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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1902
Page
5
Stand by the Standard Price's Cream Baking Powder, the acknowledged standard. It is the powder of the highest reputation, greatest strength, and absolute purity. It prevents alum and other chemicals found in low grade powders. Dr Price's Baking Powder is sold on its merits, not by gifts or schemes.
A noisy mix of notes from Topeka and nearby towns covers sports lineups and upcoming events. Wichita connections, county commissioners contracts, church repairs, and weather outlooks mingle with local society buzz and civic plans for May gatherings.
An old advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil relieves a stubborn cold or bronchitis more effectively than other remedies. It promises immediate relief from nighttime coughing and throat irritation, stating the product soothes and heals the bronchial tubes. Saait for Free Scale. SCUTT A BOWSE, Chentun, you Pet
A Goillet Medical Journal note details four ping pong ankle cases with swelling above the ankle. An enthusiastic table tennis player reported tendon sheath irritation linked to the sport. The report urges caution and proper treatment and notes the need for awareness among players.
A Topeka avenue porch party honored Mr A W Denn on his birthday anniversary with guests including Mr and Mrs H L P Hillyer and Mr and Mrs Te Dylan. The event featured games, supper, and decorative palms, cars and twelve birthday candles. Nearby notes mention social gatherings, visits to Lawrence and Kansas City, and engagements and travels of local residents.
About 160 members of the Topeka Choral Society plan to travel to Kansas City Wednesday by a Rock Island special train to compete for prizes in a large music festival. J Anderson received badges and is to lead the delegation.
The Otto Floto troupe mounted a mud soaked performance in Topeka with heavy rain and water breaches flooding the tent. Despite chaos the crowd endured a drenched exhibition of trained animals led by the elephant acts, lions, dogs, ponies, and elephants, proving the troupe’s skill even under adverse conditions.
The雨 rain sparse crowd watches a soggy parade as floats show new costumes and the band performs. Despite mud and damp ground some acts persevere with a bicycle stunt and walking rolling cylinders while others abandon attempts in favor of spectators’ groans. The Flo to show is praised for its new outfits, vibrant colors, and the Post staffers’ involvement, promised to entertain well. The Topelsa performance is noted as scheduled for tonight.
North Topeka notices recount Miss Belle Marple of Indian Creek shopping in Kansas City and returning by Wednesday. Articles mention the Aletheans meeting at Miss Emily Hewitt’s home, new factory moves, and various residents visiting or traveling to Kansas City, La Jolla, and White City. The piece lists birthdays, dances, lodge activities, and a funeral planned for Louis Neiswender with details on the Prairie Home cemetery.
The Commercial room launched an effort to permanently beautify Topeka and host a May or June 1904 festival to rival big city events. Committees, school and club outreach, and neighborhood cleanup will jumpstart civic improvements with prizes for best lawns. President Frost named committees to plan pavement and gather citizen input.
The Topeka Polder by the mercantile club promotes the city and invites distribution and mailing of copies. Tickets for Kansas City round trip via Santa Fe and Union Pacific are on sale with advertised prices 1.75 and 1.76 dollars.
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