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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1902
Page
11
Advertisement for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy from Dr Thomas' Eclectic style medicine. Claims to ease coughs chest congestion and throat soreness. Mentions bank clearings comparison to Topeka and urges use of the remedy for winter illness and cold symptoms.
Bradstreet reports new rail orders for Mexico and another large shipment abroad for a southern railway. Demand for copper and leather products shows mixed strength. London prices rise while American demand falters. Tant Co notes ongoing business progress despite recent shocks, with labor unrest easing, wages up slightly, and coal and rail movements affected by storms and high capacity. Some steel rails destined for a Florida port will cost about 350 dollars more per ton after duties, yet producers remain sold into September.
A grain letter from Tele Street notes an active demand for wheat amid rapidly reduced stocks. It reports higher bushel counts than last year, warns of insufficient reserves, and mentions weather and market factors influencing prices and future supply. Prices and futures signals are discussed with cautious optimism about fall demand.
Shawnee county Republicans debate nominating strategy for governor and supreme court amid rival camps for Troutman and Welch. The piece notes risk of county faction harming state results and cites Congress Curtin’s urging unity. It urges electing 39 strong reps to the convention untrammeled by factional fights.
A critical account lampoons Congressman Wheeler of Kontuct for a tasteless address in Congress. The piece contrasts his remarks with American courtesy and notes Kentucky and the South’s pride in hospitality, while praising the Emperor William and the imperial yacht ceremony. It urges mutual respect toward European nations and visitors.
Christiania Feb 1 Henrik Ibsen after two years of rest has recovered enough to work. Physicians sanction new play and the dramatist has begun writing again signaling a fresh stage project in Norway.
An old ad claims Munyon's Rheumatism Cure will drive out rheumatic pain quickly and fully cure in days. It markets Munyon's Dyspepsia and Nerve Cure for digestion and nervous disorders, plus a Cola Cure for colds and a nasal remedy. The text touts various Munyon products and urges purchase at drug stores.
A chaotic incident at Bennett Medical College involved students parading six bodies through Walton Street claiming rescue work. The crowd believed a hospital dissecting room was the source of the bodies, while firemen suspected the building housed hospital functions. The fire destroyed the dissecting room and a large portion of the building, with losses estimated around 5,000 and patients frightened by the events.
The People's party Shawnee county convention gathered in the hall with about 420 people attending. A committee on resolutions was formed with Chairman George Wasser and members Alten Gaines Mire Arnie Dienen Albert Orifinghd A Wo Reine.
In New York the pace and leadership collapse as two top runners quit mid meet. One athlete returned to finish alone, while teammates discussed continuing. The scene drew attention to the grueling conditions and prompted mentions of weather and endurance.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Prietburg welcome a son at 601 Ven Guren street. Fourth span work begins this afternoon on the Fardou Avenue bridge. Brockway Spiritual services Sunday at 7:50 pm. Truth Demonstrated at 213 Fast Seventh Street. Aduma left for New York to buy spring stock. J Nelson files for divorce from Newly Nelson on abandonment grounds. Ruskin Art Club meets Monday at 3 pm at Miss Swearingen's home, 623 Her Street. Young Mont Christian Association invites Young Women's group to Washington birthday entertainment at their rooms. First of seven affairs by the young set.
Excursion rates to multiple health resorts listed with round trip prices and validity notes. Includes Phoenix, San Antonio, El Paso, Tar Vegas, Hot Springs and other locations with varied months and discounts. Source text is garbled and contains stray capitalized phrases and incomplete data.
Local brief with names and events: J. H. Skinner urged as representative candidate. six Harries children visiting. Mrs. Alice B. Safford to Stor mont hospital. church services at Kansas Avenue ME. N. B. S. youth to Riverside hospital. Charles Ove injures right arm. Mildred Philips visiting Council Grove and Iola. Artur Smal and friends hunting at Delaven Park. W. M. Costley and H. R. Baker to visit St. Louis. Miss Edna Staples to St. Louis then head trimmer in Coalley & Post's millinery. funeral for Addie Rowley at Grantville. Mrs. J. E. Davis and Mrs. Sinclair visiting relatives. Central Avenue Christian services led by Rev Hamm. Mornoth League Valentine social at Kansas Ave church. post office social feature. Whist club meeting at Mrs B Kistler’s home with top score 60 points.
A Girard Kansas veteran Jacob T Keller recounts long service in the Ninety fourth Indians Volunteers and shares how rheumatic pain and a failed recovery led him to try Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He claims the remedy relieved his pain, improved his kidneys, and restored use of his leg. The ad-like piece promotes the pills as a universal cure for blood and nerve related ailments with pricing details.
Mrs T M James Jr, 225 West Laurent street, North Topeka Baptist Church corner of Laurent and Harrison, Rev W B Hutchinson pastor. Tomorrow service at 12 a m and 4 p m. Morning subject Christian Baptism What It Is and What It Means. Evening subject Man's Weakness and Christ's Strength.
Fragmentary text mentions a lender Mise Hazel Forbes and a tentative meeting next Tuesday evening at 919 Van Buren Street. Details are garbled with several unreadable words and dates. No clear person, organization, or event fully identifiable.
Rear Admiral Evans arrived in New York amid talk of a parade and a squadron review for Prince Henry. He dismissed the idea, stating there will be no parade or review, and expressed confusion over the rumor. He was greeted at Jersey City by a welcoming party and escorted to a university club on Fifth Avenue.
An old advertisement notes Mr Wheeler Got Rid of his rheumatism during a harsh winter. The copy touts remedies and tonics offered by Lady Ava Hare, a homeopath specializing in diseases of women. Contact at 623 Kankas Ave, phone 402.
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