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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1901
Page
12
H H Mallory of Mahin Advertising Co Chicago visits Topeka to review ad strategy for Gold Dust Washing Powder and other products. The piece details the agency's follow up system, client roster, and the impact of exclusive placements in the State Journal, with testimonials from local grocers and merchants on sales and advertising effectiveness.
Local merchants from Topeka and surrounding avenues tout Gold Dust as a top selling washing powder. Davi Mercantile Co and other grocers report strong demand, steady sales, and effective advertising, calling Gold Dust an excellent article and the best option for laundry.
An article argues goodwill is a vital, hard to value asset and cites Pepsin Syrup Co of Monticello Texas as a case study. Three years of aggressive advertising built a large trade for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, with millions of samples given away and strong retail support from druggists who report rising sales and customer satisfaction.
JS Burdette a Las West 126th Street New York City public speaker and humorist praises Dr Ball's Cough Syrup for preventing hoarseness and curing coughs and colds. He says five years of exclusive use keeps his throat clear for public recitation and endorses it for singers speakers and others with sore throat coughs or laryngitis.
A garbled historical snippet hints at a remarkable discovery linked to remedies or cures. Names and places are severely unclear, suggesting a local report about a groundbreaking find and its potential impact on health or daily life.
Dr J B H Crofford owner of the Crofford sanitarium found guilty of murder in the second degree for the death of Maude Stone a wealthy young woman and inmate at the institution.
J Hyndman a parisher from Carthage bought the ranch of 710 acres of John Saylor near Mayfield yesterday for 316 900 cash. Hyndman already owns substantial land in the county and this purchase expands his holdings in Kansas.
Topeka society pages report Miss Florence Mitchell as guest of honor at a Friday evening tea hosted by Mrs. Lillie Stevenson on To-deka Avenue. The item lists numerous attendees, club gatherings, and upcoming meetings across local groups including the Ninde Chautauqua circle, Hellanthus club, St. Marys Battenburg Club, and Euterpeon Club with notes on engagements, travels, and social arrangements.
Lawrence readers note social events and travels including engagements near Junction and Kansas City. Miss Martha White and Harold Smith plan an upcoming wedding. Ceramic and Ruskin Art clubs meet at homes on November 20 and 21. Residents visit Topeka, Topeka events, and trips to Wichita, Amarillo, Denver, and St. Joe surface among many social calls and musicales.
A donor has pledged 50000 dollars to Washburn University for a new astronomical observatory. The letter urges prompt action to draw on the full amount and hints at an endowed astronomy chair, a heating plant, and an electric lighting system. The site is planned between the library and Whitnhall, at the campus high point near College Way, with a 60 foot dome and a 12 inch telescope.
The suit of Hoy Daniels against the city for 5280 was filed in district court Friday afternoon. Daniels claims the jailer improperly kept deposits and that those who failed to appear forfeited money, while the city authorities did not safeguard the funds. Attorneys C. A. Magaw and T. Doran represent Daniels. Pensions for Kansans list grants including Lucinda Tackett Oakwood $8 Anna Miller Meriden $8 Mary Meaty Kansas City $8. increases for Daniel Waltthall Hengle $0 Charles Wilson $10 Pralin Hood Holton $8 Frank Kubeck Caldwell $1 William Beast Potwin $8 James Fl Toronto $31.
The piece argues that optimism grows as cures increase yearly for consumption. It credits Scott's Emulsion as a medicine with long tolerance, suggesting patients continue use without tiring and that a strong system can benefit from such treatment.
Police rounds in the Capital Junction area lead to 19 arrests in an alley craps game with many bystanders caught and some escaping. Drug store cases resume, and the Gunther liquor-selling and other prosecutions continue with witnesses and dates noted. several suspects are bonded and the public nuisance brief extends into upcoming hearings.
The Washburn College Literary Society held its annual reception last night attracting about 400 invitations. The hall featured elaborate decorations and the new art studio opened for the first time this year. Vida Wood sang a solo and Clarke Bush played cornet. The society, oldest and largest at the college, has made this event the biggest social occasion of the season.
Samuel Parr seeks 5080 damages from Tecumseh township bridge fall last summer after a 1008 entered claim was denied. He aims 5080 in district court, claiming principle over money in the injury case.
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