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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1899

Page

3

Hyomei Dyspepsia Cure Promises Internal Germ Destruction

A nineteenth century advertisement-style summary claims Hyomel Dyspepsia Cure treats all forms of indigestion by destroying germs in the digestive tract. It argues mainstream medicine failed to cure dyspepsia and appendicitis, presenting Hyomel as a safe internal treatment with guaranteed results or money back. It touts cures for catarrh and respiratory diseases as well, urging readers to send for aFolder and “Story of Hyomel” from Chicago.

Suroury Falder Hyomel Chicago

New York Socialites Host Mardi Gras Ball at Fish Residence

Mrs. New York society, Mr and Mrs William H. Fish, entertained about 10 guests at their Madison Avenue mansion. The party featured elaborate decor, elegant gowns, a velveted ballroom, and a supper with performances by a Triolean quintet and a flower dance. Prizes and favors included jeweled hearts, goldfish in globes, and a live kitten in a gold cage.

New York Swigvesant Fish Madmon Seventy-eighth Street Oeden Mills Mee Francis &. Pradieten Chauseyy M Depew Fish Elisha Dyer, Jr Warre Lehr A& Young

Robbed of 3750 In Outside Pocket Bank Heist

Elias Barziay, manager for Scott Bowne, withdrew 750 at People's Bank Canal street and West Freshwater, placed bills in his coat, and after a chase on the Sixth Avenue elevated platform, captured a suspect, conductor Charles Wilson, but the thief escaped amid a crowd. Wilson, known bank thief, was arrested on suspicion and later identified as a familiar criminal.

New Yorker New York Elias Barziay Scott Bowne People’s Bank Canal Street West Freshway Mr. Barslay Reed Ty Collins Lankman McDougal Street Charles W Son

Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Restful Colds Relief

Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup claims to use true cherry bark and cures stubborn colds long standing coughs and croup and is touted as the best known cure for La Grippe sold by all druggists. Laundry services offered by Peerless Steam Laundry and American Steam Laundry advertise colored shirt washing and preservation of colors with quick, good work at 12 and 14 West With and 112 West Seventh Street, telephone 14L.

Peerless Steam Laundry American Steam Laundry Weat Seventh Street la Grippe Jas A. Jones Leader Mexia Texas Chauheriein

Monopolies Stimulate Then Stifle Trade Says Dan Co

R G Dan & Co reports weekly trade review noting overall business expansion due to population growth despite speculative combinations. It cites pig iron output, stocks, and consumption trends, plus price rises in steel and pipes, strong grain and cotton demand, and rising wood and wool markets amid widespread industrial activity.

New York R. G. Dan & Gets Weekly Review of Trade Irom Indiana Gas Works Atlantic Dilizard New Orleans Ohio London United States Canada

Jury Finds No Blame in Dakota Asylum Fire

Yanktown, SD Feb 15 The coroner s jury investigating Syn Gay s fire at the asylum for the insane returned a verdict that no person is responsible for the deaths of 17 female patients. The building had been a laundry, used for patients due to overcrowding, and insufficient treasury funds led to only a night watchman on the grounds for four years.

Dakota Yanktown Syn- Gay Asylum For the Insane

Grip Epidemic Widely Discussed In New York

A New York Exchange report details a severe grip season with violent sneezing coughing and watery eyes affecting rich and poor alike. Physicians warn of serious complications like pneumonia and highlight the need for timely remedies and indoor rest.

New York Exchange Grip Fifth Avenue Pharmincy people-Warners

Dramatic events and theater changes headline Crawford listings

Lincoln J Carter's scenic memories The Heart of Chicago comes to Crawford theater next Tuesday evening with special stage effects noted. Prices range from 5 to 12 cents. Sousa's band booking shifts to Grand Opera House next Thursday evening. A Kansas City convention hall opening play and a Lawrence matinee Thursday afternoon are also listed with arrival times. Gilmore & Lepvant's Fare Comedy Signs Riley will draw crowds at Crawford theater tonight.

Tincoln J. Carter Hert of Chicago Crawford Theater Grand Opera House Kansas City Lawrence Glimore & Lepvant Riley

Four vessels to sail from San Francisco to Manila

Four ships to depart San Francisco for Manila within two weeks carry at least 5,000 tons of freight and passengers. The Connemaugh will transport 200 mules and 2,250 tons of forage, with safekeeping facilities, sailing in a week to ten days. The Valencia is rechartered to move 1,700 tons of freight and 458 first class passengers, sailing in ten to twelve days. The Pocahontas is secured to carry 1,300 tons and passengers, with the Fort Fourie sailing in about a week. Troops in the Philippines will join these ships.

San Francisco Manila Connemauth Valencia Sane Wil

Taxation reform debate in Kansas Senate concerns fair value for property

Senator Anderson critiques Kansas tax assessment as inequitable, citing high rates for laboring property owners and heavy tax on plants and products. The assessment bill aims for actual value, but faces opposition and possible defeat as senators pledge to strike taxation bills. The debate touches county responses and the risk of statewide fraud if reform stalls.

Kansas Caldwell Anderson County Committee On Senate Shell Young Dan Headstreet Tom Anderson Anderson

Paine’s celery compound praised by Blooming ton teachers

Miss May Sherwin, 17 years principal at the largest public school in Blooming ton AL, endorses Paine’s celery compound as a nerve tonic to counteract school strain. She cites personal use and credits Edward E Phelps MD DL for developing the remedy. The piece urges women worn by overwork to try the tonic to restore rest, digestion, and general health.

Paine May Sherwin Bloomington Edward E. Phelps Dartmouth College Palne Sue Shania

Call for Tax Reform as Counties Bear Burden in State System

Residents protest the unequal tax system where corporations dodge obligations and counties like Shawnee pay a heavy share. They demand equitable treatment and accuse the senate of indifference, signaling continued frustration and possible action.

Shawnee County Senate

Dairy Association Secretary Apologizes to Hanna

National Dairy Association secretary Charles G. Knight acknowledges a misjudgment after publishing a letter denouncing Hanna's anti clomargarine bill. Knight, who had praised Hanna's measure, expresses pleasure to see the bill advance while admitting the error.

Hanna Nations Dairy Association Journal Kansas Charles G. Knight Chicago National Dairy Association Senator Hanna

Coleman Votes Against Pending Normal School Question

In a tense senate session Senator Coleman avoided voting on the normal school issue as the clerk called his name. President Richter asked how he would vote while Bir urged an excusal. Lupier moved to excuse Coleman, but the motion failed by a wide margin and Coleman cast a vote against the proposition.

Renate Senate Coleman Richter Bir Chamber Nemshare Lupier Colemas

Senate declines fire tax on Kansas insurers

Kansas Senate rejects a 2 percent fire tax bill aimed at Kansas insurers for fire departments. Senator Farrell objects that it would unfairly burden Kansas companies and moves to strike the enacting clause, keeping nonresident insurers from the law. Also noted are brief items on the La Grippe fever and ads for One Minute Cough Cure and local goods and services.

Senate Kansas Cooke Farrelly

Quarrel Leaves Jack Silent After Written Vow

Ethel asks Gertrude what is wrong and reveals a recent quarrel with Jack. Gertrude recounts she wrote to him ordering no further contact, but Jack has not even replied, prompting frustration at his lack of decency.

Ethel Gertrude Jack Tim

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