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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
9
A series of testimonial snippets from readers across Alden Kansas Des Moines Iowa Plattsmouth Nobleville and Ohio praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for restoring appetite improving blood cleansing and easing headaches. Many note long term use and benefits for themselves family and children.
Kansas report details John Cum mins who pleads guilty but seeks leniency to settle his estate. The Sumner County farmer is doubted in the murder of a servant girl as sensational claims swirl around a potential penitentiary sentence. Names Hunter Ballard Metheny Springeate Norrik appear among local farmers near Portland. Local court actions and personal property questions loom as authorities pursue the case.
A letter from P. B. describes health, mining activity, and daily life in Africa. He reports mixed climate, rough travel, water, fruit, and plantain diet, plus native labor for mining and transportation. The writer also mentions a wedding event in a distant colony and references to acquaintances in Topeka.
Miss Minnie Paige Becomes Mrs Lynn BM Christy in Eskridge ceremony described with arch decor and festive details. Local residents note the couple's plans for a shared home and future.
A group of four men, alleged to be involved with sparse dollars and stolen items, was arrested by a United States marshal in Caldwtlan. The report notes a broader pattern of crime and includes details of a pond incident tied to bass and minnow theft, plus local gopher and wolf population measures and a fire at St George's elevator damaging the depot and nearby structures.
The advertisement claims steady daily gains in strength and weight from Scott's Emulsion, stressing weeks or months of use with no disturbance. It promises to build new flesh, strengthen the lungs, and emphasizes patient, extended consumption as the path to improvement.
California athletics officials report reaching a satisfactory agreement with Fitz to join the program. The deal centers on terms for participation, with the arrangement aligning Fitz with the team’s upcoming schedule and competition goals.
New York April 26 Californie athletic clubs bid 70 percent for the Jeffries Pitastm heavyweight bout set for July 10 or nearby. Robert Pitastinians noted the renewed offer and timing as the ship of the Chestnut Colt and Showalter stable prepare for the big event.
New York April 2 Kid McCvy arrives from Billy’s camp in Westchester County to the Horse Ex position. He bought two Irish bed pales, shipped to his country place on Mogne Lake near Saratosa. He sails for Moons Take to prepare for the opening of the Country club. McCoy’s stake stands at 41,958 for the games. Favorite Seau Ti and Warley are noted. McCoy plans future road work and a match with Philadelphia Jack O’Brien or at the Athletic club Fort Erie. He aims to meet Holy Fitzsimons in the ring and is confident of a strong showing.
Elliott defeats Crosby in a 100 live bird race at Omaha Nebraska with a 97 to 1 margin to retain the cast iron medal. The race featured sensational shooting as dust filled the park hindering visibility and pace.
The report details Cleveland, St Louis, and Washington games with partial scores and attendances, noting Lovin and Wright shine for Cleveland while Boston and New York struggle with batteries and errors. It also references Western League matchups in Colorado Springs and Minneapolis series, highlighting attendance figures and team names amidst a dense, partial OCR read.
Fragmentary baseball prose mentions Louis and Cincinnati with unclear names and actions. The unreadable OCR lacks coherent events, scores, or dates to confirm a specific game outcome or players.
Report from New York describes weather irregularities and extreme heat hurting winter wheat in the south and drought effects across the Northwest. Retail demand rose with hot weather, while Manitoba and Northwest shortages lifted crop prices. butter, beef, and cereals show mixed movement with price gains for several staples and reduced shipments eastward.
An old advertisement touts Satin Skin Cream and Seth onder OF course you a 36 ie Model as the beauty solution for the town. The fragment hints at product branding and a model endorsement without clear context or dates.
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