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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
9
A prominent property listing notes ownership of a substantial tract spanning 23 000 acres located in Hamilton County. The item outlines land extent and regional context, presenting it as a notable real estate asset in the county.
Mulvane moves to plant two hundred acres of Hamilton county land to test a new wheat variety labeled Macarouf wheat. He envisions using land as an overflow ranch for Las Animad, with steers and 3500 head of pasturage while expanding permanent farming across western Kansas. Critics question profitability and compatibility with regional drought, but Mulvane aims to push a wheat revolution despite uncertain outcomes.
An unclear prose fragment discusses property exchanges with caveats on email holders and a settler owning land with cattle. It mentions large grazers and small ant entities interacting with ranch land, noting peaceful coexistence and pasture dynamics across surrounding holdings.
F A Branson of Walnut Street reports his wife and their three children, two boys and a girl, disappeared Saturday morning. Branson, a bookkeeper for Kateis Lumber, said his wife had long expressed a wish to move elsewhere, and he is distressed by their sudden departure and lack of reply to telegrams to Snyder, Oklahoma.
Lawrence man reports from a southern tour that a test plantation occupying about 300 acres is thriving with a superior quality banana. A second plantation of around 100 acres has been planted and will yield fruit next May. Development slowed by revolution, now advancing, with new tramways planned to boost district hard line traffic and facilities.
Novel excerpts report General Haley arguing before the Venezuelan arbitration tribunal that the war was provoked by blockades and entreats the powers to consider the coercive role of the blockade. Rovira battle casualties are noted as 20 killed or wounded amid tensions in Riviera. Mexico seeks Chinese labor access with Ding’s government promising no limit on Chinese workers for mines and plantations. Grand Union Tea advertises baking powder and steel fry pans.
J Mack Love makes the announcement in a fresh game setting today signaling a strategic pivot for the squad. The public reveal comes amid ongoing preparations and expectations rise among fans and local sports officials.
State Chairman discusses Kansas Democratic slate and looming candidates. J Mack Love of Arkansas City shares views on Balle Wagener Atwood and Johnson, noting regional influence and possible third candidate. Roosevelt likely nominated nationally, with Democrats needing a conservative, united front to challenge him, while intra-party factions matter for the East and West.
Officials say it is nearly impossible to move a Colombian army overland to the isthmus and waterways would invite U S naval intervention. The United States claims treaty obligations require free transit, placing it in a role favoring Panama. The Colombian government denies making protest representations, while State Department officials deny any direct or indirect representations.
Kansas will complete the St Louis exposition building by early November and turn it over to the Kansas commission. About forty applicants contend for custodian roles, led by J. S. Halliday of Lawrence and Samuel Hackley of Kansas City. The commission earmarks 10,000 for Kansas livestock prizes, matching $200 prizes with $200 from state funds, surplus to be shared by exhibitors. The stockmen’s committee includes Wood, Babcock, Deltrich, Robison, and Kin.
Grain market update notes higher wheat prices and mixed car receipts. Wheat leads with 10 cars noted, corn 4 cars, followed by forecasts of tomorrow’s grain receipts. Text references Chicago market dealings and upcoming private privileges for a trade event.
Market brief across corn and wheat futures shows steady to firmer tones early with profit-taking later. Reports cite small daily receipts in Chicago and Minneapolis markets, with December prices edging higher on strong cables and domestic demand. hogs weaken and cattle steadies amid mixed grain futures. New York stocks drift with United States Steel and railroad shares showing uneven moves while government bonds ease.
Kansas City markets report dairy and butter trends from New York and Milwaukee. Sugar and coffee pricing notes appear with raw sugar and centrifugal data. Rio Dagsins market shows plenty, while wool and cotton markets in St Louis and surrounding territories indicate mixed activity and prices.
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