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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1899

Page

2

Blood Balm claims cure for skin and blood ailments

An advertisement extols Botanie Blood Balm as a universal remedy for skin eruptions ulcers and blood impurities. It cites testimonials from a J imbrey and promises free trial bottles and a medical book upon prepaid request, listing prices and distributor addresses in Kansas Avenue Shaw and Atlanta Georgia.

Ae Axe J.imbrey Myersville Enn RFBL Coley Swift & Holliday Co Kansas Shaw Hiead Balm Co Mitchell Kt Atlanta

Washburn Triumphs Over Manhattan Agricultural 4–0 Score

Washburn defeated Manhattan Agricultural College 4 to 0 on the Topeka gridiron. The Washburns dominated with stout line play and key runs led by Bishop and Gephart. Manhattan fought hard, with standout guard Hansen and fullback efforts, but Washburn's stronger interference and timely scoring sealed the win.

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Indians Defeat Quakers 16 to 0 at Franklin Field

Carlisle Indians defeated the University of Pennsylvania 16 to 0 at Franklin Field in 25 minute halves before nearly 16,000 spectators. The Indians showed cleaner tackling and better football, while Penn missed tackles and fumbled infrequently. The game featured strong end runs and a series of long plays setting up both touchdowns.

Phiiladelphia University of Pennsylvania Carlisle Indians Iast Penneytyinia Lillie Hudson Hare Pennsylvania Fens Pennnsylvania Harvard West Point West Pointers

Beaten by Chicago Cornell Football Team Match Westerners

fragmented text appears to describe a Cornell football game versus Chicago with references to Westerners and scheduling in October. content is garbled with stray words and names like Ester and Sage. readable fragments indicate a historical college football contest outcome but specifics are unclear.

Cornell Chicago Tory Sieven Saburia Nell Sage Astatos

Wallbridge, Pigat Stars In Scrappy Lake Forest Loss

In a rough, turnover heavy half, Wallbridge and Pigat stood out amid a muted Lake Forest setback. The Chicks outpaced Cordell, with limited success on trick plays, and key defenders forced punts as the region game wore on.

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Nebraska and Medics battle to a six six draw in football clash

A chaotic Saturday contest between Nebraska and the Medics of Kansas City ended in a 6–6 tie. Key moments included a Nebraskan drive to the Medics two yard line thwarted by drops and penalties, while late defense and a Morley led sequence kept the score even as the whistle blew.

Nears Oebranka Medice Kansas City University Tampue Daweling Riero Natraska Lincott & Heccumess Ulat Nebraska Licker Meller Mickie Wilkins Neser Marin Messice Ergel Nebraske Chescrosa Morley Osuitinus

Ottawa Plays Well Jayhawkers Fight To Edge Win

Ottawa’s team contested the Kansas clash with strong plays as Stale pressed hard. McCook’s efforts and fumbles shaped the momentum while Ottawa’s right guard and Avery’s defense sparked rallies. The game featured two 2 minute halves and officials WJ. Chleman and B. King. Ohio and Lexington notes mention horse racing results with Edith and notable times setting records.

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Jeffries Injured and Latonia Race Recap

Jeffries is injured and withdraws from training as Sharkey weighs options and plans a comeback. Great Land edges Miss Patron at Latonia, with a dramatic late surge and Beatie Wingine Ny in a tight finish. Thold race results include Stendance Ben Holliday winning a ridge at Morris Park.

Great Land Cincinauti Latonia Wingine

Hawthorne Race Results and Weather Report Summary

Hawthorne Chicago October 10. Montane favorite led early before Layerback closed. Man of Honor placed second with Tom Gilmore third in a 114 percent time. Six race results list Mary Kinrens and Annie Olunela as top finishers with odds and times. Weather forecast notes a Saturday creek test.

Hawthorne Chicago Yacechix Tom Gilmore Jachim Meckety Bellis Pat Garrett Mary Kinrens Gerond Annie Olunela

Princeton Beats Columbia 11 to 0 in Varsity Clash

New York reports Princeton overwhelmed Columbia 11 to 0 in a thinly attended Mansfield Stadium contest. Felten scored on a long run after a kickoff return, with Wheeler adding the margin and Princeton’s defense stifling Columbia’s advances in a warm afternoon.

Baseball scores and season wrap across leagues

The report covers final scores from Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago and other cities. Highlights include Sheckard confronting an umpire, a suspended game, and late-season finishes with Senators and Reds tallying runs. Attendance figures and upcoming matchups are noted in terse summaries.

On the French Frontier a Banc of Forgery and Fury

A Pall Mall Gazette account describes a Rennes verdict scene at a French frontier customs house where an English claimant seeks a refund of a deposit for bicycles. The tale centers on forged signatures, anti Jewish sentiment, foreign journalists paid for coverage, and a planned boycott of the Paris exhibition.

Pall Mall Gazette Rennes Em- Hshman France Aes Weil Pelt Petit Journal Monsieur Lonsieur Aadame Uesumend Madame Henrys du Patys Mariner

The Changed Wheelbarrow at Frankfort Mill

In a Frankfort mill a strong man favored by an old wheelbarrow wins over a new iron contraption. After nine years of trusted use the worker’s pride clashes with novelty, ending in an accident that sends the heavy load into a mill water as he reverts to the familiar old barrow. The piece closes with Rock Island Route fare details for Wichita Street Fair and Carnival and notes on excursion tickets.

Philadelphia Record Frankfort Gavan Rock Island Wichita

Topeka Residents Endorse Cure Claim by Local Patient

Mr George Howard of 341 Shawnee avenue testifies he suffered rheumatism and kidney trouble for ten years. He says back and rib pain made walking impossible and that doctors and remedies provided no relief before trying the cited treatment.

Topeka George Howard Shawnee Avenue Ae Dean

Earliest Rubber Shoes From Roxbury to Goodyear Now

A Philadelphia Record summary traces rubber shoes from 1854 Roxbury experiments shaped as hollow rubber tubes to Goodyear’s vulcanizing process. Early models were bulky, ill fitting, and sometimes melted in cold, but advances led to better proportion, utility, and styles such as fur trimmed ankle boots. The piece notes rapid improvements transforming heavy obsolete rubber footwear into practical fashion.

Philadelphia Record Roxbury Mass Ben Charles Goodyear Dickens Mr. Winkle Mr Pickwick Old Wardle’s Ae Penced Goodyear

Street Fair Carnival and Midway Ticket Details

WIUCHLTA Street Fair features carnival midway October 16 to 21 with 90 dollar travel via Santa Fe. Tickets go on sale October 15 to 21 inclusive and are valid through October 33. Free chair cars and sleepers on sit trains. T. L. King, Agent.

Carnival and Midway Santa Fe T. L. King

Dewey among Navy’s Best Dressed Men

The article notes Admiral Dewey as one of the navy’s best dressed men alongside Captain Willard Johnson and Commander William H. Emory. It recounts his presence on the naval inspection board Browngan and Emory served on, and describes Dewey’s habit of carrying little on trial trips while others packed wardrobes. At New London he attended the final trial of the Annepolly, arriving before some members, and joked that Brownson and Bil Emory had brought trunks.

Dewey Ladies’ Home Journal Willard Johns¢en William H. Emory Navy Naval Inspection Board Browngan Emory Brownson New London Denny Brownsin

The Three Tellers From the Philadelphia Dally

The summer man asks for the quickest modes of communication. The summer girl replies with a joke about tabal Telephone, telegraph, and tell-a-woman, and he ponders why she returned his ring in midsummer.

Philadelphia Tabal

He Took the Advice from a Boston Traveler note

A clipped passage from the Boston Traveler records a lawyer remark about a client deciding to follow professional opinion and settle a bill. The brief cheeky exchange hints at a decision to pay a debt after counsel. No other names or dates are clear in the readable fragment.

Boston Traveler Mnant

One Fare For Portland Tacoma Seattle Round Trip Tickets

Fare offer applies to Portland Tacoma Seattle routes via Genta Fox. Tickets go on sale October 14 15 and 16 with a final limit on November 16.

Portland Tacoma Seattle Genta Fox

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