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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
4
Letters from a Jacksonville police clerk and ex Senator Thurston testify to Peruna's supposed success against catarrh and respiratory ailments. The ad cites Dr. Hartman and notes widespread availability, urging readers to write for a personal diagnosis. It frames Peruna as a universal internal remedy claimed to reach root causes.
Frannie editor of the Southwestern Grain and Flour Journal vows to carry his fight on railroad rates to President Roosevelt. He cites a 1902 Wichita inquiry finding discrimination against Kansas rail charges, with export rates higher from Missouri lines than from Kansas points, and criticizes the Interstate Commerce Commission decision reducing rates as insufficient. Ottawa oil and gas prospecting expands with a new organization leasing 1000 acres near town, backing by J C Beery and Galveston connections.
Lord Curzon arrives in Mascat during a Persian Gulf tour escorted by four battleships. The visit follows a rail throughout the region with royal reception amid holiday ceremonies.
F J Jackmore of Halter and Blackmore Pitivbure Pal waes reports a bottle of Mystic Cure relieved rheumatism in hours. He claims the remedy worked quickly where other medicines failed, asserting a dramatic cure after prolonged suffering.
The Chicago Post criticizes the Rock Island holding company's first annual report for including fifteen months of operations, hindering year-to-year comparisons. It notes elevated expansion costs, increased debt, and large advances to subsidiaries without explanations, raising shareholder questions about funding and refinancing plans.
A $10,000 damage suit was filed against the Santa Fe company in the district clerk's office at El Paso. Plaintiff Stephen A. Valentine seeks damages for injuries received while employed as a brake man. The complaint states the incident occurred on October 20.
A Moscow Idaho resident vouches for De Miles Remedies in easing sleeplessness and nerve distress. She notes relief from Nervine and Anti Pain Pills, reporting better health overall after use and urging others to try the remedies from Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
A Chicago Chronicle note highlights Howard Elliott’s rise from rodman in 1839 to president of Northern Pacific. It outlines how many current railroad presidents began in entry roles such as telegraph operator, rodman, or station agent, with careers advancing through operating, dispatching, and management.
Report from the El Paso Herald describes a near accident when a loaded six shooter was discharged in a grip during baggage unloading for the El Para and Southwestern train. The blast rattled bystanders and damaged three bullets in the belt, with a prior Bisbee incident cited for comparison.
Dispatches from Chicago report that amid lingering ill health W H Truesdale may resign as president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western with W F Halstead named his successor though western opposition in New York is dismissed as baseless rumormongering. In just over four years Truesdale rebuilt the line, renewed rails and bridges, and restored solid finances with earnings sustaining 7 percent dividends and a healthy surplus.
TRY TO SAVE MONEY describes Chicago California Service changes starting next Sunday. Two through trains numbered and 4 will be discontinued as through trains and the Chicago river route will be rearranged. The Union Pacific and Western lines consolidate at a junction for transfer.
A flood of testimonials from police officers and citizens praising Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. Readers are urged to try a free sample by mail with a book of testimonials, and to buy bottles at drug stores in two sizes.
Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle routes noted. Train No 4 departs San Francisco at 8:00 a m and reaches Chicago 9:55 p m. A new No Y will run Chicago to Denver, joining at the Mississippi River and arriving Denver 3:20 p m. Northwestern shifts departure time of its Colorado special from 6:90 p m to 2026 a m with no eastbound change.
In South Bend Indiana on November 12 a grocer David K Curtin proposes a novel electric street railway using a single elevated track. The car would hang from strong hangers on posts about 15 feet apart and power would be supplied by a motor buoyed by the upper trolley with electricity conveyed to the motor by a simple conduit.
A period note lists Santa Fe staff such as Roy Johnson and Lincolns travel lines with trains No 6 and No 5. It mentions sickness causing a brief absence and expected return, while other names like Fee and Reekie are referenced in travel and job notes with unclear details.
Train passengers and officials discuss excursions and route changes. Eugene Fox tours with a Bay City bound party while other staff resignations and personnel shifts are noted at Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific offices. A circus tour and rail incidents affect schedules as crews prepare for California travel. Ralph White and Roy Teed are among those mentioned in hospital and yard roles with Topeka and Arkansas City ties.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions the Packers and household themes with broken terms such as water, settocal, rise to the housewife, and various garbled names. The readable content is sparse and lacks cohesive events or clear entities beyond generic references.
Paadelphia November 19 Connie Mack continues to sign Indian players. Hawley Pherue, the baseball and football performer, joins the list along with Pierce for the Concord New England league team. Mack expects another Indian pitcher if he can deliver results.
A fragmentary report mentions a gunning trip through Ware and an odd travel note about Layo and a planned visit to Rome in a piece titled Cievelnnae, with no holidays observed.
Notice calls attention to a Western Kansas irrigation convention in Garden City with delegates from county seats and county boards. Speakers expected on irrigation needs and funding, with delegates appointed by mayors and county officials, aiming to fix drainage, water use, and farm efficiency.
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