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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
8
An advertisement claims Kodol Digests What You Eat to restore digestion, ease dyspepsia, and aid the entire system. It touts the product as a tonic with reconstructive properties, promising relief from stomach discomfort and a positive mood after meals. Prepared by EC DeWitt & Co, Chicago.
Topeka readers are apprised of engagements and social events. Alma Sherran of Frese Cal announces engagement to Mr Allen Chickering of San Francisco to be wed in early summer. Marriages loom for Mabel Quixies and Silber Holland of Chicago on February 1. Numerous guests and afternoons at homes of the Eastman and Nelson families, with gatherings in Topeka and nearby venues.
Local society page mentions Mrs Walter Gummen and Mr Dell Parker hosting at Hobaway home. Lists attendees including Mrs Webb Stivenson Miss Sandy Naylor and Miss Jennie Fricke. Mentions Miss Manel Stevens and Miss Lilling Gritiths with scattered ages and connections. brief report on travel and meals during a Sunday outing.
The IGH High School winter class held graduation in the assembly room with 42 diplomas and 208 blue ribbons. Superintendent Davideos gave the address titled A View of Education in the Reginalas of the Twentith Century. Rev. As Wyanan delivered the invocation and Marion Dariow played violin.
Dr Gilman discusses the new Cooperative Fund Movement shaping Southern education. The talk outlines aims of pooling resources, the role of schools and church groups, and the influence of the General Educational Board in advancing cooperative education initiatives across the region.
Speaker Pringle announced another slate for committee appointments while remaining panels include railroad and highway groups. The action follows increases to assess and tax, highway, and minor committees, with chairmen and members listed across counties and cities, reflecting a broad division of public works and legal matters.
An elections committee action requires contestants in house races to post a cash bond before their contests are considered. Bonds must be filed within ten days or the contest of the member who failed to file will be dismissed. The legislature previously paid many contest costs, but the new rule shifts those costs to contestants to test the strength of their cases. The piece notes Republican and Democratic contests and comments on political strategy and rhetoric.
Myrtle Compton age 15 and Ralph Lantis planned to wed at Port Scott in a hidden elopement. Night Officer Bodley and Myrtle’s mother interrupted at the southbound Santa Fe crossing, seizing the couple before they boarded. Compton family details include a brick mason father and a large brood.
The second class city Mayors and city attorneys met in Senator Cubbison's committee room from the 26th to the 29th to agree on bills for passage. Seventeen cities were represented, and nine proposed measures included special water tax for fire protection and lighting, park ownership, street and building regulations, and penalties for statute violations. A permanent Municipal League of Cities of the Second Class was formed with Theos. Anderson as president and L. Brown as secretary.
The New Crawford hosts a lively program headlined by Mr Joly and the Ward Company in a farce with a life cast. Notable players include Mersbvrs and Crqihart with Bardicon, Harp, and Lieselsvn contributing musical and comedic acts. The schedule features Thelma and Yonsan by Benedier, promising a strong lineup for the week.
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