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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
5
A druggist gave colodium to a customer for a bruise after advice to drink the lotion was incorrect. The incident highlights dangers of improper medical guidance from non physicians and prompts calls for patient safety checks.
Mra Henry Gilbert of North Barsax Avenue died at 3 this morning after taking ether and alcohol preparations intended for external use. Barrett refused to sell alcohol to the woman, and the investigation noted the bottle contained a preparation for external use. The husband and daughter stated she had a hard life and frequently drank. authorities visited the scene and confirmed the death occurred from substance ingestion rather than the bottle contents alone.
The article reports that Dr Andrews will head the University of Nebraska at a $5,000 yearly salary after Wiscons in offered the Madison presidency. The chancellor sent a letter to the regents confirming acceptance, citing the need for strong leadership and capable management of the university.
Corremondence from St Peetersburs dated Sept 1 reports possible increases in taxes on wines and brandies by 40 cents per bottle and a 31.50 rate for sparkling wines. The note highlights anticipated price rises and policy shifts in liquor duties.
A fragmentary item notes danger to Hin Life tn Peril and mentions Washburn football tickets, seven games, and a total of 2250 in reference to a local event or team. The readable text is incomplete, preventing full context or names.
Joseph Cramer, formerly in a Santa Fe machine shop, is announced to begin work Monday on the Vinewood Street viaduct project. His group will cut the rails and connect the road, with duties lasting through the season’s end.
In Topeka a federation of moon clubs gathered at the high school assembly for a program on domestic science and educator training. H D Perky, known for the Natural Food Company at Niagara Falls, spoke on the health and cooking link to brain and body, while Prof J N Wilkinson outlined manual training and domestic science in public schools.
October 16 is set for a large afternoon reception and evening dance, with two fashionable weddings adding to a busy week. The Bergen and Millice families announce weddings at 24 Topeken Keenue and a Springfield event at Christ Church, while a Federation Arts and Crafts exhibit plans and lectures are being organized for the holiday season.
Mr and Mrs Byron Hobbie host guests while Mr and Mrs Maurice O Rourke plan events at the theatre for an upcoming convention on October 14 and 15. Mrs J B Davidson and Mrs George W Porter travel to Kansas City to visit Mrs G T Neatbert for a week. Edith Van Dorp recovers from an illness of two months as of October 7, with a gathering at 42 Park Street North at half past two in the afternoon.
An article reviews Mr Coburn’s tire stock exhibition coverage in September June notes, praising polled and hornless cattle for stockmen. It discusses Prof Hays’ planting work, the shift away from horns in modern cattle husbandry, and arguments for profit and humanity in hornless breeding.
The passage argues that horned cattle cause injury, stress, and higher costs in winter herds. It suggests breeding hornless or polled cattle as a solution to reduce violence, improve welfare, lower shelter and feed needs, and cut losses from goring and fatalities among weaker animals.
America Hawking, mother of William Hawkins, arrives in Topeka from Atchison. Hawkins, a Washburn College graduate and lawyer, served as captain in the Twenty third Kansas during the Spanish American War, then in the regular army, later managing a tobacco plantation in the Philippines and amassing a fortune. He owns substantial Topeka property and plans a six week visit.
London reports a Japanese loan will be floated next week by Baring Bros Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and Yokohama Specie Bank. They plan to issue 24 million dollars in consolidation bonds bearing 5 percent interest at par. Dr Garvin nominated at Democratic state convention.
An ad copy touts Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for appetite and digestion issues and promotes Dr T Felix Goerand’s Oriental Dream or Magical Beautifier as a skin and beauty product. Claims include youthfulness, clear skin, and dramatic aging reversal with a long market history.
Tickets go on sale October 39 6 inclusive for travel to New York via Nickel Plate Road. Departure details and exact pricing to be announced by the railroad office.
Tickets go on sale in October for a Kansas City round trip to Santa Fe with a final limit in October. The offer covers eight travel days in each direction. Washburn football season tickets available at Katena Pasty Cigar Store.
North Topeka column lists visits and activities. Local residents such as C.A. Bradford, H. Painter of Atchison, and J. W. Bickel are mentioned with family trips and visits to Millsboro and Washington. Loom End sale ads for William M. Costley Dry Goods are interwoven with social announcements, transfers, and civic group events, including a Baptist U. social and a Rand McNally contest.
A damaged OCR snippet lists a street address 57 Greet janea St and names Ceunde and Fusyy Fe, indicating a local notice or classified line with unreadable context. The fragmentary text provides no clear action date or official authority but preserves the core location and person identifiers.
New York October 2 Owing to Secretary Shaw action waiving the 2 per cent reserve against deficits the weekly bank statement form is altered by A Noahs Clearing house members to show average loans legal tender notes deposits and other items. Washington October 2 The treasury secretary issued a circular adding that savings banks may accept other securities if states laws permit. Monument to Lincoln s Mother Lincoln City Indiana October 2 A mon ument honors Lincoln s mother at the old cemetery. Best Trains from St Louis For an Eastern trip Leave St Louis Union Station daily at 4 4 1 2 4 4 4 Tickets via Pennsylvania Short Lines.
An old notice advertises Fall Fest tickets selling October 16 with a limited return option via Union Pacific to Kansas City. Tickets cost $2.00 each way and are valid for travel to the event before October 15. The text also contains fragmented medical claims about a nail wound and salves, with damaged phrasing throughout.
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