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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1896

Page

5

Cures a Difficult Case of Bad Eyes by Prof Samuels

Mrs. J N Branham of 505 East Sixth describes her two year struggle with eye pain and poor vision. After failing with an Topeka oculist and later with Prof Samuels, she reports dramatic relief within weeks of his treatment and glasses. The case prompts renewed interest in Topeka opticians and endorses Prof Samuels at 608 Kansas Avenue.

J. N. Braoham East Sixth Prof. Samuels Branham Peer Hus Bane Samuels Topeka Acy Botr Hanssa Avenue

Wreck at Victor prompts damages claim against Midland Terminal

Three victims of Saturday's wreck in Victor Colorado stay at Hotel Victor as talks of heavy damages against the Midland Terminal grow. Report says a running switch was being made and the box car was pushed onto the main line by the engine but the switch was not turned, sending the car down the track. The Midland Terminal has since altered operations to run the engine ahead of the train at Grausyn to prevent a similar collision.

Victor Colo Midland Terminal Hotel Victor Stidland Montures Grausyn Whd Bes Enginala Rns Locomotive Firemen Hamilton Steinberg Hoan Comicnipes China McGinnis Chas Beeler Abn Cisré Roger Williams Mayer Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Mechanics Department Arkansas Colorado Santa Fe Arkansas River Nepesis Col la Jonta Puebla Tat Point Chase County Stone Company of Cottonwood Faille American Bridge Company of Chicago EL Paso Western Passenger Association St. Leuis Mingouri River Western Points Texas Mather-Fitesimmon Asia Rock Island Omaha Paints Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Trinidad Asavel

No-To-Bac touted as cure for tobacco habit in St Louis

Special columns report Great excitement as No-To-Bac claims cure for tobacco users, led by Col William Kirk of American Tobacco Company and interview with H I Kramer. Claims show millions already sold and potential savings, while warnings of imitations follow. Also notices cheaper Leavenworth coal and Riverside lump offered in Topeka area.

R. Louis Col. Wm. Kirkoboff Geol Western American Tobacco Company H. I. Kramer Keamer Leavenworth Guern Coal Co Kanuna

Santa Fe warns officers of garnishment rules and rail men notes

General Manager Frey of the Santa Fe issues a circular warning employees that garnishments will be pursued through ordinary legal channels. He urges self protection and loyalty, noting three garnishments in a year trigger discharge. The report also covers railway labor news including ball plans, personnel transfers, suspensions, and new appointments across depots and divisions.

Ae Fonu J. Prey The Santa Fe Eny

Santa Fe Railroad Officials Notes and Moves

F B Lange named agent for Santa Fe at Homewood Kansas replacing J M Masters who resigned. Miss Ella Murburger, stenographer to Chief Clerk Shakeshaft, has returned from Denver. Walter M Cust, late passenger clerk, visiting Chicago. M Torrence, chief clerk car service, in Bloomington Illinois, on investment business. Southwest division operator reassigned and to move to California. A scheduled year hive in Topeka this afternoon. The ob-

Fathrands George Thoreburg Santa Fe Fnteet Denver Henry Lichesky Janation City Petrie and McKenna Caton Pacific Bilis Junction City Union Pacific Gemeny Sevral Pears Minneapolis Kan Sants Fa Peter Murphy San Marcial New Mexico Rio Grande Les Thomas May Trinidad Cal Gulf Charley Brown Missouri Tom Sawyer Nickelaoa Iz Walter G. Wilkins Dallas Texas Santa Po Wreman John Nufer Charleston S.C Win. Jamison The Soverelders Hubert Cliff Osage City Frank Gallitley Xor Danfelter Ottawa Thomas Nelson Quea Chas Yowell Ei. Jolley Roger Williams Southern Kansas Division Chanute Kansas City Simpson J. M. Woodward W. Neagebauer J. C. Rambo FP. W. Buttfield Sacre Fe Toth Kluckley Topeka Wichita & Western Road Wichita Atlantic & Pacific Albuquerque N. M Atlantic & Pacitic So Fo Edward & McLellan McLellan Chicago F.B Lange Homewood Kansas J. M. Masters Ella Murburger Department of the Santa Fe Walter M. Cust M. Torrence Broomington Lil Southwest Hook Island California

Love or Money in a Governess Tale at a Family Picnic

A family tale follows Miss Somers the governess and two suitors Captain St John and Mr Beresford. Miss Somers faces social limits while St John pursues advantages and Beresford flirts, ending with Miss Somers choosing love over luxury as a dramatic shift unfolds. The piece also notes stage reflections on Ophelia and Hamlet and a Fortnightly Review anecdote about the Duke of Marlborough and green corn.

Sker Plcnic Somerts Somers Theetta Jong Abe Charles St. John Mr. Beresford Miss Sumurs Mr. Beresferd Nile Captain St. John Hho Canis Horesford London Newa Thaye Edmund Keann Cene Ophelie Hamilet Ophelia Bien Hamiet Hamlet Polonius

COLORS AND TRIMMINGS IN HAT FASHION OFTEN WITH PEACOCK SHADES

Fashion notes describe black and white as enduring contrasts with peacock blues and greens in millinery. Toques shrink gradually while ostrich plumes decline. velvet and plush capes pair with white, and mixtures of black and white lace or ribbons accent outfits. A French blue gibeline gown with mink trim illustrates the era, showing a high velvet collar, yellow china velvet details, and a Louis Quinze belt in black velvet with gold cords.

Faber Uinatrates

Fancies of the Moment in Mourning Dress and Veil

A fashion note surveys white crepe and purple violets dominating wedding and widow attire. Crape gowns wraps and trims rise in popularity with decorative bands, straps, and blossoms. Purple and white violets color hats and gowns while bold blacks gain color accents. middle part hair remains fashionable despite age, with jeweled side combs.

Ron Kort

Snapshot of Topeka News and Local Figures

A Busy collage of Topeka society items and names. Mentions Rev Barnard Kelly Emporia and Topeka, Judge C G Foster joining the Topeka club, McKinley’s political divides, and localities from Ottawa Oswego Parsons Norton Holton to Topeka. Notes on floods at Santa Fe depot and various court and civic events. Mentions building, jail, and real estate inquiries with multiple names and places.

State House Barnard Kelly Emporia Topeka C.G. Foster Joe Reed Tom McKinley Ottawa Judge Keeler Sheriff Keeley Jeltz Col. Rossington Kansas City Bob Semple Netton Oswego M. Bara Parsons Schooh Frank Lockard Norton Ewing Tudge Kineman Topeks First Supreme Court of Kansas Cripple Creek Kansas Hilly Copeland David Coulter W.M. Moore Fostoria Shillinglaw L. L. Dyche Lawrence Cosmopolitan T.J. Anderson Young Men's Club Central Congregations Charles M. Sheldon Geo. D. Herron Morrill United States Revenue

Clairvoyant Offer Promises Power and Fate in Silent Ad

An ad-like text proclaims a gifted clairvoyant capable of revealing hidden fates and guiding marriage, divination, and personal ventures. It touts transformative results for a fee, citing a mysterious test and a strict configuration of outcomes. The piece reads like a sensational historical classified notice with vague promises and a listed charge of 18 dollars.

Fragmented OCR snippet with ads and odd dialogue

The text presents a garbled mix of dialogue, ad phrases, and scattered names including coal delivery mentions and street addresses, suggesting a damaged newspaper fragment. It references Leaves worth coal, a Cant Fight business, and prices like 2.95 per ton, but lacks a coherent event or clear article structure.

Leavesworth Gures Coat Co Kansas Ave Leavenworth Proxamoat Co

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