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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1899
Page
7
In March through May advertisements claim Paine's Celery Compound cures spring fatigue and nervous debility. It touts improved blood and nerve health, claims to outpace tonics and sodas, and promises relief from headaches rheumatism and insomnia by supplying nerve food and purifying blood. Reuters-style claim highlights widespread customer belief in its renewing power.
A disjointed piece contrasts three young women aiming to become something in New York. One newspaper worker, one gifted artist, and another aspiring actress face hardship, disillusion, and harsh city life, with parents’ concerns and the lure of fame. The report shifts to business news in New York City about the formation of the American Woolen Company with a $50 million capital, detailing stock subscriptions and the mills joining the trust.
March 4. Governor nominates George M. Payne and James RK. Severvien to the arbitration board. Payne confirmed but Severvien’s nomination rejected by 11 to 10 vote. Severvien led the Knights of Labor.
An old advertisement touts catarrh as a forerunner to consumption, claiming sprays and inhalants fail to prevent progression. It extols S. S. S. as a blood remedy that reaches the disease’s root and allegedly cures catarrh permanently, with a testimonial from Mrs. Jones of Dun West, South Carolina. Books are promised free from Swift Specific Company, Atlanta, Ga.
A Washington Post note profiles Martin H. Glynn of Albany as the youngest member of the Fifty sixth Congress. The brown ink circular touts his youth, self praise, and claims of scholastic and journalism success, highlighting his speaking ability and public reception.
The Washington Stars piece notes diamonds remain a dominant force in the jewelry market. It explains cut forms rose, brilliant and table, origin debates, and that value scales with carat weight, outlining weight first and size next as key factors.
Percival Love, Yale undergraduate, dies after a weeklong illness linked to a city snow dumping on the Yale dorm green. The epidemic of threaten and lung trouble began when New Haven authorities dumped snow there. Many students sick, large number leaving campus for home.
Biddle freight traffic manager of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, in Kansas City, says the rate situation is strong and improving. He supports expanding business to the Orient through a San Diego boat line, emphasizing profits and avoiding tariff disruption while stressing not to cripple the current rate system. He notes Santa Fe enters California for profit, not to wreck rates.
A woman credits a natural complexions change to Postum coffee substitute after avoiding coffee and following proper preparation. She describes relief from dyspepsia, headaches, and digestive issues, plus improved health of her child after feeding toasted Postum bread.
A review shows 920 bills were introduced and only about 200 passed both houses by midnight. Most measures were local or special, including school district disorganization, townsite vacatings, and bond authorities, with few broad reforms. Governor Stanley let many local laws become effective without his signature.
The Democracy, Ponce leading newspaper, was suppressed by military authorities for an attack on the Tar ter. Managers were allowed to resume after editor disclaimer and promise to refrain. Senor Rivera to leave for the United States via Cuba on March 10. The Brooklyn cruiser ordered to sail to Hampton Roads to take Rear Admiral Schley to Europe.
Kansas City residents vote to continue and expand the fall Karnival Krewe week with a parade and electric display. Business leaders urge a full series of daily entertainments to draw crowds and boost local industries, praising home goods and Kansas manufacture.
Police recovered papers valued from 1000 to 501000 at 22 and 24 Custom Lace, possibly belonging to J A Bigatus of Good Hope Mining, Riverside CA. Sigalus, linked to the stash, is missing. investigators doubt if bonds were mislaid or if foul play occurred. Items include mine papers, a mortgage, lists to Lis Angeles smelting works, a diary, and cipher notes. Evidence places Sigalus in Louisville with a possible two to three day stay ahead.
U S Court of Claims grants judgment for Topeka Kansas letter carriers with individual awards to multiple workers including Daniel J. Carden John J Curry George Dugg Inaac P Groom Oscar A Marx James H Murphy Eugene P Pollard Homer G Powell and others. A grocer anecdote notes a customer praising the Silver Leaf brand pickles as a home product.
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