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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1902

Page

5

It Will Be Destroyed by Volcano Tonight Production Opens

Train loads arrive as wagons haul material for the Last Days of Pompeii production at Kieth tract in Pot- Prewamme. Governor Stanley to fire first bomb tonight, while Chief Pyrotechnist James Cunliffe directs crews building a Pompeian city at Kelth park. Special shipments of powder and fireworks arrive. work continues overnight to ready the spectacle.

W. E Stanley Pormpellan Pain St. Joseph Kieth Tract Pot- Prewamme Pompeii James Cunliffe Kelth Park

Digestive Health Phamplet Promotes Simple Cure

A compact brochure argues most diseases stem from digestion problems and stomach weakness. It claims nine tenths of illnesses originate with indigestion and heart, liver, or nervous debility linked to poor assimilation. The little book explains symptoms of various dyspepsias and offers plain, practical remedies.

Last Days of Pompeii opens at Keith Park Topeka

The Topeka entertainment committee brings Pain's Last Days of Pompeii to Keith Park tonight with a 200 plus cast and 6,000 seats. A dramatic Roman city spectacle uses dynamite and lights, with nine carloads of machinery and a large backdrop mountain. officials expect about 10,000 attendees and offer 75 cent to one dollar tickets for adults and children under nine at a discount.

W. E Stanley Les Keith Park Palin Pompeii Keith's Park Frank Oak Topeka Commercial Club Buc i Kansas City Vesuvina Pliny Lord Lytton Chidrer Te- Peka Keith Sixth Avenue

Bean Jar Count Contest Promises Prizes and Publicity

The State Journal notes a bean jar counting contest organized by Emahiser and Mills, successors to Geo. W. Moffitt. Merchandises valued prizes are advertised in display windows with details on how beans determine winners. Participants who register counts first will be called to claim rewards. New York reports Morgan syndicate cables about steamship lines and Lisbon trade developments.

Emahiser & ‘Mills Prine Emahizer & Mile Geo. W. Moffitt Remue The State Journal Coun

Topeka News Briefs Highlight Local Events And People

Local notes report a Topeka youth reacting to Sunday work, a superintendent returning from Galesburg, and a colored veteran assigned to the Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth with a pension. Washburn baseball player HAM shines against Joplin, county efforts to free a jailed robber advance, and a Ringling Brothers circus preview promotes educational rallies, bands, and a camera exhibit in Topeka.

Model Topeka St Blake Kan Nelson Galesburg Robert Thomas State House Little Gul Washburn Ham Fort Scott Joplin Kennedy Geff Langer Santa Fe State House Electric Light Plant Ringling Brothers Capt. Webb Wood Pearl Bonder Ben M. C Sis Duncan Itenac TL OC Heeney Severance M. As Goftsee Pory Corbin H. B. How Stock

Blood Poison Cure Claim in Patent Balm Advertisement

An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poison and cancer, claiming it can cure the worst cases even after traditional methods fail. The copy emphasizes dramatic health restoration and urges readers to request the special care information for cancer.

Drug stores warned to hire registered drugists in Newton

EB Powell of Morrison's Le at Fourth and Young's drug store at Ninth and Avenue will require registered pharmacists in each store, or he will sue. He sent notices to both drug stores, which promised to comply. Newton, Kansas, has seen the first automobile in the country towns, driven by gasoline.

EB Powell Morrison's le Fourth and Young‘s Drug Store Ninth and Avenue Wich Newton Kansas

Obituary Notice of James Oliver Fergusonville Politician

James Oliver, former Fergusonville academy proprietor and 1860s New York state legislator, died Sunday in Burlingame Kansas after a complication of illnesses. He was associated with Jay Gould and was linked to plans involving Gould's associate ET.

New York James Oliver Fergusonvile Academy Fergusonville Burlingame Kansas Burroughs Jos Jay Gould Gould Jay Gould Abe

Performers Go Home to Carthage After Local Engagement

The article notes a performer leaving the Lakeside Park theater company to return to Carthage and join Hoyt's, after stints with Streets of India and a five foot tank act. She is praised for strength, flexibility, and a sweet voice, valued by managers as a reliable specialty.

Carthage St Louis Pany Hoyt Durin Pant Cummer Lakeside Park Theater Abe India

Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notice

G F Hensts and wife transfer property to Mra lL Fimmie for $630. The deed covers lots 228 and Theried in the RE set, as recorded in the real estate transfers column.

G. F. Hensts Mra Ll. Fimmie Sota

Santa Fe Excursion Offer For Home Visitors

Santa Fe announces a reader excursion to Snoe Indiana in September. Details show to apply locally via the Santa Fe agent. The notice emphasizes the round trip and inquiry points for potential travelers.

Indiana The Santa Fe

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