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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1904

Page

3

Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Warnings and Cures Mention Swamp Root

A long advertorial notes many people suffer kidney trouble without knowing it and urges Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure. It touts kidney and liver benefits, cites testimonials, sample offers, and claims hospitals and doctors endorse the remedy. It also references regional pipe line and oil industry updates amid local notices.

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Kansas News: Wheat Cattle and Cabbage Prices Mixed

A Kansas market note reports mixed movements in prices for wheat cattle and cabbage. Buyers monitor trends as weather and demand influence early harvests and regional cash markets.

Petroleum storage plan eyed at Neodesha

A draft project proposes storehouses for petroleum holding 30 000 to 60 000 barrels each fed by pipelines to districts. The Neodesha site is linked to oil industry figures, with Raw mint and land details tied to John J Rockefeller interests and a 28 acre tract valued at about four thousand dollars plus improvements.

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Rockefeller Tank Farm Expansion Across Kansas Oil Output Rise

Rockefeller controls a Kansan oil operation with extensive tank storage. About 40 tanks, each 87,600 to 66,000 barrels, line 80 acres and spread across scattered sites. Tanks are steel, 50 feet by 20 feet, with earth mounds for leakage control. Daily capacity near 2,500 barrels at refinery. overall production projected to reach 5,000 barrels daily within months.

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Endurance in Oil Pump Work at Two Wells Near Erie

Workers continued pumping polio era operations for eight hours producing a steady flow of about 25 barrels per hour at Well No 2 on Andersen Hill near Erie and 400 feet from Well No 1. Well No 1 is claimed to be the best in the state. Cowling reports 25 barrels per hour.

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Explosion Ruins Well During Preparation by Western Torpedo

In Jewell County reports a ruinous well explosion after an incomplete lowering of a thirty quart shot. The blast blew out about 300 feet of casing and left the well wrecked. Plaintiffs allege neglect by the abopter caused the accident, while defendants cite an unknown contributing cause. The case promises a large judgment in a county with several local items and notices. The column also lists various local news items including lectures, a new post office, a fatal machinery accident, and library opening.

Ellison Cobra Winner at Memphis in Easy Victory

Memphis racing day features Charley Ellison’s Oly Jady Ellison taking the Memphis ones at Montgomery Park to set a record. Jockey Lyne shines with strong riding as M'Gee also scores. Miss Ines, Lady Ellison, and other entries contest strenuous sprints and a post boat race amid a crowded program.

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McCoy and Fitz Clash Planned for May Bout

New York April 19 Bob Pitedmmany and Kia McCoy near scheduling a three round fight within five weeks with a tentative match in Philadelphia. McCoy agreed to a staged bout with Pitedmmany soon while Hugerlo boxer will delay a return about five weeks. An outline of opponents and dates follows as promoters push for a late May clash.

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Unclear conflict contest date shifts between fighters

In early May plans shift for a boxing bout as McCoy and Fitzsimmons discuss managing training and venue. They hint at a possible later showdown with adjustments due to training pace and weigh-in concerns, aiming to stage a match within two weeks.

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Chicago Likes Gardner in Sunny Showdown Rematch Talk

A fragmented Chicago sports note discusses Gardner as a top lightweight contender. Promoters, obstacles, and local interest frame Gardner against premier rivals, with skeptics doubting the challenger’s path to title glory.

Plevivall of cycling at opening of Vallurug track

The opening cycling meet at Vallurug track drew over 20,000 gate, with 130 riders from Toronto to New York and Met circuits. Promoters predicted larger entries next Sunday as top riders and local talent competed, while organizers hinted at a major city cycle event next year. Morgan and Flanerty led in sprint events, with New York and New Jersey riders heavily featured.

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Unclear OCR fragment on baseball game and attendance

Fragmentary report from Wichita Kansas describes a baseball game between Friends University and Washburn College with attendance notes and scattered names. limited readable facts include a reference to heavy batting and a dated Wichita context, but essential details are damaged.

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Attendance Shrouded in Vague OCR Note

Fragmentary text shows a sports brief with unclear attendance figures and garbled names. The readable bits mention pitchers and a game, possibly at a Washburd venue, but key details are unreadable. Authorities should verify source for accurate names, date, and attendance count.

Bartholomew shines as fed men pitch well in mixed baseball clash

In a rugged baseball card, Bartholomew anchored the Fed men with effective pitching and timely hitting. Omaha edged St Joseph 3 2 in a key tilt while other scores and bouts, including boxing notes from Chicago and London clubs, pepper the page.

California p25 Vin Santa Fe ticket sales note

A fragment reports tickets on sale during Starch and Ages with a thin rate affecting four huiate pivnta and Good In tourtet sheep ers plus free chair cars. Liberal cab serre authorized. Pat An Popehia.

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