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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1898
Page
2
An advertisement claims Munyon's products treat teething fever croup worms and other infant ailments. It lists cures for teething pains croup fever and general baby distress and claims rapid relief and safety, urging purchase from druggists.
Travel copy advertises a ride to Chicago via the Santa Fe Route featuring Pullman palace sleepers and reclining chair cars, touting limited grade crossings and electric amenities. The offer emphasizes paying only for what you choose and promises gaiety, speed, and comfort aboard.
New York March 21 A situator Wray Wi reduces two bills to advance a plan for a tunnel under the East River connecting the Brooklyn line at Atlantic Avenue with Maiden Lane and an underground route to Forty second Street. The project aims to link with existing lines, offering direct transport from Forty Street to Brooklyn and Nuk Point, with substantial funds promised for the work.
The M W A L board plans to lay the cornerstone of a $75,000 head office building in Rock Island on April 2. William Jennings Bryan has been invited to deliver the principal address. Bryan helped author the resolution for moving the Woodmen headquarters from Fulton to Rock Island.
Wheeler of the Wheeler Stertine pro octile works arrives in Pittsburgh from Washington with signed U S government contracts worth millions for prometilon and all varieties of terner pine res kind yreevisour. The deal, intended for use by the army and navy, is expected to sustain work for about a year as the war with Spain looms.
An ad feature praises Among the Ozarks as an attractive book about South Missouri fruit belt scenery along the Ozarks southern slope. It mentions farm life themes, rail travel, and local interest, with a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a Missouri distributor promoting spring goods.
The article outlines a first lien on 1050 plus miles of track with branches, plans for Kansas and Oklahoma enhancements, and possible use of new Union Pacific bonds. It notes reorganizational funding, details on mortgage terms, and potential project announcements, including Denver and Leavenworth extensions and related property transfers.
Western railroads consider shortening routes between Chicago and Kansas City by removing dining cars to save expense and speed. The plan would reduce time on the Chicago to Denver and Chicago to Kansas City runs, with opposition citing cost and service loss. A formal agreement may be sought to shorten services and end dining car operations on certain trains.
Macon Georgia March 71 The act passed to prevent tramps from attempting to steal a ride on railroad cars went into effect today Two men AO Weed and Anthony Brown were sentenced after being caught on a Southern train last night They were brought to Macon by police and held at the jail Under the new law any person found attempting to ride a train or cling to its top or sides can be jailed and fined for violating the act
An old timer recalls a road work dispute over unpaid last day’s wages. A company settled but the claimant says they forgot several items owed. The recount highlights a two dollar bill and a tense exchange with the engineer amid ongoing financial troubles.
A Pullman car story recounts a Santa Fe conductor aiding a woman who untied her dress and faced trouble behind curtains. He steadies the situation, preventing a scene as the curtains flutter and the passenger is helped to recover her dignity during an evening journey.
Chicago plans to withdraw patrols at railroad crossings to cut city costs. Officials say about 36 patrolmen have not been used, and removing police from crossings would save around 2000000 annually. The move faces opposition from railroad interests and concerns over safety and welfare.
The Lovieville railway group outlines committee oversight on territories signals and safety during annual election. Members and officers of the association, plus department heads, are to attend as reports cover grading, land rights, and recent changes to the Salina terminus and Pacific route alignment.
Dr Thorpe preached his first sermon as pastor of the First Methodist Church Sunday morning. Bishop J J Vincent led the service, praising peace and urging national unity. The crowded church welcomed the new pastor amid warm greetings and a musical program as Grain-O ads were read aloud during the gathering.
A long critique warns of common indigestion and its link to many diseases. It touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, non patent medicine solution made of plant-based ingredients. The ad claims these tablets aid digestion without dieting and sell for 50 cents per package with testimonials available from Stuart Co.
The Topeka Ingleside association reports a year of activity with total receipts of 1767 and expenditures of 1407 creating a treasury balance of 2600.01. New officers elected include President Mrs J Thomas first vice president Mrs Joab Ollivane second vice president Mrs M A Keen treasurer Mrs George Penfield assistant treasurer Mrs N Z Fundy secretary Mrs OC Aime, and secretary Mrs T Scudder. Directors named include P Atwoog Day Destin Handy Falco Wagson Carmine Low Mutvan Wilken Noel Penfield T Benider and Shellabarcer, among others.
Kansas City March 21 Forty members of the Missouri Valley Horticultural Society declared cold storage of apples a failure after three years of testing. Apples that seemed sound decayed when removed for sale, despite best efforts, prompting a shift to dry sterate in large cellars. Captain B P Diehl of Olathe presented a historic gavel from an Osage Mission apple tree, with handles from catalpa, as a souvenir.
Holton March 21 delegates assign presiding elders J J Kinhardt to Holton district A Frunner to Kansas City district J H Tobias to Allene district Fev Mr O Radinsky joins from Platte river conference Mev Mr J T Cox of M E church becomes local elder G Herold Richard Thom and Charles Keeler named to preach on Probation FP Harter KR Brand Brunner and J Nutter remain without work Missionary auctionary reports 10600 raised for missionary work J H Hobbs secretary reports 693 net membership gain conference to meet next in Leonamiville Riley county Kangas
Grain-O is advertised as a delicious nourishing food drink to replace coffee, claiming coffee-like taste without its injurious properties. It aids digestion and strengthens the nerves, priced at 4 or 15 and 6 cents. Also promoted is Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment for relief of itching and protracted piles, sold by Geo W. Stansfield and Mislera Pharmacy.
Atchison residents report a vast flock of wild geese filling the night sky around 7:30 PM. Lights and disorganized migration prompted a fusillade of indiscriminate shots from numerous residents, killing several geese and scattering bodies across yards. Similar sightings and gunfire were reported in Leavenworth, St Joe, Topeka, and Hiawtha as observers described a dramatic, century-old migration surge.
Frances Hodgson Burnett has filed for divorce from Dr Ivan M. Burnett in Washington. The couple's estrangement stems from clashes over money, parenting, and Burnett’s control in daily life and literary matters. Their son Vivian Burnett, a Harvard student, faces the family strain as observers note his distress at the split.
An OCR fragment touts Castarets Candy Cauthartic as the wonderful medical discovery of the age. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys liver and bowels, dispels headache fever and indigestion, and promises cure for constipation. Sold by all druggists in boxes priced 10 25.
A garbled page blends political rhetoric and sensational crime lines with postal era patent medicine pitches. It touts Ely Cream Balm and Ranerd’s Horehound Syrup, naming addresses and testimonials from Oscar Ostrum and W. Stansheld, while mixing mock headlines and curious voter offers from dubious sources.
A historical ad style description touts Morrow’s Kidneoids as a universal kidney cure for neuralgia rheumatism and related ailments. It claims kidney dysfunction causes most pains, cites John Morrow as originator, and notes the product’s price and mail order availability from Springfield Ohio.
Readers in Fulton are invited to attend a matinee and community program featuring performers associated with the Panes group. Homeseekers' Excursions tickets go on sale the third Tuesday of January and cover Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona and New Mexico with a minimum fare of seven dollars, plus three dollars for the return trip. For details contact the local ticket agent in Fulton.
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