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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
9
A promotional plea urges readers to write for a book that details Dr. Shoop's Restorative claim and a trial offer. The text describes weak nerves and vital organ function, promising cures for various illnesses and cancer, with a free month trial and money-back assurance.
A major pipe failure caused a heavy structure crash in Kansas. Emergency crews responded quickly, securing the area and assessing damage while investigators review the incident and possible causes. No injuries reported at the scene.
Argentine and Kansas City are cut off after the Kaw River bridge collapses following a 16 s?g lock intervention. The only crossing is gone, stranding residents. streetcars halted and isolation feared until improvised crossings are made. River ice and current complicate rescue efforts as workers brace to replace the destroyed span.
Charles I. Hangelke of Topeka writes from Kansas Avenue claiming a cure for Bright's disease and diabetes has been found in San Francisco. He asserts several patients recovered after treatment, urges fellow editors and readers to seek the remedy, and cites a $5,000 policy as an example of the danger of the disease. He signs as advised.
The flood damaged bridge work as a cable anchored to a tree held scaffolding and planks against river piles. Explosions felled sections, loosening ice and debris. workers abandoned the northern riverbank as water rose and a new channel formed.
A cottonwood once used as an observation tower near the Sojerion river south of Wacotda Spring was felled by Joe DePoy on the Meat farm. The tree showed old fire scars, multiple notches, and circles indicating decades of growth, with sections cut into lengths for fire.
Rural carriers list names and positions across states Missouri Oklahoma and territorial references. Includes regulars substitutes and officials with multiple entries and partial spellings. The fragmentary OCR notes carriers such as Thompson Merrill Cumplin Roy Rati and others, with incomplete surnames and locales.
Fragmentary text discusses unknown losses and fears linked to an unnamed condition affecting people and crops. Mentions confusion over misperceived causes and broad public anxiety about national impact. No clear names, dates, places, or concrete events are identifiable.
Luther Scott of the city died from a stroke of paralysis after a year confined to bed. He was a Kansas legislature member in 1888, served Elk county, and left a widow. Also reported: J L Buchanan, longtime Mitchell county homesteader and former county treasurer, died Friday. A woman was badly burned in Manhattan when a polishing buld exploded.
The snippet reports on Kansas debate topics including a Kanes university Colorado debate and a statement by Valentine praising Usut paper and the Record. It also notes upcoming rural routes in Kansas Cedar Point and Stroud, plus a report on a deserter captured near Fort Riley and the death of Benjamin Harding, a long-time Doniphan County settler.
Listings show Volckmer to J C Seymour for 260 dollars covering 1221 and 23 Filmore Street, Meyers Deswiditien. Metninsh and wife to BE.E Phillies for 3500 in part of Lot 9 Woodlawn Ave. Orchard Place Lot Co on Si-49-01 and 93 et Street with 3600. Douthitt Place second adds Witwer and wife to Mt Stak key and wife in southeast quarter and other described parcels. Borst and wife sell 200 for stats and 10 at Throop's second addition. Tax deed to John Lor for Lot 229 in Sixteenth Street Keith's addition. An ad promises a guaranteed cure for piles with refunds. train service East from St. Louis by Vandalia-Pennsylvania Short Lines via Keystone Express and New York Express schedules from St Louis Union Station.
An 19th century ad claims Dr Pierre’s Favorite Remedy cures female weakness and Prolapsus of the womb. It asserts warrantied results and offers a trial as a fair option, backed by a reputable society. The copy targets women unable to be cured by other means and references a public health remedy linked to a fraternal order.
San Francisco dispatch notes Johnny Britt, nursing a plastered arm, predicts victory over Young Corbett next month. He analyzes Corbett’s blows, recounts Canole scuffles, claims a fighting style edge, and downplays weight concerns while vowing strategic counter punches.
Gust Gardner ends a week at Smith's theater with a four-round exhibition against Popp, impressing despite the short bout. Thacker becomes Gardner's new manager, signing after the split with Robison. Also notes Walter Hartley signing with Philadelphia club and W. E. F. Davis named Nebraska football manager. Cubs announce California trip starting March 3 with opening game in Cincinnati.
The article notes the annual spring schedule, with an earlier start to fit the same timetable as last year. President Hart announced the training trip itinerary, with the team departing March 3, returning April 1, then leaving for Cincinnati. Shipboard players join if not blocked, including Chance joining from the coast to Los Angeles.
Lincoln Neb Jan 16 Football at Nebraska University last season was not financially successful the athlete board reports a debt of 91363 and no settling method found Revenues fell short of receipts by 121980 while initial funds were 80842 Attendance declined for all games except the Houston basketball contest with a 15 dollar gain over the prior year The notable change was the Haskell Indians game with a 1043 70 drop in receipts Each year receipts from the Haskell game have declined Nebraska hopes to stage the next game in Kansas City and may face a Minnesota loss as the main cause of the slump Minnesota promises a return game if Chicago does not schedule a Gophers match Attendance and dates are kept flexible for northern teams
Omaha manager Rourke says George Tebeau seeks to dominate the Western league by restraining the Denver franchise and keeping Denver and Omaha together. Hearing on the restraining order postponed to Wednesday. team meetings may be deferred. Also reports on Baltimore boxing draw, Frisco racing notes, and Pittsburgh Scanlon signing with Pirates.
A report questions whether the man has divine power, noting his cures appear miraculous without drastic drugs or traditional medical healing agents. The piece contrasts his methods with standard medical practice and invites scrutiny of his abilities.
A Rochester man Prof Thomas F Adkin is said to cure by a secret method described as invisible force. Letters from patients praise rapid recoveries from paralysis to stomach and womb issues after calling or writing for treatment at box 7263 Rochester N Y. Some observers question the claims, noting the extreme wealth and influence of the healer.
Among the owners listed are Louise G. 20834 a tittle Mulne bred performer facing trial as a trotter. William Kiley of Bummit Mich has sold a promising yearling by Hal Dillard. Ernest Bramley of Brooklyn Mich and Scott Ross of Toledo reinsman winter with five horses including the trotter A. J. B. Stu by Mile C. Earl Patch a young stallion by Dan Patch 1 56 will train at Indianspalls track. W H Orr of Readine plans to ship Monbells 20s% to Kentucky under Ian Featherstone for a time with A H Merritt aboard to start East Mase. D G Paimeter will breed three young mares to Rae.
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