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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1903
Page
2
Anonymous testimonial letters praise Dr Kilmer Swamp Root for kidney bladder and liver relief. Officers and others claim nightly urination back pain weak sleep improved after using multiple bottles. Claims include cures and hospital use with petitions for free samples and wide distribution.
A sharp quarantine is imposed as neighbors report illness amid signs of a contagious disease. Cattle pens near a home are suspected to be the source. authorities and residents gather aid while the family and community cope with fear and mounting fatalities.
Fragmented OCR details a disaster at a Chanute dairy with heavy losses of young cattle and surrounding market disruption. The report references pranks, investigations, and uncertain causes amid fluctuating livestock prices and local election notes.
A historical notice describes Mother Gray, a nurse at the Children's Home in New York, claiming a remedy named Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children that was prepared by druggists. The text portrays it as a pleasant milk-like powder used to treat fevers and ailments, promising swift remedy for children.
Brooklyn inventor James McDuff is testing a novel pneumo turbine vehicle designed to drive a machine called MACHUTE Helloves. The device aims to power a propulsion system with wind and other forces, seeking to outperform conventional engines and attract admiration from observers.
A dated testimonial describes a railway station stationer, a stationary engineer, suffering chronic headaches since childhood. After using Dr Miles Nervine for fourteen bottles, the author reports dramatic relief and asks others to try the remedy, noting several relatives with similar complaints. The letter mentions Dr Miles Medical Co and free nervousness booklet.
The Boston crowd witnessed a lively draw as Ten Hounds battled to a draw in a sports showdown. Both teams showcased speed and stamina, with late pushes testing the defenses.
Boston reports Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia wins a fast bout against Walcott with a broken left knuckle in the second round. McCoy trains hard for his Detroit clash with Jack Root while both fighters insist on strong form. Preliminary bouts feature Bert Colin versus Denny McMahan and Alish Beaubien versus Disto Miller. Referee Rat Masterson is slated for the main event.
A disqualified Wisconsin captain Julian VY Vara from the University of Wisconsin will play in the opening college game of the season. He faced professorial misconduct charges but is allowed to participate in later games, though he cannot travel with the team to away games. Also noted is a betting dispute involving Benny Yanger and Sam Summerfield over weight divisions and potential fights.
April 21 reports describe Kinioch races at St Louis weathering a threat, Sellette winning after a fence bump, El Rey paying 10 to 1. In New York Palm Wearer wins at Aqueduct for 2 year olds with Namcoki Bombinu second. Also Concordia Shoot opens in Kansas and Corbett to face Memaic in Portland after talks in Chicago.
In Boston and Philadelphia both won one of two NL games. Philadelphia shut down Boston with timely hits and solid pitching, while New York and Brooklyn played eleven innings in the other clash. Standings note Brooklyn leads, Emporia, Ottawa, and others show varied scores.
An advertisement by a physician named Dr Shoop offers a rheumatic cure claiming extensive experience and a unique compound. The text promises relief from chronic rheumatism and urges readers to request a book and order a product, implying cures and substantial testimonials.
Philadelphia wins the afternoon gem by a wide margin as Furret debuts with the Rowton team. Young belá paces the visitors with six hits in six innings, while Boston struggles with Waddell in the fourth. Pitcher Hughe, Young, and Farrelly lead Philadelphia to a six run victory in the later frames.
A banker’s daughter toured twelve famed watering places seeking relief through massage and various therapies before finally finding aid with a mysterious ad0c bottle. The account highlights exotic treatments and the hope of recovery amid fashionable health fads.
A garbled testimonial notes stomach trouble and constipation with claims of rapid cure and weight gain. The message references Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and promotes the remedy, mentioning Monticello Illinois and reader endorsements amid unreadable inked text.
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