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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1903
Page
8
A garbled 19th century style piece hints at Mr. Robbins proposing a bill to protect an antelope and discuss a list of protected birds. The text blends claims about proprietary medicines and local officials, with scattered mentions of capital city details and public measure debates. Names and places are obscured by OCR noise, but the core theme is legislative action on wildlife protection and related controversies.
An old classified style notice advertises proprietary medicines and diverse business opportunities. It mentions Doctoras, agents, and affiliates, with references to Minnesota, Iowa, and Topeka avenues. Office hours and contact details appear amid fragmented lines, hinting at a broad ad page for medical remedies and trade services.
Mrs Harry J. Bane plans a social visit to the Governor’s House on Tenuteday. The Good Government club hosts a reception at Judge and Mrs Lee Monroy’s home on Hackson Street from afternoon to 11 o’clock. Attendees include numerous judges, Mrs Shtroe, Dr Adenes, and many local social figures. program features singing and contributions, with decor simple and formal.
Fragments describe visits and social notes in Kansas towns including Mrs W. Butt and Mr W. Turner in Ottaws, Mr and Mrs Butt, with Rachel Weaver returning to Hedford. Philip Wall of Kanais is mentioned with Carlton Lawin, George Hartlett, and Moseps as relatives visiting for a few days in early June.
A large Saturday crowd at the Midwinter exposition filled the gallery and floors from afternoon to night. Attendance is expected to surpass prior records as three vaudeville acts prepare to perform including Lorenzi the Jageter Raschett brothers and Plamondon brothers among others. Performers begin at 3 PM with another show at 8 PM.
The Midwinter exposition showcases Otto Kuehne of Topeka as a leading craftsman in table condiments with the renowned Silver Leaf line. His display, valued at over $500, draws national attention for its elegance and the expanding trade it has built, reflecting relentless effort and lasting impact on the industry.
An advertisement claims Omega Oil strengthens a weak back and relieves pain in nine of ten cases caused by overwork or accident. It advises nightly and morning rubbing for a week and notes a testimonial from E. J. Warez of Jersey City describing a severe back injury improving after using Omega Oil.
A Topeka business magnate Otto Kuehne and the Topeka Preserving Works are praised for vast output and devotion to home industry. The piece highlights steady employment, local trust, and a push to keep production in Topeka amid national interest in regional commerce. A separate brief notes a Wichita runaway accident claiming a young driver. a medical ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds and flu.
Readable notes describe creating a grand dining cloth with damask napkins and cluny lace, using a central motif for flowers and candelabra. It offers detailed, period style guidance on embroidery, edging, and coordinating pieces, plus a note on adjustable table tops and a brief aside on the Gol lywog fashion trend for máid spaces.
Chafing dish recipes describe Aviare Toast with shellot butter tomato sauce and lemon juice served on buttered toast. A savory crabmeat style dish uses fish, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk and anchovy paste then browns before serving. Also notes a creamy onion parsley rice mix served hot with potatoes. Chocolate Faits conclude with butter milk brown sugar and chocolate melted into a firm ball when cooled in water.
A fragment describes a home remedy to cure a cold by mixing mustard, salt, and hot water for a footbath. The text instructs to soak feet, then heat the body and head and sleep, claiming relief after three nights. It includes language about a severe cold and a febrile condition.
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