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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1896
Page
8
An advertisement recounts Dr. J. C. Ayer 50 years of curing using the same sarsaparilla formula. It argues the product remains the same old effective blood purifier, despite modern lab changes and no secret compounds.
Circus tents dot the vacant Woodland and Figlan area as feedings begin for a new show ground on the citys south side. Officials plan condemnation of the property to clear space for a permanent circus arena and anticipate future use on Woodland near the end of the block.
Catherine RicMauris daughter of Architald McNaught wed Bramwell Davis of New York press in Washington. The ceremony attended by sisters Minnsey Maud and Bertha McNalight and friends. After the ceremony the couple will tour then reside in New York. Electric Bitters advertised as general tonic with claims of aiding liver and digestion. Sold at Jones' Drug Store.
Sant a Fe Route excursions advertise discounted fares for Democratic convention voting trips to Milwaukee July 14 15 16 one fare round trip to Buffalo for National Educational association and to Washington DC Christian Endeavor meeting Portuta Hite sleeper accommodations available all day office open to North Topeka by Crampwell Jeffers Garvey agent telephone Mineral Water offered West Come and try it W Phillips 02 W Eighth Ave
A Kansas editorial denounces ex senators and a chief justice for opposing the party platform. It argues Republicans must embrace two key platform issues or risk losing the party’s integrity and electoral strength. Judge Martin's reaction is noted as noncommittal.
Canton July 4 The long favored push for ex Governor McKinley’s presidential bid now pivots to M A Hanna. He signals no desire for a national role yet funds and influence gained are to back his own Senate candidacy in Ohio. The move signals a strategic use of Hanna’s prestige should McKinley’s campaign falter.
A testimonial from Rev J Gun German of Diendals Michigan praises Dr King s New Discovery for pneumonia and grippe recovery. The letter notes rapid improvement in his wife after months of severe coughing and near collapse during his pastorate at Rives Junction. Trial bottles are offered free at J K Jones Drug Store Fifth and Kansas Ave with regular sizes priced at 50c and $1.
The Topeka Exposition Company prepared the finest horse show programme for July 5, 9, 10 and 11. The feature is new and worthy with high character and ability promised this year. Peerless Steam Laundry offers free button sewing and mending services.
A compiled Topeka church notices list for Sunday and next Tuesday July 7 details corral union at T300 West Tenth street basket picnic and sermons at North Topeka Baptist church corner Laurent and Harrison streets Fourth and Adams Salvation Army service at 3 pm with ladies invited multiple churches report regular services 11 am and 7 pm at Presbyterian and other congregations with sermon titles and speakers from Rev. Hunt Rev. G. M. Brown Roy Guild and others
The advance agent heads to Topeka to arrange Buffalo Bill's wild west show with a likely arrival in a day or two. An interview misreported county instructions. corrections state Atchison and Sedgwick counties were involved. Also ad copy touts Beesee Diarrhoea Balsam as a pure vegetable remedy.
The State Journal published a letter allegedly by Ingalls predicting McKinsey's defeat, derided by Ingalls as misattributed. Burton supporters used the Silver Knight ahead of Kansas campaigns to sway Republicans and win delegates, but Ingalls' public denial neutralized the tactic and halted their planned publicity drive.
The Burlington Route advertises luxurious vestibuled trains from the Mississippi river to the east with elaborate compartment sleepers, free chair cars to St. Louis, and dining cars to Chicago. Tickets via the Vestibuled Limited to St. Louis offered by Wareley, General Passenger Agent, St Louis. Also notices Egypt’s Masary, a famed fortune teller, offering readings at 616 Monrose St with hours morning and afternoon.
Daily unsolicited testimonials flood from across the country praising Munyon remedies for rheumatism kidney trouble asthma bronchitis and others. A St Louis man details long illness relief after Munyon kidney and liver cures and notes numerous products with prices from 2c to 31. Free medical advice offered by Prof Munyon at 1505 Arch Street Philadelphia.
Union Pacific announces round trip fares to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Buffalo Milwaukee St Louis Omaha and more with sell dates May to September. F A Lewis city ticket agent provides reservations and information. Hall’s Ver table Sicilian Hall Renewer is promoted as a hall renovator and health aid. Topeka Bercolon Company bicycle races slated for July 10 and 11.
Milwaukee report from July details Richard Mansfield’s summer plans. He will travel between cities, open the season in Oman in October with a six-night engagement, stage new pieces for a busy fall, and present a varied repertoire including Hamlet, A Physician's Error, and Merchant of Venice. He will also revive Richard III and The Man of Venice, with frequent performances.
Buckien s Arnica Salve touted as the best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains burns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by J K Jones at Firth and Kansas Ave. A special Santa Fe rail train to Buffalo for the National Association meeting will run with reservations via telephone or at the depot foot of Fifth Street and 820 Kansas Avenue North Topeka W Garvey Agent.
An old time ad style piece touts low excursion rates to the east via the Burlington Route, while medicines are dismissed as novelties. It mentions schedules, conventions, and tickets, with several brand names and places, ending with a collage of unrelated product plugs and street notices.
Fragmented notice offers special sleepers to Chicago with freight and passenger details. It promotes sleeper storage on Sherman test tracks near Audited ridia and Great Northern Hotels and lists contacts Daily Co-operator office and Tork Island Passenger Depot. Also contains a medical ad for instant relief from colic.
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