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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1901
Page
2
The fragmentary OCR shows a discussion about a trial of a well known authority’s method. The text references De W S Rice, claims of a free trial, and urging readers to contact to learn more. It appears as a promotional or legal notice within a historic paper.
In Empire City the high score buttons were carried by Lyder and Fire as Mendey plights conclude the first whist series. Reports from Hiawatha Kansas note rural delivery routes changing from February 1. Smallpox mentions appear with Dodge City details and a late July garden incident.
An advertisement urges readers to use Ayer's Hair Vigor to restore color to gray hair and restore gloss and vitality. It warns against baldness and dandruff and promotes the product as a solution to hair loss.
Sporting notes discuss the Of Spring Brooklyn Meeting and 42 nominations with Kinley Mack and Ethelbert Giv en leading weight. The piece surveys past entrants, Derby comparisons, Bramble and Breakitys contenders, and mentions training setbacks, special sires, and official weights to be announced by Mer Woeburgh.
The report describes Freckles O'Brien knocking out the champion of his guard in New Orleans on January 16. McGovern and Memphis connections are noted, with O'Brien showing improving form after a lengthy twelve round session and expressing readiness for tougher matches.
Cincinnati January details indicate Terry McGovers, the champion featherweight of the world, plans to move to Cincinnati as a resident. The sporting press notes this potential change in domicile and career location.
A long interview outlines J E Droeder stock farm, Terry and trainer Reavler Shun eyeing races on the Can Ero circuit. Harris dismisses fake claims as ridiculous while Terry contemplates a spring move to Cincinnati and establishing a cottage near Latonia race track. Phil, Terry's brother, may join as a rockety figure with Madden's two year olds eyed for 2008 turf success.
Memphis news reports a scheduled one mile and an eighth match race on January 18 at Montgomery Park Memphis Tenn featuring Garry Hermann Alard Scheck and Rolling Your. Owners must post proper side bets and entrants may ship in from other stables including Canitocnia Carruthers Shields and others with plans to move specimens to Memphis ahead of race date.
A fragmented account describes Charley Herr preparing for an early season start with a plan for stud duties and prep work in warm weather. It notes Brook Eure’s track facility erection at the site near the old Smith Place and Robison and McGraw’s dealings with St Louis connections before the season’s end.
Dr Redwell relays a striking case of lasting cure from Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for chronic dyspepsia. A patient with souring after meals, back pain, and insomnia improved almost immediately after one cent package and four boxes. weight restored and no further gastric distress observed.
A testimonial from a patient named Wree describes chronic sleeplessness and piles, claiming the Pyramid Pile Cure offers a safe non opiate remedy sold for 50 cents to 1 dollar per box. The letter extols complete cures and urges readers to obtain the Pyramid Drug Co booklet from Marshall Mississippi.
A disjointed note discusses an unnamed offer to a player rumored to have interest from a powerful magnate. It questions whether the deal will be accepted unless a national league team strengthens the lure, hinting at motives beyond a simple transfer.
In Cincinnati promoters push the Jeffries Roblin contest. Roblin appears in matinee and night shows. The Saengerfest Athletic club faces petitions and business pressure as supporters urge pulling off the fight if demands aren’t met.
In Memphis last night Gardner defeated Tommy Hogan of Buffalo before 3,500 spectators at the Phoenix Athletic club. Hogan was knocked out in the sixth round after a rough exchange, with Gardner landing a decisive left to the head. The bout was a 26-round affair, and Cardace was noted to have entered earlier.
Fragmentary text mentions Great Rock Island Rota and times in Colorado Springs and Denver. Referenced prices and a Christinsa shopping line appear unclear and not coherent. Overall content is damaged and miscellaneous with no clear event or person to anchor a factual summary.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Ottawa county suit of Kansas cattle raisers over 30 steers. Plaintiffs claim loss from cattle moved to a corn pasture where they fed and died. Jury ruled for the defendant. motion for new trial denied. district court adjourned.
Strong City January 16 Burns Club of Chase County promotes an attractive programme for Friday night January 25 in the new opera house. The lineup features singing by Mrs Violet Butler McCoy Mrs Belle Brockway Warner James Moore and Frank Weightman with instrumental duets and orchestral selections. A dance routine by Miss Grace Thompson comic songs and medleys round out the evening as the Scots celebrate with traditional airs and poems.
A Jan 16 report from Delphoa notes arrival of plans and specifications for a new schoolhouse to replace the burned building. The project will be steam heated or hot air and completed by September first. Estimated cost ranges from 5 000 to 10 000 dollars.
Postmaster O E McEifresh announces a new rural free delivery route from Osage City. The route covers 2044 miles and will serve about 110 families. G Cobl is appointed as assistant carrier. Flat delivery begins February 15.
Osborne Jan 16 A countywide smallpox outbreak affects the southern area and north Hoe of Russell county with about one hundred cases in Osborne county. Dr Helix hears the south half of the county is quarantined as families including Jones Brow and Philip Trexler Covert are afflicted. Homes of Mawel Clow and Rogers are quarantined. Southwest of Covert about 20 cases. Schools and public gatherings halted.
Emport, Jan. 18 The W. C. T. U. here endorses resolutions supporting Mrs Nation and her campaign against saloons, arguing there can be no property rights in intemperance. The draft condemns the vile Wichita picture and backs the prohibition effort.
In Wichita on June 16 tensions rose as local Black residents feared possible lynching of Buckey, the man who shot Cine Jim. Authorities reported no imminent lynching plans, while armed individuals gathered near the city building, seeking safety as rumors spread of outside threats and retaliatory violence.
Winheld Jan 16 Mr and Mrs DW Bion claim they were swindled out of land and money by Davin in a deal tied to the Bon Ton hotel. They allege falsified rent terms and that the patent rent has no value, seeking return of land and funds.
J. T. Hart, agent and operator at Cimarron, purchases a local store as the town shifts with Santa Fe freight rate changes. The move signals a sharper edge in local commerce and operator earnings.
The case in probate court involves Anthony alleging he provided medical services before the death of A Morrison and sought $3,050 from the estate. Judge Musseree ruled that under Kansas law a physician connected to a medical school is not entitled to collect for services, denying the claim.
Weir City Kansas January 16 The public schools will remain closed for the rest of the term ending June 1 due to smallpox. Fifteen teachers have lost their positions and plan to seek full-term salaries via carcoli in. Waldo branch 11 miles northwest of Salina under quarantine and Tolaclin branch conductors told not to carry passengers. Seven smallpox cases reported from the rack lot Three Large Hogs. Koepke took hogs to Herington for sale in Kansas City. Saline’s Orster Selina Kansas. June M Frank Tart won the oratorical contest and will compete at the State Intercollegiate contest March 1 in Ottera. Tart’s subject The Some Power and Suppressary of Nations.
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