Beggs German Salve Promises Free Sample Box
Old advertisement copy promotes Beggs German Salve as a cure for piles and a sample box offered free. Claims the salve works for scalds barns old sores and is warranted by druggists.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1895
Page
3
Old advertisement copy promotes Beggs German Salve as a cure for piles and a sample box offered free. Claims the salve works for scalds barns old sores and is warranted by druggists.
Lawrence reports Dolly Graeber, famed Kaw River ferryman, attempted the dam ride in a light skiff. He started 150 yards upstream, skimmed the dam’s surge, and landed upright without getting wet. Spectators and reporter Guy Winchell observed the stunt as Graeber’s fourth such feat in thirteen years.
A young girl Nevyros June-Annie Warfield fled after severe abuse by Lafayette Warfield. She hid in a corn field Friday and Saturday, then sought help at a neighbor’s. Taken to the poor farm, she expressed wishes to join her brothers in Kansas City and avoid return home. A warrant is issued for Warfield’s arrest on assault charges.
A royal procession led by Lord Rob blescale and John Comins parades through Ascot as princes, duchesses, and other dignitaries occupy the first six carriages. Among attendees are Princes of Wales and Hanover lines, Dukes, Duchesses, and foreign royals with the eighth carriage seating notable ladies and counts. Several American tickets to the royal enclosure are listed among attendees.
The fifth annual American Whist congress opened in the pension hall with nearly 200 delegates. Fifty-five clubs are represented and the report shows growth to 145 clubs in 25 states, as Kate Wheelock is chosen to convey regrets to England. Hamilton trophy play begins this afternoon.
In Louisville on June 18 the Democratic state convention fans debates on free silver. Hardin and Clay lead in delegates but neither has a ballot majority. 878 votes total with 440 needed. Hardin carries 26 percent, Clay 21, Alford 2, Buckner 1, uninstructed 384, with 114 counties counted and 13 votes pending.
A daily report from Bowling Green states WW A Cardwell shot and killed Dillion Jones near Morgantown after a dispute over a recently killed chicken. Cardwell fired twice at Jones then fled toward Indiana amid rumors of a lynch mob and widespread excitement.
The North German Lloyd steamer Munchen from Bremen arrived at quarantine June 18 after a Hungarian woman fell ill with smallpox on June 7. She was isolated in the ship’s hospital, and about twenty steerage passengers in her compartment were moved to Hoffman Island for observation. The vessel will be vaccinated and disinfected before continuing. The ad promotes a Beatrice Ned excursion for $1.50 round trip.
On June 11 the Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell 30 day excursion tickets to Virginia points on the Harpers Ferry and Valley Branch south of and including Winchester at one fare round trip Excursion tickets to western southern and southwestern points are also available at very low rates good for return 20 days from sale For details contact any B and O ticket agent or A P Kretzer land and immigration agent Philadelphia or LS Allen assistant general passenger agent Chicago Illinois
A Rock Island excursion to Beatrice for a Chautauqua with Dr T DeWitt Talmage on Sunday June 23 1805 features Jenny Lind quartet music. Special train leaves Topeka at 6 10 am arrives Beatrice 11 am returns Topeka 10 40 pm electric cars from Rock Island depot to grounds ten minutes walk. Grounds by Big Blue river. cordial invitation from Chautauqua management. Contact Rock Island agent or A M Furies CPA 601 Kansas Avenue for details.
Rev Calvin Holman and family depart for Manitou to scout summer. W A Forbes returns from his foray with wheat yields 10 to 30 bushels per acre and 30 to 50 of corn in Brown County. Hiawatha sees booming growth with new business blocks rising. Santa Fe special train to Ottawa G A R Day on June 20 offers round trip for 159 dollars, with Beatrice Sunday option and Torpeka Steam Laundrie repairs. Read Kris Kringlead in want column.
A local North Topeka column lists residents and visitors, addresses, church and school events, sales offers, and society notes. It details travels of Dr. Mary L. McKinstry, Rev W L Byers, Dr A Dawson, and others, plus venue notices for local stores, auctions, a free coastal entertainment, and a large Sunday School outing planned for Oakland with several buses and decorated cars.
In Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange copy a market overview notes wheat opened with a near one cent gain but faced heavy selling. Cash and export demand appear steady, with a broad decline in visible supply, while corn and oats gain strength though a short interest may exist. Provisions stay firm as pork buyers step in on weak spots. No gossip due to wire trouble. Market tone remains cautious yet optimistic for a rebound.
June 18 market roundup from the Associated Press notes wheat futures rising in response to widespread rain in the southwestern winter belt and chatter of wet harvest. France crop concerns and Washington bulletins show a short crop, with July wheat opening at 14% above yesterday's close and peaking near 745 price before retreating.
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