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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1904

Page

5

Kidney Trouble Ad Claims Swamp Root Remedy

A long advertisement extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles and related ailments. It urges readers to test the remedy, cites testimonials, notes two bottle sizes and prices, and offers a sample bottle with a free information book from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.

Mana Jas Orin Richardson Bright Kilmer Binghamton Iitney Dr. Kilmer & Co Whighhamton Ay Tou Reid Topeks Daily State Journal the State Journal

Piute for League President Denver March

Racing notes from Oakland and San Francisco describe a muddy track at Oakland with few winners. Nam tur and Slezzo battled to a nose finish while Weather and track conditions affected outcomes.

Namtur Slezzo Oakland San Francisco David Pat Morrissey

Besuchamp Balke Competes in Avatrian Trip Merophits

The report notes Balke’s participation with Merophits in a southern western league matchup against Willleau champ Atutcan jnckey and Milton Shaltenburg. It mentions a return and continued riding for H.C. Loebe Co during the wet season, alongside remalins on Agierican tricke.

Besuchamp Balke Merophits S—Willleeau Champ Jnckey Milton Shaltenburg Fs Austria Eacen Tine Agierican H.C. Loebe

Redfern Reinstated After Friday Park Meet Debacle

In Los Angeles California Arthur Redfern was ruled at the temch in Amvot park last Friday for 95 tualig. The judges’ union title Laureotea has been reinstated though the weler must be produced Helen Redferny. The titrae furnished the sapeatian, with additional details unclear due to OCR damage.

Tos Angeles Calamrch &Jonkey Arthur Redfern Temch Amvot Park Laureotea Helen Redferny Ty Iliern

Davis Goon to Comisray Ties Unclear For Season

Fragmented text mentions Davis Goon and Comisray with ties to a season contract and a Texas team. The readable parts are insufficient to identify concrete events, dates, or entities beyond these names and a vague reference to a season and a game day.

Davis Goon Comisray Baron S Preakdent Chartes Rania Texsxs

Coulter Signs With Bunnapolis Team for Season

A garbled note indicates Coulter signs with Bunnapolis for the upcoming season. It mentions a fast catcher from Minneapolis and a presidential signing, with uncertain details about a guaranteed cure and other names.

Coulter Bunnapolis Mises Pall Marck Cottter Trichnapolis Barewall Tar Kak Bern Wathica

Pirates Not Strong Pitching Lifts Chicago Fearless

Los Angeles March 3 Pirates are not strong this pennant season. Manager Seleo of the Chicago Nationals expects Dunn and Selee to shore up the outfield and pitching. Hanlon aims to acquire Frank Dillon from the Dodgers. Morley fights to keep him. Catcher Kling shines in the pool tourney as rosters shuffle and coaches plan early practice at Chutes Park.

Los Angeles Cal Pittsburg Dreyfuss Kia Seleo Chicago National Jeacue Baseball Eamaiaca Cincisnati New York Chicago Williams Chutes Park Sole Hotel Rosalyn Joel Cinker Gpeun Benen Et Hanlon Frank Dillon Brooklyn Dillon Tow Angeles Superbas Morley Lewenes Kling Joe Carney

Out of the Dead Past in Dempsey Boxing Discourse

In reminiscences at the Hatfield house a discussion centers on Jack Dempsey, his rise, and the glory era with Sullivan and Corbett, noting public bets, fan support, and the shifting perception of Dempsey and his rivals as experts recount the era’s dramatic bouts. The piece recalls McLaughlin, MeAuliffe, Roche, and others in a vivid, period voice.

Pirates After the Pennant in Pittsburg March Rumors

Four time winner eyes an unprecedented pennant push with Colonel Dreyfuss guiding the Pirates. The club faces questions over pitching strength and roster changes despite past success.

Rose's long shot puts Michigan game in record fashion

California giant Rose shatters both eastern and western collegiate shot put records with a 46 feet 1 1/2 inch mark. Freshman Ramey from Kentucky lowers the half mile time to 2:02, a national track record pace.

California Michigan Ramey University of Kentucky Wich Prom Prom Wins Wil Be Picked the Team To Treat the Pisst Regiment Dash Keeler Stewart Hurdies Nivel Hodgen Goodwin Garret Bartlett Tyne Ors Read Withey Tuleen

Release Granted to J Ryan from Washington Club

Jimmy Ryan secured his release from the Washington club of the American League and is negotiating with Evansville of the Central League to purchase a controlling interest and act as manager next season. He travelled from Chicago to Evansville as Internal Affairs muddled the prior fall and President Johnson finally yielded to offers for managerial posts.

Washington Marcus Jimmy Ryan Wash-iuntton Evansville Ryan Chicago Tnthorn Johnson Tryan Oues

O'Brien Eyes Fitz Fight Amid Championship Feud

O'Brien says Fitz is stirring trouble and would fight him for the middleweight title, aiming at Ryan if possible. Kansas University hires James Durham as baseball coach for spring with $15 salary, tasks him to work individually with players. Carter Handicap entries close with McChesney among noted horses. racing continues at Hot Springs with several short-distance winners and heavy track conditions.

Lou. Marsh Jack O'Brien Zere Mike Shreck Hob Fitz Fits Fite Tommy Ivan Fitzshmmons Ryan Yen Fm Fita Lees Tam Law Eriget Pein Eerie Case Athletic Board University of Kanna Prank Em-Poy James Durham Kansan City Blues Kansas University Baseballeam Durham Plank Mclnesney New York Aqueduct E. E. Smathers McChesney Hermis Waterboy Hot Springs Ark March Jockys Club

Feeder Reports 885 to 990 Pound Steers Growth Rate

A Beloit Kansas note describes I W Parks weighing a 2 year old steer in Turkey Creek township. From February 1 to March 2 the animal grew from 885 to 990 pounds, a six pound daily gain amid corn and alfalfa feeding. About 20 other steers in the herd show similar gains as the weighings continue.

Beloit, Kas I. W. Parks Turkey Creek Township

Fort Scott to Host Good Roads Convention in 1904

The Fort Scott Commercial Club announces a National Good Roads convention to discuss road improvements in Port Scott Kansas on March 20 1904. Sessions include morning afternoon and night with officials, editors, and notable speakers from Governor W S Jennings to W K Vanderbilt Jr. invited to present.

Fort Scott W. H. Moore National Good Roads Association W. 8. Jennings Piorta W. K. Vanderblit, Jr New York Jas. W. Abbott Denver Cold

Burial and Charity Ties Tied to Leavenworth Hotel Man

A fragmentary obituary notes Leavenworth hotel man remembered for charity. A will left cash and valuable real estate, with German relatives named. William Terninger of Hamburg is mentioned as the attorney arranging conversion of estate to cash.

Leavenworth Gleavenworth

Dewey Case Continued In District Court

The Dewey case moved forward as the jury was ordered to be brought in. Eleven jurors appeared while one juror, G Ween, lay ill in bed with a physician saying he cannot report until next Friday. Court adjourned to Wednesday for further action as illness may delay the trial and the Itnwitns county District Court is set to begin next Monday.

Darling Norton Kan Aistrict Court

Abliene Woman Exhibits Handwoven World’s Fair Tablecloth

Miss Ella Barrett of Solomon completes a two yard square design featuring ears of corn and sheaves of wheat in the corners and a central Kansas seal. The needlework piece includes sunflowers and is valued at $50 across the board. It will be displayed in the Kansas building at the St Louis exposition.

Abliene Kan March Ella Barrett Solomon Kansas Mies ‘Herrett Kansas Building

Boodle Trials Delayed In Wyandotte County Court

In Kansas City Kansas March 5 the Wyandotte county grand jury indictments were called. County attorney James Gibson asked for continuance to April 18. Attorney General Coleman requested delays due to other state work. Indicted men objected and stated readiness for trial as Judge McCabe Moore noted Coleman’s duties in Norton and Deweyn.

Kansas City Nas Wyandotte County James Gibson C. C. Coleman Coleman McCabe Moore Deweyn Norton, Kun

Rural Carrier Converts To Motor Cycle In Sumner County

In Wellington Kansas a Clayton rural route carrier has installed a motorcycle on his route. He covered twenty five miles and thirty five stops in two hours twenty three minutes. This saves time versus a six hour horse team trip. Kansas basketball team defeated Ottawa 33 to 26 at Kansas University gymnasium. The game was dull with Ottawa leading early, Kansas finishing strong. Kansas had twenty fouls to Ottawas sixteen. Gottman, visitors, edged Barlow in scoring as fans show interest in basketball.

Sheri Rains John Chariton Melrose Pri John Henriken Hon Henriken Peggy Columbus Sumner County Wellington Kan March Clayton Lawrence Ottaw Kansas University Kansas Ottawa Gottman Michaelson Gottman W. Bell

Rural Free Delivery Routes and Carriers Publicized

Washington notes Rural Free Delivery routes to begin April 4 covering Kansas cities Leonardville Jonesboro and Montgomery and Riley counties with route lengths from seven to forty six miles and populations listed. Carriers named include Vogt Fowler Mellinger Winslow Ott Burnett and others across Kansas Missouri and Jefferson City with regular and substitute personnel listed.

Washington Kansas—C Wille Montgomery County Leonardville Riley County Jonesboro Montcomb Ery Kansas—Corning Nicholas H. ‘Ogt Clarence G

County adopts full value assessments and one fourth levy

Franklin County councils decide to assess property at true value instead of the old fictitious schedule and setlevy at 25 percent of that value. Cash and notes will be valued. aim to curb tax dodging by note and mortgage holders. Also notes transfer in the De Boissiera home case and a Kansas Odd Fellows matter linked to Judge Jose. War department funds prompt establishment of a military department at Winfield College.

Franklin County Ottawa Kaw March Nxseaxars Winfield Kane BW. I War Department Washington

Warning on heart failure and Dr Greene's Nervura remedy

A dramatic alert warns of heart failure from weak heart action with signs like fainting and rapid palpitations. It cites Dr Greene's Nervura as a cure and claims free in-person or postal consultation, urging readers to obtain the medicine from druggists.

Hon B. J. Dana Payston, Wi Greenw Dr. Greene Greene

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