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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
3
A sales pitch explains a one month trial of Dr Shoop Restorative with free bottles on approval. It urges signing a coupon, selecting a book, then a local druggist arranges delivery and payment only if the trial succeeds. The letter emphasizes ease and personal medical cost avoidance.
A Kansas Army unit reports that life in service differs from expectations set before enlistment. Recruits describe tougher drills, longer duties, and gaps between training promises and daily routines while adjusting to military routines and community life.
Leavenworth Oct 2 three new recruits named Joher Milner Harry Kanon and Frank Strerts are reported missing from M company Sixth Libwary after arriving recently to the post. Their uniforms and blankets are taken with no trace of them. speculation cites discontent and desire for home. Other notes cover Milner from Louisville and Strerts from Sallan, with details on enlistment and ages. The piece also mentions rapid pace in a separate boxing or athletic record and Atchison Globe style coverage of the events.
Mitchell County farming tale describes tenant Thiersit using hogs to weed corn fields. A German farmer, Thiersit keeps hogs in corn to control weeds and cultivate. visitors note clean weed-free 100 acre stand and plan for other farmers to try the method. In nearby towns Debates and fairs draw large crowds with political figures and a horsemen parade. Ottawa dairy sale totals noted with equipment values in Greenwood and Ottawa areas.
Saline Plumbing company completes a project at St Johns dormitory and gymnasium with 160 feet of piping and 296 lights. Goterville Commercial club backs urging a fruit jar and bottle plant to locate a factory here, employing 128 men and a payroll of about $2000 weekly.
Leavenworth firms submitted the lowest bids for construction of new Army buildings at Leavenworth Kansas. The awards will be decided in Washington, with total bids for all work including plumbing electrical and carpentry, and a separate $40,000 for training and landscaping to be completed within fifteen months after contracts are let.
Lawrence residents discuss Orient stock sale advice and town support. Citizens gathered to hear Frank Grimes explain that local effort beats reliance on a single promoter, urging broad participation to ensure the road project proceeds and benefits Lawrence’s commerce.
Boston fans heard assurances from James R. McAleer of the St. Louis American that the Beaneaters have a superior pitching staff led by Criger and Young. He praised Boston infielders and outfielders, predicted easy wins over the Pirates, and cited Criger’s behind the bat leadership and Collins’ depth on the mound as key to a championship run. The piece also notes Hoston’s strong fielding and power with hitters Dougherty Stahl and Freeman ruling the outfield.
Cincinnati October reports Major Delmar driven by Altaener challenges the world trotting record of 2:00 at Oakley Park. He completes the mile in 2:00 with a strong back stretch and turns, crowds cheering as he holds the pace. Brajor Del ar plans another attempt Saturday with jockey paced runners.
In Philadelphia, James J. Fitzsimmons, the former heavyweight champion, knocked out "Irish Giant" Bob Coughlin in the first round. Coughlin was floored three times in two minutes and 69 seconds, appeared frightened, and signaled willingness to quit as his seconds failed to throw in the sponge.
Story describes fainting spells indicating heat illness and advocates Dr Miles Heart Cure as life saving. A wife with years of poor health recovers after taking the product with relief from artificial respiration during episodes and ongoing but limited duration use.
In a tense Western League contest Durham remains unsettled as the Westerners press with six balls and multiple hits. Key moments include bases on balls to Rohe, Nance driving two runs, and Webster’s pitching allowing several rallies. The Blues gain momentum late with Hill and Grady contributing, ending with a 9 to 4 showing as Durham’s bats struggle to keep pace.
Lawrence shan weeks led the Jayhawkers through a tough practice with tackling work on dummies and live drills. Players such as Pooler Hicks Brumage Grigw Fleischman and Liman impressed while second team defense outshined varsity at times. Popola’s Fico stood out at tackle with strong arm and speed.
Philadelphia schedule notes that the American league won a ten game series of exhibition play in Philadelphia. Reports say the eighth inning rally produced the decisive run and that players Beores, Doolin, Power, and Smith contributed at bat and infield actions. Pirates face bets on the outcome with up to 19000 dollars discussed but few takers in Pittsburgh.
In New Haven Yale tops Tufts 19 to 0 despite a scoreless first half for Tufts. Yale scored three touchdowns and a first-half safety credited, while Tufts tightened in the second half to slow Kinney Bloomer Ho Ian and Metcalf and the Yale attack eased off.
Oct. 2 Louis city report details a Delmar track race where jockeys were hurt after a fall involving Mathilde and Shea. Harplittle, Low Begeh, and McKinnay were struck or knocked unconscious. Bridwell assisted until injured riders were extracted.
The notice mentions a medical adviser pamphlet offered free with a small postage expense, attributed to R. V. Pierce of Buffalo. It references a periodical paper cover and a partial phrase about delivering the advice and costs.
In a fast Meremac handicap the favorite mare led from a short brush at Leenja and won by a length while her rival Canares aoe did not regain consciousness and was sent to the sanitarium where Dr Revile said recovery chances were very slight.
Detroit feature mile race won by Pride of Lurry with Governor Sayres second and Time 1 14. Other races include Axioul, Clifton Boy and Eric winning their events. New York sees Young Henry win the Autoint Highweight handicap with Withers mile clocked in 1 33. Cambridge beats Harvard 3 0 in a cleanly played football. Chicago hosts John Kesnxie handicap won by Harlem feature in 6 mark two lengths back. Weather fair, tracks fast or sticky as noted.
Princeton defeats Swarthmore 10? to 0 in the season opener at Princeton. Swarthmore’s Crowell shines at quarterback while DeWitt Conney Hurt and Milter star for Princeton. The game ends with Princeton on the Swarthmore ten yard line after a fumble.
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