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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1903
Page
13
Market notes show Early corn prices and live stock trade on a busy Saturday. Hogs on hand and market lower sout for cattle and hogs, with prices and bids fluctuating through the day.
A dense OCR fragment reports on Chicago and Texan markets, livestock auctions, produce and money markets. It mentions livestock price movements at markets in Kansas City and Fort Worth, mentions cattle and heifer prices, and cites New York money market figures with April dates. The text blends action on cattle, produce and financials with scattered place names and figures, reflecting a crowded era market round-up.
The item lists bananas, potatoes, spinach, beets, turnips, asparagus, tomatoes, coconuts, and various hays priced per unit or ton. Also notes regional market data from Texas and Topeka with prices for wheat, corn, and other commodities. Prices reflect per unit, basket, crate, or ton with assorted vendors and market terms.
The cruiser Colorado was launched today at Cramp’s shipyard in the presence of a distinguished gathering including Governor Peabody and Denver officials. The vessel, intended as an armored cruiser of the first class, is named for Colorado and features heavy armament, advanced turrets, and a projected cost of 2,780,000 dollars.
Text details factional plots to derail Burton ally Curtis with Leland driven maneuvers and a Kansas political machine. It cites Cyrus Leland, Patton, and Burton foes plotting senatorial and gubernatorial moves, with references to meetings, party committees, and editorials in several papers.
After leaving the park Livingston makes the first stop on the road. The brief item notes a travel sequence with a stopover en route.
Big crowd greets the president as he lays the corner stone of the northern entrance gate to Yellowstone Park and delivers a speech on conservation. The scene includes Masonry ritual, guards from Fort Yellowstone, and a tribute to Montana Idaho and Gardiner communities. The visit emphasizes preservation of natural wonders and responsible park management for future generations.
In the afternoon the party will arrive and depart the state, with Alliance Gymeril Gelver and Governor Mickey’s reception committee welcoming the president. Supporters from across western Nebraska travel by land to view the president, who is expected to tour the area briefly before continuing.
Washington reports the quartermaster office has approved a contract with Junction City Light and Fuel Co to supply current for Fort Riley testing. About six thousand incandescent lamps and wiring will be installed on streets and barracks with underground conduit planned. Government wiring included. total project cost around 100000 with 75000 paid by the government for part of the work at the post.
The Burlingame municipal light plant plans the opening of a modern generating facility to supply power for local plants and sewer operations. The project aims to extend electricity and support industrial activity, with officials emphasizing municipal control and reliability.
An old advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweetowners for Children as a cure for feverishness teething disorders and stomach issues. The text claims 10,000 testimonials and notes the product is favored by a nurse at a New York children's home. It lists Allen & Olmsted of Le Boy New York as the makers and mentions samples offered Free.
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