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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
11
Fragmented OCR text shows a local notice style with references to dates, expenditures, and disputes over contrast in a state where laundering is mentioned. It mentions a poet, a date, and various unclear terms suggesting a civic or legal notice about domestic finance and choice of location.
An old advertisement claims Humphreys Witch Hazel cures hemorrhoids both external and internal with a single application. It offers free samples and urges readers to request terms by mail from the firm in Williamstown, likely a business notice from a historical newspaper page.
A garbled OCR block references a May event at an auditorium with speakers including Danity Walters and Jerome, plus a Temperance convention description. It notes dates May 12 to May 31 and June 2, with addresses and names like Charles Bheleen and E Sterbens, and mentions a creek area and petting exercise themes.
Standings of the contestants for the Thurmond C voting contest are listed with participants Minnie Boyin Mire Loretie Kinnty and others. The text notes conditions affecting results and entries, with references to specific entries and scoring as part of the second week.
Washington May 10 Senator Burton faced a tense senate chamber as he prepared to address Senator Tillman on McComas’s inflammatory war remarks. The delayed speech tested his nerve, with Tillman’s supporters pressing, McComas pushing for a strong critique, and Burton promising to respond to Tillman later in the session.
WL Dinney of the People's Ice company comments on Topeka ice trade noting several firms supply domestic ice. He cites rivals melting or adulterating stock and questions fairness and prices amid industry competition and alleged deceptive practices.
The Topeka city scene intensifies as Vinewood Park Railway demands clash with mayor and council over franchise terms. Merchants sign petitions condemning giveaways while opposition cites misrepresentations and danger to local business. Temperance controversy and church notices fill the rest of the page.
North Topeka items show rentals listings and social notes from James’ store to Mrs Hutch ins agent. Local neighbors travel plans address changes and club meetings at Laurent and Harrison corner with church services and upcoming sales and bargains noted.
A daring promotional message targets diverse racial groups with a call to share the world's food supply. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as concentrated nourishment for all ages and states it restores flesh. The ad ends with a misspelled mailing prompt for Scott A Bowe Chemin.
The U S attorney and Knox aided by Bethea and Day filed the government’s action against major meat packers and traders. The indictment accuses the firms of monopolistic buying, slaughtering, and price fixing across stockyards and plants, with agents instructed to stifle competition and maintain uniform prices. The complaint seeks legal proceedings to compel appearance and testimony.
Sunday morning prayer and afternoon sermons listed for multiple churches. Events include church school gatherings, missionary talks, and special services at Seventh and Western avenues, Topeka, and nearby parishes with notes on pastors and speakers scheduled through the day.
Fragmented OCR listing church services and events across multiple congregations. Notes include Sunday afternoon meetings at 7 Kus nas lecture by A. Beott Hledsoe, pastor Rev Jir White at 2, and various gatherings at churches on Hurtooh street and surrounding areas.
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