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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1899
Page
2
An ad asserts winter worsens rheumatism and promotes Swift's Specific as a guaranteed blood remedy. It quotes a cured patient, touts S S S as the only vegetable blood medicine, and offers free literature from the Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta, Ga.
Jan 25 report from St Louis describes an immense geese migration across Illinois toward the Okaw river. Hunters along the Alton bluffs and surrounding farms report thousands of birds feeding by day, with Dorie the veteran hunter remarking he grew weary of shooting after days of abundant game.
An advertising piece explains nervous dyspepsia as a stomach issue not nerves. It asserts Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets cure stomach weakness including sour stomach, gas, sleeplessness, heartburn, and constipation. It names F. A. Stuart Co and figures, with endorsements from Prof Henry W Becker and others, plus a testimonial about indigestion relief.
Reports describe vast flocks of geese along grain fields from Mitchell Station to the Missouri mouth and upriver toward Cameron. Hunters tally dozens in a single night as the Mississippi and Illinois river regions report record booms, with Creve Coeur Lake and nearby prairie grounds alive with birds and noise.
A profile of Mrs. Howard Gould, heiress Katharine Clemmons, highlighting her beauty, talent, marriage to Jay Gould’s son, and rising status in New York society. The piece notes public admiration, family opposition, and the potential for her leadership in elite circles, with remarks on her past stage career and future influence.
Tell City Indiana stands as the nation’s sole example of workers owning controlling and operating factories and fixing labor prices. Swiss colonists founded the city in 1860s and built a cooperative system with laborers paid by output or hourly rate and dividends declared annually. The city employs about 595 workers across various wood based industries with some 200 more in chair making. All residents reportedly enjoy employment and prospects, with most workers owning their homes.
George W. Bulkley, an old soldier and officer, married Ada Radcliffe, his housekeeper, on Friday at 10 o clock as illness worsened. Judge Baruch of Nye performed the ceremony. Bulkley, fading fast, expressed his wish to marry despite imminent death and left his home to his widow, as observers noted his earlier Civil War service at Manassas Malvern Hill and Chickamauga.
Mrs Elizabeth Grannis, president of the National Christian League for Promotion of Social Purity, testified in Jefferson Market court that Herbert Wu Usms, a 20 year old homeless Black man, stole two music boxes worth 125 dollars from her home after she had once employed him. She described prior thefts and said he was too stupid to choose more valuable items. He faced 2000 dollars bail set by Magistrate Mott.
A damaged window and a smashed cup lead to a morning of misread signals and a budding romance. Susie retrieves a note from a stranger, sparks fly between the widow Mrs. Cramer and Mr. Rogers, who later confesses his long admiration and asks for a chance. They marry soon after, closing a curious chapter sparked by the broken pane.
Augusta January 24 A bill introduced by Mantey proposes incorporating the American Ice Company with capital of 60 million dollars. Incorporators include Matr Sprague Shepherd Sturges and Smith. The plan seeks a charter despite Maine’s 19 million cap. Offices to be in Augusta. operations elsewhere. The firm would absorb Knickerbocker and Consolidated Ice and aims to control artificial ice making for major Atlantic seaboard cities.
Representatives Dawes and Campbell introduced a joint resolution to submit a local option constitutional amendment. The draft would allow liquor manufacturing and sale only for medical, scientific, and mechanical purposes, with counties voting to permit in a regular or special election. The legislature would regulate submission and restrictions across counties and cities.
Severe grip and its after effects threaten nerves and health. Dr Miles nervous remedies touted as fastest path to recovery, with testimonials from H G Cordes of Charleston and offers for free heart and nerves book from Dr Miles Medical Co. Si l b hart Indiana.
Two Asbury Park girls, Miss Josie Ten Broeck and Miss Mabel Clowe, swam in the ocean as a winter fad, shivering but declaring the bath exhilarating. News of the stunt at Mr. Bradley's resort astonished locals while the mayor’s daughter leads the daily swims, with skepticism from Captain Baker about sustaining the practice.
Chicago brokers long active in the so called privilege trades halted as one commission house refused orders for puts and calls. The state open board posted a prohibition on dealing in these privileges, a profitable but unrecognized practice ending after market sessions with typically large volumes.
From Harper's Bazar advice urges frequent air and shake for garments in wardrobes and drawers. Wearers should properly dispose after use and brush clothes nightly to avoid wear and moth damage. A tidy, cared for wardrobe enhances appearance and longevity of outfits.
The text advocates practical care of clothing as a modest responsibility. It urges fastening loose buttons, refreshing trimmings, and regular brushing, sponging, and pressing. Systematic supervision of garments is praised as wise economy enhancing refinement and enjoyment of well dressed wearers.
Miss Helen M Gould sent $100 to Rev. Richard I Coons pastor of Glenville Methodist Episcopal Church to be used for his salary. The article notes Glenville near Tarrytown with a music hall and trolley, and says locals oppose the hall to save worshipers from wrong influences. Miss Gould has supported the church recently and attends services, aiding Coons in his effort to close the music hall.
London reports a postal reform under Duke of Norfolk as postmaster general, with January 2 launch of private-house posting boxes. Collectors twice daily for £2 1s, extra fees for out-of-floor levels. no keys issued to users. Letters become property of the postmaster general and are nonreturnable.
Fashion notes describe pompadour as still dominant with variations for evening wear. Front hair brushed over face, back arranged high, and left side ornaments common. High veils of velvet ribbon, ostrich feather accents, and jeweled clasps featured. Black or brown tones preferred. waves and gloss emphasize polished care. A joke about congressmen ends the piece.
A promotional note touts a free book titled Before Baby Is Born aimed at women. It promises priceless information on motherhood to ease fears and forebodings about childbirth and the coming of the child. The piece notes the book is sent by the Bradford Company of Atlanta, Georgia.
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