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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on political maneuvering around government bonds and fiscal policy, touches on the Pan American Exposition funding, and cites figures like McKinley, Castro, and Pur in a broad critique of governance. It highlights labor and social themes, including women’s roles and home study debates, with references to Funston’s actions in the Philippines and ongoing U.S. political tensions.
A satirical look at Parmim the circus king exaggerating his healing stories. Mentions Schlatter the Shoemaker alleged as rival, claims of miracles in Denver Deserts New Mexico and Topeka. Describes mixed reactions from press and public and notes promoters’ attempts to capitalize on deception.
Citizens demand reform in appointing election clerks following a contested tally. The piece argues clerks be chosen for qualifications, not party loyalty, noting past ballots and chairmen of parties influence staffing without regard to merit. It urges complaints to the commissioner if needed and stresses competent staff for fair results.
An account of spring weather and vast waterfowl migrations in Kansas describes unprecedented numbers of ducks geese and brants moving from the Great Canada south along the Red River of the North into Minnesota and Kansas marshes. Hunters report large kills with tales of 690 ducks and 20 geese in two weeks and storms driving birds into towns with electric lights guiding nocturnal hunts.
The piece argues for proper US Mexican relations with Diaz and McKinley, urges redress for wrongs against citizens, and details the case of King the Mexican Central railroad worker imprisoned after a deadly incident. It also notes American retirees in Mexico and calls for continued US follow up. It then shifts to Topeka growth with rising store and office development and new industries lighting up vacant areas.
The city’s population rises with Santa Fe improvements likely boosting census numbers. Four institutions appear to make Topeka an educational hub, attracting 2,600 to 3,000 students yearly. Swedish Mission Friends' college and the Methodist university are seen as key possibilities for placing Topeka among larger cities.
Kansas officials and observers await the first crop bulletin from the state agriculture department. The report, citing widespread winter wheat acreage and favorable conditions, supports forecasts of a record yield near one hundred million bushels with a value exceeding four million dollars.
A patchwork of notes from Kansas towns reports spring opening events in Topeka and Osage County. Mentions droughty farms, real estate activity in Mullips county, and local concerns from Jott ue to Holton. Reports include rising excitement for fairs, weather effects on plowing, and scattered anecdotes about local officials and residents.
A Pottawatomie County resident promotes a church effort to guide the town toward prosperity with a 1,000 pound gift and public thanks. The local Lasselon group has seven members, though they claim not to hold all the town’s elite. In Adams, a man turned 2,000 sncutmtoy throes weaker a6 and 219 tickets, with hens and stock around 68. Kingman County stored thousands of corn bushels in 1805 now priced high. Topeka debates a centennial exposition plan, while Lawrence Journal notes Manhattan’s easy prey for a fakir after a jeweler sale scam.
A fragmented prose survey reviews Mrs Ward’s satirical portraits of servants and social manners, and notes Merwin Webster’s collaborative romance The Short-Linear War. It highlights literary quality, social critique, and the publishers shaping a 19th century style debate.
A Philadelphia Record column compiles quirky reflections and humorous lines. It parodies social mores with quips about self praise, paying assessments, and spring fashions, mentioning a wise man, paying lawyers, and female bonnet clamor.
A jumble of satirical quips on marriage, gender roles, and social behavior describes wives, husbands, and public life with ready phrases about jealousy, honesty, and appearances. The text mocks traditional shibboleths and public manners with offbeat witticisms and cultural tropes.
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