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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1899

Page

7

Great Invention Promises Home Vapor Bath Cabinet

A Cincinnati Ohio inventor markets a folding hot vapor bath cabinet claimed to cure rheumatism grippe and many ailments. Advertised by World Manufacturing Co of Cincinnati and praised by doctors and officials, it folds compactly, travels easily, and promises health gains with a low price and a money back guarantee.

Cineinati Ohio Bax Cinelanari Knlove Aii World Manufacturing Company Word Building Cincinnati Syents

Admiral Dewey Rose Emerges As Market Favorite

A New York Sun report notes a new Dewey rose in light tea shade praised for ruby red color and perfect form. Florists expect high demand as only 60 roses will be propagated, with interest mounting after admiring crowds at displays and speculation about its future sales.

New York Sun Admiral Dewey Manila Speculafion Harika Opinson Sal Len Duane Iit Admiral

Topeka News Briefs Tap Local Happenings Amid Rain

Rain cleans pavements and a quiet police month noted. Governor Stanier names A V Bhary Justice to succeed John Charlton. Union course seeks Rabbi Hirsch for a lecture. Clay Clement to perform at Crawford theater next Friday. Several civic updates include marriage licenses, a new residence purchase, and streetcar delays after a dropped car.

Grand Opera House Stanier A. V. Bhary J. W. F. Hurres Falimad Mape Paul E Laptad Topeka Lawrence Qarry Miss May Snow D. E Hite Leavenworth Hook Harry Hein Topeka Athletic Association Salina Clay Clement Crawford Theater Flint David Overmyer Fitts Ward Democrats Belle B Yates West Sixth Street Strickiett Washburn College Marion Kesord

Preacher Accused in Pistol Point Demand for Cash

In Augusta on March 11, Rev George Meredith a Methodist preacher drew a revolver in S G Hindman’s dry goods store and demanded $1000 or he would shoot. Hindman, a pioneer merchant, had the man arrested for attempted robbery as public opinion splits and further arrests are rumored pending trial.

Augusta George Meredith S. G. Hindman Rey Meredith Mr. Hindman McAlixter Findman Hindman Opera House Hindman

County Attorney Enforces Compulsory Education in Phillips

Phillips County prosecutors, led by County Attorney Pratt, are pursuing parents who fail to enroll their children in school under the compulsory education statute. The effort continues until all school age children are in the classroom.

Phillips County Philipsburg Pratt

Pensions Granted to Kansans and Washington Officials

Pensions announced on March 11 include originals for Adam Smith of Osborne worth $6 and David F. Herst of Argonia also $6. Increases raise Henry H. Johnson of Basehor from $14 to $17 and Willam H. Davis of Parsons from $2 to $317. Daniel W. Haskins of Love is listed.

Kansans Washington Adam Smith Osborne David F. Herst Argonia Henry H. Johnson Basehor Willam H. Davis Parsons Daniel W. Haskins Love

Peculiar Effects of a Beverage and a Coffee Quit

Anna M Chamberlain of Minneapolis recounts a cure from coffee by switching to Postum Cereal Food Coffee. After years of insomnia and nervousness worsened by coffee, she relocated to the country, followed directions, and found Postum relieved her symptoms, improved sleep, and restored enjoyment.

Mnyself Coffe Postum Lke Amt Postum Army Anna M. Chamberlain Minneapolis Bina

Mail Route Woes and Local News From Kansas Papers

A collection of short items notes wartime widows and pension figures in several towns, a mail route in Custer township with no connection between Hunter and nearby towns, plans to place cannons and shells in Marion’s park, a ranch purchase authorized by California breeders, a Bell murder verdict in Yates Center, and updates on honey production, broom corn sales, and ditch work in Syracuse and surrounding counties. The items mention Herman Teburen Cle burn Samuel H. Haden James W. Hosie David D. Navarre Morris F. Kitzelman Maria A. Van Kleck Henrietta C. Bernhart and local places like Haysville Abilene El Dorado Independence Leavenworth and Sylvan Grove. The reports reflect local civic projects, legal cases, and agricultural commerce.

Well Herman Teburen Cleburn Samuel H. Haden Haysville James W. Hosie Abilene David D. Navarre Independence Morris F. Kitzelman el Dorado Philp Friess National Military Home Leavenworth Hunter Custer Township Mitch County Tipton Cawier Beloit Solomon City Salina Lincoln Sylvan Grove S Mall Cawker City

Fire destroys barns and twenty two cows near Urish city

Independence Kansas March 11 Last evening the dairy and horse barns of A H B McKugh about a mile south of Urish city were totally destroyed by fire together with twenty two cows and eight calves. Insurance on barn twenty dollars and on stock the same.

Independence Kan A. HB. McKugh Uris City

Potwin Place in Topeka agitation kept in mind by Strip forces

In the agitation to take Potwin Place into Topeka the Strip should not be forgotten. The note underscores ongoing efforts and potential tensions surrounding the annexation issue and local political movements.

Potwin Topeka

Hogeboom and Alden Headed to Stratford Counts Duck Hunt

Dr HB Hogeboom and T D Alden left this morning to hunt ducks in Stratford counts. The trip suggests a brief outing with no reported incidents or returns yet.

HB. Hogeboom T. D. Alden Statford

Hyomel marketing push promises free bottles

A flashy advert proclaims Hyomel as a cure for dyspepsia with guaranteed results and a free mailed story. It details a Chicago drug firm offering two thousand free bottles at a Topeka store from March 1 for one week plus prepaid treatments for callers.

Kebaler Trinstee Tryomal Hyom Jm HI. Bouth CO Auditorium Building Chicago BBC T. Stm Fifth St Kansan Avenut Topeka Kan

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