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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
5
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal cites discussions on irrigation costs, land use, and rural science programs. It mentions a mix of federal funding for agricultural stations, figures on irrigated land, and notes on rubber substitutes, hog farming, and weather bureau forecasts. Names include J D Minerve and references to Kansas.
A distorted antique fragment describes roads turning dusty land to hold water in winter and resume form in spring. It mentions a retreating seat and an oil with a sphelt bow, reflecting unclear, old-fashioned imagery.
A critical editorial discusses the whisky industry and the rise of large trusts. It warns that consolidation threatens competition, inflates costs, and may distort markets by absorbing rivals and restricting output. The piece argues trusts evolve through stages before their market dominance is fully set.
Fragmented items report strikes at Topeka bakeries and local water plant plans, a large family aid in Glasco, a church supper incident, a bachelor’s odd behavior, and varied rural notices from Allen to Saline counties. Included are police, theft, livestock, and local curiosity notes with scattered names and places.
A garbled note from a small theater group describes odd programming with a piece titled Biase Aways. The text mentions daily searches for male egma and Dealty Potatoes, and hints at a routine publishing schedule at Theat An Tela.
A fragmented Atchison Globe column reflects on social scenes personal habits and gender roles with stray remarks about telephones men and women expectations in dating and family life. The piece critiques youth parental frugality and shifts to comments on Russian military power amid a broader social snapshot.
An excerpted dialogue frame presents scattered musings on vanity, judgment, and social conduct. A speaker notes how people act for appearances, while others avoid effort, and a few values diverge from crowd norms. The text captures witty, fragmented reflections on character and public opinion.
A garbled page offers aphorisms and musings on beauty, secrecy, and character. It mentions opportunity, secrets, and the nerve of culture, ending with disjointed lines about a picture, a girl, and a petrol station seven miles away.
A fragmented period piece hints at views on marriage widowhood and virtue. The speaker contrasts contentment with folly and warns against harsh judgments, noting bonds of family and social expectations around a name day and parental approval. The tone resembles moral reflections common in old newspapers.
Dabney a colored individual was found near the county hospital with injuries after a disturbance on the stairs. Detectives later arrested Sime for biting Dabney and questioning him. he appeared frightened at his hospital bedside before an ambulance arrived.
An appeal from Rockefeller's representative Leon Lake seeks assistance after a fire in Pittsburgh. Fire engines and crew were dispatched but could not reach the blaze due to railroad track obstructions. An appeal for help was sent to a Kansas City office with a $1.55 fare.
Washington May 22 The Thien Pa- ANE Fabia Podiky set with the inter state commeneeniminission ths end to the order of tve dimamisatin inatitit- Iban investieatlus of the alleged re bates of the Cylon Preitic to elevators. The Iton Pacific admits that it has ap dereement with the Skin ie wator tompans at Kansas City and the Ora Elevator Company at Cornel Hoth companion being r preset tatteee tt Peavey A Co. under the furmin O, which popes the the Union ene pars 4 cents per tne Fecebe Hue, and habatine a fee which oughthers of Tit Time Pacific says the eleva ture are absolutely inomimary to the seanonleal ant profitable Narn " Ite grain business and that instew Dullamns and operating the elevators TE arranged with the representatives of the Byatey Couetka ist ommetriset tend mbps efate them as furtish the neoemewry Sauilities for Raadline ail einin aby consigned PS er ge one aes ee Gemoeat car te aay bah yntaee Pa ahippar to por th fecintates oo fager of Deavey com ys une meas ahr lather, fa obs oer ie prain we ilaangen ieee tan AR rane aba TA and the tater sw nat aang viietedt wad nis that 'oe proceeding be dleeninesd
Cassatt confirms Lt Philadelphia Mey u2 and partners Kubre Co Snever Co of New York reached an agreement to issue $73,000,000 in stock, half approved by directors in March. The plan allocates new shares at 2 1 2, valuing the issue at $909,000 perment, while reflecting increased traffic and corporate improvements. A separate note mentions a May 4 Associated Press dispatch about a steamer incident near Tsuru Jima, with casualties and a plague death in a Chinese servant context.
Local mention reports Willard Hall plans a new brick barn at the rear of his Topeka avenue home. Emma Deibler and her mother visit Topeka with friends. Mrs Grimairy offers nine entertainments for Washburn musical classes. A battery unit from Fat Leavenworth arrived in town on the way to Fort Hilfey and will likely camp tonight at the fair grounds. Tennis season opens at Tenth and Fillmore with a club willing to host events and a large membership this year. Police assist with a planned Fourth of July parade detour near Kan kaz avenue. Scarlet fever and burns cases rise, prompting more patrols to manage public safety.
The article profiles William Hamilton, a barber who befriended Theodore Roosevelt from Plymouth Ohio. It follows his career from learning barbering in Ohio to working in Toledo and Cleveland, meeting Roosevelt in New York, and eventually serving as Roosevelt’s barber in Washington.
William Geary, employed by a Wild West show touring the area, was fatally injured Thursday afternoon when an elephant charged. The enraged animal tossed Geary to the ground and crushed him, ending his life. Authorities and show staff reported the incident but details remain limited.
The article surveys how newspapers across nations report a divorcee's marriage in London and a bishop's address. It argues social conscience is quickened, with press interest, and notes growing but measured support for allowing some divorced persons to remarry under conditions, guided by the Holy Spirit.
A historical church polemic argues against state sanctioned or church blessed remarriage in divorce cases. It condemns bishops or historic parishes endorsing such unions as contrary to scripture and detrimental to society, urging a cautious Christian approach aligned with church teaching. The Churchman voices concern over Anglican leadership, highlighting American reactions.
Washington cooperates with agricultural and treasury departments to enforce the not adulteration clause of the Sericultural Appropriation Act. Efforts target importation of adulterated German Rhine wines, with legal evidence to exclude such wines from the market. The State Department seeks records on a German wine case to bolster proof and enforcement.
Storm near the McPherson county line plowed along the Smoky Hill river causing widespread damage. A 15 year old boy was killed and two children injured as the destruction spread to Ford City area Hutchinson May 1. A school teacher died at Don Greason’s home and Victor Carson’s house was leveled. People watched the storm approach from a ditch as debris and collapse marked the event.
Death notices report H G Curtis of 1205 Claystreat died at ngon Wiretay aged 6 years with survivors including Grange im of Sexton City and two daughters. Mrs Ann Anders died at age 2 sens last Teureder with funeral planned. Willan Thetoar Geard died after prolonged illness at TO Weat Sixth avenue. The Runkel will be held at residency Saturday at 2 aetwoirs. Dr Wr Mackay Lyon, physician, 738 bars avenue, informed.
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