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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
9
An appeal offers Dr Shoop's Restorative with a money back trial for six bottles at $5.50 if not cured. The宣 letter claims high cure rates and urges readers to identify a friend in need to receive the book and remedy, listing various book numbers and targeted ailments as part of the pitch.
Plans reveal a $1,500,000 mile and a half circular speedway to be built near Jamaica, Long Island, honoring August Fernand and promoter Patt Tounser. The project aims to be the finest racecourse, featuring a circular main track, turf course, and a separate hurdle course, with proposals to relocate the Westchester Racing Association and expand racing facilities to attract top horses and events.
In Pitsburg on November 20 Barney Ebertuss, head of the Tittebare beer hall club, wagers $1,000 claiming Pars bure will win the pennant in the National League next year. He cites Dreyfuss Ain and criticizes the American League impact on Pittsburg baseball while praising Tannehtl and Chisbro pricing.
On November 29 the Kai ser Wilhelm der Grosse docks in New York with the Gronse winning passengers including Jimmie Michael Jim Ken Body Harry Hikes Relmess and Polasain. They travel to participate in the six days bicycle race at Madison Square Garden with Cash Sivan expected to enter Pebramy and Millen reporting mixed results in prior events.
The text cites Henry and Jo Rett and a speaker named Gad Gat with uncertain details about triads and betting. It quotes a Russia based jockey saying earnings come only as salary while bets are placed through mutuals and the government takes a cut of winnings.
Eugene Wischott a lead French turfman is joined by his sons Robert and Pierre aboard the Kateer Wilheim der Grose while Mr. Fischoff a former Paris resident and Austrian captain praises American racing. He notes Americans must invest in hurdle jumpers and praises American jockeys, citing Page and others, and mentions training by D Bloan and stakes from his stable of about 30 horses with foals from five mares bought at a Marcus Daly sale. He recalls beginning turf life and a large stable value, with his two sons to attend St Paul’s Preparatory School in Massachusetts.
Ann Arbor reports coach Yost confident after multiple westward football conquests and a three year contract. He aims to develop a team that not only wins the west championship but challenges the nation, while facing player losses and staff changes at Michigan. Also racing notes from Frisco Ingleside and Washington events highlight Money Muss’s victory and other race results.
Franklin Miles M D LL B offers free $2.50 worth of his new treatment for heart, nerve, stomach, and dropy diseases to afflicted readers. He claims twenty five years of study and extensive experience, with endorsements from Dr Miles associates and notable figures.
In Leavenworth Kansas during a Stetson company performance of Unncle Tom's Cabin a live wedding was staged for the audience. Louie H Francis aged 24 and Delia Woods aged 33 were married by Rev Banks of the Second Baptist Church with a supper on stage afterward for the company members.
Manhattan November 29 1902 all railroads grant an open rate of one and one third fare round trip to Kansas State Agricultural College poultry show in Manhattan December 1 to 6. Show promises to be the largest in the west with over 1 million dollars in premiums. Exhibitors plan from 20 to 40 birds. entry fees 25 cents per bird, 10 cents for exhibition only. Birds will be cared for and returned at exhibitor expense. For premium lists and entry blanks contact the Animal Husbandry department Kansas Agricultural College Manhattan Kan.
Troy Kansas November reports a remarkable birth weight record. Mr and Mrs Rickiets welcomed a baby weighing unusual total pounds, part of a family sequence of large births including two girls and three boys prior. Dr B R Dinsmore notes the event as notable in his twenty five years of medical practice.
Fragmented reports describe a break in at Grewer with theft and a cryptic message from Atwood. A large ranch fire near Oak ranch spread across about a thousand acres before damp night conditions halted it. A staged fire trap with kerosene suggests deliberate arson on a well-traveled road.
Admiral Robert Peary, famed Arctic explorer, is ordered to temporary duty at the Bureau of Naval Docks Washington pending permanent transfer. His five year leave without pay ends as he recovers from frostbite and limb injuries, though he still walks with a limp.
Wm J Bryan visited Peabody on Friday staying with J G Johnson, then spoke at Hutchinson to the Central Kansas Teachers Association. Reports from El Dorado and Clay Center detail meetings of the Southern and North Central Teachers associations, with numerous addresses from local educators and a large turnout. An aged Newton resident, Mrs Kate Vance, reportedly the oldest Kansan, died at 123.
Mrs Sarah Kittie a wealthy resident faced a small claim action in a Justice's court brought by Charles Liang seeking two dollars for cobbler charges. The defendant argued the shoes were worn out during her hunt for a husband and she rejected his marriage proposal. The case drew attention due to the parties involved and the modest amount. Also noted is a sale listing from Lipton Dreamword farm with items including Postdexter and a record of 2.01% at Square Gardens.
After a day spent checking tickets, Dr Heth Erington and George Poster, managers of Missouri and Kansas athletics, announced the twelfth annual gridiron battle netted seven periods, with receipts between 74 and 7.50. Last year’s game drew nearly 1.00, the largest to date, as fans flocked to the Kansas City venue.
An advertisement claims Paro Ointment offers a guaranteed cure for piles with a money-back guarantee. It asserts relief within six days for ordinary cases and faster results for severe cases, promising instant itch relief after one application and asserting no cure no pay if unsatisfied.
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