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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1899

Page

2

Weak, Weary Women and a Cure for Female Ailments

A period era advertisement urges women suffering from female weaknesses to try Warner's Safe Cure. It cites Mrs. F. H. Carnes of Butler Pennsylvania describing dramatic personal relief after one bottle, claiming the medicine cured uterine disorders and restored health, with claims of widespread success and reliability for women seeking strength and recovery.

FH. P. G. Carnes Butler Aitte Sam

Miss Elizabeth Lisyth Livingston Joins Catholic Church

Elizabeth Lisyth Livingston embraced the Catholic faith last week and received first communion at the Convent of the Sacred Heart. A descendant of the Livingston family, she is tied to prominent New York circles and remains heiress to a substantial estate, with guardians Mrs and Mr Van Hrugh Livingston.

New York Earl of Sterling Peter Philip Livingston Power Bechara Hau Iniefengence Siother Havernnr New Tersey Mine Livingston Baltinger Pasamo Ami van Hrugh Livingston West Stearn Launddry West Eighth Street

Lost His Farm Over Costs in Shelbyville Indiana

William Cooper, a wealthy farmer, lost his farm valued at twelve thousand dollars after refusing to pay court costs. Sheriff Schoeich seized the home, leading to a $12,000 judgment pursued by Farmers' National Bank. Attorney J. M. Chadwick secured the deed after Cooper paid most costs, leaving about five dollars unpaid. Cooper, with 200 acres additional, faces a separate $10,000 divorce case citing cruel and inhuman treatment by his wife.

Shelbyville Ind William Cooper Farmers' National Bam Schoeich J. M. Chadwick Cooper Chadwick

Heirs of a Tory Family in New York Land Dispute

Sioux City Iowa February 23 Two men Sparhawk Hutchins and Col D Martin were notified they are direct heirs to an enormous estate in New York City tied to Alexander Montgomery a colonial officer of Tory era He owned 30 acres on Manhatten Island leased lands to others and later moved to Canada where he died The land title became tangled as heirs could not obtain a clear title The tract lies in the southern portion of the ownership and the case involves historic land leases and inheritance issues.

Sioux City Sparhawk Hutchins Col D. Martin New York City Alexander Mont—gomery Hritionanny Aid Tory New York Man- Rattan Island Canada

Fragmentary Montgomery property dispute found in vase clue

In Manhattan Twiand area notes the original vase yields evidence. Documents discovered in an old house in Canada, owned by Montgomery sisters. Heirs and lawyers report the title to the property is not clear due to no recorded transfer from Alexander Montgomery to successors.

Manhattan Canada Montgomery Alexander Montgomery

Dairy Men Aroused Seek Oleomargarine Legislation

The Kansas State Dairy association led by F. S. Hurd and W. F. Jensen sends an open letter to state lawmakers urging passage of an oleomargarine bill. They claim dairy workers and creameries employ thousands, defend butter’s true product, and argue legislation will aid labor and state markets by preventing imitation substitutes from undercutting genuine dairy products.

Kansas State Smily Association F. S. Hurd Meriden W. F. Jensen Iseldt Kansas State Dairy Association Kansas National Dairy Istinn Brent Semach Mmeamires Pam Thix Couigiries Iiree Kansas City Kaneas House Lhs No

Peculiar Liquor Licensing Bill in Michigan

Niles Michigan February representative Nevins proposes a bill requiring every person who wants liquor for beverage use to apply for a license from the local clerk. The annual fee is five dollars and license holders must have their names published at the county seat each January. The measure also bans saloonkeepers from selling liquor to unlicensed individuals or lending licenses.

Michigan Nevins Niles Mich Alieean TeonoErae

Sweat Shops in New York Pose War Era Labor Abuses

A World page report exposes brutal sweat shop conditions in New York creating military uniforms. Women and children toil long hours for meager wages while shipments to the army and navy face alleged law violations. Investigations cite 14 to 16 hour days and illnesses from filth, with multiple addresses described as hubs of underpaid labor.

New York World Today Alger American Federation of Labor Herman Robinson The Brotherhood of ‘Tailors Central Federalited Union War Department Navy Yard Robinson Louis Maritsky Water Street Majefsky Pike Street Herman Shapiro Delaney Street

Pope letter on Americanism sparks Catholic debate

The translation of the pope’s letter comments on Cardinal Sisto’s position and the Paulist Fathers amid controversy over the French version of Father Hocker’s views. It warns against loosening church authority, defends infallible teaching, and urges caution toward religious life and vows.

Baltimore Cardinal Sistons St. Paul Father Hocker United States Farber Sfecker

Chilean subsidized steamship routes eyed for San Francisco

In San Francisco on February 24 the Chilean government considers subsidizing two steamship lines to extend service from Valparaiso to San Francisco. The Chilean South American Steam Navigation and the British Pacific Steam Navigation seek to reach San Francisco with Chilean support, but challenges include a dock dispute with the Pacific Mail line as talks continue.

San Francisco Valparaiso Taste Chilean South American Steam Navigation Company British Pacific Steam Navigation Company Mues Hoth Unes Panama Ocos Guatemala

Crematory Proposal in Boston to Replace Potter's Field

Boston officials led by Mayor Quincy propose a municipal crematory to incinerate paupers criminals and others whose burials fall to the city. Proponents say it would end Potter's Field and cost about 1 per body versus 310 for digging graves. The plan would also save land and maintenance costs, with the crematory priced under 10 000 while current land and burial preparations could reach 68 000 over ten years.

Quincy Boston

Survey on Topeka fixes outlined after inspection

Boston reports the survey of the United States ship Topeka is complete with a total cost of 25,009 dollars. It lists 15,000 dollars for structural work and 9,000 dollars for boilers.

Topeka Boston United States Weil Bollers

Resistive Power and the Fight Against Disease

The article discusses resistive power as the key in fighting illness, noting vitality, nutrition, and a strong nervous system improve outcomes. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites of lime and soda as a nourishment to strengthen resistive power, enrich blood, increase weight, and tone the nervous system to resist attacks.

Scott

Relief in Six Hours Kidney Cure Ad

Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by oxen Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves retention almost immediately and works in males and females. For quick relief purchase from Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Drug Co., Topeka Kansas.

Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan

Closing Out Our China One Third Off Sale

Advertises department closure with one third off on goods. Mentions Crosby Bros dole agents for Reynler and P. L. Dole, glove sale of kid gloves, Miller's Gloveine for cleaning, and glove fitting. Promotes Silver Leaf catsup, India chow, and celery relish with guaranteed bottles.

China Co. H. Morrison Can Crosby Bros. Dole Reynler

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