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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
11
A critique of tinted toilet soap versus Ivory Soap, noting wasteful sizing and higher cost. The author argues Ivory is purer and better, lasts longer, and costs less per use, even noting a hypothetical scented, dainty package would still be overpriced at fifteen cents for a small cake.
New York Oct 27 R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade says elections dampen business optimism but long term confidence remains. Seasonal contracts hold, shipments for billets and rails rise in places like Philadelphia and Chicago while weather slows agricultural and general trade. Construction and iron industries show steadier demand with builders purchasing heavily though tensions over terms with foreign buyers persist.
Broad ad claims Stuart's Catarrh Cure offers quick relief for catarrh and related throat and stomach issues. Testimonials from Bourne, Jerwme Fitton, and others describe ending symptoms after using the remedy, with emphasis on its nationwide availability and physician endorsement.
The report notes tin weakness and higher silver, with cotton and wheat sliding though foreign buying improves. Atlantic exports reach 35,028 bushels versus 2268.60 last year, Pacific shipments 878,043 vs 665,552, pork and corn futures down, wool sales exceed 5 million pounds, and New England mills busier though materials keep pricing firm.
General J K Hudson of Versailles headlines central Missouri GOP efforts with daily speaking tours. He faces Congressman Shawkleford in a joint debate at ver callies and boasts the strongest campaign statements yet. The Versailles Statesman praised his Barnett speech as the best Republican address in years, drawing a large courteous crowd.伴
New York dispatch reports a proposed huge naval program under review by the board of construction. If approved, Congress may face a project to build not less than forty warships, including novel types, with heavy armor and weaponry. Navy leaders seek expert input to ensure strong support and avoid criticism.
Fragmented notice describes band gathering at 7:18 and references fatigue coats, a parade, and various remedies and items for sale. It mentions curing ailments with Bromoline and Neuratein and references a product called Growler.
Ex Secretary of State John Sherman died at his Washington home. His remains were taken to Mansfield Ohio for interment Thursday. The report lists varied items from politics and industry, including naval affairs and labor unrest, reflecting a rapid-fire telegraphic digest of week events.
A Pyramid Drug Co advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a strictly scientific, harmless rectal treatment available in a one cent or fifty cent package. It claims rapid relief from pain and itching without cocaine or opium, warns against surgery, and offers a mailed booklet with testimonials from cured patients.
The city reports high registration totals for the election with 10 286 on the books and 10 187 added today. Public works include cedar block paving on the Sixth street viaduct while the sanitation department intensifies disinfection efforts to prevent smallpox. The Colored MBH church seeks Auditorium usage for Sunday services and an annual conference. police activity includes arrests for liquor infractions and a driver overturn incident near the scales. A pair of weddings are noted with receptions and addresses, plus council plans to accept the city building and review water committee findings.
In the November Cosmopolitan an engaging story by John Helms profiles two Topeka men, Charles S. Gleed and James Willis Gleed. The piece, titled Sue Personalities Sketched From Real Life, recounts the early struggles and later achievements of the Gleed brothers, praising their character, friendships, and success without naming other specifics.
Republican county central committees held an executive meeting this afternoon and adjourned without action. Chairman J. E. Larimer faced criticism for remarks about A. J. Rogers, delaying any resolutions or votes.
In a Northwestern corner machine shop gathering today, Frank J. Gunther received a gold watch as a testimonial of esteem from shop men. F. P. Hickey stood nearby as the new general foreman, to assume duties on November 1 with standard instructions for employees to follow.
A private Watchman service to guard city districts is proposed, overseen by the Interstate Secret Service bureau. Endorsed by Mayor Drew and others, the plan would patrol districts of 20 to 24 blocks from 8 to daylight with two guards per district and night reports from a central HQ. Funding via private subscription. first district outlined around Tenth Avenue to Western Avenue and Fourteenth Street.
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