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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1904

Page

3

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Health Fix

A vintage advertisement urges readers to try Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder trouble claiming thousands suffer unseen and that the remedy restores kidney function, benefits other organs, and offers free samples and a book by mail from Binghamton New York.

Kilmer New York Mikey Rowegt Berner Hirighr Binghamton Bath Dr.e & Co Moehanton Toppke Deliy Tale Journal the State Journal

Government Agents Target Ranchland Abuses at Districts

Government officials plan to attend hearings in Norton and nearby towns to pursue cases under the land laws. Investigations focus on improper homestead entries, fraudulent affidavits, and transfers of claims. The effort targets Kansas and Oklahoma, with prosecutions for perjury and illegal land acts.

Orton Burtin Topeka Kansas Oklabor Varrone

Three Years On Prosecuting Fl On Statute of Limitations

A fragment notes proceedings related to prosecutorial actions over a period of three years, referencing the statute of limitations and related legal constraints. The readable text provides minimal context about case specifics or parties involved.

Buta— Tiona

Registration Woes and Quiet Elections In Town

A fragmentary report notes low interest in the upcoming election and the registration process underway. Officials tally 2,499 voters and 140 precincts as authorities prepare reg books, while delays and questions about registration arise amid local politicking and rural delivery notes.

Indians Seek Government Settlement Over Lost Lands

Ed McClellan of the Sac and Fox band visits Ottawa to press their claim to old reservation lands in the Marais des Cygnes bottoms. George Logan, retained by the tribe, says the goal is to be set right with the government and to enlist Kansas public support, noting previous reports mischaracterized the Band as refusing relocation.

Ottawa Kas Ed McClellan Quanema George Logan McClelan Marins Des Cygnes Bac Fox Logan Mr. Logan Kansas Phi Sheridan

Oil drilling seen near Cherryvale by Farrington and Union Brick

In Cherryvale Kansas this week Farrington Co and Union Brick Co are drilling east of town. Wells No. 2 for Farrington and No. 1 for Union Brick show signs of gas and favorable trajectory on adjoining farms. The scene indicates possible oil prospects and future activity near the area.

Cherryvale Kus Wining Farm Puerington Hanaliasian

Wear Coal Company Develops 70 Acre Kansas Coal Tract

Wear Coal Company, a major regional operator, began development of a 70 acre coal land tract seven miles northwest of Pitsburg and four to five miles from Girard. The vein ranges from 3 feet to 3 feet 4 inches, at about seventy feet depth, with an overlying coal seam. Plans include large electric power plants to run machinery, making this district’s mines fully electrically powered.

Pitsburg Kan Wear Coal Company Girard Agee Deven

Two Swimming Records Shattered by Unknown Swimmer

Galens Kansas February 11 reports a swimmer named Le Moyne breaking indoor and open water marks. He set a new time of 55 seconds for a distance, with a 26 second split for the freestrokes, surpassing previous records.

Wegro Galens Kan Kellar Brookline Mars Uniontown Ban Joplin Brooks North Main Hine Public Baths John A. Leay Empire City Minty le Moyne Lemoyne

Sullivan May Manage Wichita Beeball Team

One of the South’s best known baseball men, famous for marking the Park Text league, arrived in Oklahoma City this evening. He will join Wichita as manager for the coming season in the Southwest league, bringing strong leadership and experience.

Sullivan Wichita Oklahome City Twa Suss- Yan Beecball Iast Station Indiana Dublin Fed Indiana Baseball Tom Fisher Chauncey Boston Phi O'Neill Cincinnati Anderson O'Neil Anderson-Grand Rapids Fisher

What is Catarrh and Its Effects on Health

A garbled excerpt asks about catarrh and its symptoms including bad breath, husky voice, snoring, sore throat, voice loss, taste loss, and hearing issues. The text appears broken and unclear, reflecting OCR errors and incomplete phrases from a health advertisement or medical pamphlet.

Catarrh Linked to Widespread Health Risks and Decline

A garbled old text warns that catarrh can affect ears nose and throat and lead to severe outcomes including ulcers, bone decay, loss of memory and judgment, appetite issues, and indigestion. It suggests treatment with Gold sealty and emphasizes the urgency of addressing the condition.

Generi

Gauss Catarrh Cure Offer From Marshall Mich

An advertisement promises Gauss Catarrh Cure will quickly cure catarrh. It urges readers to mail name and address to receive a free trial package sent by return mail. The copy claims a permanent cure and urges immediate action to avoid social shunning.

Gauss Bain St Marshall, Mich

Opportunity Knocked Man Down in Robbery Case

Kellar was knocked down, robbed of all his money, and the thief escaped. The report links this with a string of local incidents as the era’s crime notes roll on across Wellington.

Kellar

Denver Star confirms Young Corbett riches and ranch plan

Denver reports Jimmy Rothwell, brother of William H. Rothwell, returns from San Francisco with news of Young Corbett’s strong earnings and a $20,000 bank balance. The featherweight champion bought a ranch for his family near Denver, borrowed $500 earlier, and plans horse ventures with jockey Clem Jenkins. Corbett aims for a bout with Britt and Dave Sullivan, and Jenkins may manage training while Corbett handles betting.

Denver Feb Jimmy Rothwell William H. Rothwell Young Corbett Jimmy San Francisco Oakland Ingleside Herb Southard Harry Corbett Prisco Bett Britt Dave Sullivan Jimmy Coffroth Corbett Clem Jenkins Sanford & Son Jenkins Rancho del Paso Sacramento

Painful Thrills of Sudden Heart Trouble Relief

A patient describes overwhelming fear and chest pains from heart trouble. After trying Dr Miles remedies, including a nervous and heart pacer book, symptoms ease and breathing improves with the first bottle, restoring strength and calm.

Chebalis de Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Bowling Leaders Vary as Chicago Team Dominates Scores

In Cleveland on February 11 David A. Jibe and partner Strike of Chicago lead with 1172 in the two man contests. Individual scores feature Angus Hust and Herman Walker near 600, with diverse results across teams. James O Leary offers a $10,000 prize to the five man team bearing his name if the national trophy is won in Cleveland.

Chicago Cleveland David A. Jibe Strike Ingerhans Angus' Hust Herman Walker Philadelphia Charles Hajek L. Guzzola Toledo W. R.owens Louisville Hughlin Des Moines Schmidt Pfeffer Oan Coster Schaller Manple St. Pel Goshink Keller St. Pal Lad Champton Atip James O'Leary Senin

Loss of Contracts Shifts Fortunes of Two Buyers

The text describes how the loss of contracts alters the fortunes of two buyers Romaneili and Romanelli, depriving Romaneili of a chance to ally with a powerful stable and reducing Romanelli's salary from 7.00 to 2.00, affecting his yearly earnings. It notes a young man earning $15 plus board, highlighting dampened prospects and financial shifts across the involved parties.

Romaneili Mouit Fers Romanelll

Glass Taken For Sullivan In Curious Roster Tale

A fragmentary New York note recounts a strange claim about a man named Sullivan and a Pomer at Tim Kennedy. The dialogue hints at a boastful narrator naming a friend and a cafe scene with a tremens affected speaker. The passage includes garbled names and unclear actions, leaving the exact incident ambiguous.

New York Ren Tims Kennedy Sullivante Aityr Sean Paek

Pugilist Red Robert Returns with Diamond Filled Teeth

The 184 cavities filled with diamonds by a Peoria dentist return of champion heavyweight Red Robert. Diamonds mostly invisible, three teeth feature small stones and a device with "3" and "C" mark for three-time champion. He seeks a bodyguard to protect his diamonds in the World’s Fair city.

St. Lows Ammons Peoria Robert

Sullivan Opens Training Ahead of Corbett Fight

Sullivan arrives in San Francisco to begin work at Croli's as shellacking sparring partner with Jimmy Britt in line to meet Young Corbett. Coffroth confirms no substitution for Sullivan, noting the Corbett bout will proceed barring accidents. Corbett’s trainer George Tuthill expected to arrive from the East today.

Sullivan San Francisco Dave Sullivan Young Corbett Croli's Jimmy Britt Coffroth Pritt Corbett George Tuthill

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