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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1904

Page

13

Farmers Go Home Improvement in Farm Life Is Discussed

A Kansas gathering heard Prof. W. Hays of Minnesota advocate a vast program of agricultural education. He proposed state funded high schools in each of 105 counties to boost farm breeding, crop yields, and village industry, with one percent of annual farm output dedicated to education and research. Mrs. James M. Lewis urged country clubs as social centers in every district to connect farm youth with broader ideas and culture.

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Police Jottings Inks and raids on Saturday night

A fragmented 1903 style police diary notes anticipated raids on glassware storage and liquor stock at North Side joints. It mentions officers Hutton and Small entering a rooming house in Topeka and removing two occupants, J. M. Wheeler and May Owens, amid boastful but faded slang about Donuts and patrons.

Hutton Mfr. Small North Topeka 3. M. Wheeler May Owens

In a Rambling Rooming House Tale and a Feline Interlude

A fractured column recounts a rambling scene in a riverbank rooming house where tensions rise among occupants over trespass and rumors. Officer Duncan confronts a wild animal incident, while Charles Estes faces a bicycle theft fine. The narrative threads through minor arrests and reflections on petty crime.

North Topeka Notes and Local Updates

North Topeka items from printing firms to church notices, family arrivals and visits. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Jones of Indian Territory, Mrs H W Coadh, Mrs James Campbell, and Mrs Homer Mayr are mentioned with activities and travels. Public notices cover church services, a poultry show, a meetings schedule, and transport complaints about streetcar service in North Topeka.

Norta Basas Jones Indian Territory M. Jones H. W. Coat A. J. Arnold James Campbell Pittsourg Coadh Boulder Cols Ohio Club West Sixth -Street Homer Mayr Eli Crinker City Whn Mien Muvcher AL OM. Petro Ven Buren S Aon Lawrence Mradames Stewart Maple Grove North Topeka Baptist Church Taxurent Harrison Streets W. B Kansas Avenue Gorden Street B. W. Chenes Harrison Street Albert Relcherter John Relcherter Silver Faike E. McCoy Meriden North Side Lions Toursville O. M. Brit Church of the Good Shepherd Kermon Canon DeLeon C. W. Hoyt Charlie West Canton Street Eily Hoyt Iy W. G. Brooks St. Mark's Church Sakelake Blanche Reynolds Jackson Street Christ Hospital Meade Mary KF. Smith West Laurent H FP Guthrie Oscar Wolf Kistler Hirsy Jameson G. C. Trowman Nina Hilton Eli’ Reynolds Sim Place Northern Shawnee Development Company Muary Shawnee Stace Bank North Topeka Kankis

Markets Today Corn And Live Stock Market Summary

Markets Today reports firm corn on strong general demand with native steers selling from 3.60 to 4.75 and hog sales mainly 4.55 to 4.90. Wheat futures opened lower but edged higher late. oats held steady amid grain strength. Daily grain and provisions updates include prices for corn, oats, rye, timothy, clover, and barley with Kansas City and Chicago notes.

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Swindler Caught In Wichita After Rock Island Graft

Chief Bunyan of Pond Creek Oklahoma captured a con man who posed as a Rock Island contractor. He swindled towns along the Rock Island line by promising switch excavation, borrowed money when banks closed, and vanished. He admitted to the scheme dating from Thanksgiving, with Caldwell his last workplace.

Wichita. Kan San A. Eumyan Pond Creek O. T Wichita Oklahoma Kansas Rock Island Railroad Rock Iskind Liverymaan Caldwell Bunyan O'Brien

Prohibition Party Names Change After Committee Meeting

Chicago date Jan 16 national Prohibition executive committee meets in Chicago and explains that Kansas City cannot guarantee hosting the national convention. The convention location is moved to Indianapolis and will be held June 24. Oliver W. Stewart announces the decision to the Associated Press.

Chicago Prohibition Party Chienzo Oliver W. Stewart Associated Press National Executive Committee National Prohibition Kanna City Tadianapolis

Bryan Reaches Home After Europe Trip

William J. Bryan returned to Lincoln in fine health and spirits and said his European trip was the best yet. He hinted at plans to subsidize The Commoner by 1168 a day but offered no formal announcement. He will stay home until after next Monday for a banquet in his honor and a recital by Mary Wood Chase at Washburn College. Amity Lodge No. 231 K of P members are urged to attend a meeting Monday.

Lincoln Neb William J. Bryan Europe Hearst St. Louis Bryan State Journal Amity Lodge Amity Lode No K. of G. T. Houslos

Kansas City and St Louis Livestock Markets Report

Kansas City and St Louis stockyards report cattle hogs and sheep receipts and prices. Cattle steady to lower with primes to 5100.10. hogs strong around 45,000 head. sheep receipts about 20 percent with natives at 9.50 to 11.50. Market tone mixed with overall activity modest amid wholesale price moves across regions.

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McDearmott Commission Co Handles United States Bonds

A. M. McDearmott Commission Co announces new forms and private handling of United States bonds for cash. Based at Devi Building, Hanass Avenue, Stocks and Grains dealt with for Chicago and Topeka banks. W. F. Logas named manager.

A. M.mcdearmott Commission CO Devi Hanass Avenue United States Chicago Topeka Amendea Bell Delapno W.F. Logas

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