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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1896

Page

6

Will Not Perform Miracles But It Will Cure

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a restorative tonic curing nerves for disorders caused by tension. A testimonial from Mrs M B Bred of Detta Iowa claims dramatic recovery after using Nervine, detailing insomnia, chest throbs, and eventual health restoration over several months. The copy promises a money back guarantee and offers a free booklet.

Sree Mra M. B. Bred Detta Iowa Miles Miles Hostara Etichare

See ks His Mother's Life Before Probate Judge

A 15 year old Irvin Hi threatened to kill his mother Mrs Lee Herring of 608 Leland Street after an apparent lapse into insanity. He was found playing with other children and taken to the sane? office for examination. His hearing was set for 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Anne Irvin Hi Lee Herring Leland Street Herring eGlear Chicago Kio

Invite Galvestonians to Entertain Texans in Topeka Visit

The Galveston Chamber of Commerce will view Topeka in late April and a banquet for visiting Texans is planned. A quorum was missing due to bad weather, no decisive action taken, and the committee will report next week. The Topeka Commercial Club secretary will issue a formal invitation to the Texas party.

Texas Galveston Commerc Topeka Tiane S Orétory

Eleventh Ball and Lodge Dances at Modeon's Malt

Apollo Lodge A O U W hosts its eleventh ball with many lodges attending. Committees, prompter, and door-keeper named. Also ad copy for Dr Hand's remedies and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Balm highlighted.

Apollo Lodge Modeon F. L. Martin M. M. Miller Lee Brown C Wright George Floor C. L. Smith A. A. Peawell L. M. Peawell A. F. Gliden W. 4. Boter G. Fraiser MW. Saxon James Anderion

Social Notes From Topeka Society Scene

In Topeka and vicinity society notes recount visits by Mrs. John Bradley and Mrs. Clarence Thomas of Providence, a Bethany visit, travels of J. M. Sharum and Judge Horton, and forthcoming social entertainments. Various ladies called, plans for hosting parties, and multiple local residents traveling or ill are noted along with reflections on spring, Easter social plans, and fashion expectations.

John Bradley Thomas Bishop Thomas Clarence Thomas Providence Meadames E Bethany Ste Lulu Fordyce Thesa Greenwood Flintom Colwell Lawrence Margaret Bear Prank Wear A. A. Hardie CG Whitehead Southern California Railroad CS. Sotten Chicago Philharmoffic Society Mra W. E Mra H. B Yates Sifth Morrie Main Nora Oliver Moaroe Street Edith Meredith Hutchinson Topeka L Seagrave Social High Five J. P. Howe ZT. Hazen R. JK Repley Sam Kerr J. H Marshall M. J. Zol- Unger J. H. Zino J.B Coyne James Stevens A. C. Safford W.G. Humap Lea Jones Mra Frank McCaun Ed Dra J.D. Render

Charters Filed and Local Notices in Sedgwick County

Charters filed announce The Ninescale Live Stock Company of Sedgwick County with directors Charles E Scott J Wells W Sackets M M Davin Virgil Lodge O C F of Vier Greenwood County serves as trustees W H Dalton Jareay Desa and Andrew Osborn. Also promotional notices for Digby Bell in Hoyi a Grand Opera and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup cited for children teething.

Ninescale Live Stock Company Sedgwick County Charles E Scott J. Wells W. Sackets M. M. Davin Virgil Lodge Vier Greenwood County W. H. Dalton Jareay Desa Andrew Osborn

Women and the Violin as a Path to Ladies Success

An authority cited by The Ladies' Home Journal extols the violin as the most graceful instrument after the human voice and suitable for women. Success depends on talent, physical endowment, earnest study, and early introduction to the instrument, with notes on hand shape and daily practice. Hairdressing styles for young violinists are also described.

Ladies’ Home Journal

Bend It Your Hips and Curry Lobster Recipe Note

A quirky excerpt on posture urges bending at the hips for grace and proper breathing, contrasting with waist bending. It includes a curry lobster cooking tip with melted butter, curry powder, milk, and simmering, then serving the hot lobster with sauce.

Soft Corn Bread Recipe From Household Brevities

Instructions for making soft corn bread batter with cornmeal milk and boiled hominy, plus brief household tips. Notes on removing odors with salt, preventing onion tears, cleaning windows with kerosene on cloth, polishing floors, and covering brooms with canton flannel bags.

Brussels

NO FRILLS ON THEM Dress for Little Girl-Useful Facts for Mothers

A New York article notes that leading houses now specialize in children’s clothing with simple designs for comfort. It describes spring outdoor dresses in dark wools, plaids, and mohairs for growing girls, detailing trims, belts, and plastrons. The piece surveys fabrics, styles, and practical concerns, including belts, ribbons, sleeves, and the push toward durable, comfortable outfits.

New York Daughters of Our Land Cheney Mother Hubbard Illennium Baers

Jim and Winnie Beuce Ther Caused this Quai

A clash between Jim Douglas and his neighbor Winnie over a partition fence ends with a court case ruled by Justice Guy. Winnie wins the legal dispute, with Jim ordered to raise the fence and cover costs, while Winnie receives twenty two fifty.

Jim Douglas Tennessee Fair Topeks Jim Vionia Smith Easter Winnie Win Wil Wiutele Guy

Drunk on the Ocean as West Cabalists Rampage Aboard Ship

Thirty-one cattlemen from the west seized three cases of whisky aboard the Atlantic transport Mobile en route from London. They caused the ship to riot with fights, thrown furniture, and locked crews below. Police arrested them at the New York pier but released them for lack of direct proof of whisky as the cause.

New Youk Atlantic New York Atlantic Transport

Skeleton in a Tree in Virginia Skeleton Found Near Seven Pines

Lumbermen chopping near Seven Pines uncovered a skeleton inside a hollow tree trunk. Believed to be a Federal soldier, likely from the 68th New York Regiment, the bones were interred in the national cemetery.

Bicamonp Marohi Seven Pines Othee Sixty Eighth New York Regiment National Cemetery

Gold Brick Swindle Exposed in New York Courtroom Scene

New York detectives capture O M Morton just as he planned to swindle Englishman Plum mer Campbell out of 17000 for a fake gold mine scheme. Morton seized near Courtlandt street restaurant with 190 dollars a gold watch, letters from heirs, and plans to trap wealthy victims.

New York Mick Central Office O. M. Morton West

Learned Too Slow Reason Given by Three Haaskett S tute Students

At 6 pm three well dressed Indian youths from Haskell Institute Lawrence were stopped by jailer Albert Hopkins near the police station. They admitted running away Sunday night saying they felt they were not learning fast enough. Names given as Darwin Hayes Cyrus Packard and William Penn ages 19 20 and 21, Cheyenne tribe. Hopkins will be paid $5 per boy.

Albert Hopkins Flenkell Institute Haskell Institute Lawrence Hopkins Darwin Hayes Cyrus Packard William Penn

Beggs' German Salve touted as best in world

An old advertisement touts Beggs' German Salve as the curing remedy no others match. It promises a guaranteed relief with every box and offers samples by mail and local druggists. The ad lists Peeriess Steam Laundry at 112 and 114 West Lth as a seller.

Daily Note Bes Topeks Peeriess Steam

Steamers to Tehuantepec direct links to New York

A San Francisco report states negotiations are underway to lease the Tehuantepec railway from the Mexican government and to operate steamship lines that would provide direct, affordable connections from San Francisco to New York and major European, South American, Central American, and Mexican cities.

San Francisco New York

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