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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1902
Page
3
The piece warns that hot weather and erratic spring have left many weakened and ill across the country. It urges the use of Paine's Celery Compound to rebuild strength, improve nerves, purify blood, aid digestion, and promote sleep during July and August. claims one bottle will prove benefits.
Two major railway schemes target Alaska with wide backing. The Alaskan Central aims to extend about 400 to 500 miles inland from the coast toward the Yukon, backed by Montana millionaires led by F August Heinze. A second route, the Yukon belt line of 85 miles, links Dawson City to mines, costing around 4 million dollars, chiefly for ore transport and mining supplies.
The Pennsylvania Railroad faces a delay as Congress stalls authorization for a Union passenger depot in Washington. Disagreements over site location near First and Second streets, and opposition from property owners, push decisions to the next session while plans to reroute tracks toward a tunnel under the Potomac proceed.
A Tucson arrival reports oil fuel on the division west of Tucson failing to meet expectations as California oil shortens boiler life and raises maintenance costs while Texas oil is said to be cheaper and less objectionable. Local railway men seek direct comparisons amid ongoing equipment and speed concerns.
The report mentions Ni atthe in Topek a superintendent tied to Needles Cal and other localities, with threshing and farm yields near ten bushels per acre. Locomotive 00, normally on the government line Kansas City Newton, ran the St Joseph passenger after a cylinder bead failure, highlighting its past service for the Santa Fe and its status as a fast engine.
Senator Burton recounts efforts to craft a Cuban reciprocity bill with sugar beet interests. He describes conference forces, compromises, and resistance to amendments, arguing reciprocity should aid American industries without harming protection. He expects light next winter and defends his stance amid Roosevelt support.
The article discusses how improper living patterns and meals overload the body, stressing digestion and nervous strain. It notes the risk of physical breakdown when digestion falters and mentions Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Mien as a remedy for stomach ailments and related issues.
A speaker urges careful consideration of a special Cuba reciprocity proposal. He quotes the president and Senator Platt, arguing Cuba policy blends debt and duty with economic leverage. The measure seeks intimate ties while shielding U S products, notably sugar, from tariff cuts.
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