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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1904
Page
8
The piece extols Ivory Soap as a versatile cleaner that can handle many tasks once thought risky for soap. It notes some items should go to an expert cleaner, a tradition from before pure soap. It encourages readers to try Ivory Soap for many cleaning jobs and to trust it as a general cleaner.
Fragmented OCR text covers campaign actions in multiple states, local meetings, ticket sales, and public notices. It mentions candidates and parties, transportation talks, rail and street projects, and civic organizations with scattered references to Topeka events, Kaneay Midwinter exposition tickets, and municipal engineering papers. The piece blends political, transit, and local civic items with uneven clarity.
Farmers in Chautauqua County push for bonuses on oil and gas leases as development expands. C J Lewis, farming near Micet, received cash and royalties. E Keker, near Sedan, secured a cash and annual royalty deal. The Silay Developerent company and other holdings map the region’s prospects with varied terms and free lease options.
Pritchard in city council chamber outlines Lorée Court of the state organized group plans a meeting for May 10 and a special January session. Kansas City hosts notes on attendees from Ottawa Topeka and Manhattan with leaders including Dr. Geo. Thoeks and Dr. H L ili. mention of the State Veterinarian Association setup and Powder reference for a beauty product appears.
The Topeka Commercial Club held its annual meeting with a full attendance, endorsing plans to boost city growth and municipal credit. Members praised Washburn College, discussed keeping waterworks out of politics, and urged efforts to attract manufacturing, cotton mills, and better freight rates.
A speaker argues a druggist may also be a merchant and questions the true meaning of being a merchant. He contends what it is not is to exploit for gain on all things, implying a distinction between ethical practice and mere commerce.
The Missouri discourse urged electing a railroad commissioners board to ensure fair freight charges and support Kansas manufacturers and shippers. C8 Elliott urged securing an accurate census report next time and highlighted population growth concerns. The club adjourned to its office for coffee, sandwiches, and Steinberg’s orchestra, marking its first refreshments effort.
The Topeka Commercial Club elected new directors for 1904: John Frost, George B. L. Noble, Richard Wilson, W. W. Mills, J. B. Betts, L. of Penwell, C. L. Wood, No H. Loomis, and others. The annual report notes membership changes, with 72 admitted, 319 resigned or dropped for non payment, and 6 died. The secretary laments mixed results from membership drives and flood impacts, yet praises 450 faithful members. Correspondence ran heavy with 2,400 letters and 4,150 postal cards. dues revenue totaled 7,25.00 and expenditures were detailed.
Mr John FH Cullom editor of Gar and Texan News writes a long congratulatory message praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, effective cold remedy for children. He recounts personal use with five children and urges purchase through druggists.
Kansas Governor Wills J. Bailey wowed attendees at the Kansas Improved Stock Treest era Association banquet at the Titoop hotel with a toast about farming equal to state office. He said he would rather be remembered as a Huecosita!" farmer and urged mutual respect between farmers and politicians. The event featured Col Harrington and remarks on state fair funding, salt as a joke, and a late dinner ending past 2 am after a long program.
EH McCatchen dies prompting obituary notes for Bice Cie and Jan HOE. UM seeks information about a Holstein house Ew ben and Co. of Holstein. A prominent local figure is remembered and a telephone inquiry follows regarding the Holstein firm and related tenders.
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