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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1897

Page

4

Women need domestic science halls to advance Kansas farming

The legislature is urged to fund two departments at the Kansas Agricultural College to expand domestic science and cooking facilities. Advocates argue these programs empower young women with practical education, align with land grant obligations, and prevent losing skilled staff to other states. A modest increase is requested to complete proper classrooms, kitchens, and residence facilities, ensuring balance with male programs.

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Kansas Women and State Aims for Practical Work Reform

The article argues that state asylums hold many women worn by care and labor. It contends hardships can be eased through practical enlightenment and targeted work for women, stressing reform over domestic burdens.

Kansas

Maturity in Society Redefines Women's Power at Forty

A woman doctor in the New York World argues age is no barrier in modern society. She asserts women around forty are at the peak of influence in social, charitable, and progressive roles, while youth fades as conventional ideals shift toward cultivated minds and broader experience.

New York

Cleveland Children Entertain at Gray Gables Feats

A quirky account describes Mrs. Cleveland’s quiet household while the president’s children cavort in the private Gray Gables office. The narrative paints the First Family’s domestic life as ideal and playful, with the White House security and authority barely felt by the children during a tea gathering and improvised horse play.

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Theatrical managers suffer high costs in Paris

Paris cor of the Chicago Post reports that managers complain of rising expenses and stagnant profits despite growing theater receipts. Costs have increased faster than prices, making living standards harder. even with higher audiences, ticket prices rise and productions demand costly stagings.

Omens and Weather Lore for Virginia

The passage lists old wives tales about predicting weather and luck in Virginia. It mentions three frosts signifying rain, moon phases affecting rain, duck behavior predicting storms, and cautions about spilling salt, parsley, breaking a bulleye glass, and misfortune tied to falling or Saturday moves. It preserves regional superstition with concise, dated phrasing.

Virginia

Atchison Globe Sheds Light on Marital Matrimony Views

In a column from the Atchison Globe a discussion on marriage and social expectations notes that a woman’s value is not tied to a number of marriages or suitors. It highlights varied views on love, age, obedience, and the idea that true virtue is found in pious deeds rather than social status.

Atchison

The Theater Trust Formed Across Principal Cities

A new theatrical combine unites opera houses in major cities, replacing the circuit system. It plans to control bookings and take a percentage of gross receipts, promising stable season work and potentially better, uniform attractions for the public. Prices are not expected to rise, as engagement decisions depend on audience response and quality.

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Nellie Grant Sartoris Returns Home with Family

Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris recently returned to Washington with her children to live with her mother Mrs Grant on Massachusetts Avenue near Dupont Circle. The family includes Algernan Edward Sartoris studying law, Vivian May Sartoris training in music, and Rose Mary Sartoris at a Georgetown convent. News notes compare her beauty to Adelaide Kemble and mention her plans to devote spare time to music while her daughter Rose Mary shows artistic talent.

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Why Hoke Smith Quit Cabinet Over Perrine Grants

Washington March 2. It is said the main reason Hoke Smith left President Cleveland's cabinet was his refusal as secretary of the Interior to issue patents for lands claimed by Dr Perrine, father-in-law of the president. Francis later issued them three weeks ago amid investigation by the public lands committee. Cleveland had previously asked Smith to grant Perrine patents, but Smith believed the Perrines were not entitled. The dispute strained relations until Smith tendered his resignation.

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Potato War Impending Between Farmers and Dealers

A large meeting at the courthouse in North Florado Produce Exchange drew about 300 farmers and dealers. Farmers, feeling imposed upon, voted to reorganize the exchange to operate on farmers’ lines with a general manager, pricing, and sale oversight, prompting a pitched dispute with current dealers who are barred from the new structure.

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Denver Brotherhood Ripples Through Trade Circles

Reports from Denver recount a split within labor movements as a new reform faction gathers attention. The Iron Brotherhood attracts 280 to 398 young men while unionists fear radical rhetoric. The Trinidad branch strength remains unmeasured.

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Monument design offered for martyrs tomb by sculptor

Frederick A. Macmonnics the sculptor proposed to design a monument to crown Wort Greene Til above the tomb of Martinyr. He spoke with Elijah T. Kennedy ex Brooklyn park commissioner in Paris where Kennedy visited him. The plan aims to honor the martyrdom of the prison ship victims as described by Mrs. V. White who has conducted the matter for the Daughters of the Revolution. An bronze relief tablet would overlook the plain with many prisoners depicted in the hold of a prison ship.

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Twelve lawsuits allege defamation by local Men in Mandelph case

W A Milla files 35000 damages against twelve Parm Tint men for character injury. The suit cites peculiar allegations involving bloodhounds set on criminals and a conspiracy to ruin Milla’s reputation. Milly threatens further charges after the case resolves.

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Cleveland's Last Salary Warrant Noted by Treasury

Washington sent a tiny official warrant to Cleveland for 4186.67 covering June salary as U S president. The tiny warrant, reportedly the smallest ever issued, may remain uncashed as a curiosity. Dangers of the grip warned, Chamberlains Cough Remedy marketed as preventive and cure with 25 and 50 cent sizes.

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Prince George of Greece A Popular Royal Naval Hero

The article extols Prince George of Greece as a tall, athletic naval hero and popular royal. It details his birth connections to European royalty, his bravery saving Nicholas of Russia, and his democratic demeanor. It notes his 28 years, bachelor status, naval career, and charm on a 1891 U S visit with Newport stopping points.

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