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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1903
Page
9
A sensational claim offers a free life restoring remedy named Ritxir et Life from Dr James William Kidd. It promises to cure rheumatism, neuralgia, stomach and kidney issues, headaches, and more without risk, with testimonials of miraculous recoveries.
The article highlights lucrative yields for fruit and truck gardeners in Alabama, West Florida, and Mississippi. It cites a radishes sale of 100 barrels for $900, another patch yielding $1,400, and spring 1983 potato and corn harvests that netted profits per acre around 627.23 after costs. It notes large single-crop earnings and multiple harvests within short periods.
G A Park and Benerat Kneenig are linked with migration services under Louisville and Nashville Railway guidance in Supsville Kentucky. The fragment cites officials and routine travel facilitation amidst railway operations.
In Borlington Kansas on July 2 Dr C P Wood of Hult Summit faces a suit for damages. Plaintiff J P Stuker alleges excessive mercury and calomel caused salivation and severe dental damage after June 19 treatment. Stuker seeks 1010 dollars for pain and future harm. attorney J Wolfe stated Wood will defend.
The Decatur county district reports bumper harvests with two million rushels of grain, noting high values and strong butter fat sales. Oberlin sees full housing, a planned carnival, and growth driven by a cooperative grain and general store venture. Local investment includes the Northwest Kansas Real Estate firm. A. H. Motiee plans Colorado residence. Rev. Anderson relocates, with church memberships shifting amid town expansion and new enterprises.
A Bourbon County man files a suit alleging injuries caused by a roadside sign. The case cites a traffic incident near Sie cesent pi. nt and mentions a horse and three unnamed occupants in a wagon. Details are unclear due to damaged text but point to a vehicular collision and potential liability over road signage.
Holton gambler recaptured in St Joseph. A young man, T M Holmes, was arrested by Directives Wilson and Hensley and turned over to Jackson counsel. Holmes attempted to hide a poker chip in his sock during a Central station search. A chaotic scene and scattered, partially legible notes follow about other local events and forthcoming festivities in Emporia and Beloit.
Wellington July report states John A. Coleman of Antonia is held for shooting McNutt. County Attorney Durrett believes Coleman is insane, predicting no solid conviction. Coleman will be tried on insanity charges. Also, Drowned Near Emporia reports Pred Harrin, 14, drowned after friends tied a rope and jumped in, unable to save him.
W BP Mickie, a teen, was struck on the head by Charles Stackhouse during a Fourth of July fight at Simpson. He sustained a skull injury requiring a trephining and has sued Stackhouse in district court for $5,000 damages. Also reported: Onondaga Whisk Broom Corn Works purchases a Hutchinson factory building.
The notice touts Hostetter's stomach remedy as a long standing, trusted medicine since 1853. It claims to relieve many stomach issues including heartburn constipation liver and kidney troubles and promises a single bottle will prove its merit to skeptics.
New York July 25 George Gardner light heavyweight champion and Robert Fiesimmons near agreement for a bout at Fort Erie International Athletic Club. A $1000 forfeit posted, venue cited Craig Street Fort Erie. Talks include 15000 purse. promoters discuss terms and possible slide bets.
The Blue Ribbon meeting at Grosse Pointe track saw a 2:13 pace finale influenced by disputed driving. Astor of Aurora Ontario was fined 206 and suspended two days for actions behind Darky. Nuckols fined 200 and bets off as Theron Powers dominated heats leading to dispute and off-track wagering chaos.
American League notes detail Detroit rally to beat Chicago as Carr drives in the decisive run in the 14th inning. Washington defeated Pittsburgh with strong pitching and fielding. Cleveland shut out St Louis without much trouble. New York fell behind after Gansel misplayed a fourth inning error. National League reports mention Boston’s win over Brooklyn with late drama, and Philadelphia and Chicago results noted. Western and Missouri Valley leagues show Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Springfield, Sedalia, and Pittsburg results with varying scores. Attendance figures are included for several games.
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