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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1898
Page
7
An old ad-like fragment promotes Dr Hays Hair as a solution to falling fading and thinning hair. It touts nourishment and lasting results with a claimed test appearance and social proof while urging use of a 3 in a bottle hair product.
In Cincinnati during the eleventh inning Vaughn was ruled out by umpire Swartwood for abusing him, then retaliated from the stands. Swartwood upheld the three day suspension as crowds of about 1,200 watched. Nearby results included Cleveland, New York, Philadelphia, and several other MLB and boxing notes with Sullivan versus Smith ending in a disputed decision aftermath.
In Topeka on October 4 the Geir football game was canceled due to rain and poor conditions. The event at the fair grounds October 3 featured John entry and Joe Patch er in a pacing match with a $5,000 purse. President Robert Aull of the St. Louis Pale association arranged for a famed pacer to participate.
Fragmented text notes a high death rate at DawsonNo Gold on Stewart River with about 900 people turning to the Stewart River area. It references early settlement groups and mentions gold discoveries and health conditions, though details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Readable fragments describe an unclear event with vague names and locations. The text lacks coherent details, dates, or identifiable organizations, making a definitive summary and headline impossible from the available material.
The Great Triple Alliance act led by Rick Powell Jerro Fox and Servais Le Roy left Kansas City for Chicago after a four week run at the Grand Theatre. Backer M B Leavitt refused to fund a longer tour to Colorado forcing premature closure with all performers paid up to date.
Report describes a extreme heat in late September bending rails near Hollvue and Silver Lake causing a Union Pacific westbound train to stop for repairs. Train crews and station staff rigged temporary measures to keep the track safe as the train arrived in Topeka behind schedule amid a perilous, thrilling journey.
Major General Francis V. Greene and Senor Fenny Anguncillo assist in presenting views on the future of the inland chamine Roe and the American government. Lincoln statue dedication draws praise as Cubans and others watch prospects for independence.
Fragmentary text reports a scheduled relief shipment by the Comal arriving at Matanzas to aid Cubans. The garbled lines mention Washington, a general, and a congress action, but the full details and dates are unclear.
The plan envisions distribution by a commission tinted by American and Spanish military influence. An Almeri can officer is expected to serve on the panel, with General Wase directing the distribution in practice. No personnel details of the commission are yet confirmed.
A report recounts a party of 26 Seattle travelers on the Stickeen trail to Dawson. Only Hiram Lone reached safety. two drowned, two went insane, and the rest weakened by hunger and exposure. Several boats broke on rocks, outfits were looted, and two men from California, Dr Buck and Motim, were crowned during wrecks. Provisions dwindled and some passengers attempted suicide. vigilant supervision saved others.
Real estate transfers reported include multiple parcels on Lafayette street and Lincoln Park area with various buyers and prices. Also noted are transfers on Polk street Holliday add and Topeka avenues. A quirky local item describes Stansfield’s dog Don refusing meals from boardinghouse scraps and reacting to a restaurant courier.
An advertisement extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe speedy remedy for hemorrhoids. It claims temporary relief from symptoms such as itching and pain, then asserts the product can prevent the need for surgical operations and deliver instant comfort with consistent results.
Monday’s council session heated over a premium stamp ordinance as City Attorney Bird disputes damages in Metivreid, urging appeal in Mitchell salary case. Debate centers on license fees failing merchants, with the measure referred to judiciary and staff payrolls and department salaries noted.
In Washington on September 27 Viola Allen starred as Glory Quayle in The Christian before a large audience. Allen displayed remarkable versatility in a demanding role with a prologue and four acts. The pivotal scene occurs in act three as John Storm is driven by jealousy and fury. The actor later expressed gratitude for the warm reception.
A chaotic page lists job ads for salesmen with commission and salary terms, and a series of rental notices. It also includes room for rent, furnished rooms, and multiple real estate listings. Local businesses and individuals advertise services such as screen making, watches, and sewing. The page shows Topeka addresses and Kansas Ave references, with scattered classifieds on sales, rentals, real estate, and professional services.
Fragmented OCR yields a hazy note on Kansas winter wheat grading from 19th century sources. It references winter wheat quality, grading standards, and terms like No 2, with scattered phrases about bleaching damage, soundness, and market use. Names and dates are unclear, but the item centers on historical wheat grading practices.
The excerpt lists rules for classing and weighing various wheat types. It specifies that mixed spring and winter wheats are not allowed, defines hard and soft winter wheat distinctions, and outlines minimum weights per bushel and cleanliness standards for mixed and unmixed lots.
The text presents garbled instructions about color purity and drying conditions for white items. It mentions white glaze or finish, drying, and quality checks but is largely unreadable with repeated fragments and nonstandard words. The meaning remains unclear due to severe textual corruption.
The document outlines standards for oats and barley including cleanliness, moisture, and free from damage. It specifies waxed sacks, dampness limits, and a requirement to include undund smd barley. It references conditions on heating and transport charges and notes damaged shipments should be avoided.
A garbled notice from W. W. Cole, Chief Inspector, outlines grain inspection procedures and grade assignments. The readable text references proper numbering, potential dates, and a request to maintain standards at the relevant facility.
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