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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
15
An old advertisement for Royal Baking Powder from the Joo William Street area market appears, highlighting a brand emphasis and regional placement in New York.
Dr Heath visits from Kansas City as local events unfold in Topeka. Mentions include Gus Sun’s minstrels, a visitor from Lawrence, political notes on Santa Fe bonds, the Runaway Girl troupe, state house elevator outage, and city park plans. Reports include school, theatre, and civic notices with multiple named individuals and places in Kansas.
An article extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior internal remedy for catarrh, asserting antiseptic action in the blood and safe, non narcotic ingredients. It claims tablets reach the root of symptoms and are suitable for children, contrasting with inhalers and sprays.
City officials accuse Barber Asphalt Pavement Co of trying to gain the upper hand on a repair contract. H W Buckley left Topeka with the repair outfit to Leavenworth. The firm is bonded under 320,000 and the city owes it 1,000 for completed work. The pavement company left town, increasing the likelihood of a dispute over timely completion and adherence to contract terms.
New York city furniture store of Baumann and Bro. at Sixth avenue and West Fifteenth street was damaged by fire today. Loss about 200000 dollars. Insurance said to fully cover the blaze.
Washington dispatch reports Senator W. A. Harris of Kansas and Senator Morgan of Alabama issued a two volume Nicaragua canal report. Harris remains hopeful the canal will be established with the coming session brighter prospects than before. Also notes cabinet speculation about Kansas man F. D. Coburn and roosevelt options, plus assorted Washinton items and personal notices.
A businesswoman reports strong health gains after switching from mocha and jet coffee to Postum Food Coffee and adding Grape-Nuts breakfast cereal. She cites grippe recovery, renewed energy, and a daily use of Grape-Nuts in milk and eggs, claiming sustained wellness and no food shortage.
An Anti-Anarchistic society organized at the Topeka Post hall with temporary officers President A. E. Jones and Secretary W. J. Whittekin. A further meeting set for Monday to complete a permanent body. The aim is to eradicate anarchists in Kansas and beyond, with secret activities and boycotts for known anarchists. Attendees included Dr. A. A. Konb, Z. H. Klopfer, W. B. Pennington, Oscar Swayze, George Druse, C. A. Goodwin, R. F. Hayden, and W. C. Crawford.
A collision near DeSoto Missouri between northbound passenger train 54 and southbound freight 79 late last night killed one tramp and badly injured another. Engineer J Egan was badly hurt and several passengers and trainmen suffered injuries. Relief trains evacuated the wounded to St Louis and local crews cared for others.
A football game at Clay Center kicked off a series between Chapman and Clay Center. A man entered the field as the contest began, marking the start of the matchup.
A fragmentary note from a 19th century scene hints at value and identity as a riddle. References to sickness and a family business suggest social concerns and a local shop context. The text reads like a puzzle or advertisement embedded in a broader page.
Letters from Mrs L A Brily of Michelville Tenn and Mrs Teertha Stouffer of Sabetha Kansas report strong health improvements after using Peruna. They claim weight gains, regular bowels, clear complexions, and relief from catarrh and female ailments. The ads urge readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice and Peruna information.
George Armitage the Bank of New Amsterdam messenger walked into Ten derloin police station and surrendered. He refused to discuss missing funds totaling 5900 pounds, saying he would speak to his lawyer. He had 51.50 on arrest and a mysterious colored woman alleged to have returned drafts and collections. Leavenworth Priest Downey resigns after 17 years serving Sacred Heart church health reasons.
Lawson of Ray Villa conducts a general store in the Inca Valley five miles from the railway and twenty five miles from the town. Farmers within thirty miles rely on his store and on Chamberlain’s remedies. Within a mile about sixty people reside, with fourteen cured by Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all druggists.
Memphis Tennessee hosts the first annual Memphis Driving Club week long event. A new track promises fast times with 360000 in stakes and purses. Many Lexington stables depart tonight for Memphis as Secretary Murray Howe plans an attractive program.
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