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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1896
Page
6
A historical note describes Philip Picketts Well as a site where visitors drank healing waters. The piece records local interest in mineral springs and the social aspect of the gathering place, mentioning villagers and the era’s health beliefs.
Philip Pickett longtime miner al bath house owner on lower Harrison faces a district court suit for $20,000 damages against Chief A Wilkerson and officers. The raid Feb 14 1895 led to arrests at Pickett’s home and alleged disorderly house charges. Witnesses described raid details and questions on reputation and business impact.
The Chicago Advocate announces a meeting to discuss cooperation with Prof. A. W. Bemis of Chicago, previously expelled from a university for his views. Governor Morrill will speak and others including Jo Rhodes of England and Julia Caldwell of Denver are listed as participants.
The Star Grocery advertises low prices on fruits vegetables cereals and canned goods with a money back satisfaction guarantee. It touts California pears peaches apricots and berries along with flour sugar lard and canned meats, claiming customers pay no more than 40 cents a bushel for potatoes and highlighting fresh meats at very low prices.
A St Petersburg telegraphic news agency reports Dr Nansen may have reached the north pole but the exact wording of the alleged explorer letter remains unseen. A Boston scientific society note claims a new comet passed the sun on June 3 and is fading as it moves away from Earth.
A New York style column surveys early spring gowns and fabrics. It highlights cloth gowns, quiet tasteful designs, velvet accents, and intricate detailing such as basques, brocade vests, and jet passementerie.
The Ladies Music Club met at 216 Tyler Street with Mrs. S J Hodgins. A masked surprise party for Miss Grace Beard occurred at Mr L Beard’s Putwin home with dancing and refreshments. Various social rounds follow including informal gatherings at Miss Lottie Page’s Denver visit and note on many guests traveling from nearby towns.
Topeka society items report Bishop Millspaugh returning from a six week eastern trip. Mrs J P Rowley visiting in St Louis. Mrs Aiia Charles Engle to entertain her card club next Tuesday. Ho V Hinckley and H L Shirer ruled out of Hutchinson solo contests this year after two prior prizes. Mrs Leisen of Menominee Michigan guest of Miss Myrtle Mitchell at the Chesterfield. Mrs James Smith bee returned home from Frankfort Kansas. Miss Achsah Brewer to entertain informally at thimbles tomorrow for Miss Carrie Waters and the Misses Wheeler of Springfield Illinois. The Bachelors club held a tok y party last evening.
Washington February report cites US Consul Stephen at Ronaburg noting bacteria in grain from German, Russian, and other sources. Findings show 14,000 to 240,000 bacteria per gram in German wheat with panicked German agri experts claiming heat cannot neutralize all.
The Massachusetts Single Tax League dinner in Boston on February 27 drew about 250 members and includes several ladies. Lloyd Garrison presided and Mayor Josiah Quincy expressed interest in the single tax issue. Delaware campaign speakers urged passage of a land tax law as part of the broader tax reform effort.
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