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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1898
Page
5
The piece discusses American expansionism with mentions of small land spots and coconut groves from various nations, hinting at new colonies or territories. It notes questions about the form of government and references pacifist sermons in Chicago, highlighting wartime rhetoric and chaplain exhortations.
The Topeka area aims to start building the city auditorium soon. With $12,900 in hand and $114,000 in city funds available, the project could raise the remaining amount by midsummer. Organizers expect help from community efforts and the Solr fundraiser to accelerate the financing and begin work promptly.
A Congressional scene recalls clerks shouting the president's message to a crowded chamber. Morgan demands the speech be read aloud while a boy recites, but the page proves chaotic with garbled text and loud readers. Sharky Martin of Kansas is praised as the best reader, keeping order by sheer skill amid criticism of noisy clerks and poor typesetting.
In a fragmentary note the text hints at shifting centuries and a naval board inquiry. It mentions newspapers and the chance to recount a story, suggesting a debate over timing of a century change and public record. The passage references twentieth century and events surrounding archival narration.
Mme Al Charles Zieger has paid a large sum to assist Paris hospitals in a bid to aid the French medical system with donations from a famous singer's circle. The article notes the donation as part of ongoing celebrity philanthropy in Europe.
A collage of notes recalls Teft touring Paris for charity with 2,000,000 friints, Menelek and Faemen set for a Paris salon by Paul Buffet, and Abyssinia travel replacing Rome after a 10,000 franc prize win. It also mentions President Faure, a veteran sea captain, local weather lore, and satirical quips from the Atchison Globe.
A collection of quirky Chicago proverbs parodies common sayings about love marriage and the quirks of modern life. The lines reflect social observations in a playful mood with rhymed twists and urban wit.
Chicago plans an electric rail link to Milwaukee with extensions past Waukegan and North Chicago. The Milwaukee to Kenosha segment covers 35 miles. full route to Chicago should be completed by year end, totaling about 41 miles. The project runs in two sections and aims for service to North Bryanston later.
Denver reports a contest over the Cripple Creek mail contract valued around 512,000 annually. The Gulf Midland team challenges the Rio Grande’s long held post route, arguing the Midland Gulf line is shorter by 44 miles and should win. Time schedules were revised with notable changes in departure and arrival times for both lines.
Frederick Wellhouse, president of the State Horticultural Society, warns Kansas fruit growers to expect a heavy canker worm invasion. Orchard managers report early moths in large numbers, signaling a pest battle again this spring.
In Milford Maine March 81 wild geese swarm over bogs and meadows tearing up clover and feeding on frozen cranberry sheets. Cyrus Hathorn, hay farm owner, blocks the birds with a makeshift barrier of mill engines and planks, drawing laughs as he lures them with corn along a covered trench.
The article describes a female moth pest that hatches into canker worms damaging fruit trees. Mr Wellhouse urges growers to spray as foliage appears. The pest, seen since 1984, injures leaves and buds, drops to the ground to mature, and reappears as a moth after overwintering.
Mr. Welthouse recalls early attempts to curb orchard pests by tar and molasses, then a failed windborn barrier, and finally a successful switch to spraying after foliage. He notes spraying all trees each year with arsenic or London purple prevents damage, with stronger mixtures used if foliage appears early.
A March 31 meeting of the People's party central committee in Sortgfeld discussed naming a time and place for bolling the state convention and determining representation. It was decided to end the convention in Springfield on May 17, aligning representation with the prize. The resignation of Jerman Taubeneck as chairman was accepted and Secretary Charles Palmer to act as temporary chairman. The party favors fusion with Democrats in national and state matters and seeks cooperation with Jones, Bler, and Teller.
A March 31 report lists Texas cattle headed for pastures outside the state within 30 days, totaling over 500000 head. About 40000 will go to Kansas pastures from beyond the quarantine line, with the rest to other territories. Names of firms and individuals shipping 10000+ head include Daugherty Abilene, Scott Harrold Fort Worth, Baldridge Bros., Jennings Moore & Lytle, Merchant Abilene, Chittim, Clark, Eckhart, Witherspoon, Willan, Deering Childress, and others from Panhandle City and nearby areas. Kansas is third in cattle, Texas first, with Kansas likely to rise to second.
Philadelphia secretary David Martin resigns from the Republican city committee and relinquishes leadership, stating personal affairs demand his undivided attention in a letter to the Nineteenth ward executive committee. The Senate rejected nominations for Tucson and Pine Bluff postmasters, while Alaska civil government bill passed in Washington.
An offer to ride Union Pacific trains proposes leaving at 5 20 a m for Kansas City and returning from Kansas City at 4 a m reaching Topeka at 6 19 p m. The Limited from Topeka would depart at 7 p m reaching Kansas City at 5 90 p m.
The Rock Island Flyer departs Kansas City and Topeka for Denver and Colorado Springs, arriving about 1:00 am at destination for $65. Return departs Denver and Colorado Springs at 2:45 pm and reaches Topeka around 7:30 pm with a fare of $21.5. Peerless Steam Laundry, 12 and 14 West 5th.
Train schedule details a tram starting from Kansas City at a specified morning time and arriving Topeka in the evening. It notes a limited service with another departure from Kansas City and a Topeka arrival later in the day. The OCR text is fragmented with missing times and symbols.
Kansas farmers read a report on the American Maize Propaganda and its circular aimed at promoting corn use and trade. Colonel T. W. Harrison described the group’s Chicago convention backing, local branches, and goals to educate growers, counter restrictions, and boost domestic corn’s role.
Arkansas City boys Joe Hoyt and William Palmer, a month into a trip to Truxillo, Honduras, describe a land of fruit and flowers and strange customs. They note animals, local cuisine, women’s dress, street life, and a towering tree claimed to be 1,000 years old. An American dollar buys about 243 local units.
The entomological department of the Kansas state agricultural college reports the first Kansas finding of the Cigar Case Bearer on orchards near the college. The larvae feed on buds and young tissue of apple, pear, and other fruit trees, months after which a full study will be issued. In a separate note, Attorney General Boyle plans to intervene in a U S circuit court to stop Wichita & Western from tearing up 12 miles of Pratt county track, asserting bond funds authorize only specific track work.
Jesse Reynaray writes to Harry Howe urging a Fort Worth second base move, but Howe declines. Charley Cole may leave Reynolds to rejoin Atchison. Four-game set with St. Joe arranged for April 23 and 24 away, April 25 and May 2 at home. Atchison opens season April 10 with Armours of Kansas City. Uniform color described as grey.
Local grocery and wholesale ads tout low prices on a wide range of goods Oregon Pearl potatoes to evaporated fruits. The list emphasizes money-saving by buying at TESTAR with guaranteed satisfaction and prices stated per box, per pound, or per can across staples, soap, coffee, sugar, canned vegetables, dried fruits, eggs, and more.
Geo W Glick announced the Kansas commission may build a Kansas house on the exposition grounds with a $2200 to $3000 budget, leaving about $14000 for a main building exhibit. Other items note Glen Elder post office robbery with $200 stolen, Atwood creamery ventures, a Goocland Republican paper move, Belle Springs creamery sale in Junction City, and farmers in Rawlins county discussing a telephone line.
An evening program by the church quartet is set for Friday night April at 7 30. Tickets are selling briskly amid strong turnout expectations following the February 4 performance. The event showcases dramatic entertainment and features local talent in a period style program.
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