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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1899
Page
5
The Continental Insurance Co plans to issue policies at nominal prices in Topeka, urging agents to resist rate cuts. President F C Moore laments losses in early 1899 and warns that reducing rates will shrink competition and hurt property owners, agents, and citizens.
Knights of Topeka editorial defends Continental Insurance against local Uni on trust charges, arguing public should not fear rate cuts. It cites six year Topeka losses and premiums, contends 28 percent loss ratio, and asserts agents seek higher commissions, urging citizens not to bail out non local firms.
Topeka society notes record the Douze Whist Club meeting and fall reorganization at Miss Anne Ewart home with new members Mrs Solomon Stoddard and Miss Kate Gunther. Miss Helen Moon reelected president. secretary seat changes. next gathering in two weeks. Also Miss Anna Crane hosts a complimentary party for Mrs Franklin Crane with extensive guest list and prizes in a lively afternoon of cards.
Kansas City today to attend the opera with Mr. and Mrs. Edvin Fox and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Freeman visiting in Cleburne Texas for a wedding. Many Topeka residents named among opera attendees. Halloween events and society meetings listed. clubs praised in Kinsley and Larned. travelers Mr. Peter Conture on business in Colorado.
In a formal reply, W B Kirkpettick and fellow officers deny mismanagement allegations by a critic committee. They defend reserve funds, salaries, and real estate bets, praising a Topeka building purchase as profitable. An examiner’s report from Missouri Insurance cites solid bookkeeping and strong investments, noting the Topeka property as a safe asset.
Fragments indicate a soldier’s keepsake issued by W. Ostok Sree te vindsi th o and White on the front cover. The text mentions a ferry bear and swimming related to the item, with unclear context about issuing authority or event.
The report describes heavy obstacles for the advancing infantry including deep ravines, destroyed bridges, mud, short rations, and dilapidated transport due to poor roads and low water. Insurgents hold the country, but stores remain to sustain the brigade. Rebels near Anguas and Hamban number about 50 and 2,000 respectively, while General Bates is recalled to sail for the southern islands at once.
Mrs Stanford of California has arrived from Europe and will stay a week in New York before returning home. She discusses the Stanford University crest and outlines plans for new buildings focused on chemistry and art. The library will hold 150000 volumes with three stained glass windows and inscriptions.
An article argues people fear fraudulent cures for dyspepsia and praises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a transparent remedy. It asserts the tablets use natural digestive ferments and ingredients like pepsin and Golden Seal, working in the stomach to digest food after meals rather than acting as a laxative or cathartic.
The readable fragments describe a chaotic university setting with references to students, vehicles, and tension amid perceived threats. A haunting voice laments a husband’s death and hints at unfinished work, all within a period of debate and distress on campus.
Numerous brief notices from Topeka society, including Mrs Moser hosts, Mrs Marie Putnam visit, Dr Magill guest of daughter, and chautauqua plans at Mrs Schenck’s home. Opera in Kansas City, family travels to Wichita, and local club gatherings noted with prices and discounts at Costley & Post.
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