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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
11
A fragmentary church service notice mentions evening prayer and a singer. It references churches, music, and an attendance scene with prayer and ceremony elements.
A sensational ad touts a new internal remedy for catarrh claimed to cure stomach linked catarrh through digestive action. It touts Clutarra Tablets as effective, with testimonials and a dramatic promise of relief after consuming the product, urging readers to purchase a box of Stuirts Catarrh Tablets.
A garbled OCR record describes multiple church services and events including a Sunday morning sermon, evening meetings, and prayer sessions across several congregations. It mentions pastors such as Philip Wendell Crannell and addresses in Topeka and Denver, amid scattered details and unclear timings.
A fragmentary historical report discusses political contention in Congress over Kansas representation, noting sectional disputes, shifts in power, and calls for reform. The piece references population, migration, and economic data tied to Kansas and neighboring states, highlighting divergent views on representation and state progress.
Fragmented OCR text discusses constitutional apportionment, references Mr. Weare and the nation’s approach to adjusting representation. Mentions enduring principles, fairness, and balancing growth with equal treatment of regions across the country.
The Weekly Review notes varied strength across sectors with steady prices in textiles and wool though cotton goods soften. Steel and plate units rise while bridges and locomotives push capacity. wheat futures show a brief corner, corn exports rise, and general trade remains cautiously confident with broader wholesale gains in dry goods and footwear as spring demand opens.
Mrs M Switzer of 110 Then Say Street reported eye trouble corrected by Crystal Lenses. The remedy claimed to restore sight and stop soreness after application, with removell mg noted on eyes.
Readable fragments describe a discussion on price trends and consumer demand. Mentions Corton, liquids, and footwear stock with expectations of lower shoe prices. No clear date or event details emerge from the text.
The Western States are set to receive $25,000 in aid for colleges supporting culture and medical arts. The secretary reports disbursements to states and territories, confirming eligibility for the twelfth installment of the grant in the final year ending June. States listed include Colorado, Virginia, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Death notices from Topeka and nearby towns detail funeral services for Howard Rhimer, Helen McElvaine, M J Capps, Helen Whitmara, and others. Services listed include dates, cemeteries such as Fever Cemetery and Bis Springs, with residences on Green Street and Buchanan Street. Several deaths occur from diphtheria and other illnesses. ceremonies held at local churches and homes, with final rites at area cemeteries.
About seventy persons attended a reception at the Masonic temple in Topeka last evening honoring Mary conclave No.5 of Kansas City Missouri. Notables from Kansas City included Dr W F Kith, Mr and Mrs William Harvey, J H Hettinger and sister, GL Arnold, George I Robingon, James H Frame, HG Sobiliing, T Dewey of Ablent, and Bester G Brown of Topeka. The Ad Adstra quartet and Miss Gertrude Tracy provided music. committee members were E W Poindexter, John C Postlethwaite, John Sargent and John Irvin Moon.
Various brief notes list personnel movements and social events. Signal engineer T and Stevens with Banta Fe in Chicago. Tresner ill at 701 Holliday. TE Lewis of Emporia travels to Topeka. McBHl of Ormiahm to be in town. McA official to spend Sunday. Traveling passenger agent North of Tilngis Central in town yesterday. Frank Doran returns to his home county. TA McAloon returns to Waukegan. Hary general freight agent of 4 returns from George J. Bishop in Kansex City. A A Burd for Santa Fe called to Abilene due to sick relatives. Cameron Miller to Topeka Milling joins Ralston Yeast Co. Terence Montgomery returns from the Philippines after three years’ service. YWCA board to meet in society rooms at 9 40 Monday morn. Maurice Bywater calls St David’s Society meeting Monday evening. Grape Cathedral Guild meet at 6 pm. Dockery to speak at Potter and Rithorn meeting. no W A services Sunday afternoon. Recital by Miss Clare Mi Crum and pupils at railroad Y M C A evening praised. more events hoped.
The Duke of Newcastle and two London churchmen plan a union of England's ritualists with Protestant Episcopal leaders in New York and Philadelphia. They will push aims in Philadelphia, then Boston, aiming to extend to other regions. Kelway and Wilson will accompany the Duke to coordinate meetings with ritualist leaders.
From the London Telegraph a humorous note on a new beverage dubbed a thirst aid, tied to a Cape Town voyage. The critique centers on a slightly acidic taste that fails to please the palate, though the drink remains a local favorite in social circles. It mentions Mr. Atkinson and a nickname used locally, with remarks on its pricing and perceived intoxicating strength.
Fragmentary OCR describes a United States Circuit Court action over a Streator bridge contract. It cites the city of Streator Illinois and a contractor, alleging bribery and unlawful combinations among aldermen and contractors related to bridge work and pricing.
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A distorted notice reports the steamer Tillamook abandoned after stranding in ice near Kudiak. Captain and crew were aboard and reported on a course to Seale. The message indicates the vessel was caught in ice, with limited recoverable details from the garbled transmission.
A damaged text fragment suggests a mother grieving her daughter amid confusing circumstances. The readable bits point to parental sorrow and unspoken tragedy, with references to bottles and attempts. The article tone remains opaque and incomplete, offering no clear names or dates.
Fragmentary report notes a pink American Beauty rose, praised for color and fragrance at Chestnut Hill exhibition. It highlights buds, stem length, and a viewer’s impression of the blossom as an standout feature amid other displays.
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