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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1903
Page
5
A concise look at Gene Stratton-Porter’s The Song of the Cardinal. The piece notes themes of nature, cardinal symbolism, and Stratton-Porter’s distinctive prose voice as it appraises the work’s mood and literary merit.
A review praises a new nature book The Song of the Cardinal by Gene Stratton Porter for its exquisite typography heavy paper and full page illustrations. It extols vivid descriptions of woods swamps skies and the Wabash river while detailing the bird’s life and the author’s scholarly background and travels.
A late 19th century notice reviews Capt. Ann Kells new book Hears Mave Mét and Others with focus on mid summer appeal and publisher Drexel. The item mentions Mrs. Humphry Ward and Jerome K Jerome at a New Vagabord club event, plus Farjeon as a notable writer and future editor Nichelew. It notes Farjeon’s Hampstead background and early career, and previews illustration by Paany Cory and Saurl Maward White.
A compact collection of religious reflections from diverse denominations, stressing God as beauty, mercy, and omnipresence. Notable voices include Rev. D. A. Goodwell of South Norwalk and Rev. J. W. Chadwick, with themes on salvation, mercy, and the Christian duty to act.
Council Idaho trip reports harsh camp life in Thunder Mountain country. Topekans face long trails no hotels, reliance on pack horses and makeshift meals with beans and prunes. Prospecting efforts by Kale and Dewey groups unfold amid talks of ore potential, tunnel work, and logistics for moving ore to mills.
A weary traveler recalls an expedition toward the McRae camp where he met a prospector who guided him to the trail. Eldridge suffered a cayuse kick and a near fatal fall, Warner's horse escaped without harm, while other hazards and winter travel challenges are noted as claims entice buyers in the Thunder Mountain region.
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