This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
6
A detailed historical piece describes wheat crop threats from pests and outbreaks across Nebraska and Kansas. It notes infested fields, plowing under stubs, and weather factors influencing infestation, with references to agricultural experts and regional responses.
A misty program of performances and exhibits is promised at New Crawford Friday. Attendees will witness a Welsh artist and a Californian figure in a show tied to patriotic themes and public sentiment about the American people.
Fragmentary notice describes a noisy afternoon plot and a painless show. It mentions a "piny" plot and a "hiring farce" paid by clever people. The description suggests a unique performance with varied acts and full participation, entertaining attendees.
Fragmented, partially garbled text describes a chaotic scene with references to dates May, 21, and names like Mr Goodriden and collector Pooi. The piece seems to echo a courtroom or public notice flavor with scattered phrases about residents, duties, and a possible plan or dispute, but the legible content is too disjointed to derive a clear factual event.
A long, weather lore piece compiles proverbs from Betes cher and Major General W. S. Hazen on monthly transitions, May heat, and spring winds. It cites rules about rain timing, crop prospects, bees, kites, robins, and gardening chores, noting local variance and the influence of May on harvests.
Report of the Minos Boodie Investigation Committee is not to be submitted to the House today. The committee did not complete its session, with Walter L. Fisher, secretary, slated to testify. Fisher's arrival and planned interviews with figures from New York capitalists and others aim to clarify the alleged track with preparation and possible links to the conspiratorial claim.
The charge of Speaker Miller is seen as substantiated by evidence but is intended to clear him of any misrepresentation. The view is that he drew incorrect conclusions from statements presented to him.
A special message from Madison compares Wisconsin shipping charges to those of Iowa and Illinois. It shows Wisconsin faces higher rates for cattle, grain, and general merchandise with excesses ranging from about 5 to 25 percent depending on commodity and route. Figures include grain and wheat rate differentials and a 227 percent discrimination claim against Wisconsin shippers.
Telegrams report elevator collapse in Mi Vernon causing 350000 in damage with no injuries. A Liverpool steamship incident is noted near Nestacker, with 3 20 am timing. Strum river clashes near Dischuna district described. Shamrock Cup preparation faced delays. Turkish cavalry actions on the Transcaspian frontier cited with Russian frontier post losses and casualties.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent for rough red chapped hands and scalp troubles. It promotes hot soaks softening crusts and thickened cuticle plus bandaging at night and a full line claimed to cure skin humours from pimples to scrofula, touting a one dollar total treatment.
At the last days pension of the National and Internations Good Reads convention T G Harper of Burbracton presented the report adopted by the committee. It urges building good roads as vital to national prosperity and calls for cooperation of townships counties states and the national government in that effort. It also favors restoring funding for roads and rivers and harbors and advocates a nationwide complete unified organization from the village to the national level.
An effort to relocate the Topeka Industrial Institute from its current site to a new location near Topeka advances through donations and pledges. A 80 acre option has been secured, requiring arrangement by May 5, with plans for separate dormitories for boys and girls after the move. The move aims to expand funding and capabilities, though maintenance remains a concern for the institute.
A group aims to secure a suitable farm near the city to house buildings and educate black youth. They seek $5,000 with $1,000 cash on delivery and promise a life membership for large gifts. Donations accepted to officers or trustees, with to be used for training and education in California and Colorado ventures.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.