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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1904
Page
2
An old testimonial letter praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women's ailments. It claims dramatic improvement within months and quotes a $500 reward offer to any woman with a valid case not cured, inviting written contact to the proprietors.
In Keokuk this week the burial of Vall family member marks the tale of Ade Vall who dreamed of the man she would wed. She met Dr Barton at a hotel after seeing him in a dream, and they married soon after in the early 1900s, a union vouched for by local residents.
Railway excursion offers tickets at fare plus two debate for the pund trip to Texas Oklahoma Territory and many points in Kansas and Colorado. For information call J Fulton Depot Agent and Lewis City Agent in Kin, New York. Simon Pure Baking Powder advertised as the best.
The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe shelter with Mrs Ogden Goelet at the Hermitage as Duchess’s delicate swath keeps them quiet. Mrs Cornelis Vanderbilt arrives at the Grand hotel while Mr Vanderburgh is due in his new 90 horsepower motor. Mrs Tony Drexel hosts splendid entertainments at the Grand ball with attendance from Grand Duchess Mecklenburg Schwerin and other aristocrats amid poor weather.
Union Pacific announces one way tickets at half fare plus 2.00 to points in Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana Oklahoma Texas and 16 western Kans western Kansas stations and eastern Colorado. Round trips on the same dates at regular five plus 21 day limit. Home seekers points in Kansas include Colby and Osborne west of Oakley. Notice Lumber quality for Manual Training supplied by J Thomas Lumber Co.
Mrs Clifford C Baker entertains at candy for Mrs Knox Little and Mr George Harris of New York City. Numerous guests from Kansas City Topeka and nearby towns attend events. Aims include informal home visits and planned entertainments through the week with no invitations issued. Local clubs and society members gather at residences and churches, while several residents travel for visits or relocations.
Hartford March 14 figures on 1904 immigration to New England compiled by Rev Joel S Ives for the Congregational Fame Missionary society list Maine 1907 New Hampshire 185% Vermont 1811 Massachusetts 65775 Rhode Island 9467 Connecticut 15506 total 15506 Southern Europe supplied many with 2151 Italians and 11877 Poles among the immigrants.
In London on March 1 a Commons debate considered whether frozen or hired meat harms consumers and may raise UK cancer rates. Local Government Board President Long suggested referring the issue to the royal commission on cancer, already seated. An adjoining item notes Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Co. reports 2,398,957 dollars net earnings for the year ending December 31, up from the prior year.
At a Topeka railroad directors meeting Pratik Kelly was elected secretary treasurer to succeed Eaery who returned to Chicago The appointment adds to T Berry’s duties and Thomas Page of North Topeka was named director The board also discussed West Eighth and West Sixth Avenue lines repaving with brick after residents opposed crushed stone The company plans rebuilding on Washburn College East Sixth West Third and other routes weather permitting Metropolis service on metropolitan lines continues attracting patrons and prompts improved schedules Weather delays also affect construction work at Garfield Park and North Topeka lines Remember the horse sale at the fair grounds scheduled for tomorrow at 10 o'clock rain or shine and sales undercover
Washington March 1 The house passed Lorimer's bill to pay a pension of 360 per month to Gen L Mann of Chicago formerly coroner and sheriff of Cook county He is totally disabled and has been drawing a small pension The committee found his disability due to service but could not trace it so he will receive 360 monthly instead of 30.
March 1 in Buda Pesth Hungarian capital residents who knew King Peter of Servia were surprised to spot a man at a hotel believed to be the monarch. A telegram to Palade denied the king’s presence, and the impersonator turned out to be Austrian merchant Scroda whose striking resemblance caused confusion and fear of mistaken assassination.
The Santa Fe announces unusually low exclusive fares to Oklahoma Texas and Pecos Valley from March 15. One way to Guthrie Oklahoma City Shawnee and other points is 659. to Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston and other Texas points 5.00 one way 25.00 round trip. El Paso Deming 26.00 round trip. Descriptive pamphlets available. T. L. King P& T ray Topeka Kansas.
The notice urges travel to the World’s Fair from Kansas City via the Wabash line with five daily trains. It promotes discounted tickets through agent L McCLELLAN and Kansas City offices, and mentions a horse sale at 10 o’clock and a council meeting in Grantville with attendees invited. Oysters will be served at the event.
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