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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
3
A historic article warns of unexpected judge deaths and the hidden danger of early heart and disease signs. It stresses the need for early medical checks and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a remedy, urging vigilance among readers about serious illness that often goes unnoticed until too late.
Webb McNall, superintendent of insurance, commends Kansas Mutual Life Insurance for its strong financials and reserves. He notes careful review, confirms full security deposits, and trusts the company remains safe and reliable for policyholders. Also references generic notices and remedies for colds and ailments.
In Santa Fe on March 12 Percy Hagerman and associates from Hagerman interests arrived from New York via Sacramento to argue before Judge Hamilton for the Pecos Valley railroad receiver. A plan to lift the road from receivership aims to start construction from Ruswell toward Northwestern Texas with Amarillo named as the new terminus instead of Washburn or Farndine City.
Mrs. Adam Burke wife of a Santa Fe section foreman at Chanute died after fainting in the street following an injury to a blood vessel. T. M. Beardsley resumes night work at Larned Santa Fe station after recent treatment. Joliet City Council sues to compel track separation by CL T P and A T Associates. Rail executives including Stanklin and Turnaway survey sites in Selina and Wichita for line improvements while Missouri Pacific and Rock Island workers report job movements and repairs. Other notes cover wiring, engine crews, and schedule changes across several western rail divisions.
Among the railroad men who have ploe homes and who are improving them might be mentioned: GD. Poni, Gov. M. Sireenway, PP. Herbst, Harry Newter, W. BE. Houd, Harry Hub, F. M. Pope, . A Corey, M. Dwyer, B. G. Simons, H. 5. Heustis, WL. dun kina, John Husser, W. P Van Ord strand, G. A. Conrad, H. H. McElwain, Jerry Shaw, J. 5. Kelsey, and many others we might mention have good tomes and keep them up in better shape than any other people In the city. Conductor James wins on the sick list and Conductors Henstis and Junkins have his run on passenger.
Wingy Glamann returns to old role as operator at Santa Fe freight office. Conductor Marriott moves to Woodward to work in Dave Gecter’s Pines for a short period. Killam baggageman comes back from Newton where he was laid up. Harner and Hantzel return from Englewood with engine 206. Reynolds and a friend head to Perth to repair bridges for Santa Fe. Church of Odin guest to engineer McCarty. seeks Santa Fe train service job.
A Newton report notes a timber car placed at the Mark shop to cover druppets and prevent men from falls. Mack Whit of Albuquerque, formerly a conductor hire, visits friends. Hiram Nelson acts as night yard master and George Walker as assistant day yardmaster. J C Tighe covers in Barton’s absence due to scarlet fever. Jon Smith, a D R G man, tends to property interests here. Harry Davie and Fireman Ginter travel or work locally, with Ginter sent to Arkansas City.
Union Pacific announces a new time card effective Sunday affecting all passenger trains through Topeka. Eastbound Atlantic express No 4 leaves Topeka 3 p.m. and arrives Kansas City by 6 p.m. Limited No 2 leaves 9:55 a.m. and arrives Kansas City by 7:25 p.m. Kansas City plug No ? leaves Topeka 6:20 a.m. arrives 10:20 a.m. Westbound Denver Pacific coast limited No 7 leaves Kansas City 10:40 a.m. and Topeka 12:30 p.m. Limited No 3 leaves Kansas City 9:30 p.m. arrives Topeka 10 p.m. Topeka and Junction City plus No 6 leaves Kansas City 4 p.m. arrives Topeka 6:10 p.m.
Doctors assert consumption can be cured in early stages with fresh air, proper food, and Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites. The key is maintaining or gaining weight, as no other remedy keeps good flesh like Scott's Emulsion, per the advertisement from Scott & Bowne, chemists, New York.
A Topeka snapshot item list notes a dance at Arion hall tonight and a stream of civic, business, and social updates. Mentions include Geo BH Kyner in the city on Geary county business, Matt Witt as EB TVM drug store clerk, and Kingas Medical college exams underway with commencement next month.
Washington March 12 The senate committee on Immigration gave an adverse report on the nomination of T W Powderly as commissioner of Immigration. The delay stemmed from Senator Chanter's absence, and with his return the matter was pressed. The committee and Senate allies are expected to back an adverse outcome.
An advertisement touts Dr. Davis anti headache pills and other remedies including Grain-O and One Minute Cough Cure. It lists contact for samples via Mr T Buckian Chicago and mentions Swift Holliday druggists and G W Stensfield. Claims target headache constipation fever malaria and liver troubles with safe, vegetable ingredients.
A notice advertises a free consultation for refractive errors at the Throop Hotel in Omaha Nebraska. The event runs Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 pm to 5 pm and 7 pm with emphasis on skilled specialists from the United States and Canada. The March 8 1298 date appears in the notice, signed by C Phillips Assistant General Freight and Pasten wer Agent Mo Pac Ky Co.
A long list of church services across Topeka and surrounding areas. Includes sermons by Dr Countermine Reverend James Thoms and M L Everett, weekly Sunday schools, and special meetings at First United Presbyterian First Church of Christ Scientist and other venues. Also notes on musical offerings, testimonies, healing services, and a lecture at Topeka Post Hall.
A damaged ad style notice urges moral warning about deceiving the sick and promises medical guidance from Prof. Munyon. Names like Gy Baya and Ranty Johnson appear in garbled text alongside promotional lines for remedies.
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