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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary medical note suggests a claim to cure rheumatism. Text appears disjointed with unrelated phrases and stray references, including mentions of a mont, a device, and various names, but no clear cohesive event or endorsement.
The Cornishman birth record for Fitzsimons is drawn from transcripts and shown as the first certified version. Parson Charles E Davies secured the document at the National Sporting Club in London after a luncheon honoring King Edward VII, with discussion confirming the record’s authenticity amid rival claims.
Team lined up for a tense hour long warmup after years without similar practice. Coach Quiets Tan announced no new changes as the late arriving Jove Lawthun left for home. Gout, noted as a hard guard, stood sentinel over the Kaneay team ahead of the afternoon matchup with the State Agricultural College.
Washburn College football defeated the Normal School 6 to 0 at Emporia in a stubborn contest. The Visitors pressed early and late, but Washburn’s line held firm, scoring a single touchdown late in the second half after a fumble and strong drives. Normals threatened near the goal in the first quarter and again late in the game, but the Topeka boys prevailed as the ball remained in Washburn possession at the final whistle.
Fragmentary ad copy touts “cures” with phrases about relief from bleeding, protruding symptoms, and cold ailments. It mentions Brice Pea Ter rovgiee and Paris Med as sources, plus Taxitive Bromo-Quine Fabloes, implying a patent medicine promotion with bold but unclear claims.
An ad from the Cleveland Plain Dealer promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets claiming relief for loss of appetite indigestion and constipation. The jumbled copy touts improved appetite and bowel function and mentions a price of 2d per ar at the end.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments. It claims to relieve pain, dryness, inflammation, and weakness, restoring beauty and happiness by correcting disorders unique to women and boosting strength and vitality. The testimonial voice urges readers to purchase the product for improved health and well being.
Fort Riley Kan Oct 7 Major Leach and General Kobbe commanded opposing Blues and Browns in a dramatic Monday exercise with entrenched positions and heavy artillery. The Browns pressed a sharp attack across Marais Hill while the Blues defended with engineers and multiple infantry batteries. Both sides suffered and the field showcased concealment, artillery coordination, and rapid maneuver as the mock battle moved toward a final rush for the trenches.
The text recounts artillery and infantry maneuvers around a crest, with Battery Six and the Twenty-second company engaging entrenched positions. It notes a gashed loss of eight guns, a defensive stand by Brown Nanking forces, and casualties including General Bates ordering quick mortars, while General Tanner is thrown from a horse and General Taylor sustains a bad leg sprain.
La Crosse Kan Oct 7 Republicans held a Rush county rally with Rep Chester L Long and Judge Charles B Lob dell. Judge B R Peters of Newton fell from a wagon after striking a rock and was run over by a rear wheel. He was brought to La Crosse with internal injuries feared but not serious.
Green and El-Hott of Chicago arrive in Wellington to prospect for salt for R. R. Vermilion of Wichita. They survey ground and prepare to build a derrick base, with equipment shipped to Chicago. Salt wells once operated here but were shut after a purchase by a trust.
Amporit Rase. ous. -asebert Hardy, a Civil War veteran of Company B Fourth Virginia Infantry, died on Commercial street last evening. He was 69 this month, a retired farmer living in Lyon county since the war's end, and leaves a wife and one son. He had suffered heart trouble and cancer for years.
Ottawa Kan Oct T M Youngberg proprietor of North Ottawa files suit against City Marshal Sillix for 250 damages after a raid on his drugstore. The raid found beer and whisky in the shop. National Bank Approval Washington Oct The Scott Lemon national bank of St Joseph Mo approved as reserve agent for Citizens national bank of Emporia Kan.
Mrs. E. W. Griggs of Monroe Street reports relief from back pain and sciatica after using Doan's Pills bought at Row Snow's Drug Store. She states the ache vanished and has not returned since treatment. Doan's Pills are sold nationwide, 50 cents per box.
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