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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
2
The column extols Ayer's medicines as trustworthy, recalling the "good old days" of pane and performance. It contrasts reliable remedies with humbugs and warns against biting at every weed in the field, noting the enduring quality of Ayer's products. General ad language emphasizes historical reputation.
A harsh portrait of Jim Ham Lewis, detailing alleged misquotations and rhetorical tricks. The piece cites his fondness for classical authorities, political stunts, and claims of fabricating sources to bolster his image as a sage, noting repeated excuses for his false attributions.
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a blood purifier and tonic without minerals. It claims improved circulation digestion nerves and purging of impurities. Testimonies mention skin improvement and general vitality for old people and children, urging readers to consult physicians if needed.
Washburn defeated Kansas University 24 to 0 on McCook Field in Lawrence. Roberts and Moore scored touchdowns for Washburn as the defense stifled KU’s offense led by Jensen and Algie. Benny Owen, Washburn’s coach, oversaw a decisive win highlighting better line play and execution than KU, which struggled to move the ball.
A hazy unclear excerpt references teams players and scores but lacks coherent details or names. It mentions Wasen Scud juries Meat To Bhecos and Washburn and hints at a basketball game with running scores. The text is incomplete and cannot establish a clear event or outcome.
Central Coursing Club of Mankato Kansas plans a second meet in Mankato with international entrant from Australia. purses total about one thousand dollars. Missouri Pacific and Chicago Rock Island Pacific railways offer special rates and running trains for the meet. The event promises good access and full arrangements for participants and spectators.
A London cable discloses a feature race between English horse Falconer Rorae and American champion Royal Finnish. L. Neuman’s famous Lagger with Morilingon Cannon to ride. John A. Drake’s Royal Finnish with Lester Felt to ride. Race at the Turf Club on October 27 over six furlongs with cups and substantial stakes totaling $2,500 to the winner and additional $6000 in prizes.
Readable fragments mention shooting events at a meet with unclear names and values exceeding 100 in Blue area. Details are garbled but imply athletics competition with unidentified participants and measurements. Further clarification needed to identify date, place, and exact events.
Cable dispatch reports a peace proclamation expected in South Africa next Thursday marking a significant anniversary. Field Marshal Roberts plans to depart for England to assume command of the British army, signaling a shift in the allied leadership.
Reports confirm capture of about 60 men of the 29th U S infantry on Marinduque Island. Yorktown reconnaissance column moved along Torrijoe to Santa Cruz without seeing the enemy and learned nothing about the captives beyond their disappearance. Marinduque lies about 40 miles from Luzon. rebels may have moved the captives inland or to another area.
A group of young men at a fashionable cafe tease a waiter to pretend a man is at the police station for a few hours. The jester instructs the waiter to tell his wife he may not be home for dinner, hinting at a prank. The scene includes banter about the joke and a wink from the waiter.
Yonkers Staterman recalls a 19th century balloon descent with a parachute, noting guidance by the parachute, wind drift, and near-misses. The account describes balloon construction, parachute materials, and a rough landing history, plus a pop culture quip about matches in heaven.
Leavenworth police pursued a report from St Joseph authorities about a five year old house boat traveling downstream with a 16 year old boy named Neil Dickey on board. Dickey is wanted for stealing 3200 and 204, with police noting the youths come from respectable families as the craft drifted toward Chemkin Street.
The Northern Department appellate court handed down multiple decisions. Names include Carrie Havens v Pope et al and William Rocks v Berkshire, with reversals and affirmations noted among Wyandotte and Leavenworth dockets. Several cases involve city or county officials and business entities, reflecting varied outcomes across the docket.
Vincent's canvass of Republic County is summarized with him, W D Vincent, the fusion nominee for Congress in the Seventh district, touring and speaking to crowds at Cob e and other towns. He discusses the Philippines weather, government reports, and political questions, inviting questions from listeners and planning further county visits through the campaign.
A cowboy named Arkansas Bell employed on Alendarph's ranch near Alma caused a street disturbance during a firemen's tourney by firing a revolver into the crowd after being ordered off the street. He rode away and was later arrested in Alma. His horse was killed and he was wounded. no one else injured.
Polly the parrot delighted children at the seaside, waking them with choruslike cries and demanding coffee. She followed Coffey and a helper named Thomas, while one morning she mocked a man asking for the breakfast menu. A loose tale from Philadelphia Press describes her lively routines and clever squawks.
Colorado flyer notes Great Rock Inland Boats depart Topeka with a 30 p im fare arriving Colorado Springs at 10 36 S o clock next a mi read by all readers of the Stats Journal.
A cryptic OCR fragment discusses Banakee tribe lore and a visitor asking about a question to a writer. It mentions wolves, moon, and a named but unclear narrator, with references to Peters and Philadelphia but no clear event or outcome.
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