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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
12
A feature story highlights events and exhibits at the fair, noting standout displays and notable arrivals. It surveys vendors, prizes, and schedules as organizers aim to showcase regional attractions and community talent.
Rules govern the exhibition with prizes in the dairy department at the Kansas State Fair in Topeka, including butter, cream, and cheese categories. Officials, judges, entry requirements, penalties for fraud, and prize details from multiple sponsors and special offers are outlined.
The article discusses Brights disease and diabetes from a 1941 perspective, noting medical claims about cures and preparations. It cites figures such as Jim Jardey Healey and others, mentions the Pacif ie business and a Topeka Drug Co outlet, and references compounds promoted for treatment and recovery.
City Engineer McCabe located the Potwin sewer outlet buried in the riverbed after a seven foot level discrepancy. A new trench will be cut through the sand to allow sewage to escape while warning of river erosion and a narrower bed.
In Maursayilic Kansas church members, led by women, take over building tasks after men refuse to work, finishing the job in two afternoons. Separately in San Francisco, a note says 18 immigrants bound for British Columbia were refused admission after their fare was paid, with deportation planned.
Society pages detail numerous gatherings in Topeka with engagements and visits. Families host dances, teas, and entertainments at homes on Greenwood and West Street, plus notable trips to Wakarusa, Denver, Colorado, and Atlantic contacts. Names include Miss Mabel Kingaley, Miss Ethel Kingsley, Mr. Lee Kingsley, Mrs. Runsell, and guests from Oklahoma City, Spokane, and Kansas City attending social events and travel plans.
Governor Bailey buys a new horse amid fears city life will stress farm stock. The horse, described as large and gentle, will not be swayed by urban noise. Details on price and height remain undisclosed as the governor and Mrs. Bailey enjoy evening rides around Baileyville and the capital city.
A deal closes transferring controlling interest in West Side Lumber from W E L Crocker to William St Thorsen a Milwaukee lumberman. West Side owns sugar pine Amber tract in Tuolumne County connected to Sierra Railway by rail and near a library site.
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt and John R. Proctor discussing William A. Miller's reinstatement in the government printing office. Miller’s union charges will be investigated later, with no public outcome yet. Also from Emporia Orient Rangors note scheduling big crews for hay season, roadbed work. Vittoria reports steamer Alur bringing news of a Tagama river placer strike near Whitehorse.
A historical ad preview for Hyomel touts its ability to prevent hay fever without leaving home. It features testimonials from J F Forbes of McCook and Geo W Stanstiell, urging pre season use and promising a money back guarantee if no relief is found.
The report notes surface gold in paying quantities on Monday with extensive staking along Ruby and Fourth of July Hoth. Bed rock had not yet been reached and no one had advanced beyond the surface deposits.
At Vinewood Sunday night Marshall's band performs under better conditions after Topeka Railway fixes car service since last week. Only the big Vinewood cars run every 12 minutes. Park meetings are improved. Program includes Under Storm, Poet and Peasant, Sweet Memories, Evening Bells, Jolly Fellows, Dixie Girl, All to the Good, La Paloma, Under the Bamboo Tree, and more by Beyer Vollstedt Lampe Johnson.
A batch of real estate transfers lists buyers and amounts across Topeka areas including J E Torrington to Annie M Greenwood for 100 dollars covering several lots on Poplar Green Street Ohio Avenue and Reno Avenue in J Nortom's second addition. Mary E Lakin sells to Fiora Humphirey for 359 dollars including Fillmore Street lots and part sw quarter 30 11 16. H C Newton transfers to The Ex Farm Co for 850 dollars covering 151 and north half 133 Michigan Avenue Wentworth Place. Hasless and wife sell to W Collins for 200 dollars on Dillon Street in Williams addition. Charles Bennett and others sell to J B Marshall for 800 dollars on south 37 1/2 feet to Harrison Street North Topeka. Anes White and husband convey to J B Marshall for 400 dollars on Cos Halt 84 Marion Street North Topeka. J C Thomas and others to J C Doleman and wife for several lots in Garfield name Brigham's addition. J Henry and wife sell to Shawnee Building and Loan for 50 dollars covering lots 1a and 138 Quincy Street Fal Whiln's addition. W Cross and wife transfer to Annie M Giseanvoen for lots 15 and north half Michigan Avenue Wentworth Place addition.
Long horned steers stampeded from Fowler packing plant through Kansas City streets injuring none and alarming residents. Eighteen crossed the Kaw river, seven killed or mortally injured, deputies and company workers shot many to regain control. others forced back inside plant gates.
The readable text hints at a budget discussion with figures like two hundred fifty and two hundred more. Mentions ilondon and London? references to supplementary items and a supplier period. No clear events or names to confirm.
A fragmented report notes a royal gathering including references to a queen and princesses. The text hints at a welding ring ceremony and a possible coronation or royal event with uneven names and unclear dates. Further readable details identify no concrete locations or participants.
The North Topeka Commercial Club subcommittee met at the chairman Thos Page office to apportion a $5000 special relief fund. About 700 applications were examined and reports prepared on those with clearly stated locations. Distribution will follow house visitation and a published beneficiary list after awards are read.
Six thousand more aliens entered the United States through this port last month than the same month a year earlier. The July total reached 36,000 in 1992 compared with 28,000 in July 1901, reflecting a notable rise in immigration through New York.
The notice touts Electric Hitters as a great tonic and nervine to prevent death by own action. It claims the preparation strengthens the nerves and builds up the system, aiding stomach, liver, and kidney health. Sold by Arnold Drug, Kansas Avenue, with satisfaction guaranteed.
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