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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
4
A sprawling column of opinion and quotes mocks campaign rhetoric. References to Bryan, Roosevelt, Goebel Law, and various political figures mix with foreign and domestic notes. The piece critiques partisanship and media biases while riffing on recent events and the state of the election season.
The text cites alleged fake news factories beyond Kansas, mentioning claims about Kansas papers and New York World coverage. It references a scare lead, misprinted items, and mentions of minstrel performances and Connecticut plans, noting Kansas readers should beware dubious reports.
The article portrays the final campaign push in Kansas with crowds discussing the election and candidates. It notes ongoing travel by political operatives, the strain on families, and Governor Stanley’s remark that there should be fewer elections to calm public life.
The census shows cities grow faster than small towns with several causes. People move to cities seeking wealth, railroads price favors to larger cities, and Kansas City’s growth outpaces Topeka. If rates equalized, small towns could rival big cities for money, opportunity, and livable conditions.
A Topeka commentary condemns tardiness in public events at the new Auditorium and churches, urging punctuality as a social and educational standard. It argues time equals money in business, cites recurring grievances from late arrivals, and calls for reform through example to curb late comings in public life. The piece notes rising prices in consumer goods, hinting at broader economic pressures.
The fragmentary poem hints at a chorus about the Scarlet Half a Hundred, referencing Boston history and Civil War era imagery. Phil Eastman is cited as the author, with archaic phrasing evoking distant marches and the capital of stars.
The end of the vast coal strike in Pennsylvania appears near as miners gain wage increases and lower powder costs. Operators offered general wage increases about 22 percent with powder price reductions of 1.25 per kes, noted on the standard diamond car. The strike’s conduct earned admiration from business and labor communities, and both miners and operators are lauded for a peaceful settlement.
The piece argues that enforcement hinges on public prosecutors and that if laws are sound, prosecutors must do their duty. It cites the court of appeals ruling on the Popske ordinance as a stumbling block, noting that counterfeiters may be seized and jailed while prohibition offenders face legal hurdles.
A fragmented local column mocks social norms and manners with rambling anecdotes. It lampoons women and men, etiquette, auctions, spiritualists, and political voting while recounting odd incidents from Atchison life. The tone is caustic and reflective of a bygone era.
A collage of aphorisms and stray phrases notes on ships as partnerships and human nature. It blends witty maxims about politicians, seasons, and temper with fragmented reflections, reflecting a newspaper page segment of miscellany and prose snippets.
The piece muses on marriage, memory, and maternal influence with wry aphorisms. It reflects on eloquence in silence, the stubbornness of men, and a mother's role in shaping ambition and values through snippets of domestic life.
A collection of humorous and observational vignettes and misheard quotes. The piece mixes exchanges about politics, daily life, and classroom moments, including quips on Republicans and a kindergarten lesson on the five senses.
A quirky guide on starting golf training, stressing early practice and proper swing. Advice covers selecting equipment, practicing with a driver, and fixating on the target. It riffs on putting, patience, and motivation while weaving humorous, cautionary notes about discipline and spending.
A fragmented notice describes a winter scene in a drug store where a last run lady asked for a braid of fra flee shawl and demanded a refund for a wash. It mentions Grandin and a trial of money return within a day or two, with cough relief cited.
A brisk digest of 19th century children and travel works. reviews recount Pere, Briton and American authors, a Boers and South Africa backdrop, and tales of hunting, stage, and nature. Notable items include Basucnite on stage, Katharine Lee Bates travel sketch Span Hickwaye and Arwaye, and a boxed Birds of America anthology.
The Chisago Tribune notes a Florida find described as the water turkey, a large winged bird with hawk like traits. It can dive and perch, resembling a turkey in tail shape and coloration yet capable of swift flight and tree perching. The piece connects the creature to new natural history studies.
A fragmentary notice discusses an exhibit about nesting habits and related topics. The readable words mention species, fertility, material, and a display that may address how certain creatures nest. The passage is garbled, but implies an exhibit with scientific context and camera use.
A commentary on the shawl as a fashion relic, noting its revival attempts in period attire. It recalls Queen Victoria's era India ates gifts to ladies, yet the shawl never regains popularity. The piece laments its fading presence among modern wearers aside from rare rich drapery.
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