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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1898
Page
2
A garbled 19th century advertisement extols a medicine for wives and mothers. It promises vigor vitality and resilience during and after childbirth. The text credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure and urges readers to purchase for 30 cents plus extra charges.
Washington rounds heated debate as Senator Mason pushes immediate congressional inquiry into the Maine disaster. He argues secrecy harms public trust, urging a five member joint committee to investigate now, while opponents urge continued navy department inquiry and caution against partisan spectacle.
In a tense session echoes of battle loss and national honor spark debate on the navy. Speakers urge prompt inquiry into naval affairs while warning against attacks on government. The debate centers on confidence in the navy and the push to prepare for possible war, with action postponed to Monday.
Notice to policy holders of the American Mutual Fate Association of Topeka Kansas that the regular annual meeting will be held at the office 601 Jackson Street Topeka on the first Tuesday in March for election of five directors and other business. Votes by ballot. policy holders may vote in person or by proxy. Polls open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. Hiram Landrues, Secretary. Also notice of excursions with tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of January February and March via Union Pacific to several western states. minimum round trip rate seven dollars or more. For territory and tickets contact FP.A. Lewis or J.C. Fulton.
London reports the Duchess of Marlborough opened a Hull bazaar to aid sailors and hinted at reviving 1830s political salons. The Quorn hunt turnout drew attention as the duchess rode with her sister-in-law, while Parliament opened with expectations of a lively foreign policy session and unrest over the Chinese loan and West Africa. The Riviera carnival at Cannes drew 25,000. the Duke and Duchess of Connaught attended flowers battles as the Castellanes joined the festive visit to Villa Luynes and plans a Mediterranean cruise aboard the Valkyrie reaching Tunis and Algiers.
J H Brigham of the Commercial club calls on Topeka merchants to banner Kansas avenue in yellow and white for the National Creamery and Buttermakers Association meeting next week. He notes an auditorium is likely and stresses a strong city show to welcome delegates from across the union.
The New York National Guard plans a reform of dress uniforms with each regiment receiving its own distinct look. Designs feature scarlet coats, white pipe-ramps, and varied trousers, replacing the old plain blue blouse and cadet gray. Models draw on Prussian and Russian influences for a diverse parade appearance.
One round trip fare plus 200 cents on Tuesday March 2 via the Santa Fe Route for tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas Liberal Hills and stovover privileges Apply to agent Santa Fe Route for de Mineral Water The Guest in the west Come and try J W PHILLIPS G2 West Eighth &t
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