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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1904
Page
5
News wires report subscription issues and stock prices with references to the Associated Press. Coverage mentions political opinions, pension reforms, and the potential unite of Hearst and Bryan supporters behind Parker in the 1904 era, along with maritime and stock market notes.
A garbled report touches on Concomia wand, Guy Blay, and local figures in Burlington. It notes a flu outbreak among children in Baffour and references editor Warregs and a heated debate at Culdwater big axchool.
A jumble of local notes recalls a court dispute over a barren telend, farming misfortunes with buried potatoes, hedge cutting mishaps, a minister taking a vacation, and a confluence of odd social vignettes including a Cog nate group and an Oxford girl with chocolate Tops, all portrayed in a dated Tribune style.
A cheeky column humorously contrasts bachelor life with married expectations. It muses on social roles, love, and vanity with wry observations about women, Christian Science remedies, and awkward private moments. The piece uses playful aphorisms to lampoon courtship and gender norms.
Citizens hurried to pay dog tax at the city treasurer and city clerk offices. By noon today $1,636 had been paid, with about $1,700 likely before the close of business. Yesterday 126 tags were issued. by noon today 96 tags had been issued. It is expected about 150 more will be issued this afternoon. The year to date shows 1,141 male and 79 female tags issued. After 16 days penalties rise. dog tags cost 32 for males and 27 for females instead of 1 and 5 respectively.
Obituaries list Jamen H Choper of 405 Locust stricken by scarlet fever with funeral this afternoon at 2 from the House. Interment in Topeka cemetery. Patrick Burne, 54, died at state hospital for insane of apoplexy yesterday afternoon. body shipped to Lawrence by Santa Fe. Cora Myrtle Lambert died last night of tuberculosis at Mrs. Burton’s home on East Seward Avenue. services held at Topeka cemetery with Dr Mc Farland of the First Methodist Church officiating. Also reports Kansas Socialist gathering in Wichita on March 21 with credentials dispute resolved and notes on local voting place change in Fourth Ward. A Marion schoolteacher, J P Casson, described as eccentric, noted for essays by pupils and a humorous prize composition on “Girls” from a young student.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for cost and effect. It claims to purify and enrich the blood, cure pimples eczema and eruptions, relieve fatigue and debility, and restore appetite and energy. Testimonial from Mins Evpre Covaxym of Washington DC endorses the product.
A report traces the rise of a campaign fund scheme in Missouri with accusations that State Treasurer Kelly and allies sought to levy a 5 percent annual salary campaign tax on state employees. The effort, tied to control of the Republican state committee, faced resistance from Chairman Stubbs and other officers.
Judge Hi Johnson of Denver former Missouri attorney general 1865 to 1872 collapsed and died in a hotel lobby at Excelsior Springs Missouri while seeking treatment for a kidney ailment. A Civil War veteran with prior practice in Topeka and Leadville his career included a Topeka partnership with Ben Davis before returning to Missouri.
Letter from J H Foucht accuses Wolf of misusing flood relief funds in Topeka with orders for high priced goods. Critics say Committee of Two Hundred stops further investigation. party machine politics loom in Third Ward council race.
Hails Journal of Health reports Castoria widely favored by physicians and medical authorities for safe use, soothing stomach pains and nerves, aiding digestion, and serving as a harmless substitute for castor oil. It contains no opium or narcotics and does not stupefy users.
Col W. W. Smith, secretary to Senator Burton, reached Topeka from St Louis at noon. He said the senator and Mrs Burton were well and that Burton's attorneys were working to prepare his appeal for the United States Circuit Court of Appeals.
A reader argues renting includes taxes and insurance via costs and commissions. It suggests ownership is cheaper and invites contacting Mr Eastman at 115 West Sixth Street to discuss a home purchase under a fan severe plan.
A series of physician testimonials from Omaha Philadelphia St Louis Kansas City lauding Castoria as a trusted remedy for children. Drs McCann Clausen Cook Ward extol its safety efficacy based on years of use and parental approval, urging widespread adoption by homes.
A party of Topeka teachers traveled to Kansas City to inspect schools before attending the Kansas Teachers' Association event in Leavenworth tonight. The high school closure and partial ward-school closures indicate a citywide impact as about 125 teachers plan to attend the Leavenworth meeting through Friday and Saturday. The text also references various financial rates and bonds with unrelated figures.
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