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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1901

Page

2

Governor Yates Endorsed Cure Promises Dramatic Health Breakthrough

A Boston Traveler writer cites medical journals and reports from thousands of cases of chronic and acute rheumatism cured by a celery compound promoted as a remarkable remedy for blood and nerves. The piece claims Governor Yates of Illinois publicly endorsed the remedy, asserting it cures obstinate conditions when other treatments fail and improves red blood cell growth and tissue health.

Manzon Blavyon Munyon

Paine's celery compound touted for nerve and health benefits

The piece praises Paine's celery compound as a remedy to restore energy and relieve nervous strain from overwork and worry. It cites testimonials from readers and a Kan sas cattleman, claiming widespread benefits and urging readers to try it to prove its fame.

Paine G. H. Bumrms Kan Sas Pavin

Murderous Grey Eagle Brought Down by Young Lad

A large grey eagle killed near Mage Creek early today by Clyde Dupuy, a boy not over twelve. The bird weighed 934 pounds and stretched seven feet one inch from tip to tip, its fierce beak and talons posed danger to calves, lambs, and even children. Tribune report notes the danger posed by such a creature.

Mage Creek Clyde Dupuy Dan Tribune

Like Hot Cakes Reno Id Sell Like Hot Rakes

Fragmentary text shows a pharmacist named Klinga commenting that there are reasons why products sell, with a garbled line about Reno and sales like hot cakes. Context unclear. main facts unrecoverable due to damaged OCR.

Klinga

Boxing and Jeffries Seem to Fight for Weight Balance

San Francisco reports a boxing bout issue as Jeffries splits a rival’s lip accidentally. discussion centers on weight, with Madden’s manager Rubin weighing in on preferred weight for Jeffries. A poolroom bet of 200 against 500 is mentioned as wagers flow around the potential outcome.

San Francisco Harbin Springs Jeffries Basie Delaney Billy Feubain Madden Eentate

McGovern Plans England Bid for Robinson Fight

New York January reports McGovern aims to travel to England to seek a match with Ben Jordan or Jack Roberts. Lefty’s manager says a London Adelphi Club offer of a $5 purse and expenses was made, but McGovern’s theatrical road commitments delay travel. He expects to tour next May and may take a bout in Hartford or San Francisco if an American return occurs.

Roberts New York Gct Youngs Corbett Cee Me Govero Ei Wat Price Sain Lefty Adelphi Club London McGovern Moet Ben Jordan Hirvady Mogoytn Rks Hiahiran Jordan Terry Will Curley Jack Roberts America Atlantic Hartford San Francisco

Manning Sells Stock and Exits Washington Club

James B. Manning, manager and majority stockholder of the Washington baseball club, sold 51 of his 54 shares to Pied Portal of Detroit. The move signals Manning’s retirement from active participation and likely from baseball, following talks in Detroit with President Postal about the Senators for the upcoming season. Portal offered what was deemed a satisfactory price for Manning’s stake.

Washington D. C James B. Manning Washington Baseball Club Pied Portal of Detroit Manning Washington Club Detroi President Postal Senators Foutal

M'Govern On A Tour Heads To Hartford Coliseum

New York October 2 Young worbett meets Gilfartford near Hartford as Terry McGovern plans a Thanksgiving day bout at Hartford Coliseum. The tour includes Chicago and St Louis stops with trainer Charles Mayhood joining briefly. McGovern’s horses at Morris Park and Whitney connection noted with prizes and end merchandise.

New York Worbett Gilfartford Ical St. Louie Johnson Rand Oh Wire Charles Mayhood McGovern Bestia

Football News and Cards from City Schedule and Pro Matches

A patchwork of notes covers college and club football, boxing, and shooting events. Highlights include Higginsville and Marshall football near the fair grounds, Sharkey vs. Frisco fight chatter, Kansas Wingshot Championship plans, Warrensburg Medics beating the Normals, and the death of John Secrist from a collision on the Gio State grid. The items record local games, upcoming shoots, and a fatal football injury at Western Reserve.

Higginsville Hissinsville Marshall Kim Thine Warrensburg Warrensburg State Normal University Medical College Columbus John Secrist Rush Gio State University Western Reserve

Public Bowling Alleys Considered for Topeka This Winter

Kansas City promoters discuss building first class bowling alleys in Topeka this winter. They seek a ground floor location on Kansas Avenue but have not secured a suitable site yet. If located, Regulation alleys and tournament games may follow with possible Winter events.

Kansas City Rome Topeka Kansas Avenue Arrane Corthie X. Ort A

Bold Emporia forgery fools shops with fake Morley checks

A tall dark man posing as a farmer cashed three checks for bogus Morley drafts on the Banporla National Bank. He bought shoes at Steards and Swisher's Jewelry, then fled with a gold ring as further counterfeit notes were rejected. Police expect more victims as the case unfolds.

Emporia Kan G. Morley Banporla National Bank City Roller Mills Martin’ Cash Store Stehards Morley Swisher I. Hon Swisher Steeley Allis Ben Biss Hall Topeka Vieti

Strong Sugar Beet Factory Prospect For Dodge City

Garden City Kan Oct 2 Finney and Kearney counties grew about 1000 acres of sugar beets with very heavy yields. Beet tests ranged 12 to 16 percent sugar, well above the 1 percent standard. State bounty payments per hundred pounds aided the industry, but shipping to Rocky Ford cut profits. Local talk centers on starting a beet sugar factory at Dodge City if others begin.

Garden City Kan Finney Thunitton Kearney Dolar Rocky Ford Dodge

Electric Chair Photo From Auburn Prison Scene

Photographic view shows the electric chair at Auburn New York as inmates sit in the grim execution chamber. The caption notes the scene as a stark depiction of capital punishment in action during the period.

Auburn New York Reese

Five Men Wounded by Colt Gun Explosion at Fort Leavenworth

At Fort Leavenworth on Monday a Colt automatic firing gun test failed as the weapon overheated. A shell breached the gun, scattering fragments that wounded five men from the Twenty eighth Battery of field artillery. Privates Snyder and Rieder suffered severe leg injuries, Meriport and Hayes severe arm and leg injuries, and Captain Menober burned on the hand and wrist.

Leavenworth Ft Leavenworth Mondsy Pte Menoher Twenty Eighth Battery of Fielal Artillery Snyder Meriport Rieder Hayes Menober

Wolves Annoy Farmers Near Lawrence With Wolf Hunt Planned

Timber wolves terrorize Californias road farmers west of Lawrence. E A Smith loses 25 turkeys and 76 chickens, several pigs killed on nearby farms. Wolves raid barns and even attack dogs. a farmer was chased home by a wolf. Farmers plan a big hunt early next week and keep children indoors.

Lawrence Californis Road Lawrencea E. A. Smith

McPherson County Banks Deps Top $1.19 Million

McPherson area banks report nine institutions hold 949,928.65 in deposits at September 30 with First National Bank Lindsborg adding 167,866.27 bringing total deposits to 1,197,794.83 and cash plus sight exchange to 618,074.29. The rise signals strong county finances and over 51 per capita funds.

Mcknerson McPherson County First National Bank of Lindsborg

Stricken With Paralysis Recovered by Pain Relief

Henderson Grimett of this place was partially paralyzed and lost use of an arm and leg. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, he was nearly cured with praise from George Jonad of Mar Logan county. The notice claims the remedy also cures rheumatism sprains and bruises and is widely known. Bold by all druggists.

Henderson Grimett Chamberlain George Jonad Mar Logan County W. VI

French Carpenter Kills Himself After Wife's Death

Leavenworth report says Peter Dolman a 63 year old French born carpenter despondent since his wife died six months ago took carbolic acid last evening to end his life. He had spoken of suicide before. The obituary style item notes his birthplace Paris and age.

Leavenworth Peter Dolman Doliman Paris

Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Claims Kidney Relief

An old poster-style ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for back pain and urinary troubles. It features a testimonial from M. Smith of Gil Lawrence and mentions Rowley Snow's drug store as the place to buy, with 50 cent price and Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.

Dean M. Smith Gil Lawrence Erect Sackanith Ney Pilin Rowley & Snow Roan Milburn Co Buffalo U.S

Kansas Medical College Seeks $30,000 Benefactor for New Quarters

Kansas Medical College faculty urge a philanthropic donor to endow a new home with fifteen larger classrooms. Founded eleven years ago, the college now operates at cramped Twelfth Avenue and Tyler Street, lacking funds for expansion. Dr. Minney emphasizes need for facilities and equipment, noting about 37 faculty members and 125 students benefit from lectures by physicians from nearby cities.

Kansas Medical College Medical College Twelfth Avenue Tyler Street West JE. Minney State Journal

Forty Years in Topeka Mrs Pettigrew Funeral Held Sunday

Life sketch follows Mrs Mary Pettigrew who died aged 73 after forty years in Topeka born in Ohio she moved with Samuel Pettigrew in 1881. Grandchildren and children surviving listed with details of funeral arrangements and care by eldest son who coordinated burial and funds for expenses. Funeral noted as largely attended with church connection to the Wesleyan Methodist.

Topeka Ife Mary Pettigrew Edward Webb Nanpie Mathey Topeda Dexter McGaffey Denver Pettigrew Decatur Tih Samuel Pettigrew Frank Mills Kansas City Shoul Wesleyan Mathodiet Church

Piles Cured Without the Knife

Fragmented OCR text describes a medical claim about treating piles without surgery and a refund offer. It mentions a new discal and payment conditions but the readable content is garbled, with no clear names, dates, or concrete outcomes to verify.

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