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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1901

Page

2

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Warns of Back Pain

An advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy. It claims backache, urinary disturbances, and related symptoms signal trouble and offers a free sample bottle by mail, with further details and a purchase option in Binghamton New York.

Kitmer Tose Intergaled Binghameane N Deus St. Hodele Iy St. Botfale Kilmer Kitney Sen Kslener Topeka Daily State Journal de Kitmer Binghamton N.Y

Topolobampo May Bu Revived in Mexico schemes

Lawrence Nov 18 report on Topolobampo and colony schemes facing upheaval. References to Col Owen and Col A K Swen promoter efforts, land grants, and anticipated removals as part of a broader Mexican policy. Mentions extreme hardship and migrations tied to these plans and shifting colonial aims. Also notes progress on a domestic science building at Haskell and a new county barn completed with cost details and facilities described.

Colday Oo Ik Col Owen

Lyon County Apple Crop Sees 42000 Bushels Shipped

Emporia reports Jenson Brothers shipped 190 cars of apples this fall with five more cars ready. At 42 000 bushels total from Lyon county the crop is valued around 21000 dollars to the raiser, based on 80 cents per bushel.

Lyon County Emporia Jenson Brothers Pato

Piles Cured Without the Knife Urges Refund

An old drug advertisement claims Protruaine piles cures with no knife and refunds if ineffective. It promises relief in six to fourteen days, with one application claimed to cure and a new remedy sold by mail order. Also mentions Paris Med, Luxative Brom-Guine Tablets and other preparations.

Paris Med Munyon Hanyon Clanreu Ube Evrey Amy Eddreas Sayon New Yeek Philadelphia Munton

Evening Call launched in Hutchinson by E G Nettleton Co

A new daily newspaper the Evening Call was issued yesterday in Hutchinson Kansas. It is published by E G Nettleton & Co with Arthur Lewis in charge. The paper declares independence in politics and notes prior issuance of the Gazette the Populist organ. Ticket sales start November 8 with good return on the 29th via Rock Island.

Hutchinson Evening Call E G. Nettleton & Co Royal Work Arthur Lewis Gazette

Constipation Cited as Root of Ill Health in Ad Claim

An old advertisement urges readers to boost well being by fixing bowel health with CASO. It claims constipation causes most bodily troubles and promises a four week course with money back guarantee. A free sample and booklet are offered by Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.

Theos Addrous Sterling Re. Co Chicago New York

Mayors Bid to Halt Corbett McGovern Fight Fails

Hartford reports public pressure over a Thanksgiving bout between Young Corbett and McGovern. Legal and religious groups push for an injunction to stop the event, while promoters and city officials vow to proceed amid mounting protests and police readiness. Corbett arrives at weight near target and expresses confidence in a strong showing.

Hartford Conn Kents McGovern-Young Wunce Hon Ent WT. Crowley Isanet Air Crowley Matemmest Saya Te Agri MsGoverd Bert Ty LO Young Corbett Tie City Toure Carbert Denver Terry McGovers Goa Youngeter Alan Ge Lain Mays Corbust Cormana McGovern Alec

McGovern Prepares For Thanksgiving Bout With Young Corbett

Terry McGovern says he is in top condition at 126 pounds for the Thanksgiving fight with Young Corbett in Hartford New York. He expects victory and aims to return home for Thanksgiving dinner with his wife and children. McGovern also bought two Thoroughbred mares Miss Fisher and Milly Dossie from Scherer, adding $5,000 to his battle funds.

Terry McGovern Hartford New York Young Corbett Dua Ure Scherer Pinner Westchester County Miss Fisher Himolyte Milly Dossie Meddler Expire City

Comiskey Leases St Louis Athletic Park for 1908 Team

In St Louis on November 26, Athletic park once Sportsman's Park will host the new American League club for the 1908 pennant race. Chirley Comiskey, for the Teague, signed a ten year lease for grounds on Grand Avenue north of St Louis Avenue. Buildings will be removed to build a new grandstand replacing the Washington Street stand, deemed the best in the country by baseball authorities.

St. Louis Athletic Park Sportsman's Pack St Louia Chirley Comiskey The Teague Grand Avenue St. Louis Avenue Washington

Maher Second in England Amid Fog Shrouded Manchester Meet

London dispatch notes dense fog at Manchester where judges struggled to distinguish winners. American jockeys failed to score, but Maher finished season second with four wins, trailing Madden. Reiff, Bell, Martin, Jenkins, Thorpe and others listed with win totals as the Manchester handicap for three year olds and upwards ran.

Mas Soest London Jockey Club Manchester Maher Madden UM. Maher Af. J. Reiff L. Bell Ts. Martin Jenkins Thorpe

Authorities say Jeffries Sharkey boxing match not interfered with by coast police

New York reports Jim Kennedy states plans for a championship bout between Jeffries and Sharkey were arranged before leaving San Francisco. Police reportedly did not object to Sharkey fighting there, while promoter Aleck Greegins and managers discuss December and January options. Kennedy and Sharkey agree articles of agreement may be signed soon with further talks possible in Chicago.

New York Jim Kennedy Jeffries Sharkey San Francisco Sharkey Tehling San Francises Aleck Greggaing Sailor Chicago George Gardner Lowell Rich Carter Brooklyn Pitesimtidt Pitesimmons Kinedy Hime Kermeds Mehr

Mares sale and boxing notes from Kentucky to New York

Cincinnati reports a deal for Lenedelow bred mares sent to Vandertille in France with buyers Murphy and Vanderbilt, noting mare lineages and ages. Also coverage of Wild Bill Hanrahan defeating Jimmy Handler in a late boxing match, and Tim Jetteres heading to Fresno for a shooting trip with family, plus high school football results at Clay Center with Clay Center 42 Clay County 0.

Cincinnati Boston Jack” McDonald New Yost Lexingtm James Murphy Vandertille France Lenetelow Els Siam Lida Gaines Lightnin Kinesem Imp Lexington Pouna Sylvia King Ban Imp. Glenelx Phise Toares Paris Anna Fania Longfellow Vanderbilt Fielachilanns Haifie San Francisco Tim Jetteres Fresno Colonel Perry Los Angeles Billy Delaney Kid N Portland Jeffries New York

Texas Beats Oklahoma University 11 to 0 on Normal Grounds

Texas defeated the Oklahoma university football team 11 to 0 on the Normal grounds in a tightly contested game. The ball frequently moved between squads with no dominant possession, and Texas gained most of its yardage near the ends while stifling the Oklahoma line. In Hutchinson Nevada, Nickerson Normal school faced Cooper college at Sterling, with Sterling prevailing 28 to 0 and a rematch planned Thursday at Sterling.

Norman Uxim Texas Oklahoma University Oklahoma Hutchinson Res Nickerson Normal School Cooper College Sterling

Griffo Defeats Ashe In Ten Rounds In Chicago

Griffo defeats Ashe after ten hard rounds at the Phoenix Athletic club in Cincinnati. Also a patient testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy curing violent croup in an infant and preventing future attacks, with praise for safety and lack of opium. Sold by all druggists.

Griffo Ashe Cincinnati Chicago Kid Ashe Phoenix Athletic Club John W. Rogers Filtey Chamberlain

Kansas City and Return Fare to Santa Fe

Thanksgiving football attractions in Kansas and Missouri draw crowds with rail options. Tickets go on sale November 28 for round trips from Kansas City to Santa Fe and back, with multiple trains daily and a $4.00 Rock Island Flyers option for the Kansas vs Missouri game weekend.

Kansas City Santa Fe Kansas Missouri Unose Rock Island Flyers Doan Olpimant Oy

Fifteen Years of a Dickinson County Creamery Boom

Abilene reports that since 1899 the Dickinson County creamery system has grown to eight stations with farmers receiving about 375000 dollars annually. The Belle Springs creamery, stockholders include J. J. Nissley and C. S. Hoffman, supports 1578 patrons with monthly checks over 15 dollars. The industry provides stable income, funds mortgage payments, and boosts local merchants amid drought and high butter prices.

Abilene Belle Springs Company South Dickinson Belle Springs Kean Itrade Belle Springs Creamery Company J. J. Nissley S. G. Hershey C_ 5. Hoffman J. K. Forney Bil Hoffman

Fiddlers Contest Set at Emporia Opera House

An old fashioned fiddlers contest will be held at the Whitley opera house on Christmas night in Emporia. The event is open to amateur fiddlers of Lyon county with both male and female players welcome, while professional violinists are barred. Mr F C Newman presides.

Emporia Whitley Opera House Lyon County F. C. Newman

What Causes Deafness The Catarrh Connection

A vintage health warning argues most deafness stems from throat and nasal catarrh. It cites heredity and scarlet fever as contributors but claims nine of ten cases arise from nasal blockage. The ad touts Stuart’s Catarrh Tablets as a safe, cocaine free remedy praised by doctors and suitable for all ages.

Stuerart Stuart Guslwcal

Vague contest entry call with December deadline

A fragment describes a contest entry process with a December deadline and a prize involving a year's subscription to the Emporia Gazette. It mentions H C Whitty as a contact and notes on performance elements such as stamping time with the foot in a traditional style. The text also references clothing for the poor.

National White Emporia Gazette H.C. Whittey

Nation in East trip cites $5000 gain in saloon wrecking crusade

Carrie Nation, famed saloon wrecker, arrives home after claiming to have earned over $5,000 on a tour through the East and Medicine Lodge. She says her husband filed for divorce while she was away, denies his claim, and vows to continue attacking saloons, including plans to target Wichita. Nation claims strong legal leverage and asserts her profit from the crusade.

Medicine Lodge Carrie Ne~tson Kannar Wichita New York Chicago Kansan Davy

Arcadia Merchant Assigns $16,000 Goods to Fort Scott Bank

George W Fowler a merchant of Arcadia turned his $8,000 stock of goods to the Bank of Fort Scott but bankruptcy followed as creditors and a trustee will take charge. His liabilities total $15,000 with $3,000 in other obligations.

Arcadia Bank of Fort Scott Fort Scott George W. Fowler Bank of Port Scott

A Boldier suicide of Crawford County settler H A Brown

Pittsburg Nov 26 H A Brown an early Crawford county settler committed suicide at his Girard home Sunday night. He tied a rope to a mulberry limb and hanged himself after leaving a note to reassure family. Brown, an old soldier and influential citizen, was found about 2 30 a m. by his son.

Pittsburg Nuw H. A. Brown Crawford County Girard Henry

Prairie dog control methods tested in Kansas experiment

Solomon Kansas November 2. D. f Titants of the State Agricultural College tested two prairie dog control methods on fava near here. One uses 24 carbon bisulphate, the other steych nine. Both are risky and costly. Lewin exterminated twenty six acres with the first method and Gaylord with the second covered four hundred acres at a cost of 350. A final report on the experiments will follow.

Gay

Death of Mrs May A Agnew in Manila

Cablegram from Manila reports the death of Mrs May A Agnew wife of Lieutenant Ernest Agnew of the Twenty-fourth United States Infantry. She had been in Manila a short time and was a daughter of Mr and Mrs M Sexton of Minneapolis. Married August 24 of this year, she was a Kansas University graduate described as an accomplished young woman.

Minneapolis Manila May A. Agnew Ernest Agnew Twenty-fourth United States Infantry Agnew M. Sexton Kansas University

Dedicated Free of Debt Church Dedicates 314000 Edifice

In Sterling Kansas on Sunday the new ME church in Stokes and Rice counties was dedicated debt free with a surplus for good measure under Bishop John W. Hamilton of San Francisco. Wellington revival draws large crowds with 213 conversions and growing inquiries at the tabernacle nightly. A local business closes an hour midweek so workers may attend. C P Gumble reports a salt well near Cherryvale between here and Independence, reaching 332 feet with 95 feet brine and crystals forming on exposure.

Sterling, Kas Methodiam Stokes Rice County John W. Hamilton San Francisco Welllington Wellington Kas Williams and Alexander Bie Tabernacle Busmea Louwes Cherryvale Rus C. P. Gumble Here Independence

Nation Divorce Case Up in Medicine Lodge

Nation claims Carrie Nation the saloon smashing wife took his feather bed withdrew $800 from the bank and refused to live with him. The divorce suit began here Monday and Nation will have proceedings today. In Girard socialists and Republicans clash as Socialist speakers contest Republican leaders on the streets.

Nation Medicine Lodge David Nation Carrie Nation Girard Kan Socialist School

Night School of Y M C A Business Course Free

Night school program offered by the Y M C A targets men with a free business course. Topics include bookkeeping elementary arithmetic grammar spelling punctuation and letter writing. Students receive personal attention and those completing the course earn the International certificate. information available at the Association office on East Eighth Street.

Y. M Eas Association East Eighh Street

Rest and Health to Mother and Pera ee

Fragmentary OCR text discussing health and rest advice for a mother figure. Mentions a coin value "U-five cents" and scattered phrases about making for new joy in a farm or kitchen setting. No clear event, person, or organization can be reliably identified from the remnants.

Pera

Tax Deed Invalid Over Erased Word In County Case

In Lavon county a 19th century dispute centers on a deed invalidated after the clerk erased the word costs from a tax sale statute. Judge Madden ruled the Hill deed invalid, granting 60 days to pay costs and recover property amid arguments over advertising charges and delinquent taxes.

Justee Tennion Marden Lavon Court of Appeals Treamarer Epee Chas Hill Pomsesaien Tadernaed Madden Ube

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