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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1903
Page
9
Fragmented early 20th century ad copy claims a doctor offers a restorative treatment via a book. It urges readers to withhold money and await results, promising benefits and gratitude if friends are referred. Ends with a mailing address in Baden Wisconsin for Dr Shoop.
In Atchison on December 12, a letter describes life near Phoenix Arizona with tents, fresh vegetables, and American Beauty roses sold for one dollar per dozen. It details tent life costs including a five room cot and furnished governor’s house rentals, local churches, desert excursions, and residents like Captain Beste and a Boston tubercular patient.
An 19th century medical notice discusses a theory that common colds originate from digestion issues and stomach fatigue. It cites experiments and advertisements for remedies, noting perceived cures and the role of gastric processes in cold symptoms.
Ti Poli township farmers K J Whitnsell and Henry Tight report a strong fiber grass along the Ninnescuh River with potential for rope and binder twine. Samples sent to the state penitentiary for tests while McCormick Harvesting Co also samples the grass for value. If proven commercial, cultivation may prove profitable and reduce reliance on imported fiber for manufacturers.
A white woman and a colored man from St Joseph appeared before Justice M. Mun to seek a marriage. They walked to the court from St Joseph, and the woman, described as plump and attractive, spoke most, while she carried a wicked looking revolver. Some thought she should have been arrested for carrying such weapons. The affair ended with the couple walking down the road toward St Joseph amid strong public interest.
In Wellington on December 12 Mrs John Cum is declared insane by probate court after physicians report she insists in court that her spouse can be treated and ordered him to leave the residence. She claims to own a farm and fears her children will face hardship if provoked by guardianship.
A rough report from Leavenworth dated December 13 describes police interaction with a troubled woman and a man cited for excessive drinking, leading to a jail sentence under local order. The fragmentary text mentions a ragged state and unclear events surrounding the incident.
Newingnam was aa brd when Halpin arrived a feeee, bas i Bou end See drunk. He wis abusing ble wife and the three Uttle children vile Sar He was locked up i fail charmed RUARe. win being drank. Several of the ladies of the city who are interested In charity work aay that New Inghals tyes noes to the support of his wife and olt The wife and children have Bech kept alive on food given by these women.
Wellington Kansas December 12 Geofr Randall secretary of the State Millers Association estimates wheat sown this year totals around 6 percent million pounds. He notes plants appear healthy and should winter well, predicting another harvest unless winter or spring prove harsh. The western shift of the Kansas wheat belt is forecast, with several counties losing prominence to Kingman Reno Rice Horton and Pratt.
An old theory linking consumption to inheritance is challenged by medical ads arguing weak lungs predispose to tuberculosis. The piece promotes Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for chronic coughs and lung weakness, claiming severe cases are curable with the World’s Dispensary Mixture and warning of a $3,000 forfeiture.
In a twenty round heavyweight bout at Colma club, Tack Johnson, the champion colored heavyweight, won the decision over Sandy Ferguson. The fight was poorly contested with little effort to finish, drawing boos from about 2,500 spectators. Johnson led but lacked power. both fighters left unmarked. Betting favored Johnson at 1 to 4.
Lexington reports Lucien Lyne, America's premier lightweight jockey, has arrived back from New York City to Old Kentucky and will spend winter at home with a hunting trip considered. He may stay in the United States for next season with Keene stable and has no plans to ride in New Orleans this winter.
The schedule lists Tir Crane advancing to the final against Mr. Sands after Crane defeated his opponents earlier. Morgan and a cami appear in the earlier rounds as contenders in the same event, with Morgan noted for his pace and the cami for its performance in prelims.
Harvard examiner Dr Sargent measures heavyweight champion James J Jeffries noting arm changes and weight gain since three years ago. Sargent deems Jeffries capable of about ten more years in boxing though weight rise poses the main danger. Other notes cover Cantillon on Olmsted rights and Buddy Ryan defeating Henry Fagin in a six round Chicago bout.
A reader cites December coverage of Kansas politics in 1864. It describes Democrats endorsing a bolters ticket led by Solon C. Thacher for governor and John J. Ingalls for lieutenant governor, while regular Republicans backed Col. B. J. Crawford. The split included Democratic-adjacent support, soldier delegates from Fort Smith, and Col. Anthony’s funding of Leavenworth Bulletin to back the straight ticket. Governor Blair’s Fort Scott troops influence figures, highlighting the election’s chaotic coalition dynamics.
Topeka Drug Co claims a great discovery curing chronic Brights disease and diabetes. The firm says a high recovery rate exists, with many patients improving within a year and few failures. Details urge physicians to certify the findings to customers.
Col Crawford ordered a rear-guard charge that routed Price's forces, capturing Marmaduke and 900 soldiers along with 18 artillery pieces. Blair urged voters to back Crawford afterward, crediting the action with saving southeastern Kansas from rebels and influencing the 10k election.
In the Fourth ward several candidates announce for council seats led by Tom Sheard the barber and Fred Gillett. The scene hints that if Sheard wins it would create two barber on council with existing members Kley ag and Se I proprietor of Capital Sewer shop. Pitney of the Great Northern has announced censot and Gardner is linked to private business dealings. The fragment ends with a note about corn theft and a December 13 bate.
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