This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1903
Page
6
Inside a large dairy operation workers labor with churns and on wheels as butter is produced. Men, women, and girls wrap bricks, press paper, and feed pasteboard into a moving incline system. Machinery handles government orders while the room overflows with tubs, cartons, and supplies.
Fragmentary OCR recounts Continental Creamery operations including butter and milk handling, creamery equipment, shipping by rail to New York and San Francisco yards, packaging tests, cold storage, and production details. Mentions personnel, plant expansion, and references to nursery rhyme imagery as aside.
A German Catholic priest in Topeka’s Thimtard Van Buren street was arrested Wednesday on a charge linked to a public debt dispute involving a dog matter. The arrest followed a warrant served at the priest’s residence after a complaint by ME Younkin, the city dog officer. Police expect him to appear in court as officers collect a $1 fee and ensure payment of the outstanding dog taxes.
Midge Hamilton led a campaign against the Parkdale gang with a Sunday night serenade at Fifth and Lake. Mr. W. H. Smith paid a $20 fine plus costs for aiding the disturbance, amid claims of mortgage intrigue and threats. Police raids followed, results included four places deemed nuisance houses, arrests for disorderly conduct, and multiple bonds posted.
An old money maker profiles a plan to restore brain strength and health through Postum coffee and Grape Nuts, urging readers to quit stimulants and follow a diet of breakfast of Grape Nuts with cream, hot Postum, eggs, lunch with meat and vegetables, and pudding at dinner. The piece asserts past success and moneymaking power from adherence, urging readers to write for guidance.
Berlin reports the American and Mexican silver exchange commissions met German officials for the first conference. German delegates noted the goal of fixing silver to gold rates is a distant aim requiring Britain and France. The meeting adjourned to Saturday amid plans for future discussions and social events with Baron von Rheinbaben hosting dinner and invitations extended to high officials.
The Western Golf Association open begins at Milwaukee Country Club with 66 players, 29 professionals and 27 amateurs. First groups tee off, prize money totals several hundred dollars with medals for top open champion. Weather favorable and spectators watch as 72 holes determine the winner.
Center Bay La. July 16 After trans feting Home presale official business with Secretaries and President Roosevelt, Mather Jones and her army lingered with Senator from Massachusetts who arrived to discuss the Alaska boundary question before sailing on the Celtic. No official word yet on a visit to Sagamore Hill or the president.
A Topeka African American woman, aged 16, claims second sight and God given powers to advise on business ventures and love. Prominent locals visit her fashionable cottage to seek readings while she asserts her power comes from God and has foretold historic events. She lives in Topeka with a white husband and four children.
In North Topeka many residents return home, Mrs Courtney runs a millinery sale Friday and Saturday, and repairs on Mrs Katy King’s home finish. Drowning victim J B Betts’ death noted near the Santa Fe bridge. J S Morse yard on West Gordon shows strong greenery. families move back as housing nears readiness. Temporary dental offices listed in Central National Bank building. Local painting at Congregational church causes Sunday service cancellation.
After the flood, many north side homes remain vacant as owners pull back from sales. Street cleanup proceeds slowly due to labor shortages. twenty six teens worked yesterday but quit after an hour. A death at the Rochester road home is linked to a blank card issue. a local family recounts the boy Paul Fortes suffering looksaw as the medical outlook faded.
A fragmentary report notes a youth who was a general favorite among parents and friends, described as a gentle boy who attended high school and graded school. The text references funeral arrangements to be held soon and mentions a local address and name, CG A. Fernstrom, with a note about slippers for purchase at 300 W pair and 808 North Sahane Avenue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.