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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal's leased wires service compiles Associated Press reports. The paper acts as an exclusive afternoon publication in Topeka, aggregating news from AP and distributing through its edition.
The piece surveys Irish agitation and imprisonments, U S tariffs and cabinet tweaks, with notes on Wu Ting-Sung and after-dinner speech, plus a long historical run of congressional salaries. It traces salary scales from early congress to 1863 and reforms through 1955, highlighting pay and mileage changes.
The piece argues that Christmas divides people into cynics and altruists with two customs camping out and gift giving. It condemns mercenary gift exchanges and praises love, selflessness, and giving to those in need as the genuine spirit of Christmas especially for children. It warns against wasteful spending and urges joyful celebrations centered on helping others.
A ragged excerpt from the Atchiven Globe narrates scattered items about social life, marriage pressures, reformers, and local personalities. It mentions Uriah Heep, a Lamb’s tail reference, and a humorous tale of tobacco. Characters like Harry Axmell and Mack are described amid domestic scenes and idle chatter.
Poignant lines warn that repayment comes to those who act rightly while vanity and self-interest impair judgment. The piece notes men who pretend piety, the danger of withholding troubles, and the risk of wedding plans unfinished. Fame, printing, and public notice are touched as lessons in character.
A quirky montage of humorous quotes and reflections on life and human foibles. The snippets reference gynecists comedians writers and churchgoers with light satire on vanity beliefs and social habits, capturing Philadelphia era wit and observations.
Vague musings on fathers and sons reveal a wry portrait of parental wisdom versus youthful folly. The narrator jokes about how experience teaches, yet men remain oddly dull company, and a mother’s praise of her son contrasts with a father’s pride.
A fragment states a child suffered croup and bronchitis described as occurring at one time. It references a caregiver or observer noting the child’s illness in a brief context without full details.
The State Journal lists excursion rates with varying destinations including Phoenix Arizona and El Paso. Rates show 4 and return at $65 for nine months and £41 for large tasks, with prices quoted on application.
Crowds of Kansas teachers from many counties arrive by evening trains for the State Teachers' Association annual meeting in Topeka. Up to 1500 visitors expected within a day with major sessions in Representative Hall and the supreme court chamber. Governors and officials scheduled to speak. headquarter rooms assigned to Bethany College and other institutions. detailed program lines up papers, round tables, and discussions across Thursday and Friday December dates.
Gov Borle hosts Marcontai in St Johns with Premier Bond and ministers. Marcontaid argues wireless telegraphy could slash global communication costs, predicting cable rates might drop from 25 cents per word to one cent, if his method proves commercially viable. He notes Newfoundland and Britain ties and urges participation.
The Short Horn breeders of the United States express gratitude for Secretary Coburn action in dedicating a Kansas board of anticulture report to the Short Horn breed. At the annual Breeders meeting the resolution thanked AAS to eericulture and Secretary for their invaluable efforts in advancing stock and breeding.
A London Spectator piece notes wealth at and beyond 2000000 a year alters life. It details costs for country and London houses, gardens, shootings, travel, and lifestyle, showing free income dwindling as expenses rise with new prosperity.
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