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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1903
Page
9
A man offers a questionable remedy called Dr Shoop's Restorative, claiming it cures chronic illnesses and cancer, and promises to mail a book upon request. He asserts vast patient success, urges purchase through a druggist, and references books for women and other cures while pressuring for orders.
A corpse exhumed from Leavenworth area lies preserved as if recently dead, with authorities relocating the body to county burial. The long abandoned Piloy Knot cemetery shows widespread disturbance of early graves, caskets opened and bones exposed as elements erode interments.
Tobert Larmer was arrested and charged with robbing Henry Loneren of 580 in Emporis. The report mixes details of the alleged crime with unrelated financial notes and medical advertisements, suggesting a fragmentary, misread page from an Emporis issue dated January 17.
Mrs. Juni W. Hoberts of Marysville was found unconscious in her yard after a gasoline fire. She had been cleaning with gasoline when a flame caught her clothing, leaving her badly burned and unable to speak. Neighbors reported she had pulled a rug over her head before collapsing.
Wellington Kan January reports a coal famine endangering waterworks and electric plant operations. Only three days supply remains at the power house and ton plant. Officials note severe shortage of coal and fear shutdowns may follow if the crisis persists.
A death report from Salina Kansas dated January 17 notes a woman died while riding in a vehicle near a railroad area. The account mentions the Choctaw depot transfers and a burial plan tied to the Leavenworth region.
Chicago report says after two days of argument and heavy bargaining the American club finally okayed the Mowatt vs Yanger fight for next Monday night. The long delayed match between old rivals promises a hard 186 pound bout with strong attendance and high stakes for both boxers and the venue.
Fragmented reports from Cincinnati discuss peace committee findings and threats by Freedman over polo ground rights. Local officials Knowles Hanlon and others debate permit issues affecting Delthants and New York players amid tense negotiations and appeals.
A historical ad style notice touts Dr. Miles Heart Cure for heart disease. It claims relief from shortness of breath, palpitations, and night fears, promising strengthened pulse and circulation after taking Miles remedies. The patient narrates prior severe symptoms and seeks the free book offered by Dr Miles Medical Co.
The report highlights Lady Meddesame, a top racehorse bred from Peter and The recimtt line, winning impressively at Keeneland with a hefty purse. It notes her lineage, connections to Hoxxin’s Eimendorf stud, and compares her to Salvator and Minn Woodford winners, while mentioning other racing figures and upcoming matchups in cases of broader racing news.
Bradstreet's reports a needed export trade expansion in December and promising results in January. The piece notes rising activity across industries, with stock contractions in elastic markets and steel and coal supply constraints hinting at spring demand. Cotton, wool, and agricultural commodities show strength, while lumber and machinery see steady use.
George Henley of 1015 Taylor recounts two year kidney disorder with back ache and urinary issues. After visiting Rowley and Snow's store he bought Doan's Kidney Pills and says they quickly cured him with no after effects. He urges others to use the remedy, noting it is sold by dealers nationwide.
Last week showed a slight recovery in the hide market with demand improving as buyers increased. Dry goods trading rose in volume with buyers arriving in greater numbers. Woolen goods division cited a new place dye opening at a higher but not fully anticipated price. Refined sugars and raw metals prices steady while a general upward tone persisted. Failures for the week totaled 267 in the United States, 38 in Canada, against 334 last year and 40 the year prior.
This mid twentieth century style ad promotes a claim for a guaranteed cure for piles with a money back refund if no cure. It asserts a new discovery as the only remedy paid with positive guarantees and outlines a refund policy regardless of patient standing. It mentions price and duration of treatment with bold, assertive language.
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