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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal calls on the Kansas Board of Railroad Commissioners to act against eastern railroads altering freight rates that favor southern ports. It warns the move damages Kansas corn growers, threatening millions and urging railroads to protect Kansan interests and force fair rates.
Weather notes forecast rain tonight and Friday with southeasterly winds. The article moves into partisan commentary on Kansas politics, naming figures like Arran Sem Peterelt and Cy Leland, discussing the Democratic and Populist state committees, and critiquing Governor Morrill and party platforms amid a broader national political context.
The Galveston Tribune argues that western farmers face a hidden tax as railroads and eastern lines raise grain shipments to Galveston. Deep water port gains are offset by a 2 cent per bushel levy on corn, costing western producers millions while Kansas City and Chicago elevators push for higher rates. The piece frames politics between southern, western, and eastern interests as a struggle over harbor policy and regional pricing.
A historical note recounts a teacher observing that poor children in Covent Garden misnamed hay field work as mud due to limited vocabulary. The moment reveals how familiar objects shape understanding, showing words bound by experience.
Twenty four miles northeast of Terrell Texas on the Texas Midland railroad a new station named Sylvia is to honor Mrs Green's sister but the name was rejected by the post office department. Cash was chosen as the post office name with Monty as postmaster and L Money awaiting confirmation.
A boarding school girl who met Joseph Jefferson at a tea table recounts a chat on Sabbath breaking. The actor quips that if he were a fisherman he would not fish on Sunday, but as an actor he can rest both body and soul by fishing.
A compact guide on building a valuable clipping collection. It urges choosing a single subject to start, acquiring materials from newspapers and magazines, and instituting a strict filing system. It stresses careful marking, envelopes, and a robust index to ensure quick retrieval and long-term value.
Umslopogaas recounts slaying Nobelika the Old Woman of Ghost Mountain after Chaka the king sends him to sing Nobelika. He recalls Masilo the Pig, the woo-woo tree garments called bloomers, and the tale's spread across Zululand. The narrative frames his remorse and transformation as the new woman arises.
A garbled collage cites jokes about Henry Labouchere as a diplomat in Washington and a quip about a boss’s absence. Vague snippets mention Pat in Philadelphia and a playful exchange about wealth and chairs. The piece blends brief humorous lines and misread quotes from multiple papers.
A clipped collection of domestic political chatter and assorted anecdotes. Rollo questions Demlicans versus Reprocrats while Uncle George and Jonas discuss kernoodling and votes. The mix includes a Western congressman’s maid, a Washington anecdote, and stray humor from several papers.
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