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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
2
A reader from Macon thanks the makers of Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for saving his wife and sister after doctors gave up. He recalls buying two bottles at one dollar each, noting three bottles cured two lives and sending heartfelt gratitude. The letter dates January 13, 189%.
A historic ad announces the first trial bottle of Cherry Pectoral available for 25 cents. Readers are urged to ask their druggist for the offer, signaling a new low price and promotional strategy.
Fragmented front page excerpt shows a Columbus father recalling a late night visit by a man and discussing household accounts. It references British soldiers in Africa and political figures such as Chamberlain. The text is garbled with misread words and partial names, offering a snapshot rather than a complete narrative.
Harvard's team faces a decision on its next captain between Daly and Halliwell as the standout options for the quarterback role. The choice follows the tradition of selecting a senior leader, with Halliwell and Daly as top contenders amid other candidates shaping the season in Musx Nov. 3.
The fragment hints at a chaotic scene with a chaotic contest or tease involving names like Tish, Charsto, Gtinnstvety, and Manish. The piece references a tense competition and a possible event on a Wednesday, with a lender tied to the chaos and uncertain outcomes.
A fragmented report details three clubs facing Chicago amid wartime tensions. It notes prominent players and upcoming events, with mentions of retries, speeches, and national attention on baseball style preparations and potential disruptions in play.
Fragmentary text shows garbled names and phrases about times and rates, with unclear references to Stead, M'Govern, Chinagy, and possible places or people. The legible parts mention two o'clock and weights around pounds, but overall content remains incoherent and unresolved.
Saturday afternoon in Topeka the Kansas football outlook stands mixed as KU prepares for a key matchup with Washington State. The roster shows players returning from injury and Coaches Stares and Capen weighing lineup changes as the campus eyes the game and the potential impact on the season.
An early 20th century New York dispatch reports Admiral Dewey reacting to a proposed honor with a “string” condition. He says he would not have accepted the House seat if told of the tying condition and notes pressure from countrymen and family complicating the gesture.
Fragmentary ad copy from a vintage newspaper proposes King’s New Life Pills as a cure all. The garbled text touts vegetable-based relief for liver and vitality, with misspelled phrases and stray product claims.
Rochester Nov. Front page reprints critique of the Roberts tuition debate within the Federation of Women’s Clubs. A letter by B. Anthony argues polygamy harms society, condemns both polygamists and anti polygamy critics, and urges women to push for moral purity and public standards, urging lawmakers on Roberts’ fitness and calling for a crusade against vice.
Topeka city ordinance section 2 orders removal of contagious patients to pest house or hospital, with board of health provision for facilities and restrictions on movement. Authority vested in mayor to enforce within five miles. Public places barred until written recovery clearance.
City health measures require notices in infected houses and compel occupants to maintain hygiene. Violations include neglecting to purify clothing, disobeying posted directives, or failing to follow hospital transport orders. Fines range from five to one hundred dollars per offense.
Minnesota battles over union and non union insurance firms draw Kansas interest. State officials urge anti trust action and demand withdrawal of increased commissions for agents who only represent union companies. Union plans, if enforced, could reduce non union competition and force market exclusion. Minnesota officials threaten to exclude non complying companies.
The Emporia Democrat argues for John Madden as the party’s candidate, noting unity between Democrats and Populists in the district. It cites past support from guards of harmony and calls for a strong union in the next campaign, with Madden as the leading nominee over rivals. An editor’s note mentions local health remedies.
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