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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
7
A mother recounts her daughter’s decline from nervous breakdown and weight loss, saved by Dr Williams' Pink Pills. The narrative links weak nerves and blood deficiency to illness, praising the pills as a cure and noting availability through physicians or post payment.
Columbia January 15 The legislature met in an annual session under gloomy finances. The governor warned of a deficit and phosphate royalties fell short of guarantees, threatening a sinking fund. Debates over the dispensary proceed while Prohibitionists push to resist compromises amid scarce revenue. The phosphate industry from river mines appears near collapse.
In Washington on January 15 a western representative in the house sought help from a cabinet secretary for a constituent. A young lady with brown eyes appealed to the official, who declined the request, yet the anecdote ends with the “ayes” winning the moment and the young lady getting what she sought.
A narrative claimed by John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a dramatic recovery from "yellow skin" and fever after three weeks using a patented tonic called Electric Filters sold at 60 cents per bottle. The tale asserts doctors gave up on him, then a friend urged the remedy, which allegedly revived him and "robbed the grave" of his life.
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled lines about Bevery DRE and a tense scene with coats heads and threats. No coherent event, names, places, or dates to anchor a factual summary.
A Detroit mother thanks for a miracle cure for cholera infantum in her eight month old daughter. She credits a remedy and infant foods that soothed the stomach, stopped diarrhea, and helped recovery after initial danger. She recalls using the treatment with Dr. Munroe’s preparation and other household measures.
New York today saw a commemorative tablet unveiled by the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Holland Dames to mark what they call the first martyr of the American Revolution. The exact site is disputed, with claims tying the event to the Common near City Hall Park and later to the Golden Hill clash on John Street. A further unveiling ceremony is planned for the future.
Anna T Bennett of Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati lost 9000 in wheat speculation after a Chicago friend advised investing. Her first venture yielded gains but after sending 43000 to the Chicago contact she learned all was lost. She plans to save the remainder and avoid further speculation, noting her husband left her substantial money.
Keokuk council committee votes to purchase a bronze equestrian statue of Gen Samuel B Curtis and a plaster relief titled Triumphal Return depicting Judie Trimble and others. The pieces, to cost 2000 dollars, will be funded from city license revenues and placed conspicuously in the city.
In Atlanta Georgia on January 15 a dispute over a dog led Calvin Evans and a white woman Mrs Blair to wrestle the animal in the presence of a court justice. Evans seized the dog's head while Blair held his feet. The dog is hospitalized and unlikely to survive the night. Ownership disputed and to be settled in court tomorrow.
Denver January 15 During the final act of The Girl From Paris stage manager Clark was assaulted by Sara MacLaren and two other actresses Gertrude Denwhite and Ruth iehaste. MacLaren entered in a drunken condition and struck Clark. Denwhite and Richards scratched his face as others of the company separated them. The incident occurred after MacLaren attacked on the first act. A separate Copenhagen note reports debate over the US offer for the Danish West Indies with much excitement.
Colonel Guilford Dudley, a banker and farmer in Kansas City, reports experiments in cross breaking corn to improve yields. He sent results to Secretary Wilson of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, who praised the work and urged broader trials. Dudley argues Darwin and Huxley underpin cross breeding and urges farmers to adopt systematic plant breeding to revolutionize fruit and grain production.
A Kansas farming piece extols cross breeding of white and yellow corn to boost vigor and yield with minimal extra expense. It describes pollination between rows, tassel removal, and the role of pollen and silks, touting it as practical science supported by authorities. The text also links cover crops and mulch to moisture retention and notes farmer D G Small in Shawnee County reports interest and plans to continue with the method.
Atlanta report says Henry Chustiin fled home after learning his first child was a girl. His wife filed a desertion warrant after months apart. He reportedly chose jail over returning to wife and baby, claiming he would rather be in prison than live with a daughter.
New York readers note the Oceanic from Harland & Wolff for White Star will be vastly larger than any current liner. Expected to exceed 17 000 tons with 704 feet length, it promises groundbreaking extensions and a new era in transatlantic travel. G W Stansfield 632 Kansas avenue endorses De Witts Little Early Risers for digestive health.
An advert for Mother Friend from Saadfield Regulator Co Atlanta promotes relief from nervousness headaches cramps and nausea during confinement. It claims quicker recovery and safety for mother and child, touts testimonials and a book To Expectant Mothers, priced at 1.00 per bottle.
Representatives from ten large U S canning and preserving companies meet in secret at Wheeling West Virginia to discuss prices and possible output pooling and an eventual trust formation. The California Express backs travel options via Santa Fe Route with daily departures from Topeka at 125 pm offering Pullman Palace improved Tourist Sleepers and free declining chair cars to California.
Aug J Bogel of Shreveport praises Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for coughs and colds. J F Campbell, a merchant, claims it cures consumption and lung illnesses for all. The ad promises free trial bottles at Suet v's Drug.
The page promotes J. W. Phillips at 8t in Mineral Water offering trials of the finest west quality. It mentions Homeseekers' excursion tickets on the center Fe Route at low rates with a camera free for every boy. Also notes BeWitt's Whites Hazel Salve for hemorrhoids and skin issues with a testimonial of J. A. Perkins of Antiquity, Ohio.
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