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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1903
Page
9
A dubious solicitation touts a Restorative offering rapid cures for numerous ailments. The message cites vast past testimonials, claims thousands were helped, and asserts the product strengthens inner nerves with guaranteed, quick results despite no clear medical basis.
English challenger Tokell pressed early but the bout went ten rounds with Forbes the champion dominating key exchanges. The station notes describe Tokell's grit and Forbes steady power as ringside spectators urged calm during a hard fought match and a decisive late-round finish.
The match features Tokell vs Forbes with heavy exchanges in every round. Tokell sustains multiple blows to the eye and body as Forbes pressures, each delivering sharp uppercuts and jabs to the jaw. Both fighters endure fatigue, trading near finishers before Tokell rallies with a left to the stomach and solid rights, ending the round with contested moments and a wary corner retreat.
Reports indicate several American League players are unsettled about where to report for spring training as two weeks remain. Players formerly with New York club hear conflicting plans including New Orleans or Atlanta options, raising nerves about potential shifts and team prospects. Maher sails to England for another season, seeking strong results on English courses amid ongoing contract and assignment uncertainties.
Testimony from Mr. F. Taylor of 422 East 18th Street claims Down s Kidney Pills relieved his kidney trouble after war related pain made walking difficult He reports long standing attacks and says the medicine permanently helped and helped him work again Also mentions sales points and availability in New York and Roane County Dosage and specifics are not clear but the ad emphasizes quick relief.
Ida does not send the king for his highness has his own jockey and would not dare to stand American as his place. The incident of the United States horse racing would not pick a foreign jockey. Tum sure.
The article lists early season baseball and track schedules with opponents such as Baker University Washburn College and Nebraska University, plus dates in April May and June. It notes uncertainties about spring fixtures and mentions key players and team captains along with upcoming meets at McCook and Nebraskas events.
Mil wauker’s D A Jones won with a 68 three game score as the Indiana bowling scene closed in Indianapolis. Lee Graft of the Raimbles and Perrey Hills of Columbus will roll seven games for $1,000. Chicago and other cities competed for prizes. Osage City and Barclay clubs played a basketball match with Barclay’s size giving an edge. Frisco racing featured a 60 to 1 chance winner and notable stakes at Ingleside.
An article discusses ostrich plumes as a fashion item worn by women, detailing the plume's beauty, cost, and influence from farm to retailer. It notes California centers for ostrich processing, describes workers shaping feathers, and references the ostrich’s size, temperament, and the exotic status of plumes in period style.
Unprecedented growth in demand outpacing supply across commodities including iron, steel, coal, and fuel. prices advance as weather and transportation conditions shape market pressures. Strong selling interest, higher freight and coke costs, and a cautious producer stance push quotations upward while consumer demand remains robust. New England footwear and leather markets hold firm as broader trade shows mixed but advancing signals, with transportation gains easing some frictions.
An old advertisement touts “Geld” and “Grip or Preamonta” as fast cures for grip and pneumonia risk. It claims remedies like Sev enty-coven prove effective, urges early use and keeping “F7” handy, and notes relief speeds with Dr Humphrays products available through druggists.
A fragmented screed warns of public susceptibility to electric cure claims. The piece mocks sensational claims about electricity by unnamed writers, cites supposed medical quirks, and lists dubious ad style notices. It highlights investor interest and misleading advertising in urban markets.
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