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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1904

Page

8

Society of Kansan City Club Notes and Visits

Social notes from Kansas City clubs show Wednesday Afternoon Whist and Ladies Muse meetings with Mrs George Parkhurst and Miss Charlotte Parkhurst. Visitors include Miss Florenct Torsington departing for Wellesley, families traveling to New York and Europe, and guests from Detroit and Leavenworth.

Mra. Dorr Norton Kansan City Lada Fart Mary Harrison Anna Harrison Charbette Parkhurst George Parkhurst Charlotte Parkhurst Watt Occas Sehubert Wolin Mim Taylor Hughes Waram Grilen Schumann George Barlow Penny Parkhurst Bante Blattor Schumann Ww. G. Dickie Florenct Torsington Wellesley Mass Alice Reseineton Petey Norton Sinter Armin Faszler Springfield W. J. Hlack Leavenworth J. W. Drelsbach New York Europe Paul Walker Oklahoma M. A. Law St. Loui W. J. Wack Kansas City Whetter Emmett Knox Little Denver Lechistock R. E. Hittchih Glive Hill Ue Raniall Chu Buxene Quintan Mire.Henderson iKniamzoo, Mich Mr. Quineton Mins Hella Updegraft Mist Ray Risteen Mine Atta ‘Collis Geht Fort Robinson Ned Mra Jack Dodsworth Herbert Hodge Uabitene Winson Prank Crane Mier Louise Wood Western College Oxfort Ono

Theatrical Star Bert Williams Credited with Kidney Cure

Famed performer Bert Williams, known as Bert Stemturh in Philadelphia, claims Safe Cure cured his kidney disease after he lost hope. An advertisement-style testimonial touts the remedy, urging others with kidney trouble to try it, noting a price of $1.09 per bottle and claims of gentle bowel movement support.

Bert S. Williams Mr. Williamas Bert Stemturh Susquehanna Avante Philadelphia Rafe Williams Ve Kidners Gerationa Kian Teonles Sith Cure Co

Local Social Notes Highlight Wedding Prep and Visits

The notice mentions Miss Mabel Word and Mr. Ever it Akers planning a wedding in the near future with the bride in town for spring vacation. Mr. O. J. Wood traveled from Chicago to accompany her. Elizabeth LaBar returns from Erie and Parsons, Chauncy Dewey of Manhattan visits, and Mrs. Charles Abner Wesson, with sister Mrs. Ralph D. Blorman of St. Louis, leaves after a stay with a relative of Mrs. E. A. Major at 123 Polk street.

Mabel Word Ever It Akers O. J. Wood Chicago Elizabeth LaBar Erie Parsons Chauncy Dewey Manhattan Charles Abner Wesson Ralph D. Blorman St. Louis E. A. Major Polk Street

How It Was Done Censorship Abolished in Russia

Melve F Stone, AP general manager, recounts his Europe trip and talks with the czar in St Petersburg. He explains proposing abolition of censorship on AP dispatches, noting how German wires could still transmit messages and Russia’s telegraph revenue suffered. The czar agreed to consider, and shortly after Stone learned censorship was abolished and AP access to ministries expanded.

New York Melve F Stone Manger Associated Press Europe St. Petersburg Mr. Stone Germany McCormick St. Petersbure

North Topeka Notices and Local Honors

North Topeka items report illnesses, visits, and social notices including J H Foucht confined at home, Ernest Ottinger from Thompsonville, M Jackson visiting family, and Wampumna tribe meeting plans. Church services, weddings, and travel plans noted, plus a missing telescope incident and forthcoming Grant'sPass settlement trip. Dean's Ointment advertised for immediate relief of hives and irritation.

Hanes Avenue J.H. Foucht Ernest Ottinger Thompsonvitle M. Jackson Burlington W. W. Jackson Famly Mine Miller Rossville Thomas Joseph Tawr North Topeka Grant Grego W. J. Stoval And Mier W. WW. Juckson W. E. Cowdrey Grace Lucile Bheafor

Ex-Prison Guard Lavey Delivers Provocative Topeka Lecture

Patrick C. Lavey, a former guard with firsthand prison experience, spoke to about 1260 at the Auditorium I, arguing reform should occur before release. He used large prison photos to depict daily convict life and warned that the penitentiary should be a place of dread, not luxury, urging society to act via Mrs. Thorpe’s Society for the Friendless. He addressed John Collins’ guilt, noting Collins always claimed innocence and that Lavey doubts he is the typical killer. The lecture proceeds will aid Social Settlement work under Mrs. Thorne.

Patrick C. Lavey Lavey Mr. Layey Topeka Ead Kansas Stopbors Mr. Lavey J. E. Thorpe Society For the Friendless Inopeka John Collins Collins Philippines Teneka Thorne

Fragmentary Denver Post excerpt Aims at Mildness

A partial clipping notes a reclining figure and a wreck with comments about mildness. The readable text hints at a dialogue about a hat and a calm demeanor amid a scene.

Field Day Set for May Second at Washburn

Washburn Athletics announces May 2 field day plans featuring sprints long distance running hurdling and weight events. Captain K Coldren leads the team as standout pitcher and editor of the Washburn Review with Rhodes scholar pursuit shaping campus athletic development.

Washburn Athletics Broaden—Coldren Washburn K. Coldren Waahturn Washburn Review Frank Mohler

Kansas Exposition Patronage Promised Shrinks for Kansans

Senator Morrow reports the St Louis exposition will allocate only about fifty patronage positions to Kansas, reversing earlier pro rata promises tied to state appropriations. Applicants for the Jefferson guards face strict in-person enrollment, physical exams, and uniform purchases, with no advance appointments or guarantees.

Kansas Cal Morrow Kansas Commission St. Louis Exposition St. Louis Kan Morrow Jefferson Guards Exposition Grounds A. Goodwin Ninth United States Cavalry

Bargains in Medicines and tonics sell at one dollar

A scanned list shows numerous medicines and tonics offered at one dollar including Sarsaparilla Tonic Tao Millen's Food with quantities 650 600, Wyeth's Lithia Tablets, Cascarets, Syrup of Figs, Liquozone, Mentholatum, Bromo Quinine, Boggs' Blood Purifier, Aver's all Vigor, Danderine, Scott's Emulsion, Warner's Safe Cure, Ely's Cream Balm, Paine's Celery Compound, Hostetter's Bitters, Listerine, Castoria, Swamp Root, and Kodo products among others priced mainly at one dollar.

Tao Millen Wyeth's Warner Ely Paine

The Lost humorous feature at First Christian church

A notice advertises a humorous feature titled The Lost at First Christian church on Friday March 23. Admission 25 cents, with refreshments 15 cents. The item plays to a local audience with vernacular appeal and includes a promotional line about Ward Tae.

Ward Tae Texas First Christian Church

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