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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1902

Page

3

Woman's Kaffeklatch Club President Cures Womb Inflammation

Mrs May Webb of Menasha Wisconsin credited Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with her recovery from chronic womb inflammation after months of agony. She recalls a severe cold during her period leading to the condition and praises the remedy's rebuilding effects. The letter, signed by Mary Wenn of Menasha, pledges a 5000 fortune if genuine.

May Webb Woman's Kaffeklatch Club Menasha Wis Lydia E. Pinkham Mary Wenn

Plano Contest Teases Prizes and Public Bets

A damaged notice describes a raffle style contest for plano with prizes including a Singer sewing machine Imperial Hloyd Cauley items Haviland china and a Winters repeating rifle. It mentions four wrappers and urges readers to act, with details and contest information likely available from a listed source.

Rumani Eine Singer Haviland Ilver Osama Teddy

Diary notes at Swearingens Jewelry Store Topeka

Fragmentary diary entry references F W Swearingen's Jewelry Store at 724 Kansas Ave Topeka. Mentions a nurse and dialogue about cutting delicate body parts, then an odd financial line with Senta Fe and Emporia accounts dated May 9.

Kansas Man Recounts Telegraph School Swindle in Denver Tale

A Kansas man narrates a chaotic tale of traveling telegraph schools in Denver during May, detailing a failed land sale in Oklahoma, a dubious job offer, and a scheme involving women and detectives. He recalls losing money, credit, and trust while over several days in a seedy sequence of encounters and promises, ending with a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The piece mentions the City Ticket Office and a Kansas address.

Denver May Faye Bret Gliven Ned Verona Tewgraph School Patherbook Blake Womenilea Walt Tila Wergen- Homan John Dotson Burley Berger Abe Willewwe

Santa Fe Officials Meet at Albuquerque for Unified Policy

General Manager H A Mudge and General Passenger Agent W J Black travel to Albuquerque for a key meeting at the New Alvarado Hotel to discuss uniform time, operating policy, and plans for new trains and schedules. The Alvarado will formally open May 10 as leaders plan a more integrated coast to Gulf system.

H. A. Mudge W. J. Black Albuquerque Alvarado Hotel Provident Ripley Alvarado Hurley Welle Coast Resyegale Santa Fe State Journal Rock Island Santa’ Me Attuquerque Ripley California Albu Nelda Toneka

Mexican Central Buys a Line and Rail Rivalry Rumors

A circulated report claims Mexican Central Railway gains control from Pachuca to Tampico, strengthening ties with Harriman interests and shaping influence in Mexico. The El Paso office notes April 2 circular confirming acquisition and extended authority, highlighting a new 200 mile route through Pachuca to Tampico and related economic prospects.

el Paso Mexivan Central Rock Ialand Mexicat Central Socl Islnd Harriman Holding Mexico Mexican Central Tex Mexican Central Railroad Mexican Central Ailway Company, Limited Havin Pachues Zucualvipan A. A. Robinson Mexican Central i Pachuca

New Equipment For Choctaw System Purchase

The Choctaw system, recently purchased by the Rock Island, enters a lease involving E. Smith of Philadelphia and the Girard Trust Company of Philadelphia. Rolling stock includes 1,200 cars of 60,000 pounds capacity, 300 stock cars, and 100 Rat cars of 60,000 pounds, for the new Choctaw system.

Rock Island Eee Cerny E. Smith Philadephia Girard Trust Company Philadelphia

Pioneer Real Estate Man Trials Kodol For Dyspepsia

Topeka's veteran real estate dealer Thomas Roe at age 77 credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with ending years of indigestion. He and his wife Lydia say one dose brought instant relief, restored appetite, and he has not suffered stomach issues since. The piece also notes his long city growth since 1874 and other local business and rail yard updates.

Tominent Topeka Kan

Guth- To-Hulleyville Wine line boosts railcar orders

A garbled rail yard memo lists equipment and personnel moves including 500 coil cars and 35 chair cars for Guth To Hulleyville wine line, plus various locomotives and passenger cars. It notes roster additions and absences among water service staff, shop workers, and machine crews, with several mentions of repairs, rest periods, and shifts shifting after incidents and rest breaks.

Miles Tong Herman Clinton Haw Adic Hells Ab- J. Ruck Water S Orvice George Devin Mandayeos Wood Trick Force Bila George Worth Edwin L. Myers Vista Lilarato Pittsby T. Wickatruid The Water Service Marine W. Hutte Bingkermid Hanae Ciee George Chae Ehoy Fme Lewis Steinraut Paine Shone Fave Dna Jhickness Herman Gabler Blu Uty Willian Ueathorn Es Laboratory Mondsy Bernardino J. R Reniffe San D Fe David Wier Tuck -Worlanun Mingus Haeigs Ahnu Hulk Stondse Joba Thorn Wade Clyde Bates Roundhouse

Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Card

An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as the world famous kidney remedy. It claims kidneys affect many diseases, urges readers to mail for a free sample bottle and book, and notes availability in drug stores with a one dollar size bottle. The blast urges trial, highlights hospital use, and cites testimonials from cured individuals.

State Journal Manny Dy Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. C Topeka Daily State Jourist

Defiant Pattern Makers and Steam Locomotive Moves

Pattern makers resist changes while receiving a grind stove to sharpen tools. Locomotives on Santa Fe line toward Tupelo face adjustments as workers move to new posts. Firemen from Topeka head to Cleburne Texas for service during Santa Fe shifts near Edgerton. Community reports note reservoir dryness and heavy weekend rain. Church and temperance meetings fill the weekly schedule with lectures and gospel events.

Tilelisa Needles Topeka Cleburne Tex Nastat Sante Fe Heestvele Marsh Wit Ll. G Lawg Adair Arene Rickabalgh Edgerton Balgerton Emporia Welock Trea Cine Smorthy -Wewtor Nenday Owenlng Mendorshig Keaalan Wennesday Bock Wilcox Dik Rom Witl

Burlington Low Rates for Northwest Settlers and Colonists

Burlington and Kiansue Lines offer 100 percent low introductory one way rates during March and April for routes to Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Spokane Butte Helena district and intermediate territories. Through Burlington Northern Pacific express services connect Denver Chicago and St Louis. Rates, schedules, and free printed matter available from ticket agents or the undersigned.

Northwest Burlington Kiansue Burlington House Kansas Territory Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Spokane Butte Helena Burlington-Northern Pacific Helens Denver Huntington- Northern Pacific

Kansas City Trip Fares Via Santa Fe Set

Return fare to Kansas City $1.75 and $3.75 for Santa Fe round trip. Tickets go on sale Wednesday May 7.

Kansas City Santa Fe

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