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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
10
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles. It claims digestion relief without dieting, promising renewed strength and quicker recovery, targeting broad readers with testimonials and remedial assurances.
The report highlights a record first half year with U S rail mileage surpassing 200 000 miles. Southwest leads in track growth while long new lines are graded. Figures mention numerous states and railroads with extensive expansion plans and investments across the region.
A garbled OCR text fragment describes a disordered scene with vague references to a center, a price, and a strange collection of items. The prose mentions a person named A. W. Weibe and scattered allusions to shelves, a book, and potential sale details. The fragment lacks clear events or dates.
The article lists numerous rail lines and companies across states including Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Colorado, and Missouri. It notes independents like the San Peare, Los Angeles & Salt Lake, and El Paso & Southern, with mileage figures and territory coverage, highlighting cross border links into Mexico and Canada and a year end summary table of lines and distances.
The article reports Storey traveling from Tope with a convoy bound for Albuquerque and El Paso. It notes a lack of definite news from Storey, mentions a planned diversion route, and references nearby cities and parties discussing the trek, with Storey avoiding comments before leaving for home.
Ewa New Offices Created For Mr Sebastian and Mr Mather to oversee titles and duties at Rock Island Promotions. The appointment of Robert Apilier as general counsel and changes to the two officials roles are described, with ties to the Rock Island line and legal department leadership. The piece notes Mr Sebastian and Mr Mather will gain general oversight over various company functions under the restructured governance.
W J McKee appointed superintendent of the Missouri Pacific covering jurisdiction between St. Louis and Pullman. The position is newly created, with McKee formerly superintendent of the Teun Mountain line. Waggener and Cochran receive potential moves. Rock Island lists Choctaw Oklahoma Gulf acquisition progress and finances. A special train to Ottawa is planned with stops, and Choctaw earnings report shows operating results for the quarter ended March 21.
The report sketches railroad labor and rights debates across Indian Territory and Texas, with mention of Sidgfisher Flaws and Greenski, and references to Santa Fe operations, work shifts, tool use, and shop changes. It describes crews, duties, and managerial actions amid a busy transport season.
An old advertisement extols a cure for impure blood and related eruptions. It promotes a remedy that supposedly clears scrofula boils pimples eczema and similar skin diseases. The ad invites readers to request a medical adviser by mail with a small payment and stamps.
Garfield Park hosts a large Fourth of July event with vaudeville acts, concerts, dancing, balloon ascensions, and water stunts. Featuring Frank DeWit and a French poodle troupe, Little Trixy and other entertainers, plus Marshall's band. Special excursion trains and butter-making contest at Bells Springs noted. city notices list tickets and travel deals.
A cache of testimonials tout Peruna as a cure and tonic for catarrh nervous debility and general weakness. Letters from Hartier Barnes Hart from Ohio and others claim speedy restoration of vigor and improved sleep digestion and nerves. The letters promote Peruna with promotional notes and an offer for a booklet from the Persian Medicine Co. Columbus Ohio.
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