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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
5
A compact summary of Topeka State Journal items mentions Jayhawker news, local notices, and miscellaneous notes. It covers political commentary, export statistics, and public concerns, with brief items on public figures, weddings, and community quirks drawn from the period’s wire service.
The United States sent more than half of its 1903 exports to British territory including the United Kingdom and colonies. Canada India Australia and British Indies were major destinations, with 140?7 million dollars to British territory and 31 per cent of total imports from that region cited among global trade figures.
A brief Globe Sights note on modern household lore and a tongue in cheek remark about a man selling his bill and rights, complaining about overbearing gates and unwarranted preemptive worries.
A hazy OCR fragment notes syrup pricing and a stock line, mentioning pure maple syrup per can Bho Pum and corn syrup per stock, with a reference to a home band from Phour. The readable text suggests an old time marketplace entry listing product prices and quantities.
The piece offers a jumble of remarks on missionaries in Korea, fashion, age, parenting, smoking, and shoe fittings. It quotes Drake Watson and includes light social observations about girls, mothers, teachers, and comfort in new shoes, reflecting a casual hometown newspaper vignette.
A fragmented excerpt presents quirky maxims and social briefings on reformers, fresh faces, and public behavior. It mentions a few whimsical lines about painters, singers, autographs, and a skeptical view of those who seek trouble while hinting at personal anecdotes and sharp observations.
A scrambled excerpt of opinion notes on relationships and human behavior. It collection jumbles maxims about money, breeding, marriage, and persuasion, suggesting social observations rather than a cohesive narrative. The fragment hints at gender roles and skepticism toward charm and vice.
A fragment from a 17th century style verse critiques love and hospitality. The speaker questions a woman's happiness and roles, contrasting domestic duties with social entertainments and the burdens women carry in relationships and child care.
Washington cables report Bunau Varilla resignation as Panamanian minister and Roosevelt signs the proclamation effecting the treaty with Panama on the Isthmian canal. Exchange of ratifications occurs with Hay and Panamanian minister. Cabinet meets as White House receives document. President to decide on canal commission appointments next week. Benjamin M Harrod issues a statement prompting delay.
Rochester February 24. Firefighters gained control this afternoon as insurers estimate total losses at four to five million dollars. The Granite building and several others suffer heavy damage. tenants face substantial losses totaling hundreds of thousands across multiple structures including Buell parene and Cornwall buildings. Insurance estimates place building losses around 390,000 to 475,000 with tenant losses mounting.
Fragmentary text shows Professor A M Fiyde of Washburn College considering a $2500 cotange for an unidentified dealer. The readable bits include quotes about experience and desire for a vacation to a unit school, with Chicago as a referenced location.
A wandering Pilgrim peddles Pilgrim Pain Alleviator while soothing travelers and sharing tall tales. He meets a sorrowful young man cheated at cards, offers hope, and advises a future in honest labor as he helps others cope with misfortune.
A fragmented price list shows men s suits and overcoats with various tagged prices from 3.75 to 20.00 alongside boys garments including knee pant suits and heavy reefers. The text is incomplete and includes stray currency marks and garbled phrases.
Tickets issued March 1 to April 20 good in tourist sleepers and chair cars with liberal stop over privileges to California Oregon Washington Montana and Utah via Rock Island system. For full information contact Hock Island agents or A M Fuller C P and T A Topeka Kansas.
Death notices from 715 Morris avenue and nearby areas report George S. Parkhurst aged 51 dies after illness. Funeral from North Topeka Methodist church with Masonic and Grand Army services. Burial in Rochester cemetery. Parkhurst a former Madison Wis resident and Civil War veteran. Four children survive. Also listed are infant Briggs of Locust street. Shen Switasr of 715 Clay street. Mrs. John Wall 22 of pneumonia. J Ericsson death. Prince Henry of Germany dies, age four.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes a traveler’s near death in hotel fires across several towns. In a Wisconsin stop a tavern fire warning erupts, a landlord alerts the guest to imminent danger, and a tense exchange unfolds about a planned escape and past debts.
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