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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1899

Page

3

Sunday church notices and programs in Topeka

A long list of church services across Topeka includes Epworth Methodist First Presbyterian and North Topeka Baptist with times ranging from early morning to evening. Subjects cover spirituality, scripture, and community events. the Santa Fe California Limited schedule appears with travel details.

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Railroad News Warns of Water Shortage and Famine

Railroads face growing water scarcity as drought tightens supplies across Texas Kansas and Oklahoma. Eastern lines suffer coal famine while western routes must haul water to operate and supply nearby towns. Railroads anticipate compelled city water purchases within days if rain does not come soon.

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Arbitration probable amid railroad rate war in Midwest

Omaha and Nemaha region shippers fear a deepening railroad rate war as Burlington, Missouri Pacific, and other lines cut rates to Texas. Merchants from Omaha and Kansas City advocate arbitration to settle the dispute, proposing a three-person committee from packing houses and rail executives to craft an edict acceptable to Burlington and the Kansas City system.

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Bees Attack a Train in Calhoun Station Chase

On a southbound Omaha and Minneapolis train at Calhoun a vast swarm of bees attacked cars as passengers were stung. The engineer opened the throttle to divert the swarm, which followed its queen, and the train escaped with minimal injuries before the bees wheeled away.

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Pyramid Cure for Piles Claims Rapid Relief

An advertisement touts Pyramid Cure for piles noting strong testimonials from users across states. It asserts the remedy cures all stages, replacing surgery and delivering quick, simple relief, with price listed at 60 cents per package and sale through local druggists.

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Growth and evolution of American railroads through expansion and improvements

The piece traces 19th and early 20th century railroad growth in the United States, noting cumulative mileage, investment per mile, and the shift from western expansion to modernization. It explains early construction focused on straight lines to cut costs, the evolution from wood to steel, ballast upgrades, bridge replacements, tunnel and cut creation, and the move from grade crossings to signals.

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Florence Hopes For Santa Fe Division Move

Florence residents expect the Santa Fe division to move from Emporia to Florence within six months. Local leaders note rising Arkansas City and McPherson branch traffic and new Oklahoma feeders, arguing Florence would benefit from the shift.

Florence Tampuria H.R. Nickerson Providence Santa Fe Farlroud Emporia

Rock Island road extension toward Oklahoma territory

The Rock Island line advances about three miles into the Oklahoma territory with rapid progress promised. Santa Fe conductors meet in Newton, October 20, with a secret conference and a reception in the city. Local notes report staff changes, vacations, sickness, exam attendance, and transit delays across Santa Fe operations and nearby shops and yards.

Rock Island Oklahoma Territory

Las Vegas Fireman Retires After Pleasant Wyoming Visit

FEOM LAS VEGAS reports retirements and transfers among railroad personnel. Fireman Whitney and his family conclude a friendly Wyoming visit. Several engineers and conductors receive promotions or changes, including J B Clark and J M Fair passing exams, and dispatchers and crews reassigned to Las Vegas routes with ten extra crews planned.

PROM DODGE CITY Happenings At Local Rail Yard

Chas E. Oeretinus remains at To eke hospital for treatment as colleagues report progress. Brakemen Kendrich and family returned from a Denver visit and Kendrich resumes duty. Section foreman Ginze off sick, W Jorden of Hlosby leads his section. Sam Riley back from a 30 mile Ohio trip and on Nos 17 and Dodge City lines. Conductor Se notes his wife and child arrived safely at their destination.

Chas. E. Oeretinus Toeke Hospital Kendrich Denver Ginze W. Jorden Hlosby Sam Riley Ohio Dodge City Tower

Strong Nerves Strong Body

A Vigorous constitution and power of endurance, depends upon the nerves. The nerves give force to all the organs of the body. The system is kept clean of morbid material. The blood circulates quickly, ex hilarates, feeds the muscles and tissues with wholesome nourishment. Strong nerves keep strength of body increasing, and the muscles firm.

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Nerve Strength

Robert Fuller of Alexandria South Dakota reports nervous weakness and back pain. After trying various medicines he says Paine's Celery Compound transformed his health after four bottles, claiming no better medicine exists.

Robert Fuller Alexandria S.D Paine

Santa Fe Railroad News and Schedule Changes

Traffic volumes on the Santa Fe at La Junta indicate heavy travel with about 1 000 cars daily. Conductor J M Dodge attends the Division Order of Conductors in Newton and will return soon. Santa Fe plans an artesian well at Lakin, with 400 feet of Vie already on the ground. Several crew changes are listed: Hughes out, Gamber on Nos 31 32, Miller with Stockwell, Teer with Dalton, Park with Judd, Maddiz on extra.

Michigan la Junta Santa Fe J. M. Dodge Newton Santa Fe Railroad Lakin Hughes Gamber Conrad White Miller Stockwell Teer Dalton Park

Florence News Roundup of Local Rail and Travel

From Florence Mark Rakestraw, who went to Old Mexico for work, has joined Mexico Central. Fireman Clarence Holmes returned from Chicago and Bil wanker. Abe McCombe and wife visited Florence relatives. Charley McCammon, Santa Fe flagman, visited parents. Jack Meridicks ill but to return Monday. Strong City ballast train mustered out. A car sent to Emporia for Pleasures of the chain gate. Engineer Ward fell ill last week. Krettmeijer relieves him. G Johnson, former foreman on Santa Fe bridge at Doyie Creek, completed the bridge project with Stolz, Kinnen and Wist. Smith, a Santa Fe operator, remains in service.

Mark Rakestraw Old Mexico Méxican Central Gul Clarence Holmes Chicago Bilwanker Abe McCombe Florence Charley McCamnon Santa Fe Jack Mer Emporia G Johnson Scrore Doyie Creek Fred Stolz John Kinnen Wist Robbing Santa Fe 3 W. Smith Sante Fe Operand

Local Railroad and City Staffing Changes Scrambled

The article lists multiple readable items on local employment moves. Ed Grant returns as brakeman from Caldwell. J E Stoner and A Se ana layot? are noted for ship duties with Rock Island. Lester Hayes fills a superintendent vacancy in Roswell. EB Nesbit moves to night yardmaster. Cramer from McFarland takes a post in town.

Tom, McNerney Superintendere Bruder Roswell Col Rock Island Lester Hayes Thts City McNerney

A Jn thie saves lives via Woot's Norway Pine Syrup

A garbled early 20th century notice touts Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for coughs and lung ailments. It presents exaggerated health claims and urges readers to try the product as a general cure-all.

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