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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1897

Page

5

A FeW Money Saving Bargains From Local Grocery Ad

A newspaper ad lists multiple bulk and boxed items with bulk prices including Peet Bros Silk Soap 50 boxes, Kirk's White Russian Soap 50 boxes, California Granulated Sugar 200 sacks at 19 lbs for $1, Lion Coffee 10 cases, Arbuckle's Coffee 10 cases at 21 cents per package, Kennedy's Soda Crackers and Ginger Snaps per pound, pure leaf lard at 5 cents a pound, salt pork, sugar cured hams, flour price comparisons, Ankoria Coffee in 1 lb packs with Silver Plated Spoon gifted per package, all under a local market banner.

Peet Bros Kirk California Lion Arbuckle Kennedy Wolffs and Armour

Canned Goods and Grocery Offerings Listed

A grocery notice highlights canned goods and baking powders with prices and items such as lemon extract, coffee, tea, soap, sardines, potted ham, tongue, pickles, oysters, and fresh meat. It promotes Queenware Tinware and glassware and invites customers to visit the Fresh Meat Department and view the shop's selections. Prominent brands include Calumet and Warren's Ai Salmonaeke.

Warren

Prescott Trials of Single Tax and Female Suffrage Plan

Prescott, Ariz, July notes the city adopts a single tax and female suffrage push as part of a broader municipal reform. Mayor Buckey ONeill, Populist delegate candidate, drives the plan with a tax on all lots, licenses, and planned exemptions, aiming to shift burden from industry to property. The move faces Republican resistance yet passes as part of a reform effort in the city.

Prescott. Ariz Prescott United States Clikeens Prescot Buckey Ch O'Neill Arizona Congress Mendas

Addicks Buys Klondyke in Alaska Gold Field Venture

J Edward Addicks has formed a syndicate with investors in Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston and Buffalo to develop Alaska gold fields. His company recently acquired 39 miles of placer diggings along the River Queenelie Banke of the River Queenelie and will explore river sheds from Cariboo to Kennecyke.

Wilmington Dela J. Edward Addicks Chicago New York Philadelphia Boston Buffalo Alaska Addicks Queenelie Columbie Cariboo Kienc¢yke

Madison farmer Luth er attempts death by hanging

Lawrence Luther of Madison township attempted suicide by hanging. The noose was adjusted and cut his neck. he was rescued and lowered to safety after calling for help. The incident occurred in Portsmouth Ohio on July 23.

Portsmouth Lawrence Luther Madison Township

She Casts Out a Devil at Aunt Lucinda's Pleasant Valley Home

A dramatic morning scene at Aunt Lucinda Thompson's Pleasant Valley home centers on healer Aunt Lucinda who treats epileptic patient Mrs Hal Hughes. Crowds gather as Hughes suffers a seizure, then recovers under Lucinda's massage and folk remedies while residents debate the healer's methods and a possible doctor-led challenge.

Lucinda Thompson Pleasant Valley Hal Ue Hughes Hughes Lucinda

Lucinda Diagnoses Curative Powers of Mrs Thompson

Mr SL Seabrook comments on Mrs Lucinda Thompson methods calling them unusual not supernatural. He notes her intuitive sense of hygiene and ability to diagnose a case by examining and reasoning, treating with home made medicines and massage, likening her to a battery of animal magnetism.

SL Seabrook Lucinda Thompson Mr. Thompson

Aunt Lucinda In Court Over Unlawful Medicine Scandal

Three years ago Mrs Lucinda Thompson a colored healer faced Shawnee county court for unlawful medical practice. Convicted once sentenced to 30 days, later acquitted on appeal. She claimed cures by hair pulling and palates, drew laughter in court. jury found her not guilty and she has continued her practice.

Lucinda Thompson Shawnee Lucinda Dyles State Board of Health S. McClintock Talline Hazen Mdoetar Lince

CLAIMS TO BE SCHLATTER THE DIVINE HEALER IN MINERVA

A man claiming to be the Denver healer Schlatter is in Minerva Ohio recounting his supposed life and death report in New Mexico. He held two public meetings at the opera house where many sick people sought healing as he lays on hands. He offers treatment free and relies on charity from cured sufferers while traveling east from Memphis to resume spring tours.

Lucinda Mrs Hughes Hughes Mia Hughes Roney Ike Boney Schlatter Minerva Francis Schlatter Denver Col Gays Schlatter New Mexico Schiatter Ghio Opera House Memphis Tenn Henteon Topeka Kauishisani Ladies of Security Otter A. W. Lohrman St. Marrs Testeniay Billie State Temperance Unites G. T. Bleck Black Firat @hrietiae Wickta H W. Lewis Wichita United States Weather Bureau Tf Topexa Garfeld Park D. J. Greenwald Acmaight Andhorium TwpeRa Rene State Journal Chas Steinberger Bes Sante Fe

Chainless Wheels Visit Europe By Bicycle Makers

Three prominent American bicycle manufacturers including Col A A Pape Bridgeman and A G Spalding sail to Europe aboard the Pearst Bis marck to study upcoming wheel designs It is hoped a chainless wheel patent will be filed on return amid talk of a new Harker gearing and a compound Sun and planet gear system drawing wide attention in London

New York Europe Pearst Bismarck A. A. Pape Bridgeman A. G. Spalding W. A. Redding London Harker

Cheap Eastbound fares via Vandalia Penn Short Lines

Low rate tickets to Philadelphia offered from St Louis with August Ind Ort and 4th. Contact JF P Foley travel agent Kansas City Missouri or W FP Brunner AG PB agent St Louis. Summer footwear sale promos noted with low prices and Pur mana.

Philadelphia St. Louis JF. P Foley Trav Kansas City Brunner St Louis

Topeka Snapshots from a Busy Day in 1900s News

A jumble of local notices covers residents buying appliances, moving stores, court hearings, house painting, college openings, scholarships, and public works. Details include J K Jones moving to 25 Kansas Ave, minor motions in district court, Sewers near completion, and various social and civic happenings around Topeka.

Awan Stove J. K. Jones Kansas Avenue Hazen District Court Whiting Fillmore Elevents Street Tom King Kansas City Dental College Mare Rabbitis District 18 Eugene Ware Wellington Bethany College Boward Wilder Edward Stephens Industrial Institute Lynch Mayer Fellows Abis Ant Alvin Wick Gunther Drug Store Sixth and Jackson Streets Stockyards St Louis Irving Doolittle Throop Hotel New Hampshire Micrella Wilmarts T. W. Dori Sunger Junction City Topeka Jubilee Association Queen Victoria Salvation Army Hospital Sak Monterrey

March Song Set By Marshall Band At Garfield Park

Officials plan a concert march composed by Topela musicians featuring a large half tone image and an attractive title page. The work will be both musical and theatrical, serving as a souvenir. The march debuts Sunday at Garfield Park performed by Marshall's band.

Steinberger Wil Se Garfeld Park Marshall

Smuggling Coal In Closed Cars Across Regions Amid Strike

In Hannibal rail yards, long strings of box cars hold coal quietly loaded by a workforce of about fifty Black laborers. Officials claim ignorance while observers say the fuel heads east to ease shortages, with coal moved from Missouri and Arkansas mines to eastern destinations, via Burlington and other lines, as the strike ends.

Isto Kansas Missouri Kansas City Carrollton Burlington Missouri Pacific Memphle Mat Cary Portviewn Missouri River Burlington and Quincy Ich Hill Hannibal Freight Department WRG Maalir

Oregon Wheat Harvest Expected To Reach Record

Advices from Oregon counties indicate a coast state wheat crop near 15 million bushels with western districts contributing about 6.2 million. Overall state harvest should total around 14.9 million bushels, with picking underway across most regions and grain quality reported excellent.

Portland Oregon

Portugal Ready to Manage Upset Over Flack Incident

Washington reports indicate Portugal is inclined to handle the insult case involving a Flac figure, with the Portuguese minister to the United States informing the State Department. Officials coordinated a formal inquiry, while Governor of California’s report remained pending. Flo praised American newspapers for proper coverage of the fair.

Portugal Washington Jair Lnwestoto Ftag Saver Dents Seuthes Califeeris Mary de Snir Thryag United States Department Poverner California Flo

Reasons Why Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Best

Claims the product provides instant relief for palm lace stemmed elie and cholera morina, cures dysentery and diarrhoea, prevents colic, and treats epidemical dysentery. Praises promptness, reliability, and safety, noting wide availability through druggists worldwide. Mentions small doses of Ayers Sarenperina as preparation.

Chamberlain Elie All Eee

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