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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1903
Page
9
A reader advises distinguishing Ivory Soap from imitations that resemble it and warns against accepting cheaper lookalikes. The message stresses Ivory Soap remains 99 and 4/100 cents per bar in value and urges careful purchasing.
In a terse warning, mine owners claim irregular ore shipments from Mohave area works to California and Texas are part of a larger dispute. Officials in Stratton, Ajax, and McKinney discuss alleged irregularities, with attention on shipper practices and local commissions. Public notices list dates and locations for upcoming hearings and market impacts.
In this State Journal piece a Topeka Irishman recounts St Patrick and Ireland’s medieval military fame, the conversion of Ireland by St Patrick, battles with Druids, and the lasting reverence of Patrick as patron of Ireland. It notes Patrick’s feast day, the global celebration, and calls for unity and prayer for Ireland and the spread of Christianity.
Dr. Meek, age 40, arrested in connection with the deaths of J A Moke and his twin, Charles McKee, both found dead in a stable near Edwardsville IL. Charles died earlier. J A Moke died after an attempted escape. Dr Meeks had an exemplary practice and leaves a widow and one child.
Morton Albaugh, a state banker and potential candidate, visited Kansas City to discuss the Seventh district congressional contest. He expressed support for Wallace as a strong candidate and emphasized room at the convention for “good and able” men.
Martin Mohler formerly served as state agricultural secretary is missing after a theft report at Washburn College. Authorities pursued clues yesterday as hopes for his recovery fade amid illness claims and a broader search for the unnamed suspect linked to the case.
March 1 report on Chicago rail expansion promoting the South Side Elevated line to Earthwood yards and an express on the Ales 1 route. City council urges votes in favor to fund projects and enable early coupling of track improvements and related works.
The text reports on a professor discussion about food digestion and safety. It mentions methods to treat wheat and barley to improve starch digestibility and references grape nuts and related cereals. Safety, digestion, and brain effects are discussed in a speculative tone.
Mrs Balmer entertained at the Vente block rooms for St Patrick's Day with a large guest list including Mrs J Paxton Mrs HM Hadhey Mrs J Raster Mrs George W Clark Mrs Willing Green Mrs Charles Younsteen and many more. The event featured Irish decor and a festive display.
A political row unfolds over the selection of a nominee for state office as the committee argues over authority to pick a candidate. Clad Harriton emerges as a new factor, with Hamilton withdrawing from the state attorney general race.
A Washburn staff initiative seeks to purge factionalism from the campus by forming a nonpartisan committee. Perley Kelley, LP Pritts, O Heckinstore, Miss Maude Neyhart, and Mrs Mabel Heil lead the group with Emma Trelan Grace Galloway Join Vanidemark and Frank Aldrich among subcommittee members, awaiting a fifth faculty member.
The draft outlines a list of those considered for positions next year, aiming to build a competent team regardless of factions. The plan emphasizes selecting from among willing writers and supporters to ensure solid party alignment.
M Campbell of the state cattle sanitary commission warns that Texas itch is prevalent across counties west of the 100th meridian. He notes cases in Jewell Marian Necahiy and Pratt counties and says steps will be taken to prevent spread east and eradicate it in the western part. Movement restrictions on western cattle may follow. The itch reportedly originated from Colorado cattle. affected animals scratch and develop scabs, lose vigor and struggle in cold weather.
A dramatic stage bill at the New Crawford features The Moonshiner's Daughter a heroic tale filled with brave deeds moonshiners versus revenue men and explosive scenes including a melt still. Also billed is Pennsylvania an operatic comedy Chaperones and a crowd of witty lines and vaudeville bits.
A distressed mother laments burden and cites a remedy advertisement from Topeka. The note promotes a kidney weakness treatment for a 7 year old boy, claiming lasting control over kidney secretions. The ad lists a price of 68 cents and notes dealer availability.
Fragmentary prices and notes from a mining camp report nears Torrepaty and Nevella with garbled lines about wages, goods, and water works. The text mentions grocers selling produce, camp distances, and residential activity as a camp economy scales with basic supplies and transit.
A distressed note warns of the danger of colds and influenza, urging prompt care. It mentions Derlain's Cough Remedy as a remedy used to ease symptoms and save lives, though the text is garbled. The article emphasizes prevention and timely treatment to avoid severe illness.
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