News of Kansas Rush County Wheat Report
Rush County reports a wheat crop status update with notes on yield heads and condition. Officials emphasize harvest readiness and market implications for local growers.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1894
Page
3
Rush County reports a wheat crop status update with notes on yield heads and condition. Officials emphasize harvest readiness and market implications for local growers.
From Attiexe district comes a brief notice of James A Hewitt a 28 year old farmer killed instantly on his father in law's farm near Tiviter east of Decruit. The incident occurred when a gun discharged while lifting it toward him. Hewitt left a widow and two children.
Mrs Lavine J Deshler wife of Dr H W Deshler of Topeka Kansas died at the home of her parents in Edgar Nebraska on November 27. Born December 16 1854 in Clarion County Pennsylvania she moved west with her parents at age four and lived in Illinois Missouri and Kansas. She married Dr Deshler in 1874 and was a devoted Methodist active in the First Church in Edgar and its Sunday school. A memorial service was held November 23 at the M E church conducted by Rev T J Worley with Rev A B Bytom assisting.
Richard Vinceot a fourteen year old boy known as a globe trotter arrived in Topeka after touring worldwide. He claims contact with rulers and notable figures from Russia Germany and Siam and has a scrapbook of clippings and autographs. He is en route to Denver then New York City where he plans further writing.
Archbishop Ireland returns home after a visit east noting the Populist defeat as a boon for business nationwide. He says the New York victory underscores the need for good and pure government and praises the election’s impact on confidence across the country.
Kobe dispatch to the Times notes Japan seems intent on preparing for war with China. Army plans and winter camp preparations are under way as winter campaign measures are formed.
Wheat gains fade as drought relief and large world supplies influence prices. May wheat opens higher then slides. corn and oats follow suit with modest shifts. Receipts and shipments steady with market broadly quiet. live cattle and hogs show firmness in spots, dairy prices mixed.
Mee C HL Cole and daughter May visit. funeral from Third Presbyterian tomorrow at 2 p m for RA Cole. James Bridgeman discharged after coal theft in police court. Funeral for W J Chamberlain’s three month old son at Western Avenue. Charles Starr Benderdi funeral from 727 Topeka Ave at 2 p m. Pockets picked at Whittier restaurant. clothes and tip stolen from J Well’s room at Lang’s hotel. Coteria gathered with Thanksgiving program at Kaseren Ha Cole 35 died of Mingutta at Lake Street. burial at Topeka cemetery tomorrow. Parris vs Jones for muscular prostentation dismissed in Judge Johnsons court. E L Smith tried for stealing beer from Hayes commission house tack room. High school and freshman football beat Poawin sallous 26 to 0. game at fair grounds next Saturday. Public meeting by Associated Charities Monday 7:30 p m at Library Hall. Benjamin L Smith presiding. Charles Soderstrom killed on Thanksgiving Day. funeral 2 p m tomorrow at 414 East Third Street. Col K K Holliday may head Kansas Re submission league with twenty vice presidents. Will Lynch pled guilty to stealing harness rings. fined $10. Harry Neiswender of Silver Lake arrested for liquor sale. bonded $300. Weather report: November rainfall slightly over one-third inch. mean temperature 44. mean barometer 30.14. high 75 on Nov 3. low 12 on Nov 15.
Orders from Chief Breahan direct all district commanders to prohibit turkey raffles in saloons and similar venues. Enforcement begins ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations across the city.
Reports that United States Minister Denby wired from China about danger to the American legation in Pekin are denied by Secretary Gresham who says no such report has been received by cable or otherwise. The item lists varied local notices and ads including saloon license protests, a seeley in Canada, a ministerial union meeting, and assorted business notes from Rock Island and nearby areas.
The article notes Miss Japan favoring China’s proffer via Denby, with unspecified terms reportedly including about 125 million dollars in indemnity and Chinese relinquishment of sovereignty over Corwa. It mentions further surrender of Chinese territory and outlines related court news and local incidents.
A detailed early 20th century guide to arranging a china closet as a dining room focal point. Discusses shelving, doors, brass fittings, and decorative elements including Copenhagen ware, Doulton pitchers, cake jars, and silk curtains. Recommends backgrounds, colors, and plant designs to enhance the display.
A scattered fashion piece surveys umbrella handles from long and narrow to carved ivory and mother of pearl, noting popular shapes and materials. It offers care tips, then shifts to a brief taste note on women’s age beauty, and closes with a recipe for Johnny Cakes from the Missouri region.
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