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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
10
The ad argues that for lithographs, perfume and cardboard items you get them with a box of toilet soap, but for genuine soap quality the Ivory brand stands out. It touts a plain wrapper and asserts Ivory Soap is the best soap that can be made with value in the soap itself rather than scent or packaging.
In the fragment the division notes a change in train timing, mentioning the Topeka-St. Joseph link and a connection with Colorado trains. It states the Japanese gas era and plans to adjust terminal times, with an earlier half hour shift for arrival and departure. The text is fragmented and reads like a timetable note without clear dates or full names.
The Colorado Flyer, touted as the Santa Fe's fastest summer train to Colorado points, posted strong financial results. Officials, led by W. D. Black, announced plans to operate it next summer with the same equipment, aiming for a May start instead of June, and a season ending September 20. The success counters rumors it was not profitable and suggests a permanent feature in service.
Kansas health board launches a firm campaign against a rising public health threat. Officials urge measures, warn residents, and outline steps to curtail spread while coordinating with local agencies. Community leaders assess risks and mobilize resources for containment and awareness.
Leavenworth reports fever cases under quarantine as schools reopen. Scarlet fever prompts school closures in Jarbalo. Health officials burn books moved from quarantined homes and notify librarians of losses. A street railway worker may face quarantine consequences, while Dr Everhardy notes enforcement gaps and calls for stricter measures. In Abilene a jury faces scrutiny over a large defamation verdict, suggesting a retrial.
In Washington county a Baptist deacon and prominent local figure Wallace is sought on a warrant for arrest on a related charge. The report notes his past role as postmaster at South Haven and his removal about a year ago. Also reported is the death of Whitlock in Wichita aged about. A heavy storm hits Ottawa with reports of rain and wind across the region.
Fragmentary notes assert cures for Brights disease and diabetes in California with claimed 87 percent recovery rates. The text mocks investigations and demonstrations of competing compounds and urges requesting reports by contact.
Watkins of Emporia is declared an habitual drunkard and unfit to manage his property. The case notes his daily drinking, threats to shoot, and $19,000 waste in five years. A guardian will be appointed as his son Winneke acted as plaintiff. The verdict comes after testimony that he cannot care for himself or his assets.
Wichita Kansas September 27 report notes the fifth day of the Ohoal soldiers reunion with Colonel doc Miter, ex governor of Dismote, as principal speaker. A barbecue will be held this afternoon with fifteen beeves killed for roasting. Memorial services are planned Sunday with local ministers invited. The formal breckiniing of Camp McKinley is set for Sunday night. Manhattan Kansas September 27 news adds that A M Teneyck of Fargo North Carolina was elected professor of agriculture at a meeting of the board of regents to fill the vacancy left by Prof Cottrell. Teneyck, Wisconsin Agricultural College graduate, also notes Dr Otis to become professor of animal husbandry and E H Webster professor of dairying.
Wellington Kansas September 27 William H Hares secretary of the Kansas State Horticultural society has finished awarding prizes in the horticulture exhibition at the carnival. Harmes plans to train parts of each display of fruit and grain to a special train next month to showcase Kansas products in major eastern and midwest cities. Washington pensions granted include increases for Thomas Boyd Gardiner Hamilton Cheney Great Bend Henry Hatfield Pittsburg John Peterson Attica Joan Miller Ottawa Smith Nichols Benton Fe widow Caroline Blocker Home. Wealthy farmer dead near Homewood died last night. Mr Red weed formerly of Germany since 1864. Funeral Sunday from Homewood Catholic church.
A garbled 19th century voice recalls Uncle Jeff, a former slave, living on a rural tract in the postwar South. The piece describes his arrest after his cabin home is found to contain disguised whiskey and "gimmed" coins, with recollections of a survivor and a cast of Southern figures and events.
Reports circulate that Santa Fe Railroad may overhaul its operating department by January with Kendrick retiring and third VP John Player possibly returning as president of motive power. Hints suggest Lavell and Lovell would swap roles, while Henderson denies quitting and Mudge calls rumors unfounded.
A Rock Island director argues the stock change was not a fraud but a legitimate readjustment to place part of the stock within public reach while keeping securities valued. He asserts the plan avoids altering property value and aims to keep securities active rather than inactive, predicting other roads may follow.
An early 20th century ad urges readers to use Stomach Bitters to improve digestion and assimilation for gaining solid flesh. The copy claims benefits for indigestion insomnia dyspepsia and liver and kidney complaints, presenting the product as a cure-all.
Fe coast lines notes a special business car under construction for the general manager. It will be among the most complete official cars on the system, reflecting Santa Fe officials’ claim of having the finest private cars of any road in the west.
Galveston Tex Sept 2 A hard fought contest unfolds as Texas millers urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to keep current flour and wheat rates. The Texas delegation led by J Remmershoffer of Galveston and Galveston freight commissioner Mr Johnston presses against a Kansas millers proposal to unify rates at Wichita. If adopted Texas mills fear crippling losses and some may exit the business as new Texas mills struggle with long wheat hauls amid recent crop failures.
Southern Pacific plans to abolish baggagemasters and shift baggage handling to Wells Fargo expressmen to save costs. Currently both baggage masters and express messengers earn about $80 monthly. proposed changes would raise the messenger to $90 and add a helper at about $40, with the $90 saving shared between the two workers, expected to yield substantial yearly savings.
In Cleburne Texas on Sept 27 men from Houston and Austin and J H Baker of Austin presented a plan to bring a railroad from Mexia via Hillsboro. After three hours of discussion a committee was sent to secure right of way and terminals with Col Eli Allen Yan as permanent chairman and D M 'Trrash as secretary. Businessmen favor the ES proposition for Cleburne.
Nearly 800 Choctaw Oklahoma shopmen at Shawnee refused to work after Friday whistle due to delayed pay for the prior month. The protest spans machinists, boilermakers, blacksmiths, carpenters and painters as workers demand timely wages and employment conditions be respected.
Ali Cal September 27 reports Thomas, vice president of reel Angeles denying any sale to Chicago Milwaukee St Paul. Also notes on William Musterman possible inheritance near New York, railroad crew moves from Santa Fe to Oregon, Wolle-Fears from a wreck, and ongoing Santa Fe shipping through Valle Falls with harvests and transfer-table lengthening planned near Topeka.
A late 19th century rail yard scene reports changes among workers including Addison Maxwell leaving the classification desk for northern state duties, machinist Reuben Peabody recovering from a foot injury, and Clarence Shumate assisting in the batter shop. Locomotive 383 and Engine No. 3 receive attention in back and shed work as Kistiec and Barton movements are noted. A shorthand class is announced under Railroad Y M C A, while a Topeka wrecker patent and various shop incidents, injuries, and equipment updates fill the page.
An unclear notice describes a travel offer with October 7 to 11 dates, Brotherhood of St. Amrins Isp positioning, tickets at Santon. It mentions a return limit around November 12 and a vestibule sleeping car and rate details. The fragment references Adams Street and New England route, with hotel like service notes.
garbled OCR fragment notes medical topics including jaundice kidney and fever. no coherent event or entities to summarize.
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