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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1903
Page
4
Five men were arrested on a complaint from the temperance union in Beloit where authorities indicated that seventeen licenses remained in operation. The scene described included shocked locals and references to ongoing enforcement actions, with officials noting that two years had passed since the previous closures.
Local reminiscences recount a Kansas oil boom and railway dangers. Citizens recall train riders leaping aboard as grades rose and exposed a risky crossing near Chad Themes house, with stories of emergency dives and brave escapes along the tracks near Se ban time.
Meade County sheriff seizes merchandise and searches shipped liquor amid a broader investigation. The report details a raid or seizure action with mentions of officials and local towns, reflecting law enforcement activity and compliance questions.
A long OCR fragment reports racial tension and community response in Jewell City and Pratt Shoots, with references to a “Negra. Fratras” and local figures. It mentions editorials, arrests, and looming trials, plus notes on crop conditions and local papers. The text is garbled but centers on race, local headlines, and social disruption in midweek events.
The Kansas weather report notes Januaries warmer than usual with several indicators: temperatures rising above earlier averages. Dr Poe Seow from the University of Kansas cites that many Januaries have been warmer, with wind speeds and precipitation varying and the overall trend toward milder days.
A crumbling 19th century ad touts Swamp-Root as a wonderful remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. It makes numerous dubious claims of curing many conditions linked to digestion and general health, urging readers to request free samples and highlighting Dr. Kilmer’s name.
Valley Falls Kansas October 29. A well known and admired resident announced he was cured of kidney trouble after using Swamp Root. The man reported immediate relief and thanked the remedy for his improved health. His wife corroborated the positive change and encouraged others to try the product.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure all. It claims free mail offers and urges readers to write today for the bottle, citing testimonials and wide recommendations. The copy emphasizes quick relief from various ailments and urges purchase of a three dollar bottle with endorsements from a Dr Kilmer.
An advertisement promotes Kilmer’s Swamp-Root for kidney and urinary issues, urging trials regardless of prior doctors or medicines. It cites testimonials and directs readers to mail to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton New York, noting availability in fifty cent and one dollar sizes and instructing to mention the Topeka State Journal.
Kansas City assistant fire chief Mex Henderson lauds Swamp Root as a remedy for lapsed sleep and fatigue among his squad. The endorsement positions the tonic as a trusted aid in maintaining alertness and resilience for firefighting duties.
February update from Salina Kansas records the death of George F. Moore age 74, a partner in the law firm Makrine Dede Maury and a former executive in the Central Kansas companies. The obituary traces his birth in Servwell County and studies at Ecxiawilte, noting medical science trends and references to health remedies.
An article reviews New York divorce suits, noting common grounds include cruelty and neglect, with many cases featuring private detectives and parental disputes. It cites spousal treatment, drunkenness, and control dynamics, highlighting unusual anecdotes ranging from accusations of spousal theft to provocative language and a case involving a garter.
A distorted clipping discusses a hiring test question asking if a woman would be a grinner or growler in a domestic role. The piece notes the odd prompt and debates how it reveals attitudes toward temperament in employment.
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