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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1897
Page
8
A noted physician argues that romantic sentiments are dangerous, urging men and women to curb passions through exercise and self control. He claims early exhaustion of emotions leads to ruin and promotes a tonic remedy as the best aid, saying many suffer until a favorable preparation is found.
A Nov 2 1910 dispatch reports Louisiana authorities appealing to Secretary of War for federal aid to protect levees opposite New Orleans. The request cites flood risk and potential destruction to commerce and homes, urging action by engineers and the Army Corps. Captain Thorby and Captain McEnery referenced as overseeing inspections and plans to preserve the levee line.
Mrs. P B Butler of Fairhaven Conn credits Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy with easing weeks of stomach pain after taking it. The note urges sufferers to take the remedy at first symptoms to ward off attacks. Also mentions faster train times and Pullman services to Los Angeles on a competing route.
James Manning proposes selling the St Joe club to Topeka interests after Cedar Rapids meeting shows no local Topeka representation. He may transfer the franchise to any preferred city with a reasonable salary, with Topeka officials planning to consult Kansas City and Sioux City figures for an offer.
Rumor says Pennsylvania division of the L A W will back Potter in the upcoming presidential election, potentially delivering about 190 of the 550 votes. No worthy challenger has emerged, making a Potter victory look likely. Also notes Kansas University football season ended with no injuries and no substitutions in a single game.
Berlin reports that authorities demand compensation from the United States for the arrest and imprisonment of Herr Amville Lueders in Haiti while signaling no tolerance for U.S. interference in the case. The note suggests Berlin aims to secure funds as a result of the incident without altering its handling of the matter.
In Golden City an Elks dispute erupts as factions push mock ballots and taunting slogans for McManus and Kinney. Claims of corporate influence and workingmen ties fuel tensions while Kinney supporters warn of a political gag. An unrelated notice promotes Peges German Salve for skin issues.
A dubious advertisement for a laxative tablet promises a guaranteed cure with a money back refund if not effective. The text cites fake claims and illegitimate tablet markings. Authorities warn buyers to ignore such claims and seek legitimate remedies.
A collage of Topeka items reports travels of Dr N F Smith to New York and Parliament of civic figures. legal business, new births, and a variety of society notices. Notables include J W Harrison planning a public talk, W F Cloud portrait arrival, Washburn and High School football wrap, and a stroke affecting Mrs H C White.
A 1997 testimonial from GEO W DUDLEY of St Louis praising Charcot’s Kela Nervine Tablets for ten years of nerve symptoms. The letter, signed and dated April 13, 1997, claims relief and endorses the remedy, noting the writer’s background as a prominent local engineer.
In Kansas City Star style, a western Kansas farmer once wary of vice attends a train to view a young man who may represent Whibburn at the MOS Oratorical Contest in Lawrence next February. JS Dagne and WL Cissingham contest. Slaughter, a colored boy, injured in a Topeka rail yard incident. Edward Madden arrested for burglary, misidentified as Barr Smith, with police chief Steele pursuing warrants and returning prisoner details.
A Herald dispatch from Jacksonville says Unar the Dauntless successfully banded a large expedition in Cuba Sunday night.
Kansas City November 20 The Priests of Pallas will stage parades next year said J. P. Loomns president to a reporter They will continue until Kansas City outgrows parades or subscribers to the Priests of Pallas fund indicate otherwise The directors meet next week to elect officers Subscriptions already equal two thirds of last year’s fund The group will cooperate with fall festival efforts but remain governed by their subscribers. Also includes an ad for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral promotion.
State Temperance Union officials urge broad church and Sabbath school turnout for the February Topeka convention on February 1 and 2, 1893. Delegates from cities like Lawrence and Emporia will attend, with speeches by prominent Kansas citizens and plans for nonpartisan temperance campaigning. A salve advertisement and hair product notes follow, reflecting common 1890s ad and health content.
Noble Prentis spoke before the M A of Kansas City delivering the eighth lecture in the History and Civil Government series. A large audience gave close attention as he discussed Washingtons first cabinet and the absence of aristocracy among its members. He noted Virginias role in early leadership and traced the roots of political power to self made men and common origins.
Chicago reports Patrick Hartford, a policeman wounded at Haymarket, died last evening. He suffered a severe wound to the right leg and the left third toe, with his tube severed by a bomb blast. Hartford born in Boston in 1500, served in the allies force, later joined Dekplaines station.
A garbled account recounts an 1880s series of events involving John Sport appointed president of the State Historical Society, political tensions with Missouri, and a fractured election era. The narrative mentions Reeder’s commission, Lecompton, and unrest linked to a sheriff and a printer dispute on Vine Street. It also includes ads for Dr King’s New Discovery and various local notices.
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