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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
4
A garbled Topeka State Journal fragment discusses populations of Topeka and other cities, mentions Bryan and Waterson, and references U.S. court decisions on Porto Rico as a mere appurtenance. It also touches on labor strikes in Passaic and tariff debates related to China, with military movements in the Far East and Allied positions surrounding Beijing.
A long dispatch reviews Japan US trade relations, noting a rise in Japan imports in 1900 except raw cotton, which fell. It cites high American cotton exports due to price and stock levels, while US exports to Japan show a decline mainly from reduced cotton shipments. The Swiss consul general’s report is cited on Japan’s broader trade difficulties including scarce money and bank suspensions.
In a colonial era style summary, export values show a rise due to rafts woolen goods sugar and petroleum while silk and cotton yarns dip. The coal sector reports a Morgan era windfall with an 8 00 percent net profit since acquisition prompting concerns over rising coal prices and labor unrest amid harsh government critique.
The piece recalls a Memorial Day scene with veterans and townsfolk, exploring forgiveness and shared history. It weaves memory of past conflicts with a plea for reconciliation, referencing old rivals and a long memory of battles. The narrator hints at changing times and the cost of war, urging empathy.
A collection of quips and observations on manners, work, and reputation. References to Atchison women and neighbors, along with droll maxims about marriage, independence, and prudence. Includes stray lines about Dr Dan Campbell and a painter wife, and ends with musings on western opportunities and Rome.
Fragmentary excerpt speaks of a woman neglecting health, Emerson quotes about crime and punishment blooming, and mentions Backache and a patent remedy. It reads as an old medical advertisement extolling pills as a cure, warning of suffering caused by neglect.
The cache of readable text hints at a local newspaper item discussing faith remedies for troubles in love and life. It mentions total cases scattered around neighborhoods and a call to look closely at memories and divine outcomes.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on human behavior and society. Witty sayings touch on trust, arrogance, homelessness, credit, science, and moral commentary, attributed to various speakers and fictional characters. The piece uses parodic dialogue to illustrate social observations and contradictions.
A blend of rural curiosities and social sketches from 1901 era. Mentions a 40 pound catfish caught by a Blue Mound fisherman to prove the tale, cane crop concerns near Antonia, a feast-master from Costello, and a depot amusement about a model train. Also notes home grown produce in Sumner county, a colt adopted by a cow near Mankato, and assorted local anecdotes about residents and petty mischief.
A jumble of notes from Kansas towns describes peculiar incidents and local lore. Stories mention forest oil absorption by Chanute, General Funston, a McPherson robbery near midnight, a Marion pressure claim, a Swede mission college donation, and a streetcar vendor in South Haven. Other items cover a Jewell County farmer’s iron bedstead, an Uncle Tom’s Cabin company in Colby, a Madison sidewalk imprint, a Larned man losing a ring and finding a bass.
An old travel promotion lists train options via Santa Fe Route from Topeka to Petard with return by June 4, 7 p pg. It mentions tickets on sale May 30 and highlights a dubious remedy claim for malaria and dyspepsia along with promotional endorsements and a sales pitch for various products and books.
A London dispatch of May 3 discusses the U S post and Havana's experience under American supervision. It notes the efficiency of the administration and its fit with local conditions, suggesting it surpasses Spanish efforts. It highlights Cuban outcomes under the year and a half of American governance.
The monthly smallpox report indicates a high number of afflictions with about 1000 cases in May and a likely halving of the total by month end. Dr. Swan cites quarantine laws as the reason for lower winter reporting and quarantining, noting differences across counties. Three counties Cherokee Crawford and Phillips are exceptions where the epidemic may have been worse.
Kiowa and Apache reservation matters involve Colonel A H Greene of the Forestry Division sent to Oklahoma after prior service with the Torcetry division. Greene, a Kansan, was chosen for his familiarity with the region and previous field work. Meanwhile, New York reports stockholders at a steamship company meeting, with Geo J Gould absent. Company receipts for the year ended April 30 totaled 1.166 million, down 74654. The year’s expenses stood at 23.868 million, down 782367.
Harrisburg May 29 Gov Stone signed a housing bill restricting color use in butter sales and requiring separate depots for dealers. Forecaster notes rain likely today with temperatures near 50 and northeast winds around 10 mph as a cold front moves east. The report mentions a proposed Snyder Harti de vine residence reform and references new rules affecting butter packaging.
The piece records delegates and officers for Rhode Island meetings with Smiley and Rogers Woods, plus mentions of a Summer Trip outline with Choicest trips and rates. It also advertises travel by train to East and cites Borden Condensed Milk and a 7 pm Topeka to Kansas City and St Louis service, ending with a fragment on an accident.
Tickets go on sale May 4 for a Santa Fe return route priced at 267 dollars. The announcement, by M. Th. manager, notes office and residence addresses in Topeka and Kansas City and urges purchase for travel with inclusive return.
A historic notice touts Scott and Sownes cod liver oil emulsion as a cure for consumption scars and lung holes. It urges readers to try the emulsion to heal wounds, comparing a healed lung hole to a tight waist and promoting Diamond Pearl Street address for purchase.
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