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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
6
George B. Simpson of Boston recounts twelve years of kidney pain and headaches, claiming Warner's Safe Cure restored his health. He describes doctors' failure, the sudden improvement after starting the remedy, and the insurance company’s later policy acceptance, noting broader dangers of kidney disease and urging treatment.
A Topeka editor recalls an incident with General Hudsons uniform during a heated July in the capital. The story describes the generals discomfort in full dress as colleagues taunt him, and a lighthearted wager about trading uniforms to escape the heat.
Lilly Post known as the Opera Ginger is confined to an insane ward at receiving hospital in San Francisco. Friends say her mind faltering and seek custody after an exam to determine sanity. She imagines a relentless pursuit and possible cure sought by others. Also notes an Easter social in Topeka and travel excursion via Santa Fe Route with dates and destinations in multiple states.
Employees of the asylum look to a grand march as new superintendent Dr. T Biddle is to take over from Dr J D Mekhiniay. About twenty five staff face reassignment while others with relatives at the institution are warned to note party alignments in the running. The board of charities plans further room changes as new appointees arrive.
Guthrie O T March 51 It is probable that before year end Kansas Oklahoma Southern will complete its Guthrie line. Henry B Asa Santa Fe official says progress is strong and the road from Caney 60 miles south in the Osage reservation is under construction. The Santa Fe mileage book notes a 10 percent fare from April 2 valid on several lines enabling travel from Ramens City to Galveston and San Diego.
A large season card party hosted by Mrs. Frank Dillingham Merriam on College Avenue showcased six handed euchre with prizes of a picture, frame, and poster. Attendees included Miss Nellie Stock and numerous named guests from St. Louis, Topeka, and nearby areas, with subscription dances and U.N.Q. Club events noted amid notes and personal mentions.
Reports from North Topeka featuring dental services on Kansas Avenue, a Kansas Avenue M E church reception for Pastor Dr A S Embree, funeral visit of John Suit to Colfayville, Harmony Rebekah lodge initiation and supper, Judge Lloyd of Kentucky visiting J H Foucht, a chimney fire at Mrs Jennie Chase home with no damage, thanks from Elizabeth Finch and family, and Mrs Harmrick with niece Nellie Yates escorting Mrs Harelly Yatess body to Green Castle Indiana for burial.
A charter is issued to the Kansas City and Leavenworth Railway Company to build an electric line between Kansas City and Leavenworth. Capital stock stands at 1,000,001 dollars. Directors include D. H. Kimberly O. Evarts J. Gabriel H. C. Ellitt land O. G. L Wheeler Axon C. H. Chapin H. H. Matthews and S. W. Wolcutt.
Rev D S Hibbard and wife left Emporia on the California limited bound for the Philippines to serve as missionaries for eight years. Accompanied to Newton by Mrs Crook of Fredonia and Mrs Morley, sister of Mrs Hibbard, the party joins at Newton after lingering in Emporia.
A young mother extols Pabst Malt Extract as “Best” Tonic for herself and her baby, recounting rapid weight gain and recovery after illness. She urges other mothers to try it for improved infant feeding and vitality while noting past nervous exhaustion and the role of the tonic in her family’s health.
A dense Spot Cash Grocery advertisement catalogs wholesale and low prices on sugars, coffees, canned and dried fruits, farinaceous goods, soaps, baking supplies, syrups, and fresh meat. It highlights numerous brands, sizes, and per unit costs, urging mail orders and prompt shipping.
Old classified clippings list Wanted male help, salesmen, laborers with wages, two or three unfurnished rooms, gas stove sales and repairs, rental notices for barns, houses, flats, and a fourty acre Madison farm with dairy suitability. Includes loans and pawn items, jewelry and watch deals, storage services, and piano lessons notices.
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