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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1899
Page
2
The fragment references illness, unhealthy living, and a supposed medical Discovery by Dr Biggee. It mentions consumer diets, consumption related to germ theories, and vague remedies. The text is garbled with many nonsensical phrases and mis-spellings, limiting concrete facts.
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced rate to Cull quicker travel time than any other line. For tickets and full information, contact FA Lewis, city ticket agent, or Pulten depot agent.
In Hoston on June 27 Lydia Gould Weld, 21, daughter of the late Franklin Weld of Fairmont, works at a forge beside the railroad in Garrison street as part of MIT training toward marine architecture. A former Bryn Mawr pupil, she shows quick comprehension, steady strength, and skill rivaling male apprentices amid the era’s shop culture.
Reports from Hietone to Helena describe the Missouri River surging past banks as snowmelt and warm weather swell waters. Towns like Townsend and Canyon Ferry face rising flood levels with fatalities near French Bar and Grey Cliff, while wrecked boats and cautions against treacherous currents plague river travelers.
Alter Disney, a patient from Mills hotel No 1, admitted suffering from excessive tobacco use and tea craving. Doctors suspected malaria at first but found he smoked about two pounds of Egyptian tobacco daily and drank 15 cups of tea, dating back 17 years with a history in India. He declined further tobacco and tea but remains under treatment as hospital staff aim to curb his addiction.
Baltimore reports a rift within Maryland Democrats as leaders push a ground money fundraising plan and debate the gubernatorial candidacy of various figures. The dispute centers on party unity, potential independent runs, and how to balance support for a governor candidate with Cleveland-era party loyalty amid factional tensions.
Chas P Oshorte of San Francisco arriving from Davin claims rich water ground at the head waters of McMillan river. With partner Smithson of Los Angeles they traveled 400 miles up river and cleaned up nearly a thousand dollars before being forced to return for lack of provisions. They describe a grim trek where forty six left four years ago wintered on Peel river. three men died. leader Jackson from New Jersey was robbed by Indians of cattle.
Doctors nationwide commend Hos teller's Stomach Bitters as a longstanding remedy. For half a century it cures and prevents constipation and restores a healthy tone to the system, often bringing health and strength to users.
In Poughkeepsie New Jersey on June 27 the Penn freshmen and the four oared crews from Cornell and Columbia clashed on the Hudson. The Pennsylvanian four won in 11 minutes 12 seconds, Cornell second by a length. The freshmen race was a close see-saw finish with Cornell edging Columbia and Pennsylvania by a narrow margin.
The Columbia boat led early as Cornell surged to 34 strokes while Columbia stayed near 34. Cornell matched 36 to close the gap and then held Columbia, finishing a boat and a quarter ahead of Pennsylvania, with Columbia and Pennsylvania behind. Cornell’s time was fast but not equal to Yule’s 1887 mark on the same course.
Sixty six sailors arrived on the Clinton from Havana. fifty seven remain needy, penniless, and homeless in New Orleans. They blame apathy at the quartermaster’s office, note prior honorable discharges, and report lack of transportation home after unpaid nine days and no official guidance. Some have begged for food, others slept at the police station after buying bread and water for the group.
In Youngstown Ohio on June 24 a petition filed in common pleas court alleges Mrs Zetta Else wife of Gallon Leader editor defamed Mrs Mary Johnston by declaring she is a kleptomaniac and steals from stores. Judge Johnston filed the case at 2 am to ensure service before Else could leave town.
A Washington letter from BE A McAlpin for the general committee on national conventions states New York City shows strong desire to secure the Democratic national convention of 1900. It notes the city’s intention to pursue every resource and asks the national body to consider New York’s superior accommodations and facilities.
A letter claims Grain-O made from regrains suits every age and boosts the system. The writer notes initial dislike turned to preference after a week and urges readers to buy Grain-O from grocers with proper preparation. The ad promises a healthy, strengthening beverage for all ages and warns to seek genuine Grain-O.
A letter argues New York will host the Democratic convention, pledging incentives and urging other cities not to commit. It notes California's San Francisco as less favorable, and warns the party that western supporters would miss the event if held elsewhere.
In Mildred, Illinois, a circuit court foreclosure action seeks to recover 23 000 on a note from Hilak F. Ces and the Patron's National Manufacturing company. The venture aimed to build a vast cooperative town and plant to supply farmers with cheap agricultural implements, but the project faltered after years of costly promises and unpaid interest, taxes, and growing debt on 0 acres tied to the plant.
A manufacturing facility saw little progress as machinery stalled at the plant. Some wheelbarrows and ladders were used briefly, wagon beds were tarred and painted, but overall effort remained abortive and Sally failed to operate the limited equipment.
A fragmented notice warns buyers about a Diarrhona medicine with dangerous warnings for children. It mentions unsafe ingredients and urges caution, citing pharmacy associations and safety cautions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tacoma Washington and scattered phrases about healthcare, drugs, and a medical claim. Readable parts include references to Tacoma and Erie Pennsylvania, a druggist, and a vague remedy. No coherent event or person can be conclusively identified from the fragment.
A garbled ad-like text hawks supposed health products and cures. It mentions collars with smooth edges, American stems, and dire warnings about stomach and nervous system damage. The passage cites unknown brands and claims thousands cured daily, but details are unclear and payment instructions are absent.
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