This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
10
Muddled Q A page shows requests for raised rolls preserved ginger and sandwiches. Inquiries addressed to Lida Ames Willis at Marquette Building Chicago, with instructions to editor for copies and dates. A ginger preservation recipe details soaking boiling syrup ginger infusion two weeks before use.
A review extols Blanche Walsh in the play Resurrection noting its bold challenge to social norms. It lauds Tolstoy’s moral arc, contrasts hypocrisy, and praises the production’s moral call to modern civilization while highlighting the scandalous frankness and religious undertones.
Former U S President Grover Cleveland arrived in Chicago to speak at the Commercial Club during a two day visit. He was accompanied by Dr Joseph Brant of New York and was greeted by Martin A Ryerson and James F L comptroller of the currency who escorted him to the Auditorium Annex where the club’s executive committee awaited.
L T Gage named Topeka city truancy officer by the board of education. He will start immediately to track children ages eight to fifteen and ensure attendance. Gage, long a Topeka educator and former school principal, brings extensive experience in schooling and the city census. Superintendent Davidson commends his qualifications for the role.
In Topeka Mr Gage reports 11 000 children catalogued by a card system. 6 200 attend school while about 4 099 are not in school due to age or other reasons under the truancy law. The census will continue through summer to keep contact with children and parents. Amsterdam reports concern for the Dutch steamer Argus missing with two cruisers sent to search for the vessel.
An advertising agent on a western trip observed twenty three traveling men in a Pittsburgh restaurant who used Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. Several described relief from indigestion, gas, and stomach upset, noting improved sleep, appetite, and comfort while traveling.
Announcement of a special Homeseekers Excursion Tuesday October 20 by the Frisco system offering low round trip rates to Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas with 71 day return, Abecat Stopover privilege, and specific lower fares from Sioux City and Kansas City. Also notes inquiry for detailed information and other miscellaneous notices and help-wanted items in the same column.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.