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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
12
The piece argues that saving on small items like Ivory Soap or shoe leather is not true wisdom. It explains that cheap soap contains free alkali which can damage surfaces such as oil cloth floors and an entire kitchen when used in weekly washing. The text warns that such economy risks greater losses than gains.
In Topeka and surrounding areas a flurry of social and civic events unfolds. Mrs Moran from Pressant Ridge moves to Topeka for a state line, James A Troutman speaks in Holton, and the Crosby Bros parade a new auto along Kansas Avenue. Firemen tidy the city building, Postmaster conventions draw attention, Grace McGrew returns from Colorado, and local bands rehearse weekly. The Topeka Business College reports top enrollment while Fort Pillow Post G. R. marks emancipation with a gathering on Sixth Avenue. Political and church notes dot the page as the community concerts, meetings, and high school football practice continue amid typical small-town bustle.
Chas Murphy, a New York undertaker and son of Felix Murphy, ex assemblyman, has traveled the country since early July. He appeared at Denver police headquarters wearing an oversight and jumper, with hands rough from labor, asking about his condition and recalling the Fourth of July in New York, before fading from memory.
Devotees of whist begin fall and winter play at the club every Monday evening. The annual meeting will be held Monday evening October after which regular tournaments will be arranged. The season opens with an entertainment for all whist players of the locality, with competition and social aims.
The council approved strict rules requiring payment for auditorium use and denied free access for new events. They shifted dates for the Republican county night and the Old Soldiers club, and ordered a light and janitorial service plan for cleanliness. Water tests showed poor well quality with chlorine and other readings noted. Laborers demand pay for city contracted curb work on Topeka Avenue. Mrs. Adair's pins shown at reduced price as John Van Vechten seeks grading extension on Willamette and Willow avenues. Sewer balance paid to Black and Laird. fire bell location discussed by ways means committee.
In San Francisco on September 22 a large German transport Bosnit carrying a heavy coal cargo is alight with smoke and the vessel appears close to bursting. Firefighting and salvage teams hope to spread the cargo ashore to save most of the material while the German government assesses the situation and responsibilities.
A fragmentary note presents a humorous tale about Daniel Rogers with a mock headline about weakness for chickens. The text references racial terms and a jailbreak of misread names, depicting a casual, period voice reflecting local humor and phrasing.
Hawaiian voters are registered as of September 14 with a local report by Honoraie. Sam provides the Chicago dispatch dated September 22, noting registration progress and official acknowledgment.
Elders hosted a green lunch with attendees including Mr. and Mrs G Clary, Hearn family from Baltimore, and other local couples. Various visits noted, club meetings planned, and residents traveling or hosting guests, with reports of illness and travel among Misses Bertha Kelley Elsie Kember and Miss Anna Herbst.
Kansas grid notes cite Washburn adding a star guard from Chicago, linked to Benny Owen and brother Billy Owen, with Atherton as third baseman. The recruit, nicknamed slugger, is praised for sweeping defenders in each game, joining last year's university staff.
Sunbury Pennsylvania September reports that all railway train men in the city, about 1600 workers, are involved in the boycott extending from the Reading Railway Brotherhoods.
Burglars ransacked the house seeking money, targeting George Mattin who reportedly had funds at home, but investigators found no cash or valuables after the intrusion. The incident left rooms disturbed with nothing of value apparent.
Real estate transfers show tax due to C. W. Snyder for 442 Buchanan Street and transfers involving properties at 301 Te Hoty with lots 768 and ne street. A conveyance lists Somali G. We husband to HL 1H. Suikiey in Flo and 40 Hallroad Avenue Kingston.
A patient from Camp Miss describes long feebleness from chronic diarrhea and poor health but reports complete relief after using Chamberlain's medicines. The testimonial claims the remedy cured the trouble and encourages others to seek it.
A fragmented ad style column touts cures for digestion and dyspepsia with references to Gavitt's Pain Barras and a 2 cent bottle. It hints at medical claims, ration issues, and astronomical terms, all presented in a garbled late era newspaper voice.
Walla Walla Sept 2 Jame Murray and Charles Voorhees escaped from the state penitentiary and were pursued by a posse from the county seat. A deputy warden was shot in the right side during the dash for liberty. Both men are likely to lose all good time and face severe punishment.
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the premier cure for female ailments. It urges readers to trust the product over other medicines, cites countless cured women, and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham at Lynn for free advice.
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