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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1904

Page

9

Six Books For The Sick From Dr Shoup Restore Nerves

An advertisement by Dr Shoup Rex of Racine Wisconsin promoting restorative books and a nerve strengthening formula. The piece claims decades of hospital experience and successful treatment of weak nerves and vital organs, offering a full month trial and urging readers to order a book addressing a curative regimen. It cites cancer surgery, appetite for public reads, and guarantees absolute security of payment.

Yuma Garsfest Dr. Sheep Eclentite Hervey Boopy Jm Ehoh Enon Amnsha Wis Drus

Lawrence Snail Girl Escapes After Scolding

A Lawrence girl flees her father's home amid objections to a reprimand for an imprudent act. Police report she left voluntarily and was later located in the city. No injuries or charges noted, with authorities urging family reconciliation.

Lawrence

Heartbroken Father Searched for Missing 16 Year Old Ines

Leavenworth, Jan. A heartbroken father, KF Cornett of Lawrence, aided by police, searched Leavenworth yesterday to locate and take back a 16 year old daughter who ran away from home Wednesday. Needy girls received money for dressmaker bills and food. One girl allegedly received five dollars and clothing, with another nearly an outsider who had lost her home. The family charitable acts and a revival service at the M B Church led by Rev Purkhar were noted as the city faced hardship.

Leavenworth Jan. S KF. Cornett Lawrence Beity Diragiter Ines Hema Atranger Jett Ares Biles Miss Tie Dean Pees Wis

Married 63 Years Uncle Pagan Celebrates Love

An Atchison couple marked a sixty third wedding anniversary during a week of family reminiscence. The account recalls Uncle John Pagan and his railroading career with the St Louis and San Francisco line, noting his veteran status and a dramatic encounter with a headlight on a freight run.

John Pagan Atchison Atchison, Kas Joan Fee United States John Bie Indtushools’ Railroad W. W. Pugin Stacyville Tetma Rast Saroecson Althoush Braes- Ville

Parham Healing Meeting Draws Seething Galena Crowd

In Galena Kansas on January 2 Rev. Mr. Parham led a six week campaign at Grand Leader department store complex. A large gathering culminated Friday afternoon with strong calls for more healing and converts reacting to the preacher.

Galena Parham Galens Kan

Weather for December contrasts previous year in Kansas

The December just past was unusually sunny with higher mean temperatures and minimal cold days, differing sharply from the prior December which was cold and stormy. Mean temp about 7.7 degrees, rainfall 6.50 inches below average, total yearly rainfall 1.79 inches, cloudiness at 29.34 percent sky cover, with one day entirely cloudless and two fully cloudy.

Lawrences F. H. Snow University of Kansans Tis Devender

Weather Metrics From a Month of Readings

The report lists hourly and daily measurements such as highest velocity 38 miles per hour between 1 and 2 pm, monthly totals around 22143 inches at 7 am and 23208 inches at 9 pm, with a maximum 29889 inches and minimum 29521 inches. Relative humidity reached 70.46 percent at 7 am and about 80.6 percent at later times, noting readings on the 24th and 27th. There were atoms during the month.

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Cold Wave Blasts Kansas and Nearby States

Multiple towns report a sharp cold spell on January 2 with rain sleet and calm winds. The cold wave follows days of milder weather, bringing freezing rain and snow showers in Newton Newtonian and surrounding counties, with temperatures dropping rapidly and ground whitening as precipitation freezes. The reports cite Reading Kennett and Garnett noting similar patterns and the New Year beginning with plunging temperatures and a bedraggled drizzle.

Mack Newton Kan Ana Ata Reading

Contests Sought With Little Champion by Yanger McGovern

Chicago June 2 A wave of offers and eager talk surround Young Corbett the Denver champ after his coast victory over Billy Hanson. Benny Yanger and Terry McGovern press for a rematch with Corbett and threaten future meetings, citing past wins and desire for another shot at the title. McGovern says he is healthy and ready as talks continue.

Chiciso Young Corbett Ddldie Hanson Denver Man Benny Yanger Terry McGovern Billy Rothwell Jim Corbett Corbett McGovern Yanger Denverite Benny John Hertz Ttalian Eddie Hanson Corett Denver Hanson Fanger M Walt Nin Yaneer Trentey Pight Hanlon San Francisco Ttn Inter

Cardinals to Land Corbett in 1904 Pitching Cadre

St Louis announced that Joe Corbett, famed pitcher, will join the Cardinals for the 1904 season. Tom Corbett showed a contract offer from the club during the World’s Fair year and indicated Joe would report to St Louis next year.

St. Louis Joe Corbett St. Louis Cardinals Tom Corett Joe St Loui Clut Cardinale Sree Oak Tom

Weather and boxing notes mingle in Kansas and New Orleans

A cold wave hit southern Kansas lowering thermometers to 25 degrees, sleet fell, and streets were unsafe. In boxing news, Corbett and Hanson trade chances with Yanger seeking a third match, while Trentey night’s result elicits credit for Corbett’s clean victory. Racing at New Orleans features Exclamation winning the New Year handicap amid strong odds, and Gardner defeats Grim in Saginaw.

Arkansas City Res Kansaa

Boy on Sled Struck by Street Car in Kansas City

Everett Bruner age thirteen, son of Alvin M Bruner of 241 North Sixth street, was coasting on Orville avenue when his sled hit a northbound street car at Sixth Street. He sustained head, neck and back injuries, internal damage, and was deemed unlikely to recover by Dr Masterson. He was taken to his home after treatment at A A Micke drug store.

Kansas City Kas Everett Bruner Alvin M. Bruner North Sixth Street Orville Avenue Sixth Strew A. A

Prisoners Mutiny Quelled in Hutchinson Riot

Hutchinson Kansas January 2 Sheriff Hooper was forced to shoot during a mutiny in the county jail. A shot grazed Smith a Black ringleader but did not stop the disturbance. In the corridor furniture was overturned as prisoners resisted quieting measures.

Reno County Hutchinson Kas Hooper Smith Lachoeel Firet

Fire at Waverly destroys Bar restaurant

A morning blaze in Waverly Kansas destroyed the Bar restaurant and part of the area. Estimated loss runs about $2,000 with insurance about the same. The cause is undetermined and details are unclear in the fragment.

Waverly Kan Jen

BOCEMARKEERS ARE SIG LOSERS In Mixed Racing Meet

The article notes starter Holtman has had bad luck in work and Qarsman was backed for the Christmas Handicap. Forest King allegedly led into by. Saturday interference at the start beat Gold Money, Leader failed to line straight at the barrier. Schreiber placed third with Next in order. prominent bettors listed include M. J. Daly, Chesar Young, Garnett Bros, Burns & Waterhouse, HH. Stover, and J. P. Newman with several thousand dollars involved.

Holtman Jo Work Qarsman Forest King Gold Money Schreiber M. J. Daly Chesar Young Garnett Lemasi Y Bros Bender Iru Burns &Waterhouse HH. Stover J. P. Newman

Old California footballer Munroe eyes more fights in San Francisco

San Francisco January reports Jack Munroe, famed for briefly challenging James J. Jeffries in Butte, now in the city. He says he seeks no trouble but will not dodge matches, admitting he did not floor Jeffries but delivered a hard clip. He hopes to fight Sharkey and possibly Gus Rublin if needed, to prove his claim to fight Jeffries.

Shentown Pas San Ferry Corbett-Hanlon San Francisco Corbett TeMkin Corcett McGovern Jack Munroe California James J. Jeffries Butte Jeffries Munroe Sharkey Tom Gus Rublin

Nervous Heart Sufferer Finds Relief in Dr Miles Help

A shaky testimonial from Sareea about loss of appetite and fatigue ending with a promise of a free book from Dr Miles Medical Co. The ad claims nerve strengthening cures will restore health and appetite, urging readers to request the free nervous and heart book.

Gureock Seakal Sania Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Eikbart, Lad

Pacing, Rail and Travel Notes From State Routes and Races

A garbled column lists racing prospects and trainer notes from Fenton and Doylestown, mentions the Owens-Stclas faction and a pacer named Piste, references a legal administrator George S Shainin and travel via the Golden State Limited with December to April schedule details. The fragment hints at disruptions, a live race at Freeze rack, and a travel advisory through California.

Corti Fenton Pean Foreea Taevert Steel Doylestown Areg Argo Cratiy Bibs Bhockeney Ee Seagon Ae Boll Hurtonwood Will Rae Ie Paleo Piste Owens-Stclas Guinee Petri George Shainin Golden State Oehae Limited Newnat Ped California Desamber Standard and Meat Pleepers Nee Buffet Lbrary and Care Reck Taland En Pache Pereare el Pisickele Borthe Ome Ca. A M. Puller GPA Topeka

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