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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
8
An ad line proclaims Ivory Soap leaving only a comfortable feeling of perfect cleanliness, emphasizing skin soft and refreshed after washing. The copy implies gentle cleansing suitable for daily use and reassurance of purity.
A Topeka girl delivers a public address stirring debate on local issues. The fragmentary report mentions a late afternoon gathering, questions about leadership, and a call for orderly conduct as residents discuss future actions.
A lively Eureka Springs event in mid July plans an outdoor gathering with a special train from Enliwwitertte. The trip links with the Culva Pacific and Masai Prelit, aiming to ease travel for attendees and host a social program with music and a concert.
A garbled Chicago racing report from June 26 mentions Wasbngton Park and a slate of horses including Adhurn sikes and Valesin. It notes bets from $1,800 and a winner's payoff around 4710, with unclear details on placements and times amid jumbled names and figures.
In a bustling St Louis program, jockeys St Tonk Jane and Kip Seer dead heated in a featured race as the field battled through the stretch. Handicap hurdles drew a crowded field and a sharp finish, with betting and pacing shaping the outcome amid lively trackside action.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Sheepabind Bay and a reference to Zephy. The text is garbled with missing words and unclear context, making it difficult to identify a clear event, person, or date.
Fragmentary OCR text suggests Defense begins with references to Teun, Tovey Theefenen, Jolie, and WHTC Jolie, amid mentions of murder, band activity, and screening of cameras or devices. Ambiguous names and garbled phrases obscure precise event details.
Fragmentary note references a dog named Jotrmen and a person arriving at Millees ranch in October. Mentions a motive and testis witnesses. Some terms appear garbled and unclear in context.
The article reviews Senator Burton of Kansas and his opposition to the presidential policy on Cuba and reciprocity. It cites misrepresentation of Kurtas, ties to the Havana conference, and Burton's claim that the president and he are at odds over patronage and the reciprocity bill. It notes Kansas politics, the party caucus, and Burton’s stance amid national Republican tensions.
A concert is set for this evening at Cierfeld Park presented by Marshall's Baod Programme Marsnaira Based Bill. The event starts at eink with a program including The Doped etter tas sna Overture and The Anvil Chorus, while weather and past rain have affected attendance. Performers listed include Straten and Mackie in a variety show of marches and popular airs.
The passage extols a summer breakfast theme, promoting a grain product described as Grape-Nuts. It claims the cereal is heat treated to develop nutrients, aids digestion in hot weather, and provides nourishment for body and brain. It also mentions serving with cream and fruit as an ideal breakfast to sustain the day and combat heaviness in heat.
A chaotic OCR glimpse shows local notes from Topeka and surrounding Kansas towns with mentions of pensions, church picnics, business notices, conventions, and community events. Names like Chanute, Atchison, Topeka appear alongside notes on rail offices, political gatherings, and social gatherings.
New York June 20 Edward Sita owner of two yachts and NYAC member is jailed after being indicted for stealing funds from a prominent advertising agency. Buckley, president, alleges missing money from a defunct building project and seeks recovery. Discrepancies were found during a fraud suit against a rapid contracting firm leading to Sita’s arrest.
Tivena B Gard, aged years, a resident of Washburn street, died at noon after a fall the day before. He had lived in Kansas about 20 years and was a survivor of the Civil War, serving in company A of the Ninth New York cavalry. Funeral services were held from his home.
Robert Stewart resigns as manager of the Topeka Business College baseball team due to poor attendance and financial concerns. FE Stetcklen becomes president and will assume team management.
Alpena Michigan resident R Colbath recounts a long stomach ailment that forced him to quit business and lie in bed before trying Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He credits immediate relief and a complete cure after using a few bottles.
Paris relay indicates American polo team loses to Wick A Armestean Teh Ks by four to three at Parke Molo club. Americans featured Hazard Collies Waterbury Watersbury back, while Paris squad included Taron Ede Hothsohid Me Dye de Santana M Kennedy Maurice Raoul Duval. Umpires call tight match as War and Abgeote force volleys. Waterbury scores first, Dovel adds later, making final four to three. Commencement notes: T A De Armond addresses Virethian Military Institute graduates, Galveston Texwoe with bachelor of science.
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