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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1897

Page

8

Williams Pink Pills for Pale People Proven by Doctor Testimony

Fragments recount a physician’s endorsement of Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. A 1897 sworn statement by KS Howman and R S Bowser details marked recovery from long illness, with claims of renewed health and vitality after using the pills. The advertisement cites Dr Williams Medicine Company Peoria, showing pills sold in boxes at 50 cents each.

R. S. Bowman Hartsville Callege Williams Gril Bowman Etary United Hrethrum Church Charlotte Mitch Ueluew Harts Ile Pele Lowe Roa Profemor Bowman Bowsax Dr. Waliams Sehene

FITZ AFRAID OF CORBETT SPARRING EXHIBIT

The proposed exhibition in Chicago between James J. Corbett and Robert Fitzsimmons faced doubt with Fitzsimmons expressing fear of facing Corbett in the ring. Montgomery sources indicate Fitzsimmons might avoid the exhibition or relocate to Topeka if a deal could be arranged with Corbett.

James J. Corbett Rrobert Fitzsimmont Thin City Itesimmens Montgomery Hiesslamens Corbett Elnate Topeka Fite Simmons

Diphtheria Antitoxin Plan Outlined by Chicago Health Department

Chicago health officials unveil a citywide antitoxin program to treat all diphtheria cases and provide preventive doses. Nine physicians on duty under Dr Wittens K Tugues supervise, with 96 substation clinics offering chemically pure samples at no ROSE price.

Health Department Chicago City Health Department Wittens K. Tugues Rose Price Reyoukis

Moody's Latest Move in Chicago Revival Effort

Moody the evangelist writes from Alissnhueerte that Chicago’s pastors and workers are urged to stir the city on Fable stadt science. A new teaching method was tried last year and will be expanded citywide with Newstl in charge of classes. Dr James M Gray of Boston will lecture on how to muster English Ri. Mr I L Greeve, a Chi dawie merchant, credits De King s New Discovery with curing his consumption after other remedies failed.

Chicago Moody Stadt Wi- Tam Newstl Institute James M.gray Boxton Greeve Chidawie de. King King Swift & Holiday Drug Co Bier

Poison Milk Hoax Triggers Wild Shamokin Bike Ride

In Shamokin Pennsylvania on September 25 a terrorized alert spread as George Sober rode ahorseback to warn 200 families after pairs greens were found in milk delivered by the Sober Brothers. Cows died and Isaac Lipley was arrested amid a mob scene as investigators uncovered tainted dairy sediment.

Shamokin Penn George Sober Shamokin Township Sober Brothers Sobers Elwood Hepner Lewis Sober Paris Green Isaac Lipley Kepe

Sherman’s Speech Change Shocks Ohio Campaign Plans

Washington reports Secretary John Sherman will not join the Ohio campaign as planned. He cited tradition against stump speaking, after initially preparing multiple speeches and delaying a final decision following peer review. President McKinney was warned the omnibus address would cover foreign and domestic topics beyond finance.

Washington John Sherman Ohio Chin Mr. Sherman George K. Nash Sherman Onia Nash McKinney

Wedding Gift and War Bullet Symbol at Knightsbridge

Maurice Gifford, brother of Haron Gifford of the Bechuanaland Exploration Co, wed Miss Marguerite Thorold at St Pauls Knightsbridge. Among gifts, a bullet that cost him his arm from Matabele War is presented, set in Matabele gold as a double headed serpent. A separate note from Buenos Aires reports Britain’s War Office purchased 1400 horses in Argentina for Army use, favored for African climate.

Tendon Maurice Gifford Haron Gifford British South Africa Company England Washington Department United States Buenos Ayres War Office Linve Argentina

Electric Bitters hailed as nerve tonic and purifier

A period advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best medicine to restore nervous fatigue to vigor. It claims vegetable ingredients tone nerve centers, stimulate the liver and kidneys, improve appetite, aid digestion, and purify blood. Sold for 60 or 100 per bottle by Swift and Holliday Drug Co.

Timmy Tase Swift & Holliday Druz Co

Late sports roundup hero of yesterdays baseball clash

Herman Long starred as Boston defeated Baltimore 5 4 in a dramatic game. Attendance neared 12 900 with Boston fans cheering from the Eutaw house and city streets. Long and Tenney stood out in the field as Doyle miscues shifted momentum late, while Keeler and Baltimore rallied briefly before a decisive double play ended the rally.

Boston Baltimore Boston Wis Beving Romen Macsichusetts Maryland Bunton Long Tenney Boston Vrouterm John F. Pitagerand Ruy Eutaw House Cullins Orioles Doyle Stahl Collins Maltimoreans Joe Heston I.t Relig Robinson Ywgth Reitz McGraw Quinn Hamilton Keeler Lowe Bob Ineon Tohpooooor Ots Sre Brooklen Pee Adelpta Brooklyn Fitcher Taylor Butterias Grim Dann and Barrell Philadelphia Taylor and Clements

Arugeiste and Willines In New Work Mystery

Fragmentary OCR notes show names Arugeiste and Willines tied to a New Work project. References to a small payment and a Teceipt hint at a financial or contractual detail. Names appear with uncertain spellings, no clear date or place.

Arsipeiplesy Arugeiste Willines Jona Biss

Gold Imports Reach 4.5 Million In Four Days

R G Don Co reports New York trade review shows gold imports from Europe and Australia total about 4.5 million in four days. Bank of England rate rise to 2 1/2 percent, merchandise exports and imports shift, with potential net export of 50 million in merchandise and silver. Wheat corn cotton markets fluctuating as production estimates and strikes affect output and prices.

New York R. G. Don & Co Weekly Review of Trade Engling France San Francisco Australia Europe Bank of England Tram Bessemer Pittsburg Grey Forge Southern PLC Mahoning Valley Birminham Boston United States Canada

State school fund invests all but thirty thousand bonds

Six million dollars in the permanent state school fund earns five percent interest while $30,000 will be paid out today to complete the investment. Bond holders await additional funds before selling to the state school fund as Richmond Bicycle Co faces receivership over $37,000 in facilities and $85,000 in assets amid board discord.

State School Fund Richmond Richmond Bicycle Company

Topeka Festival Buzz Leads From Leedy to Parade

Governor Leedy spoke in McPherson and will return to the executive office Monday. Officials report new flag poles at Santa Fe offices and decorations for the state house ready. Indian arrivals, festival trains, burns of weeds, and preparations for a busy Topeka festival week fill the city’s notices with varied activity.

BE. B. Kendix Importa Ts Leedy McPherson Ed Littis Okimoma Santa Fe Committee of Twenty-eight Washington Thomas Ryan Topeka Fair Grounds Fred True J. W. Donalison Taylor Street Kursus Avenue A. B. Mubbard Jennie Price Turon Kan G. Leacher Hulé Excelsior Lodge No. Él GA. R. Hall Kansas Avenue Sona of Veterans Medics College Hospital Corps M. A. Waterman Frank Osborn Knights The Robert Atkinson D. H. Kresky Lehigh Valley Road Kansas City Rock Island Washburn College Robert Pleres Colorado Americus Lyon County Toomorrow State House Fazilton Hall J. H. Bennett Bennett Belle McArthur Breidenthal Hutchinson Reno County Horton John H. Norton Geo. W. Porter Geo. E. Heyden H. W. Davis General Office Major Anderson Indians Boston Star Gilbert Ewer Meriden Tayfield Mayetta Salvation Army Santa Road Santa On Eee Clark Black F. B

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