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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1904

Page

3

Kidney Health Claim Promotes Swamp-Root Remedy

An old advertising feature touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It warns of hidden kidney disease and urges readers to request free samples and a testimonial book from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York.

Kilmer Cottnen Stelknse Reese Sutfararee Richardson Kinney Binghamton Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Topeka Daily State Journal the State Journal

Stover Returns Long-Lost Book From Civil War Era

Captain Stover finds a book titled Casey's Tactics in Bangor Maine. He had it fifty nine years, cannot recall borrowing it, and believes it may have been taken before Richmond. The book bears the name Rootes Rettins and connects to his adjutant in the war.

Stover Bangor Casey Peterebure Roteos Rettins Beliowe

No Longer Needed, His Plea for Forgiveness Recalled

A fragment from a Topeka Record notes a speaker asking forgiveness for keeping something so long. The item’s identity is unclear but the tone implies a public or legal plea amid a longer discussion or proceedings.

A Hero at 90 and a Fatal Farm Fire

The piece recalls a 90 year old hero who tried to aid others during a grass fire at a farm owned by Gyn Brink Greene and Drake. Drake’s clothing caught fire. Mowery and others attempted to help, but both Mowery and the hero perished in the blaze while others survived. The report blends with political notes about socialist offices and a referendum, mentioning Chicago and Neh. April 5.

Willes Gyn -Brink Greene Drake Ind Mowery Jess Kalling Etre

California Farm for You Offers Travel Tickets

California offer touts travel by rail with March and April sales. Mentions tourist sleep, intermediate polite rate, and station services. Promotes San Joaquin Valley opportunities for hustlers, crops, and growth in a marketing voice.

Vin Santa Fe T. L. King Toveka California San Joaquin U.S Rmiaio

Fault in the clinch dominates Britt Corbett fight debate

Sporting column by Edale Grane discusses referee decisions in the Britt versus Corbett bout. He defends his call, cites clinch rules and fighting tactics, and notes support for a Britt rematch while calling for improved officiating and a possible outside referee.

Edale Granes San Francisco Sportamian Britt Corbere Chet Zomne Young Hunion Ban Fon Haninn Haron Corbett Marquis of Queensberry Kent Cornett Fem Garhett Ir Tipterferen Jon Aete Bere McGovern Brit Corker

Dr Miles Medicine Repeatedly Praised By Patient

A handwritten customer note reflects decades of use with Dr Miles medicinal tonics. The writer claims Fifteen bottles and later thirty years of care led to notable personal improvement, praising the remedy and expressing trust in its effects. The statement lists several names, including Winson and Alcott, as persons to whom the praise was shared.

Miles Winson Alcott Berna

Derby Farce and Boxing Buzz From a Turbulent Era

A chaotic melee of horse racing hype and boxing chatter fills the page. Mentions of Tennessee Derby antics, doubtless farcical prep, and plans for prize purses spark talk of Corbett, Huntt, and McGovern bouts. Jockeys, trainers, and promoters swirl in a tempest of names and speculative outcomes.

Tennis Tourney in New York Sees Two Decided

In New York April three matches at the York Racquet and Tennis Club produced two decisive results. Joshua Crane Jr. of Besteguna defeated opponent 6-4 6-2, while other bouts saw T. S Taller lose 6-1 0-6 6-3. The event included players from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and nearby clubs with varied outcomes among competitors.

New York York Racquet and Joshus Crane, Jr Besteguna Oyer Beira Bee Joshua 530 Ganninig Now Forks Etait. C. & Sons

Guthrie Bank Failure Shocks Oklahoma City Area

Guthrie Oklahoma reports Capitol National Bank, the largest in the state, suspends operations. President Eil ingeley pledges all depositor funds will be paid in full, while a sale of the institution’s assets is considered to cover deposit liabilities amid a rapid bank run.

Guthrie Oklo Eilingeley Capitol Natenal Bank Eth Homa National Hark Myron RL Sturtevant Ute Ming Wank Ellingsley

Unclear request with corrupted medical terms

Fragmentary text mentions remedies for children and cough terms with references to Chamberlain and cures. Difficult to extract a coherent event, date, or location. No identifiable persons, organizations, or concrete facts to anchor a proper summary.

Prayers in Rhyme Connect Topeka Spiritualists Meeting

In Atchison Kansas a new First Society of Spiritualists formed with twenty three members and state charter. Mrs Etta Bledsoe and Mrs Inez Wagner led a public meeting at the G A R hall following private sessions at Fr Lint home. The event featured rhymes recited by practitioners and songs to invite attendees into the spiritualist services.

Atchison, Kan Globe Atchison Society of Spiritualists Fr. Lint G. A. R. Hall Etta Bledsoe Mra Inez Wagner Kanna Methern

Methodist Ministers Named for North Kansas Districts

North west Kanmax conference closed here last evening. Delegates to the general conference in San Francisco elected Dr. I. O. Housel and Rev. T. J. W. Taggart. Appointments for the Salina District listed many pastors and supply appointments, including John Schuyter and J. W. Brundan, with district supervision by R. T. Steuber. The Kan-sas Wesleyan University diary fund and mission support were noted.

Kansas Galina Kas San Francisco 1. O. Housel Norton T. J. W. "Taggart H. A Cleveland Kansan Wesleyan University Thompson Barnard Wolf Beanington J.a.tempting Brookville J. B. Gilmore Culver AL McKee Lpsum W. A. Herd Houmet Bourembare Levi Crint Salina C. Woot Sefomenm Bashan Tesco J. F. Clark Waldo J. W Biundan Aaron Schuyter Kansas Wesleyan University Ay Howieann The Kansas Society For the Friendlies Tempila New Mexico James Kerr Worth Pintricta Eupplied Allen Chass Scott Melmicks Elsworth BE Gundle Archie J. Morton Gaiilla Ee Flowers Gove City John A Mickey Hays City

Many School Children Are Sickly Reported

A garbled OCR item notes widespread illness among school children with references to stomach and bowel complaints and remedies. unclear names or places are legible, but the gist involves an outbreak or sickness in a local school setting and mentions home care.

Mother Gray Eure

Weather and local notices from Kansas and nearby regions

April rains and warm spring weather boost crops across central Kansas and nearby locales. Auditors complete canvass for district mining officials. several named officers elected. Separate reports note school board charges against a superintendent and a duck hunting record set near Jackson. carnival plans and a state superintendent’s mother’s illness are also mentioned.

Pitsburg Kan Board of Auditors The United Mine Workers Kansas-Misacart Geo. Richardrom Welr City Vce Alex. Howatt Robert Gilmour Scammon Wie Davie Panama Mowan Theyitch Hyu Reid Martin Ranahan Osage Tevenge Rel Chernkss Craeford Chesokve Sim Hrambett Atineral J.T. Evans Stone City Dr. Borderster

Taken to the Train Again and hurried Back to Ottawa

A brief note records someone being taken to the train once more and hurried back to Ottawa, marking a sudden departure and return within a short span of travel.

Ottawa

Leavenworth Mills Bridge Accident Impacts Cattle Owner

An accident on a bridge near Leavenworth Mills in Leavenworth County disrupted traffic. A cattle herd owned by Lyman Mason of Jarboe was injured and a rider was killed or badly hurt as timbers collapsed. Posts warned the bridge unsafe while repairs and detours were arranged.

Travenworth Kan Edroee Seinmere Zar Mines & Crove Lmnio Mason Jarbalo Opie Jenees Nates City

Fragmented OCR Suicide and Death Notices from April Corner

April reports reveal suicides and accidental deaths tied to desperation amid prosperity. Despondency sparks a self harm incident in Lawrence with gasoline, while deaths occur from a tree accident in Estal and a fatal home gas incident in Manley. Dr H W Peck, an aged Georgetown resident, dies in Junction City.

H. W. Peck Junction City wi'Peck Thin Alte

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