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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1897

Page

8

Keeley Institute Promises Cure For Alcoholism

The article extols Keeley treatment at the Keeley Institute in Kansas City Kansas as a scientific cure for alcoholism. It cites Dr Leslie Keeley and endorsements from Joseph Medill and Philip Armour, describing success across hundreds of cases and a system of Keeley Institutes worldwide.

Tilmots United States Jenner Harvey Morton Joseph Medill The Chicago Tribune Leslie EB. Kee Jey Philip D Armour Chicago Packer Keeley Heeky’ Institute of Kansas Kansas City Kan Bis Ife Keeley Institutes Millon Gil Kostov Ias Portsmouth

Civil service reform views from Mrs Lowell at LEP event

Mrs Charles Russell Lowell presented the second talk in a civil service reform series at the League for Political Education. She discussed British reform thoughts and applied them to the United States, criticizing Tammany rule and comparing U S police corruption to Russian practices. She called out politicians who once condemned Thomas Platt for supporting him now.

New York League For Political Education West Charles Russell Lowell Haton Great Britain Lowell Russia Spiken Fascia Mrs. Lowell Thomas Platt Rep

Penalties for hats in opera houses and public places

Youngstown Ohio reports an ordinance proposing a penalty for women wearing hats in opera houses or public amusements and a rule that men disturbing others between acts can be arrested and fined. Wisconsin Madison notes a pool selling prohibition bill with fines up to 500 and 90 day jail. Westfield Indiana women publish a "Woman's Edition" of the Westfield News urging Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup bronchitis and bronchitis claims. Retail of $0.50 bottles mentioned.

Youngstown, O Maaison Wis San 9 Mit Westfield Ind Westfield News Mathie Chamberlain

Travel ads for Washington trip and laundry service ad

An old travel notice promotes a Washington trip with March 1 sale dates and an agent contact in Kansas City Missouri. A separate laundry advertisement from Peerless Steam Laundry offers shirt collar and cuff cleaning at 12 and 11 cents per item, located on West Sib st.

Washington Pennsylvania Easkents J. T. Foley Kansas City W.F. Brunner A. G. P. Agt St .Louis

The Woman's Duty to Health and Motherhood

A women’s mission is to help baby through feeding walking and talking. The advocate urges women to know their bodies and care for feminine health to ensure easy childbirth and strong children. Dr Pierce’s medicines and medical adviser are promoted as reliable home resources from the Work’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo New York.

Teo Jeloval Doctor Pierce Pierce

Icebound Twin Steamers Dash Through Frozen Lake Michigan

Chicago dispatch reports the City of Duluth and Jay Gould fleeing a 20 foot ice pack off St Joseph as an Arctic storm seals Lake Michigan. They fought through the northwest gale after departing Chicago, returning to harbor after 24 hours with heavy ice accretions.

City of Duluth Jay Gould Chicago Lake Michigan St. Joseph Milwaukee Sano Datuth Tee Vinery Chituth

Milk Spill Fashions Horse in Frankford Calamity

A horse hitched to a Gore of Frankfort milk wagon bolted on Foulkrod Street in Frankford and crashed into an awning post. The 24 quarts of milk spilled over the animal and wagon, the horse toppled then resumed its dash, finally captured. Milk washed over its coat, freezing into a milk white color.

Philadelphia Gore Frankfort Ireland Atoré Foulkrod Street Frankford

Gougar to lecture on unemployment in northern Ohio

Mrs Helen Gougar of Lafayette Indiana to give six lectures in northern Ohio on Give Us Work at Give Us Bread the Way Out for the Unemployed. Cities listed include Ashtabula Cleveland Milan Canton Wooster and Akron with large previous Cleveland audiences of 10,000.

Cincinnati Helen al Gougar Lafayette Ind Ohio Canton Stobaly Wooster Akron Pebriary

Model Cycle Home New York to Have a Club House

A plan in New York aims to build a premier bicycle club house costing about 160 000 with a value near 200 000. Promoters, residents here, intend naming it the Greater New York Bicycle Club by the Sea near Neck Road and Consy Island, with an option on land along the boulevard. The Discovery Saved His Life. Dr King’s New Discovery saved a Beaversville man’s life after other doctors failed, with a free trial offered at local drug stores. Union Silver headquarters moved to the old court house, to remain permanently, under J A Davis, Manager. The best of all pills are Breckam's.

Uine Keeley Great Southwest Kansas City Ranws City I. CW Wadsworth Thrausn Great Courtwest J. ¥. Simpson Keeley Simpson Institute W. N. Allen Institut South Kun New York Greater New York Consy Island Neck Road Calliputte Beaversville J. K. Jones Sth Kansas Avenue

Deface Webster Statue Arrest Near Capitol

A man named Mortimer Downing was caught striking a match on Daniel Webster’s statue in Statuary Hall. He was taken to the sixth precinct station, bonded for five dollars, and released. This marks a second offense for striking matches on the Webster statue.

Washington Mortimer Downing Daniel Webster Sixth Precinct Webster Worthern Starneey Hall Sile

E Berry Wall’s Loss and Political Saloon Referent

Albany reports F Berry Wall tainted by politics fumes while seeking new gains and fame. He travels with Dr E L Valentine Buck and B J Tanaley, escorted by Lewist Grennir, amid dinner talk on stolen funds and political plots. Detective Ger echwen weighs in on old cases and claimed injuries. The piece blends political satire with unrelated medical ad content.

Albany N. J F. Berry Wall Imite Lod Thomas c Wall Swehty-serreth Mseam- Bly Wistriot EL Valentine Buck B. J. Tanaley Lewlt Grennir Shay Gerechwen Xuerth Leant Byrne

Pyramid Pile Cure touted in medical testimonial letter

A letter from Mrs M C Hinkley of 02 North Mississippi Street Indianapolis recounts rapid relief from piles using Pyramid Pile Cure. She claims loss of weight and life saved, notes surgical options were costly and dangerous, and urges others to try the remedy sold by Peramia Co. in Albion Michigan.

M. C. Hinkley North Mississippi Street Indianapalisy Sam MC. Hinkley Peramia Co Albian

Mrs Jack Gardner Leads Rex at Boston Zoo Parade

Mrs. Jack Gardner promenades with Rex the lion at Boston Zoo. She has coaxed Rex from his cage onto the balcony and through the crowd, guiding him back with a gentle lead while spectators look on. Rex plucks a cake, and Mrs. Gardner claims her fame as a lion handler grows.

Jack" Gardner Rex Boston Jan Jack” Gardner Gartner Gardner Jack Mr. Jack Minnies Teck Kex

Boston Social Leader Falls From Sleigh in Snowy Crash

Mrs. Jack Gardiner, a noted Boston society figure, was riding with a friend when a sled toppled into a four foot snowbank on Heacon Street. Rescuers dug them out and the driver resumed the ride despite the fall.

Boston Mass

Indians to participate in inaugural parade Red Men from the Prairies set to march

Washington January 31 The civic committee plans to have about one hundred fifty Western Indian men in native dress join the parade. The effort includes Carlisle students and Lakota youths advancing civil progress. Accommodations for 3433 persons have been registered and meals arranged along the route.

The Prairies Washington Civic Committee Porter Carliste Liese Youme Thilr Lane Themaelven Wright

Newsboys in Trouble Over Late Night Extras

New York authorities crack down after citizens complain about sensational sales tactics for late editions. Chief Conlin orders arrest of newsboys selling extras after five minutes past the hour. two youths discharged after arrest. Critics say focus should be on methods, not the act, and vigilante methods create alarm. Services advertised at Madison Street Baptist Church with time and speakers listed.

New York Citikens Mand Conlin All News Ehtet Ee Lateont Artso Artil

Berlin Architect Flees Germany Plans Grand Palace of Potsdam

Otto Schoen a young Berlin architect fled four weeks ago fearing the emperor. He planned a building taller than Wilhelm’s palace opposite Potsdam’s Imperial residence. Now in New York awaiting wife’s advice he fears confiscation of property and imprisonment if he returns. He left Antwerp by ship after a police warning and possible arrest for insulting the emperor.

Otto Schoen Wilhelm New York Berlin Imperial Palace Potsdam DMG Schoen Lexington Avenue Pear Plana Schotn Leutenant bin Emperor Bo Schoen Antwerp

Tax Dodgers Warned Across Albany Report Claims Billion-Dollar Tax Gap

Albany January 3 1920 The annual report of State Comptroller James A Roberts urges stronger enforcement and higher taxes on large estates to curb tax dodging He proposes inheritance tax increases and targeted rates including 5 10 and 15 percent on estates from 1 million up detailing the impact on small taxpayers and revenue gaps.

Albany N. Y James A. Roberts

Scandinavians Ask McKinney to Make Him Minister to Sweden

Chicago reports Scandinavians urge McKinney to appoint Paul Du Chailt as minister to Sweden Norway. Petition circulating seeks endorsement. Chaitin praised as author and lecturer. movement backed by supporters and thousands. Also note charity whist event planned in Boston to aid unemployed. Electric Bitters promoted for bile, digestive and fever remedies with local sale details.

Paul DU McKinney Sweden Chicago Scainlinavine du Chailin McCinney

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