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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
9
A dubious medical promotion claims a restorative treatment can cure pale or weak health conditions. The notice touts a trial At a Wisconsin address and promises payment of the druglet if successful. It urges readers to order and highlights a supposed vast experience and endorsements by doctors and pharmacists.
Figures from Washington indicate 73,190,060 dozen eggs produced in 1819 with an increase of 10,605,000 dozen over ten years. Data highlights Kansas as a contributing region in this national poultry output report.
A long-winded report argues that agricultural and economic credit systems overlook eye health and productivity claims. It interleaves data on poultry, eggs, and farm outputs with references to shipments, pricing, and national production, citing figures for crates, prices, and totals, and mentioning Washington and regional markets.
Report covers Will Meet at Philadelphia in a six rooms boat and training in Gotham. Will appear on stage with Jack Munroe in The Road to Rain. Mentions plans for a Detroit bout and a six round match involving Melovern and Petry with Joe Thirtlands tied to the event. Training and travel notes include McGovern and Humphries readiness and Terry’s fight itinerary.
The fragmentary text highlights outfielder Jackson and pitcher Smith in a informal scout-like discussion. It references Philageiptim Jay and various teams such as New York, St. Paul, Newark, and Philadelphia.
In Albany New York Senator Frawley sparred with Congressman Corbett before a local gym crowd. The exchange included Blows described as constitutional challenges with both men citing rule interpretations as they clashed over a boxing demonstration. Corbett attended with his supporters while Frawley defended his stance on gymnastic conduct and pace.
Kansas City June 24 report says Weeks, last season’s Michigan quarterback, is likely to coach at Kanane university this year after an offer. He waits to learn if Hurry Up Yost will take charge at Michigan. Decision expected soon as Weeks negotiates future plans.
The article covers big prize increases for amateur trotters at Cleveland with the Challenge Gap of Gold and the Cleveland Club raising the amateur trophy to $5,000. It notes earlier race dates, potential starters like Peter Stirling, and mentions Derby week plans with various figures and dates. It also reports on boxing and baseball notes, including Jeffries and James J. Jeffries, and city sports chatter from Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Toronto with management changes and upcoming matches.
Leavenworth January 24 The Times records a tale of Moran brother wealth and shipbuilding fame from the Pacific coast returning to Kansas to see his former sweetheart Miss Grace Williamson daughter of farmer Samuel Williamson of Wyandotte County. Moran, once a farm hand at Thomas Watson’s, pursued Grace then learned she had married Samuel Williamson, prompting a noted infatuation with Grace amid rumors of a new marriage plan.
Chase County Scotch hosts a Burns soirée in Strong City with a hearty audience. The Burns club presented speeches songs recitations and a communal meal featuring ample scotch and conviviality.
W. S Murray, one of the Leavenworth escapees from the November 7 prison breakout, is under arrest in Georgia. Murray, serving a freight car robbery sentence, was identified after eluding capture for four months. Officials note Murray’s capture follows prior notices and investigations.
An ad claims Dr Miles Nervine treats nervous prostration from overwork with sleep and rest. It promises to ease worry and calm the mind, asserting it has cured thousands. A testimonial describes severe fatigue and inability to perform daily tasks before using the remedy.
A detective reports efforts to obtain a pardon for Murray from the Georgia governor so he may testify alongside five other convicts. Murray, one of twenty seven escapees, carried a pistol the day of the mutiny and two others were killed. Guard Wal is said to view him as dangerous and he will be brought back by vacuaus. about six of the escapees may be dead or recaptured when Murray arrives.
A garbled page fragment combines ad copy for Larative BromoQuinine style medicine with scattered sports notes. It mentions a Kansas City game where the Schmieber team defeated Kansas University 11 to 1, and includes partly readable lines about burial, a railroad office, and medical contact details.
Arkansas City reports J G Smith of Kaw City wrote a letter to family before his death by self destruction. He claimed his finances and life pressures made death necessary and that the world worked against him. He stated he was in his right mind when he acted and asked the judges to conduct his case.
John Schon a Joint Keeper at 400 North Fifth Street told Central City police that a bottle of brandy a bottle of wine two boxes of cigars and 5 in change were taken during a burglary at his entrance to the cellar. Behor’s faint is and one arrive into hives beet luce has beer More Big Creamery Checks. John H Polster of Reterpriae sends the Reflector report of Kinaoea for the wy year which i the best given. He bet eleven Cows and total amount for the eleven at twelve months it $3753 or Stee The average belt ranates over 42 and the average price per 100 3 ett Including the calves. The arg prized were: January 1219 Pebrusky ie March 46.28 April HEH June 19 3 em November Abilene Renector.
Reverend Wilbert S B Leet of Wamego Kansas has been called to oversee St Andrews jal church in Emporia Kansas for several months staffing the new pastorate. He will move to the position and begin duties promptly.
An old advertisement touts Kidney Pits as a remedy to strengthen kidneys and relieve backache. It claims curing kidney illness will eliminate back pain, with testimonial style language and a price of 30 cents. The piece reflects period patent medicine marketing from Foster-Milburn Co.
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