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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
2
An era newspaper advertisement touts Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues with claims of pain relief and improved urinary flow. It urges readers to order by mail from Dr Kilmar Co and to mention the paper while naming Bitlctamton, N. E. for the product and booklet.
Texingford Ky June 37 The Siemagoky Trotting Horse Breeders Association reports 691 entries across 18 events for October meets, surpassing any previous year. Lists show participant totals by stake, with 35 H and 22 entries anticipated for specific heats, and overall entries exceed last year by a wide margin.
Chicago hosts a racing card with Judicious leading early, a clear track, and strong betting. New York features Kitlonipe and Sheapshead Bay performances, while Cincinnati reports a lively day with favorites winning and race drama. Chicago also stages a Derby candidate trial, drawing ten top colts for final prep before next weekend’s Derby.
A garbled game report describes a National League contest where a boost in offense helped a team pull ahead early and hold an advantage into late innings. Detailing a nine inning span, the account notes key performances by Denes, Yar, and others amid a tense center stage in New York.
Fragmentary report covers Fort Scott Springfield game in ten innings with a 4-1 final, plus Coffeyville Jefferson City results and a local patent remedy ad. Includes references to Satcher Williams, Rasnne, and other names, plus a Leavenworth excursion ad and a Laxative Bromo Quina tablets promotion.
In a weathered game summary the Philadelphia club impressed after a slow start, staging a strong second half run led by standout players. Chicago defense struggled to contain key hitters as the visitors claimed momentum with a series of precise hits and timely scoring bursts.
Merbercot Kansas, June 1 The Republican reports a scam where G W Baker, a banker, was promised a valuable penny of 1428 valued at 550 dollars and paid 800 plus for a rare collection. A stranger, posing as a dealer, exhibited a coin and fled as investigators traced the theft, revealing several others duped by the same ruse.
In Emporia on June 17, readers debate the Anderson Memorial amid confusion over contributions and plans. The widow, widow of a late employer, seeks clarity as a local cottage memory effort unfolds, with residents noting no misstep in the commemorative intent.
A fragmented report from Port Kansas describes a large estate in the French Battlement area near Oss Heads New Jersey valued around 32 000 000 with land and bonds. The Lyon county family is set to divide the holdings as a wealthier line details remain unclear amid misarranged text and names.
Fragmentary OCR notes show congratulatory chatter for new positions and a call to invite President Roosevelt to a semi centennial G A R celebration in TopaXa Memorial Day 1904. Vets from across the county attend with Colonel Coulter and other officials referenced as organizers.
June 11 Wichita reports a wedding postponed as guests from Atchison and nearby towns arrive. The bride fell ill at a neighbor’s home, health officials placed the household under quarantine, and all efforts to quarantine or remove her were unsuccessful.
A fragmented weather and regional notice shows rainfall marks by counties including Gastern, Wyandotte, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Saline, with many garbled or stray phrases. The text shifts to an advertisement style claim about a medicinal remedy and a promised train service from 242 South Clark Street, detailing meals and a Pullman car as a travel lure.
Topeka departs 3 45 p m for New York arriving second morning at 10 00 a m The 20th Century Limited and Lake Shore routes are mentioned The new train promises to save one full business day between Chicago and New York Officials include R Lacy T P A Kansas City and CF Daly GPa Chicago referenced
The notice cites Harry E Gavitt manager of Publisting company in Kansas City. It mentions tickets on sale June 15 and 19 with a final return unit in June. Amounts include a $2.67 Union Pacific return.
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