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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
5
Mrs Helen Kilkenny of New Portland Maine reports using Hair Vigor for five years and praising its color restoration and scalp relief. She notes hair stays soft and smooth and credits the product with restoring normal condition. Her mother also used Hair Vigor for about twenty years and was very satisfied.
An old advertisement touts Ayer’s Hair Vigor as restoring gray hair for fifty years and preventing hair loss. It claims the product keeps the scalp clean and healthy and makes hair grow long and rich, priced at $1.00.
New York reports the Federal Steel Company has closed a contract to supply street railway material in Glasgow Scotland valued at 860 080. The order includes girders rails switches and other pieces. Auditor Shearer says plants in Lorain and Johnstown will handle manufacture and the general business is excellent.
Progress reports confirm Nebraska Senator Hayward suffers progressive paralysis after a medical event. From Nebraska City, doctors note the attack impaired speech and right arm function while the rest of his senses remain, sparking cautious optimism for possible recovery.
Washington November 1 Senator W A Biarre arrived to stay through the session and Senator Harris indicated an omen that the state would back Bryan. The electoral vote is certain to be cast for Bryan, per the Lecture Course analysis. The upcoming summer remains unsettled.
Miss Grace Weaver and Frank Patterson wed Wednesday at eight in the bride's mother's Topeka home on Hathigan Street. The ceremony featured a ring rite conducted by a Methodist minister as palm and chrysanthemum decorations framed the scene. Guests included family from Kansas City and Lawrence, with a reception and luncheon hosted by Miss J. Shellabarger.
The fourth annual meeting of the Interdenominational Missionary Union of women's societies met at First Christian Church on Wednesday at 10:24 am. President Mrs J J Countermine presided. secretary chosen was Mr Shoe in Mrs C Tithe's absence. The program was practical with papers on work methods and group discussions. Officers for the coming year: President Mrs Josue Shue, vice president Mrs E A Wagters, secretary and treasurer Mrs Gadders.
Grievance committees of the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on the Santa Fe proper will meet Monday to revise the current schedule for shilence? conductors and trainmen. Attending will be EE Clark and PW Morris, with workers seeking a wage raise and pay on the revised schedule amid past inadequacies. Also reports on meteors observed near Denver after midnight with many fireballs and scattered fans.
Victoria reports a deadly blaze sweeping Portessington as the steamer Danube brings the tally. About sixty houses buried in the fishing village fire disaster. The Meade and the Forty-third United States Volunteer Infantry faced delays at Mantia due to mud while attempting a descent.
A city fireman recounts watching a meteor display from the fire headquarters tower. He describes alarms, a shiplike ascent, colors, and pieces of rock melting under moonlight, while observers hoped for another shower and the event promoter Leonard Travel details a grand solar show.
An eastern style report from Evie Pa details a daring robbery attempt on Lake Shore train No 2 between Erie and Connaught at 2 o'clock. Robbers boarded at Ashtabula, used disguise, and fled after the express messenger alerted others. several thousand dollars in packages were taken each trip, but no booty was recovered. Local sheriff investigates with few identifying clues. The text also includes an advertisement for Santa Fe California Limited and incidental local notices.
An old catalog style notice lists extra fine all wool blankets in white and lemon colors, sizes 2x4 inches and 6580 inches, with regular prices and sale discounts. It mentions cotton quilts, very light wool jacquard works, and multiple price points including 3.50 and 86.60 in old currency.
Local ad invites shoppers to a grand selection of winter underwear tomorrow with promised price advantages and a reminder that customers are not obliged to pay higher prices. The notice emphasizes vigilance in securing the best deal.
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