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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
3
A long column discusses kitchen practices, fish selections, cooking methods, and recipes. It covers fresh fish handling, seasonal produce, and advice on salads and side dishes. The text mentions meat preparation, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and a suggested dressing with oil and vinegar. It notes taste, texture, and cooking times, aiming to guide readers in everyday meals.
The farmers Institute at Mission Center seven miles southwest of Topeka begins its annual session with talks by J I Sims and Edna Levan and sessions on domestic science, farming methods, and rural economy. The program continues today with discussions on mortgages, farming versus renting, marketing, and rural benefits, followed by an evening session on the country smoke house and teacher duties. A note reports a local store robbery near Satteyech with minor insurance.
The Rock Island’s new passenger No 36 delivers the fastest local run from North Topeka to Grantville, six miles in seven minutes with a brief Santa Fe crossing stop. After Grantville siding, the train meets Union Pacific No 1 and reaches Kansas City in about an hour and a half, marking the third halix flyer from Topeka to Kansas City under the current schedule.
Rock Island earnings for October show gains over 1899 with total earnings at 12 605 215 and an overall increase of 253 20. Freight revenue reaches 1 038 669, passenger income 588 029, and miscellaneous 100 015, while operating expenses and taxes also rise, reflecting a stronger month.
The Santa Fe company pledges hearty aid to Boers seeking settlement along its lines. ED Kenna, general attorney, says the firm will assist thrifty and courageous Boers as colonists anywhere on the system. The message follows telegraphic interest from New York about Boer families joining this country and regis accord expresses willingness to aid the mass move to bring Atikanders for settlement.
Portland December 5 Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line withdraw from Portland. The Oregonian notes a joint circular signed by traffic managers. no further official details have been released and the move is considered sufficient at this time.
An old sensational ad touts Swift Specific Co remedy for blood poison, claiming it cleanses the blood and restores health with no return of disease. It urges readers to request the free instruction and lists Atlanta Georgia as the contact.
Body doubts the offices of two roads will close. Jem Teworth Sea is named general freight agent and Keighe as agent of the Union Pacific in Portland would become agent for the freasment of the Oregon way and Navigation Company.
At Newton depot last night train No. 1 bore a long scar along its north side from a projecting twin. Repairs may cost 2500 dollars and require panel removal. Rock Island agent J. C. Push moves to Denison. Gillette becomes local Rock Island agent in Chicago. Santa Fe extension rumored. Oklahoma lines to Chandler Shawnee and Truck Connection eyed.
In Eldozado the new 35 foot amokor ton sits above the boiler room. Fireman Theer is Rein on number 452 as Fireman Russell. Alvin Glass is on sick leave with Lemon Carvel substituting. Names shift from Fort Scott to Depalred as crews rotate. J L Jones and master George Plattner rumored to be leaving for a hunt on Summit. Mr Wilson of Carbondale is day operator in his place. W J Ingham travels to Cleburne Texas to testify in a railroad suit. Engineer G W Baker given a 60 day layoff and to visit his father in Clarendon Texas. Willie Rasigne to Ottawa to work in Santa Fe 3. C A Papocerns succeeds as hind machinist. Five Santa Fe firemen sent to Chanute for service. W C Bichard returns to Wellerton as night car inspector. Five conductors added to stow board, ten brakemen in the hog chain. Engineer E Biddison and family spent Thanksgiving in Denver. Machinist Tu Tuweart reportedly plans marriage after Goocland visit. Fitterton back in Indiana for a short visit. Sam Dunbar, former Rock Island master, meets acquaintances in Fort Wayne, Newtonian, and Cerro Gordo, then appointed superintendent and purchasing agent for the Panama railway at Colon.
From Dodge City comes word of a switchman named Hamilton killed here that evening. Robert Hamilton traveled to La Junta Monday night to oversee the remains and plan transport to a Texas location.
A brief damaged OCR note describes a morning incident at PROM Las Vegas involving a break in the yard and a person moving into a shop area. The report mentions expected assignment of regular men to duties and references streets and a Terry Quinn, suggesting a local public or factory labor disturbance.
An incomplete report mentions an auditor of the Santa Fe system and G L Prundstein of Trinidad on a semi trip to inspect a station and discuss expanding mountain service between Las Vegas and Bod Mexico. The text hints at a potential permanent successor but is fragmentary.
A garbled historical OCR piece presents a Kansas Exposition rally song praising state beauty and local crops. It references Nighthawks Jayhawks Modocs and various regions like Suntower Valleys, noting productions and commerce such as drug stores. The fragmentary text preserves a patriotic tone and mentions counties, schools, and local pride.
State Superintendent Frank Nelson urged uniform, durable textbooks for Kansas public schools under the uniform text law. He warned against altering the law to favor publishers and called for broad, conservative reforms to keep education affordable and high quality.
An ad claims kidney trouble signs include back pain, dark urine, and fatigue. It touts Swamp-Root by Kilmer as a remedy, offering a free sample bottle and mail order from New York. It appeals to readers with family history and urges immediate attention to kidney and bladder issues.
A proposal suggests altering the tw or Ie to allow easier removal of inferior textbooks from schools. A local enactment would require county and city superintendents to appraise all adopted books, providing data for the commission to base decisions. The reform would end uniformity as currently, but strengthen educational work and allow cheaper, better books through price readjustments.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Beare and Beary in a scene with unclear names and places. The readable bits hint at a cast list or theatre notes but lack coherent details. No distinct events or verifiable entities present.
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