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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1897

Page

8

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery advertised medical claim

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestive disorders liver torpor and blood impurities. It claims it purifies blood aids digestion restores appetite strengthens nerves and liver and promises cure for headaches bronchitis asthma spitting blood and other ailments. It cites testimonials and offers paper cover and cloth bound editions for sale.

Tr. Pierce Miltuton Jutksos Co Mercen Geaden

Street Railway Deal Consolidates Hestonville Interests

In Philadelphia a deal completed transfers control of the Frevtonville Amazon and Mulricount Street Railway holdings to the Vision Traction Company. The arrangement unites two rival streetcar systems, with the central hub at Hestonville and the combined network operating 24 lines and about 6100000 in receipts last year.

Tate-oet Hestonville Philadelphia Which & Promal Gerson Frevtonvile Amazon and Mulricount Stonk Calen Tristlon OTA Initer Company Othie Udon Viow Traction Company Tallwey Hostonvilla Rotnns Traii Salange

Pittsburg Football Player James Lalas Critical After Injury

Lieutenant James Lalas of Pittsburg Atletico, injured in a December Exposition Park game, is not expected to survive. He suffered a head injury and ankle dislocation after a kick, with two shots fired at his home. police have ordered cessation of football by city officers.

James Lalue Pittsburg Vidiew James Lalas A.C. Fe Erininase Leis Reve Leitos Howe Wifhcinin

Burlington's New Observation Vestibulated Trains

An item describes Burlington's new observation vestibule trains traveling via St Louis Missouri River and Chicago routes. It praises vestibule cars, standard writing, and notes agents Edward Elliott and Wakeley as officials. Also mentions California outdoor sports and a cure advertisement for coughs.

Burlingsten St Louis Missouri River St. Joule Chicago St. Louis Edward Elliott Geners Ainager Seireph LW Wakeley Parsensor Arent St Loum Ato

Missourians and Kansans Tackle Big Rivalry Game

Local sports note says large crowd expected for Missouri Kansas football clash. The programme, touted as handsomest ever for a game, features team previews, player notes, and detailed game-day details. Missouri visitors arrive with band and coachs staff. Kansas aims to leverage recent form and weight advantage.

Nebraskas Pharies Castigate Kannas Unprofessional Inproceedings

Nebraskas The Pharises accuse Kannas of unprofessional conduct amid disputes between Nebraska and Kansas universities athletic associations. A Nebraska board plans to withdraw funding for further football contests with Kansas. The letter defends the Kansas coach while protesting the move.

Lincol Nrv Nebnriee Ransis Caldwell and Ward 3.C. Pehl Une Nebraska Etrique Budrd Kansas Couch Satoniay Kansas City

Horse Show in New York Shows Big Money Circulation

A New York horse show generated substantial spending, with hotel meals, costumes, harnesses, and entries totaling around 1.4 million dollars. Estimates suggest roughly 100,000 visitors and extensive purchases from tailors, hatters, and saddlemakers, driving significant activity in the city commerce.

White Lady Sold At Auction Yacht Once Owned By Langtry

Auction sale records show the White Lady yacht formerly owned by Mrs Langtry sold for £10. The vessel, chartered to the late Ogien Goelet of New York, had little use and was purchased by James Johnston, who later bought the Prince of Wales cutlery. The item includes unrelated advertisements and a cold remedy promotion.

Mra Langtry Landen Nev Mutrily Langtry Etres Lord Asnborten Foo Lagetry Eefoset Ogien Goe New York Tawean Johnston Prince of Wales

Open His Eyes A Test On Coffee Effects

A practical test claims coffee harms daily function and digestion, urging readers to stop coffee and try Postum Cereal Food Coffee. The piece argues Postum proves pure and nutritious, citing investigations by Pure Feed Commissioners and doctors across states.

Athat Himagif Cerenta Postum

Turn of the Screw and Assesses State Employes

A 2 percent monthly levy on wages of state institution workers was imposed by the Populist central committee. Workers at the insane asylum protest yet face deductions dating from July. Wages average about $8, leading to cumulative charges up to $25 plus December dues, totaling around $4.00 per period. The central committee defends the assessment as party finance for upcoming election. Republicans in office deny culpability.

Stite Hiustl Populst Central Committee Inanne Contra Howe

Rescuer Home Abandoned In Topeka Volunteer Effort

The Topeka volunteers delayed the Home project citing uncertain local support and need for experienced leadership. Capt Shanton and Adj. Gen. Fieldnie advised postponement, while Mrs. J. A. VanCleave urged local effort and a suitable joining of citizens for a home.

Popekie Shanton Shatinon Geowal Volur Eere Abicaeo Adj Fieldnie Ligit Topeka Shaden Abe Dare Topoks J. A. VanCleave Tity Socket Purity League

Princeton Professor Charles Woodruff Shields Withdraws From Presbyterian Church

The Princeton professor Charles Woodruff Shields D D resigns from the Presbyterian church after censure for signing Princeton Union for a signature move. A long time expositor of science and revealed religion at Princeton, Shields has faced church authority clash and remains at Princeton teaching theology with support from President Patton and many faculty.

Princeton Presbyterian Church Hoy Charles Woodruff Shiels Pringston Jin Lievhet Ae Shields Shielda New Albany Ind The College of New Deracy Charles Woodbuty Shhixtns D. D Princeton Seminary Hempstead Patton

Statutes Ready New Kansas General Statutes Near Sale

The legislature authorized Judge Webb to complete a modernized set of state statutes. He finished the work, approved by the Supreme Court and state officials, with two prior compilations noted by Dasster and Taylor. Webb printed 2000 sets for sale at 3 per set through the Topeka based Kansas Statute company. general statutes have seen limited use.

Judes Wwf Webb Supwige Corp Altornes Werner A Peiple Aiund Judge Web C.F Dasster Irvin Taylor Issy Taylor Judge Webly Bavens Statute Company Topeke Kansas Leva

Preacher Three Year Old Draws Crowds in Atlanta

A tiny preacher of three, Lawrence Denny, in Auburn Avenue, draws large crowds who deem him a wonder. He preaches to a mixed audience each Sunday, warns that wickedness will be punished, and delivers a striking revival-like appeal to residents near his home. Local residents report strong curiosity and expectant attendance. A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing a severe cold.

Finck Atlanta GaNov Auburn Avenue Lawrence Denny Ani

International match seals romance with German officer

Mrs May Stanley Lay widow of William Lay of Baltimore will wed Count Adolph von Gotzen, a Prussian lieutenant raised in Silesia, after meeting in Washington society. The German officer, famed for African exploration and medals, pursued the relationship from last January, joining Mrs Lay in the capital as their engagement unfolds.

Washington May Stanley Lay William Lay Baltimore Conner Adolph von Gotzen Count von Gotzen Germany Silesia Napoleon

Early California limited trains and travel ads

An assortment of travel pitches and medical cures from a historical newspaper page. It touts daily express routes to California with fast service and comfort, plus a “New Great South American Kidney Cure” claimed to ease kidney and bladder issues in six hours. It lists local Topeka pharmacies Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drug Co and notes a laundry service by Peerless Steam Laundry.

Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Ave Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan

Dinner Taster Occupation Noted For House Visits

A curious profession described involves a woman who spends much of each day visiting homes and sampling dishes intended for dinner. She offers improvements and demonstrates new cooking techniques to the cooks.

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