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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
6
An advisory note urges avoiding risky remedies and promotes Scott's Enllision of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites as a fortifying treatment. It warns that shallow coughs may clear with a cent-size dose and deeper cases may need more, cautioning against substitutions. The ad lists price and availability from All Druggist.
Testimonial letters from Mr El W Farren of Kingfisher and others hail the World Medical Institute in Topeka. Patients say they recovered from nervous prostration, dyspepsia, liver disorder, catarrhal consumption, and nervous breakdown after treatment. Address at 632 Quincy Topeka shows specialists in catarrh asthma bronchitis consumption and other diseases with extended hours.
California citrus farmers project higher earnings this year as favorable weather and stable markets boost yields. Growers expect improved profits across major orange districts with shipments rising to domestic and export buyers.
California growers enjoy a booming orange market as Florida’s crop was ruined by late winter freezes. Despite lower California yields, prices rise with strong demand and a potential total value surpassing five million dollars. The piece traces origins of the industry, picking methods, and innovations to protect fruit from cold. It notes the large current capital invested, historical busts in 1892 1893 and 1894, and contrasts labor in California and Florida picking regions.
In society circles this week Topska and nearby towns host gatherings and evenings. Notable names appear at events, with confirmations of travel plans and dinner engagements among local families and business figures.
General notes of society detail personal items about Topeka visitors, local engagements, and gatherings. Names include Col W H Rossington in St Louis, Mr D C McCray returning from Chicago, Miss Marguerite Bradley and Miss Muud Stacey, plus numerous clubs and dinners at homes and theaters with family and clergymen mentioned.
The new dam charter filed with the secretary of state names Topeka Water & Electric Power Company capital stock of 1,000,000 dollars. Directors include F. A. Sessions of South Michigan LH Withey Anton G Hodenspel TI McGuarry of Grand Rapids David Fitzgerald J J Carney Lincoln T B Bowman RL Cofran and J B McAfee of Topeka.
Senator elect Stephen B. Elkins of Virginia arrives in City of Mexico by special train with his family. President Diaz and cabinet will give the party special attention during their stay. Also notices announce four advertised remedies and local sales pitches, ticket info for Amphion concerts, and candidate filing deadlines.
New York women mingle ribbon with flowers on coats, a trend begun with violet ribbons and now offered in many colors. Florists stock abundant ribbons as women parade on Broadway and Grand Street. The fad mirrors past chrysanthemum obsessions and may fade, with the East Side keeping the look longer.
A quirked dialogue, a mistaken engagement reveal, and a witty tale about Theodore Royce, Harvard professor James Russell Lowell, and a boy who drenched Lowell with water to test a poet's reactions. The old New York Commercial Advertiser anecdote blends wit with class remarks as it recounts a child’s bold prank and a father’s purposeful inquiry into genius.
Quote transcript shows Clara andGentlemen dance with gentlemen and ladies with ladies. The New York Weekly notes a ring and wallpaper offerings from Van Hoerex, describing a lively but sparsely danced event and a primer on decor.
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