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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1903
Page
15
The Kearney Nebraska coursing meet ended quickly due to time limits and rabbit scarcity. Winners in the all age stake included Holy Cross and Hoffman, with Tramp Trane noted among top placers. other names appear in partial listings such as Northern Fox and Grace Greenwood.
A testimonial advert cites Vin-Seng Tote and Vin-Seng Tonce as cures for indigestion fainting and appetite loss. The letter from Mrs Emrea Younka of Garland Kansas claims dramatic relief and rapid sales growth for the products, posing a riddle about their secret virtue.
An advertisement touts Vin-Seng Tonle as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion loss of appetite and general weakness. It promises permanent relief from stomach suffering and claims one dose sequence will restore perfect digestion and health.
An unclear ad style notice promising refunds and rate game details. It references a refund offer and mentions names in a fragmented, old newspaper voice. The readable text suggests consumer instructions but lacks coherent actions or dates.
Fragmentary OCR lists recovery locations in Hobart area including 427 percent Mastath Street and 8th Maneas Avenue. Mentions Irwin Station Nicola’s Grocery 1701 Kansas Avenue and Cungigebat's Toppery with rights and lax noted. No clear event or date established.
Cloud Burst owners Lady Alle Spotlenn Beant Sweet Emme CA Hartgrove of Om ha keeps the stake for another year after the previous run failed. The new futurity is purchased. the country entry goes to Wilconen 5 Ta. Pathfinder's owners take a share.
Jury clears defendant in $25,000 dispute over Topeka Cash building. Ott & Embren executors sued alleging undue influence by Pernell who lived in the Chrisman home and held privileges beyond a servant, but jury verdict favors Pernell and deed remains valid.
Cole of Adrian Michigan, a noted evangelist, is in Lincoln conducting revival meetings. Active for about seven months, his efforts have led to many conversions. He seeks visits to Philadelphia and Omaha and a tour of England with evangelist Lurrey. Maj. Gale still receives urgent requests, but Cole believes the Lincoln work is unfinished. He previously conducted meetings in Topeka.
San Francisco reports Bob Fitzsimmons has $2,500 to post forfeit in a bout with Gardner. He taunts Corbett over past performances saying Corbett fought an old woman, was outclassed, and scared. Fitzsimmons claims he can beat Corbett this month if given the chance, and vows to defeat him before facing Gardner.
Last night at the Grand, the Irving French company offered a fast farce with lively performances. The crowd enjoyed the eccentric humor of the cast, while "O'Moore's Courtship" heads to close the engagement and "In Convict Stripes" at Crawford Street theater drew mixed reaction.
A grand review of all troops in camp was held on the flats south of the Republican river. Spectators enjoyed the two mile long parade with gleaming polished steel and painted colors. In the afternoon Major Leach led engineers in a demonstration on entrenchment construction. Major C B Baker spoke on Army Transportation in the evening.
Chicago October 24 President Edmund Jones James of Northwestern unveiled a plan to unite nearly all Methodist educational institutions under a single general board with Northwestern as head. He cited two colleges seeking protection and two preparatory schools annexed, forecasting about thirty institutions under one banner named Northwestern to ensure coordinated work and harmony.
Cuba flags growing fruit export potential to the United States amid favorable island conditions and proximity. Growth in banana and citrus imports to the US is noted, with Cuba aiming to expand market share as rivals in the British West Indies also push efforts. Washington (text) records reflect optimism for Cuba’s trade future.
Advertisement promotes a dismantled business inviting a young man to join with a partner and undertaker. It promises customers and public goodwill if fatal mistakes stay under five per year, mentioning Sir Brown and Mr Herrington as references and noting a willing community ready to support a new owner. The text hints at a dry goods drugstore and a sawmill venture in a hostile town.
A young woman from Filmore recounts a drastic recovery after two years of illness. She switched to Grape-Nuts at every meal, increasing from 108 to 149 pounds and gaining strength and vitality. The Postum company credits its product and the booklet The Road to Wellville for the explained benefits.
Local brief items report frost and vegetation loss in Tecumseh county, bridge views by commissioners, railway ties in Topeka, whist club gathering at Ninth and Kansas, and federal court actions on government lands. Mentions A W Dana thinking deeply about politics and oil prospecting plans.
Kanwas City council debates reducing police and fire forces to lower expenses. Saloon closures have cut income previously used to fund police and fire protection, with annual revenue dropping from about 89 000 to 75 000. Officials say retrenchment is necessary under current finances.
Lincoln Kas Oct 24 Baptist congregation sells its church and begins a new structure costing about 2500 dollars, modern in every way, to accommodate growth. Ann Arbor Mich Oct 24 Michigan coaches use bright gridiron lights and a charging machine during practice as they prep for Minnesota game.
A district court jury awarded $46 to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. McGee for the death of their son Homer McGee who was killed in August 1902 when a rock dropped from a second story at a Rest building on lower Kansas avenue. Homer McGee, operating a Stoneholt, died from the rock’s impact on his head. Salina and Lindsborg to host two Paris singers Martha Strinkland Bjorksten and Theodore Bjorksten for Bethany festival with special trains announced.
Kansas City on October 24 Mrs BM Burns of 260 Fast Fifth street asked police to locate Edna Green an eleven year old girl from Leavenworth Kan whose home is 615 Charlotte Street The girl was to visit Mrs Burns daughter in Kansas City and was to leave the train at Grand Central depot but no one met her and she was not found at the depot after a search.
Real estate transfers include L A Hamilton and spouse paying 2850 for lots 276 and 278 Madison in Holliday's addition and other parcels across Walnut Grove and Orchard Place. A U Parks to I A Carpenter for 728 covers Harvison and Norton additions. Numerous transfers list buyers, sellers, parcel numbers, and street names. legal notices reference Guthrie Supreme Court case Payne vs Guthrie town site and a prayer of thanks card.
J W Waesener of Harper was found near the Santa Fe tracks at Wichita's southern edge this morning. He suffered a head wound four to five inches long from falling from a train. Local authorities report the incident occurred Oct 24.
In New York on October 24, Joe Choynski, recently back from the Far West and now in Chicago, joins the list of contenders seeking a shot at Joe Grim of Philadelphia. He vows to force a six round limit and forfeit all money if Grim retreats from the challenge.
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