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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1900
Page
4
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal discusses national finance and politics. It references Croker, New York events, Democratic and Socialist topics, and moves toward a Philadelphia world fair funding plan with large figures and proposals.
A fragmentary critique from a Philadelphia source discusses a poet formerly Mrs Brower Peacock and her verse collection Then she Moved to Chicago. The review by Aline Lawrence praises the poems for music and wit, noting strong but varied merit and cultural Americana through the author’s travel.
A Kansas essay argues the state should present a grand exposition to reveal its resources and character to the nation. It calls for statewide unity, generous county support, and use of Kansas’s brightest city to showcase the state as a thriving, progressive partner.
A political bulletin comments on Payne and the Colorado sentiment toward Bryan in 1908. It cites Colorado’s anti-trust tensions, the mining trust, and smelter strikes as influencing voters, and compares Montana’s 1892 and 1896 results to project a Bryan advantage.
A vivid portrait extols Kansas prosperity driven by a huge wheat crop year. It praises rising bank lending, busy railroads, growing farm wealth, and vigorous commerce as the state enjoys widespread good times and ideal harvest conditions. The tone frames Kansas as a beacon of eastern and western markets.
A Kansas discussion notes the extensive reach of fraternal beneficiary associations with over 28.5 million dollars in effect and the challenge of regulating societies entering the state. The piece calls for enforcement of insurance laws and superintendent oversight to prevent illicit activity and protect policyholders.
The American Ornithological Union and Audubon societies press for a manufacturing halt on using wild North American birds except for domestic fowls and game birds in season. They seek year by year population recovery, praising milliners who agree to stop buying, selling, shooting, or capturing wild birds while domestic and foreign bird feathers remain allowed.
A critical editorial argues that trusts permeate society and escape accountability as antitrust laws fail to bind aggregations of capital. It contends money buys influence and immunity, while states and Congress dodge responsibility, allowing trust power to grow.
D C Kellogg of Vineland writes on the Great Conference as a major event in modern missions. The report covers the scope of Protestant mission work, debates over foreign evangelism, women’s roles, and the balance between church unity and independence, citing figures on participating societies and global outreach.
Kellogg discusses evangelical missions and Protestant activity worldwide, noting policies in India and China, the spread of Christian labor, and the vast number of mission stations. He mentions government restrictions in some regions and critiques broader missionary propaganda and operations by various Protestant groups.
The Denver News argues Kansas claims to Arkansas River water are narrow and that Colorado must enforce strict, ironclad limits. It warns against overreach and urges practical, legal action to secure irrigation rights while keeping water within Colorado.
In Topeka many girls seek work in house service but lack training, while many women do their own chores. The essay urges public institutions or a domestic department in schools to teach housework, noting a small industrial school already started and calling for support and materials.
A fragmentary column from the Globe hints at social topics and morals. It references marriage, courtship, and public figures, noting opinions on Uncle Sam and magnetic healing schemes. The text mixes humorous anecdotes with speculative claims about remedies and domestic life.
A collection of jumbled aphorisms and misread phrases drawn from a Chicago News item. It mixes proverbs about time and work with garbled lines on love, gardening, and marriage, producing a fragmented, non-coherent montage of thoughts and quotations.
Fragmented humorous essay fragment pokes at manners and language among socialites. Jumbled lines mention servants, betting, a starvation cure, and ethnic stereotypes with stray names and phrases, lacking clear narrative or dates.
The Huntington Northern Pacific Express runs daily from Grand Island to Northwest via Billings and Montana, serving Hiack Hills, Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Tacoma, Seattle, Puget Sound and Portland. Through couches and chair cars, dining, and improved equipment promise faster service to Omaha, St Louis, and the Northwest. additional notes list connections to the North and California excursions. Unclaimed freight sale announced at A T & S F Railway Co freight warehouse beginning July 1.
The June McClere’s issue features Elsworth Kelley and Woodsen tales, plus Coler on Greater New York Charter needs. Harper’s Bazar and The North American Review are cited with observations on Kipling, Castle, and Ulysses. The piece catalogs new children’s titles and the True Citizen primer, highlighting ethics, citizenship, and school readings.
Postpaid offers data on titles including Billy Baxters Letters and David Jon Sword Jeromes Three Men on Wheels. Highlights Janice Meredith and To Have and to Hold with supply options for any book published.
A brief listing notes Moore Book and Stationary Company located at 603 Kansas Avenue in Topeka. The compact entry records the business name and street address for local commerce.
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