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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1897
Page
5
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Remedy as a cure for insomnia headaches and nervous distress among women. It claims the medicine strengthens and restores vigor, promising relief from constipation and general female complaints through a formula said to act on the system. It credits a physician as the inventor and emphasizes widespread treatment of women by local doctors.
A young African in Hartford, claiming Hebrew roots, travels from New Haven to raise funds to return to Africa. He writes in Hebrew and Yiddish, speaks via chalk and paper, and draws attention from local rabbis. A Sunday collection raised about $15 as people weigh his claims and background.
Turner essayist chosen to write a campaign handbook for Populists faces party dispute over submission to state committee in Topeka during Fall Festival. Address argues wheat up and silver down, critiques mine labor and Mark Hanna trusts, citing unemployment and economic strain. Tillotson to issue address urging reorganization as Populist leaders meet.
Tuesday evening in Topeka instructed D C Tilotson to reorganize 6000 silver clubs for active work in local campaigns. Tilotson is drafting an address to these clubs. The clubs will meet regularly to discuss important subjects and extend organization by forming new clubs. The league aligns with fusionists to support their cause this fall.
John J. Ingalls offers a measured critique of W. J. Bryan in Atchison calling the speech plain and lacking energy with a stump style. He praises Bryan as a major figure in postbellum politics and notes his courage endurance and versatility despite humble origins and defeats in the presidential contest.
The Grainfeld appointee Isaac T. Purcell takes the Wa Keeney land office post, upsetting expectations that W S Tilton of Downs would win, backed by Senator Maker while Cyrus Leland supported Purcell, a longtime ally of Leland. Hood's Sarsaparilla praised for blood purification and curing various diseases. The Daily Walnut Valley Times commends Kansas Mutual Life Insurance for prompt death benefit payments to El Dorado residents. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve praised by users for piles and skin troubles.
Kansas National Guard units 22 companies and Battery B prepare for a Topeka encampment during the Fall Festival week. Adjutant General Allen plans a special order to extend mobilization. drills to be conducted with three regular officers. Officers and troops will travel via listed stations September 26 27 under transport arrangements and travel rations.
About 400 U S troops are slated to attend the festival, with Major Williams A Rafferty commanding. The list includes Troop A and Troop F of the Second Cavalry and companies from Fort Leavenworth under Captains Lewis Nietucland and others with lieutenants Clark Leary Christ and others assigned.
Details of cavalry and infantry units including Light Battery B and Colonel or captain ranks outline the upcoming militia encampment. Regulars depart September 23 from Fort Riley, march to Topeka, with camp planned at the Dowthite tract. Lieutenant Harry A. Smith acts as inspector general for the week.
Mr. M. Davidson of Topeka extols Miss Edna Whitney of Chillicothe Missouri. He recalls her family hardship after her father’s death, her work to support her mother and sister, and her brave effort to provide for breadwinners, earning community respect and Kansas honor.
A Kansas United Women’s Relief Corps notice calls for statewide attendance at the October 6 dedication of the Mother Bickerdyke Home and Hospital in Ellsworth. Mrs. Margaret H. Griffith urges donations of money or home goods to furnish rooms, with all items sent to Mrs. Clara Day in Ellsworth. express charges prepaid.
Bucklen Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores eruptions piles and more with a money back guarantee. It is sold by Swift Holliday Cruz Co at five cents per box and a Colorado summer prospectus offered by W J Bisch Topeka Kan. Also One Minute Cough Cure touted for coughs and lung troubles by G W Stansfield 632 Kansas Ave. Sreinberg's orchestra billed at Kimball's tonight.
The Pyramid Pile Cure is advertised as the only rational, direct-application remedy for piles, offering fast, painless relief and lasting cure by treating the affected area rather than via the stomach or surgery. It claims wide testimonial support, cheap, quick results, and urges readers to buy cents or one dollar packages from local druggists with free samples by mail.
Miss Jerusha McKinney of 50 South Centre Street suffered for years with excruciating pain sleep disturbances and catarrhal illness. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People on recommendation she recovered fully reporting profound relief and renewed health.
A local court session dismissed the case with costs charged to the plaintiff. The docket details labor claims of 5.44 and 315 against A L Roger and Beebe, with Seeberger ordered to pay costs. Testimony questioned who laid a floor and who did work, while a constable reported a horse loss en route to serve papers.
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