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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1895
Page
3
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Mary A. Dodge known as Gail Hamilton lies in a very precarious condition with little hope of recovery. Secretary Gresham remains about the same while Representative Hitt’s ibsine condition is unchanged. Ice cream social planned for Wednesday evening at Lincoln Post hall under Lincoln circle suspices. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises 15 cent waist laundering at 122 and 14 Went English Street.
Atchison May 21 news reports a saloon closing scare but city officials deny broad closures. Police board aims to reduce saloons gradually and has already shut three drinking places. Officials say Turter hall and the Sons of Herman clubs may be exempt while members-only access remains protected.
May 21 report from Wieners notes P A Rohtauch, rep from Sedgwick County, already planning to replace Ed O'Bryan in the Senate as O'Bryan moves to St Louis. Opposition grows against Nokrbaugh amid alleged railroad ties and past freight rate efforts.
In Lextxeros Kentucky breeders meeting with about twenty prominent figures discussed Chicago racing halts and New York interference. They blamed adverse legislation across states for crippling Kentucky breeding making it barely profitable compared to a decade ago. They argued gambling influence threatens the sport unless racing is elevated above vice.
The Kansas Pharmaceutical association convened in Beenwoerth Leavenworth Kent today for annual session with about 200 druggists in attendance. Mayor Hook gave the welcome address and attendees toured Fort Leavenworth this afternoon and will attend a reception tonight.
Wheat and corn rose amid frost damage reports and strong exports. July wheat fell briefly then climbed to day’s top. corn held firm on crop damage. Hog prices steadied as receipts rose. oats and soy fluctuated with tepid demand. Prices in Topeka reflected a mixed bag of futures and cash markets, with frontier export demand cited as supportive.
Munyon's new treatment system claims to revolutionize disease care with free tests and mass purchases. The ad touts cures for rheumatism stomach and dyspepsia nerves kidney catarrh liver cold cough and female ailments with prices mostly 25 cents and a Philadelphia address for the Homeopathic Remedy Company.
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