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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
3
An medicinal advertisement extols SwampRoot as a cure for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It claims the product strengthens kidneys, eases urination, and treats diverse ailments with Dr. Kilmer and Co. offering samples and mail requests from Binghamton New York.
An 18th century note touts Utah climate as balmy and healthful. The Union Pacific offers a round trip fare from Missouri River to Ogden and Salt Lake City at one fare, valid for select dates through Oct 31, 1900. Contact A. Lewis or J. C. Furrows for details.
Yellville Arkansas reports a surveying camp near the city for a line from Yellville to Rush Creek, with plans to connect to the Little Rock Northern system. Choctaw and Missouri Pacific back the expansion as a major trunk route, aiming to reach Cushman and Harrison with anticipated completion within a year.
Mr T K Jamison resigns as head of the Santa Fe tax department effective June 1 and will join Jamison Brothers in Kansas City Mo. The tax force remains intact with promotions up the ladder. Jamison and his wife plan to move to Kansas City to run a new wholesale supply business.
Guthrie June 2 surveyors project western Oklahoma railroad extensions as lines for Choctaw to the north, Rock Island to Chickasha, and Frisco routes near Weatherford and Drackwell. Estimates, grades, and track laying proceed with actions from Kingfisher to Fort St. Oklahoma sites include Stillwell and Greer county, with July 4 targets for trains.
Chicago June feature describes the Rock Island’s 72 mile run with 14 coaches. The account notes heavy engines and crews as the event unfolds, detailing the freight line pace and the unusual train composition. Weathered phrasing hints at railway era enthusiasm and regional bustle.
Fragmentary item from Fort Worth text mentions H. A. Parker and Qrat vice president amid unclear reference to Chisazy voice and Pactiv. context and roles not fully readable. Further readable details needed to constrain actions, dates, or organizations.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss figures and plans for a road or transit corridor from Mountain View to El Paso with potential extension. Mentions are fragmented with names like Mr. Jiternon and Mr. Parker and references to Mankum and Grasite. Details are uncertain.
Rock Island wreck report details a Se a diner ham menin re ported for duty with many names misread. Kolb resigns from position and Newtnn yards end wit h to Bt Louis to engage in banl hees. Shinafelt named regular TEN om brakeman after serving as extra conductor. Ed Sivker notes Hewtan en Spd will not Colorado. Ram Kinney Wife travels to Pensaylvania Gettysburg celebration on July 4. Burlington Indians contract with Craw Indians to grade terminals from Tulurs Mont to OCeds. Western railroads enforce weight limit rule for packages 2% pounds or more. Texas Democrats to Kansas City July 26 arrival by Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. Rock Island wreck reports a freight train derailed near South Bend Nebraska with one car end damaged, no serious injuries.
Superintendent of Machinery John Player and Agelstant Superintendent Fe P Sanderson returned quarter day from a three week inspection trip over the road lines. The inspection covered all lines west from Topeka and much time was spent reviewing the San Joaquin Valley road.
An advertisement touts a remedy for piles named Absolute cure for piles claiming it cures all cases, from mild to severe, with a money back guarantee. It lists manufacturers Pris Mattes Co in St Louis MO and markets laxatives Bromine-Guinive and Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, promising postage paid refunds if stock fails to cure.
Memphis bound service from Kansas City departs daily at 6 30 p m reaching Memphis by morning Birmingham at 4 32 p m and Jacksonville Wis by early next day The route serves Packie Olathe Pleasanton Geott Lamar Springfiel with a car palace buffet and special car The text describes through service to Birmingham with limited stops and total start point at Kansas City
A Washington Virginia Guide editor Geo BE Carre reports quick relief from a severe ankle pain using Chamberlain's Pain Axim. He notes several remedies failed before the effective treatment brought rapid improvement and complete cure, as affirmed by local druggists.
Chicago offers $1400 tours via the Scenic Line through the Rocky Mountains to Colorado, New Mexico, and the trans continental traveler, with through tickets and three daily trains. Through Pullman cars, tourist sleepers, dining service, and connections between Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland. Pamphlets in Denver describe the route as the best line through Utah, Montana, Oregon, Washington via the Ogden gateway.
Train fare details reflect a Chicago round trip priced at $14.00 aboard the Santa Fe short line. The fragment mentions ticket dates and partial notes on savings, with garbled text about travel and related services. Names and clear figures are incomplete, but the core is the Chicago round trip price and carrier.
The Topeka city council and mayor revisit the waterworks question amid pressure from the Commercial Club. Attorney Edwin A. Austin argues condemnation can acquire the present plant and allow a city built plant if necessary. The council favors city ownership and potential purchase of the Bowstore plant, warning against waiting for the current franchise to expire.
City officials debate securing an answer from the water company and appointing a Commercial Club committee. Discussion covers council instructions, street rights, condemnation power, bondholder rights, and the legality of buying or condemning the waterworks plant under state laws and past ordinances.
Columns describe monthly health battles and women seeking guidance. Readers write from across the country about menstrual difficulties and related concerns. Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts offers free advice through letters, promoting counsel as readily available help.
The case centers on condemnation of the Waterworks by state power and the city’s need for a new plant. Trustees and creditors resist, while residents demand public water and swift action to meet public demand. The council weighs due process, timing, and impact on rates as it considers public use versus private ownership.
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