventy nine million two hundred thirty nine thousand dollars with an increase of two hundred dollars.
Fragmentary lines recall a near engine collapse as a fireman claims weakness and fear while crews struggle to save a coach. The note mentions Arnold & Bo on North Kusos Avenue and references a strained effort to lift the vehicle.
An unsigned old-fashioned notice highlights a storefront on West Seventh Street announcing a new Security building and inviting former customers and new Open Spirit visitors to view tailor-made garments by EKBERG, a merchant. The text reflects fragmented copy with garbled phrases about a postal agent and preventive measures.
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