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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
12
Fragmented Topeka Herald item reports a late night disturbance with police actions and court notes. It mentions Kansas City Star reporter updates, a Halloween event, a forest of notices from Topeka, and figures like Judge Hamilton and A. S. Kane. Numerous local happenings include candy sale at Mills Store and a typographic society meeting.
An advertisement by Topeka Drug Co claims a single compound cures kidney diseases and dropsy. It touts dramatic patient recoveries, lists a San Francisco periodical witness, and provides an address at 732 Kansas Avenue for the product and consultation.
The Topeka city debt totals about 7101 000 with 51 848 80 of warrants held by the Bank of Topeka unpaid for lack of funds The whole floating debt is divided among warrants held by local and state entities merchants National Bank and individuals The plan calls for a bond issue to retire the debt and fund flood cleanup costs while city funds and tax revenue for the year are debated The city aims to issue 811 000 in bonds and apply proceeds to outstanding obligations and essential services The Sunday flood impact prompted cleanup and repair costs and the mayor will be asked to proceed with bond authorization at the next meeting
Fragmented ad notes Esther Nevel Co offering remedies and medicines. Prominent line mentions Dr. Wood's Norway Pink Syrup claimed to cure coughs colds and diseases. Includes a string of phone numbers and vague assurances of youth and healing.
A humorous letter from a uncle recounts a chaotic Halloween evening at a store where his son Johnny asks for a trick or treat tick tack. The narrator laments disrupted plans for supper and a quiet night with the paper, while fearing the mischief and demands of Halloween visiting neighbors.
A narrator recalls a midnight clash with his son and a gang of boys as they torment the house. After a noisy tick tack and a wild chase, the narrator traps Johnny with a club and catches him roughing the property. The father treats the prank with stern discipline, delivering a harsh lesson before recounting the night’s events to his correspondent.
A Quincy Illinois woman recounts a decade of dyspepsia and severe headaches. After doctors failed and she switched from white bread and coffee to Grape-Nuts and Postum, her symptoms improved dramatically, weight returned, and she feels healthier without coffee. The anecdote promotes Postum products.
Advertising blurbs list multiple coats and suits with varied styles and prices from 10 to 25 dollars, including three-quarter length coats, Norfolk and blouse styles, and walking length skirts. Also touts furs with imit0tions of ermine and Highland Chi Chi Chi Chloe textures, plus children's fur items and accessories at low prices.
William B Gibson of New York former AP staffer won the Carnegie medal and world telegraphers championship at the American Telegraphers association tournament in Philadelphia. Chicago’s EH J Bruckner took second prize, with other finalists including MecClintic Dallas Texas Conkling New York Williams Philadelphia Newcomb Boston Burrey Atlanta. Contest required reading 35 messages and 500 words and receiving 25 messages and 600 words on typewriter.
In Atchison Kansas several National Guard members were discharged for ten days of attendance at Fort Riley maneuvers. The former hospital patient recovered from malaria fever as the militiaman case drew attention.
Three of Pittsburghs oldest and most conservative national banks have agreed to consolidate their interests into a new financial institution. The merged entity will operate under a single charter, incorporating Pittsburgh National Association and Ironity National Bank alongside the merged group.
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