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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
2
An advertisement touts a tonic called Dr Pierce's Golden Medicine as powerful for disordered, debilitated conditions. It claims direct liver action, purifies blood, drives disease germs from circulation, and builds solid constitutional power. It asserts success for constipation, liver troubles, and throat ailments with a mild cathartic effect.
Washington January 12 a rushed deficiency bill passed the House carrying about 1.74 million dollars for the Soldiers' Home at Danville and a provision making gold owners pay freight costs to mints. Debate centered on shipping bullion, bond sales, and gold production incentives, with several members opposing the transport cost proviso and the bill ultimately adopted after amendments.
Washington January senate discussion focused on the Hawaiian treaty. Senator Davis spoke at length on the treaty and raised concerns about the Nicaraguan canal and foreign powers occupying Pacific islands. Some senators showed indecision on how to align with Cuba and the administration’s stance amid the Cuban question.
Eureka Springs Ark notes summer and winter resort cannot be surpassed. All-year round trip tickets on sale from principal cities nationwide at reduced rates. Double Gully trains via the Filaco Line. Free pamphlet on Harcka Springs mailed on request. Geo T Nicholson General Passenger Agent Firco Line St Louis Mo.
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims the drink suits children and adults without distress, offering a rich brown color like Mocha and emphasizing safety, affordability, and easy digestion. The copy urges readers to try Grain-O now.
Chicago officials awarded a contract for the world’s largest movable bridge to span the channel south of Thirty first Street. The 410 foot long, 218 foot wide, 2800 ton structure will cost 2550000 dollars, built by King Bridge Co of Cleveland. It will be an eight track bridge serving Union Stock Yards Transit Chicago and Northern Pacific and Panhandle lines, surpassing New York Harlem bridge in size. Temporary tracks are being prepared as work begins.
Cincinnati January 13 Cincinnati Chester park will be the center of scenes for the next National Grand Army encampment A contract with manager John De Vere for exclusive use of the park grounds and adjacent acreage has been signed The encampment committee will control the grounds during the week A dining service liquid refreshment booths and camp fires bicycle races and drills are planned Four steam lines and four streetcar lines serve the grounds for accessibility.
Indianapolis news reports a young man under 18 who married in Putnam county, faced a desertion and divorce, then wed a Terre Haute teenager in two weeks and allegedly whipped her. Before any separation decree he married Ethel May Harris of North Salem claiming his second wife was dead, now facing possible prosecution.
Chauncey M. Depew, who boosted Newport’s season last year by securing a Pinard cottage on Narra Sansett avenue near the Cliffs, has signed a lease for the same Newport property again. His hospitality to about two hundred guests last season and his status among Newport’s leading entertainers are noted as a strong signal that other prominent visitors may return, boosting local real estate activity.
In Galesburg on January 14 Abingdon society clashes over dancing as church leaders denounce the practice. Rev Frank Stith appeals to a large audience, weeping as he warns against dancing while church women lead ongoing crusade meetings to rally opposition. Young people resist pressure and press on with a dancing club plan.
The Budweiser department workers at the Anheuser Busch brewery celebrated the filling of the five hundred millionth bottle of Budweiser on January 23. The milestone marks a world record for a single brand. The item also notes international tensions as the Porte demands recall of two American missionaries from Aleppo, and includes promotional blurbs for patent medicines and local anecdotes.
Gov M H McCord convenes all county board members and territorial officials in Phoenix for a landmark meeting. Two goals guide the session: cut government costs and tax territorial industries now largely exempt. Arizona, a mining state, relies mainly on nonmining taxpayers while mines like United Verde at Jerome could increase wealth if properly taxed.
Patrolman Michael Murphy, transferred from Fulton Street, wanders a maze of woods and dunes in Woodsburg New York. After a night of disoriented travel he calls his captain reporting he is lost while trying to reach a village via a narrow road and beach path.
An order for plows has been placed by the Greek government with Oliver plow works of South Bend Indiana. Work has begun as 25 freight cars are said to be needed. The order is described as the largest ever given for American agricultural equipment. Plans are for Thessalian farmers recovering from war devastation.
The piece contrasts new remedies with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, praised for twenty five years of popularity and customer satisfaction. It notes that many fashionable cures fade quickly while Chamberlain's remains trusted for colds. It also mentions a hair tonic, Johnson's or similar, as a stimulant to nourish roots and restore color.
Holbrook Arizona reports wild dogs terrorizing cattle herds across western New Mexico and Arizona border country. The animals, about 100 pounds, mix bulldog heads with timber wolf build, ashy gray fur, and hunt sheep calves and even full cattle. Residents claim dogs follow riders, raid ranches, and injure or kill livestock.
Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of January February and March via Union Panine to Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona and New Mexico with a minimum round trip rate of 7.00 plus 2.00 for the return trip. for exact territory and full information contact F A Lewis city ticket agent Fulton depot agent or G A Van Hall Butler Mo. also an advertisement for Reges Blood Purifier from a leading druggist praising sales and satisfaction.
A sensational ad claims one quarter suffer rectal disease with itching piles. It promotes the Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent, safe treatment free from cocaine or opium, asserts instant relief, and cites physician endorsement and nationwide testimonials. Pack price 60 cents to $1. Marshall Michigan address for more information.
A massive U S naval buildup is described with sixteen warships en route to Bahama Channel by February first, including battleships Massachusetts Maine Texas Iowa and more. The force, under Admiral Ricard, aims near Cuba while the navy conducts drills and patrols in the Gulf and Bahama region, signaling readiness without declared intervention.
An exposition to be held in Cincinnati the week of September 12 will showcase laundry machinery in operation and allied trades. It aims to present a complete modern washday display with foundry improvements and vendors for wagon, burlap, and tailoring supplies. The event follows earlier, modest efforts and targets broad industry progress.
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