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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
9
A garbled advert claims a miraculous remedy titled The Secret of Lopy Life of Olden Times Revived offering free access to all who send name and address. It mentions various ailments and supposed cures with a chaotic mix of names, brands, and unrelated phrases, all in an archaic promotional tone.
Pres. Ripley backs planting along right of way but downs opposes. Central has set out over 2 000 000 saplings in a contested plan to use trees for shade pasture and beauty while debates continue on feasibility and cost. Local officials, engineers, and landowners weigh long term value against immediate burdens.
Ready for fires, Santa Fe now has alarm boxes in place at Albuquerque. The new system links stations and the Alvarado Development with the fire department, promising rapid activation after tests. The alert network, bright red boxes on walls and streets, will notify the city’s fire crews and improve coverage as testing continues.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference W P Nott a former Harvey auditor tied to Santa Fe relations and a legal matter. Mentions Pole canal authorities and a court appearance, with unclear chronology and several garbled names.
Readable segments describe plans for planting vast tree crops with references to patients, farming, and a complex irrigation scheme. The text shifts to a postal crime case involving Nott, a former Harvey eating houses official, arrested in Los Angeles and tied to a court appearance, with family details noted.
Advertising text extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for nervous women, claiming it calms nerves and promotes sleep. It presents testimonials of relief from distress and bodily weakness, praising its soothing effects and overall health benefits.
Michigan Central public rate disputes emerge in a gubernatorial contest as candidate Stennis rails against compensation schemes. The paper notes a 2 cent per mile passenger fare concession tied to a state law and details shifts in railroad personnel, police, and shop staff amid the political clash.
A chaotic report from the Thorpe division in Rateas City describes widespread disruption at the machine shop. Several workers, including a blacksmith and a bolter, are injured or downed, while management plans to reorganize staffing and accelerate machine operations as a Santa Fe service shift continues.
Reports describe a disturbance at a Topeka building site near Sixth and Quincy as workmen prepare foundations for a new structure. Chief foreman William Stieder and team moved materials Friday morning after an accident, delaying hammering while safety measures and preparatory steps were taken for the concrete pours.
An early 20th century ad promises dread and danger of maternity eased by Mother’s Friend. It claims the remedy makes the birth period painless and avoids serious accidents, with testimonials and a price of $1.00 per bottle. A free information book is offered by Gradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Georgia.
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