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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1896

Page

8

Miraculous Cure Promised By Dr Miles Nervine

A testimonial claims Dr Miles Nervine cured a Delta Iowa resident after a lightning stroke left palsy and sleeplessness. The patient attributes rapid recovery to Nervine, with months of improvement after a single course and no further medicine. The ad asserts guaranteed first bottle benefit or money back.

Jervine MB. Ewed Delta Iowa Miles Mics Miles Neretnn

Postmaster Is Hopeful A J Arnold Sees Bright Times

A J Arnold, a hopeful Democrat, predicts better beer and restored confidence in the nation. He notes signs of economic improvement and cites East and West rising as backing for the administration and Grover Cleveland, praising conservative patriotism.

A. J. Arnold Whitney Dullar Kansas

Ben Harrison to marry ex president’s son in law says local rumor

Feb 20 report notes ex President Harrison may wed Mrs Dimmick May ba, with family present and Pastor M L Raines to assist. The ceremony is not yet set, possibly Wednesday after Lent ends. Local notices include ads for Bayes Hair Meower and Peerless Steam Laundry services and collar cleaning offers.

Geo. Harrison Dimmick Ixpraxarous Harrison Bester Ncone M. L Raines Bayes

Peck Chicago's Mayor: A Peck for Chicago's Reform

The St Louis Republic editors praise George S. Peck as a versatile orator and strong reform figure. They urge Chicago reformers to rally around him, asserting his character, delivery, and leadership would guide the council and state toward public trust and decisive action.

St. Louis Republic George R Peck Diveuse Pice Peck Puck Minneapolis Virginia University Ethical Culture Society Chauncey Depew Pack Luce Bla Hess Chicago Moses Review Club George S. Peck Northwest Ns Common Council Kansas

What Ails Brush Co The Cleveland Investors Topeka Dam

The Brush lighting plant faces a receiver in district court over a few hundred dollars. An eastern associate says the Cleveland group bought it intending a Topeka dam powered system, planned to acquire all Topeka lighting plants and the city railway, but the lower dam project stalled negotiations. The syndicate has spent about 9000 so far and refuses further funding, leading to the receiver filing to cover operating deficits.

Cleveland Topeka Brush District Court City Railway Tower Dam Topeka Dam Teowlver Academy Harry Courtains Courtaine Dublin Hawkins Screes ‘Theater Company Drury Lane Theater London America San Francisco B Maguire Opera House Barrett Edwin Forrest Palmer Union Square Theater Company Lous Aldrich Partner J. H. Stoddart Hiv C. W. Couldock A. M. Minors Laure Rees Dion Bonaicault John Wood Jester Wallack Notor J. i. Stoddart Maxine Elliott Maxine Biott Augustin Daly Ada Retina Miss Elliott Sydney Rosenfeld Daly's Theater Troxe Woodmere Neill James O'Neill O’neill San

Trolley or No Trolley in Potwin Politics

Balance of power in Potwin shifts as two factions vie for control over a proposed extension by Topeka railway. The plan to add a line through Laurel Avenue faces scrutiny, with debates over car frequency, old ordinance constraints, and potential impact on Auburndale. Citizens await council stance on granting the franchise while preserving existing rules.

Porwie Potwin Auburnd Topeka Railway Company Auburedale Railroad J.L. Campbell Laurel Aviada Pew Laurel Avenue Ecomapesy Put Win

Valley Falls Bank Open Reorganized With Raised Capital Stock

The Delaware Bank at Valley Falls plans to reopen with increased capital stock after wealthy stockholders raised funds and paid off deposits. Commissioner Breidenthal will oversee the reorganization and opening. Separately, Spring Hill trustees seek better railroad facilities at Bonita Johnson County including a day and night telegraph operator.

Mayo Delaware Bank Valley Falls Breidenthel Breidenthal Honna Spring Hill Township Johnson County State Board of Railroad Commissioners Memphis Bonita

The Blindness of Managers in New York Theater

A theatrical review argues British dramatists dominate Broadway, cites declining American work, and notes two American successes The Heart of Maryland and The Governor of Kentucky. It discusses centralization in theater, Maxine Elliott, and plans for an American season amid foreign imports.

J. ¥. Stoddart New York City Empire Theater Charles Frotimat Hhis Iupite Bronson Rowand Charles T. Daxey Frotimaan Mr. Prolmman Henry Arthur Joneats Uise Ile Frankin Pyles New York Tiny

Still New Wonders Photographs Provoke Science Debate

London readers weigh Roentgen photography as experiments by Swinton and others reveal invisible shadows through opaque materials. Belgium and Vienna reports spark medical hopes and public fascination. critics warn of safety and sensationalism as new tech promises effects from bones to brains.

London Bisak Belgium Govurnamnt Europa Vienna Campbell Swinton Swinton Atili Gilbert The Chronicle Regent Street Alfred Binet M. Darsonyal Academy of Satenioes G. Lo- Lem Crookes M. Lobon Bi. Darsueval M. Sutton Nauser Aby Chemical Apoaratus Roentgen Ha Jongi

Pioneering Electric Photography Demonstrations Reported

A detailed description outlines experiments by Swiste mare for the Royst Photographic society using a sensitive plate in a cardboard box. A hand, a finger, and a Crookes tube produce skeletal outlines and magnified forms on film, with nails and joints clearly visible. Gifford of Somersetshire notes whitish patches on finger tips likely dampness, while other tests claim electric phenomena behind photogenic results.

Royst Photographic Society Poe Gifford Somoersetshine Philip Braham British Association Royal Photographic Society New York Journal Cable Letter

Franks His Cuffs and a Congressional Gaffe

A chaotic mail incident in the House reveals a package addressed to Rep. Morris H. Culp containing collars and cuffs from a Troy laundry franked for public documents. The episode sparks humor as defenders insist the items could be used to impress colleagues, while ads for Dr King’s New Discovery and various remedies fill the rest of the page.

WasnisoTus Congress Loase of Representatives Morris H. Culp Pennsylvania Washington Troy N Frank Cal Friends of House of Representations Congression 1 K Jones Peerleas Steam Laundry

Harper's Magazine plans and catalog for December 1890 issue

Harper's Magazine outlines forthcoming December 1890 content with new novels by Grouse De Mavaren and stories by well-known writers. It promises serialized works, novellas, humorous pieces, historical papers on George Washington, and illustrations. Subscriptions and remittance details are provided for U S Canada and abroad.

Boseis Wrrtas Brace Grouse de Mavaren Trilby Joan of Arc Mertyrdom Sank Trai Aodef the Tom Sawyer Muddicty Oersve Thayer Riewsun Wanoree Davis Eo Wiaiss Duiran Enaxpse Martinns Owls Wise Wounkow Witsoy George Washington Lisbine Anwand Pyeix Poorny Bierryw St. Cares Wuorguu St.lair Anthony Wayne Texopore Hoosevelt Canean W. Wairyer

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