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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
4
A batch of disconnected items covers Governor Allan in Puerto Rico, funding ideas for pensions for Milwaukee St Paul workers, and questions on constitutional reach. Mentions Webb Hayes, Milnels Hepub Tensig, General Macarthur, and a proposed pension fund for railroad employees with employer and company support.
The text argues for municipal progress through the Santa Fe shop extension, insisting public support will prevent Topeka from retrograding. It warns against Leavenworth’s short sightedness and suggests Topeka can profit from investments and prevent repetition of earlier mistakes.
The United States exports of manufactured goods surged to a record pace through March, reaching about 1.53 billion dollars for the ten months and well over 44 million for March alone. The year’s total appears poised to exceed 400 million in exports of manufacturers, with broad gains across chemicals, irons and steels, and machinery.
A fragmented editorial argues that law breakers fear consequences and that enforcement can work. It cites Topeka where prohibitory sales faced police action and public pushback, noting officials and criminals and questioning ties between law breakers and politicians and suggesting possible arrangements behind bold illicit sales.
The Athmis girl occupies at unport BEL position In society. A few years ago her prescribed expresse consisted of a print title walk each day with an oc casional game of croquet, which was the nearest approach to an athletic sport permitted our grandmothers is their youth. The girl of today often excels her Drozier in athlethon. Her favorite porta are golf, tennis, barket ball and ti 'vrling. She may be seen taking an early morning spin, starting off for a five mile tramp in the country or tra versing the golf links, attirea to her dainty short skirt, skirt water and salfer hat, 'Tie out dour exercing iron her a healthy tan and she grows strong and Tinty.
A Pennsylvania Rev E Dixon leader of East Strousburg Methodist in Fenn sylvania prayed for lightning to strike a new brewery in town. An electric arc hit the site but did not destroy the plant though it startled workers and nearly harmed children. Dixon credits divine help while critics question prayer as a method to oppose breweries and discuss proper Christian conduct and law support.
A reflective column contrasts old and new eras noting the change from simple pastimes to modern gadgets and duties. It laments shifts in leisure and material costs while glimpsing future promises such as fewer taxes and evolving duties. A May Day dividend report from Standard Oil Co. sparks anecdotal commentary on wages and investments.
In Atchison the Globe Sights column notes a tone of social satire where women discuss reading habits and cooking at meetings. A Kansas State Book Science Federation session in Winfield features talks on meals and homemaking while delegates read papers on Home Duties and other domestic concerns.
A garbled passage offers sayings about truthfulness and personal conduct. It touches on dentists extracting teeth, self focus, youth choices, a compass, and cautionary lines about fear and learning. The text reads as vagrant quotes and incomplete thoughts without a clear narrative or identifiable event.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record features pithy reflections on society, gender roles, and conscience. The quirky prose surveys power, money, manners, and aging with humorous asides about business leaders and everyday foibles.
N H Looms and a. 4 Williams depart Priday for St Paul Minn to argue a big Union Pacific case before the United States court of appeals. The suit seeks damages about 40000 over the Union Pacific right of way through the Delaware reservation between Kansas City and Lawrence. It includes alleged destruction of property and theft by railroad employees. The railroad contests liability for the loss and the case has bounced between federal courts with a prior supreme court remand for proper certification.
This week the sale offers 100 Pause-Partout pictures to choose from at 35 cents each.
A survey of recent books and authors including Adone and Quida, outlines of school management, Sophie Swett’s Maine history, The Violet Flame by Pred T. Jane, Halleck’s History of English Literature, The United States Naval Academy by Park Benjamin, and other works. The piece notes themes, motives, and instructional value, highlighting historical context, literary style, and educational uses. It mentions price, publishers, and potential readers such as teachers and students, with emphasis on practical lessons and cultural significance.
The Kansas Diocese Episcopal Theological School closed its Easter session. Seniors Rev Wilbur Scranton Leste Rev James A Miller Rev Chas Heath Tey Franklin C Oklahoma Rev William E an Juniors Carroll M Burck Joseph Livingstone Tiester G Maron. Students study Old Testament Greek and ecclesiastical history, attend twice yearly, and prepare for ordination. The school occupies property at centh and Ninth streets on Topeka avenue in Philadelphia.
A legal dispute questions a justice of the peace may accept cash bonds instead of certified bonds. Applegate of Thames argues the law. the case traces a man’s cash return after conviction. District court sided with Applegate. appellate court reversed. The present appeal questions the cash bond right. Fat in pork and cod liver oil discussed as dietary notes with generic health claims.
Cincinnati to Rock Island route fare listed at 16.00 dollars with tickets on sale late May 7. Return trip details appear in the Topeka State Journal offering subscription rates by mail at cents per month.
A brief household ad urges support for Home Industry with a flavor labeled Red Pee Feape Serangth Extract. It touts helping weary housewives plan appealing meals for tired husbands. Sold by all dealers.
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