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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
5
A garbled OCR page records scattered items from a local newspaper era including wages for government clerks, a potpourri of names and places, jokes, and notes about farms, cemeteries, and family life. The text mentions Somipartven, Islartes te gevecal, Lawrence, a Pinkwont youngster, and a reference to a Baby Grand piano among assorted jotted items.
A garbled Atchison Globe piece skewers fashion and aging myths with comic snippets. It jabs at women over thirty five, middle aged spread, and social rites while lampooning dating etiquette and party invitations amid chaotic, humorous lines.
A fragmentary prose piece evokes poverty and fear shaping lives and choices. It references figures like Cordelia and a war architect, hinting at social critique and personal cost amid hardship.
Fragmentary OCR excerpt discusses gender roles and social dynamics, referencing a bachelor’s reflections and women’s behavior. The text appears as a dated 19th or early 20th century opinion piece noting how women influence domestic life and servants, with partial phrases about relationships and moral judgments.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique blood purifier and tonic that cures humors eruptions and strengthens the system. A testimonial from A Harns tox of Withers NC claims four months of illness followed by two to eight bottles restoring vitality and health, asserting superior results and low cost.
A quirky column notes social truth that negatives equal affirmation in jest and life. It jokes about envy and the idea that aging changes earning paths, while lampooning social pretensions like health foods and installment ring purchases. It ends with a wry statement on self opinion.
The September statement of the Santa Fe Railroad reports strong growth with an increase in gross for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 30 reaching over 32,250,000. Net for September surpassed 400,000, and for the quarter to September 2 nearly 1,200,000, with exact figures detailed in the report.
Conklin and Gustafson first plumbers to obtain permit No 1 under the new law. Mambing Inspector Chaney issued the permit for plumbing work at a new house on 1607 West Slath Street. The $2 fee implies the job will cost more. The law requires a permit for all plumbing work and inspection by the plumbing inspector. Chaney said the new law protects consumers from inferior work and ensures sanitary plumbing.
Reports of cooler weather predicted by Chief Smith with a forecast of four chore in the weather on October 39 while government and local forecasters in Kansan sept out Tony predict generally cool tonight and Friday. Wind shifts from south at 12 to 14 miles per hour with temperatures recorded from 42 at 7 o clock to 46 at 1 o'clock and 49 at 2 o'clock.
The report notes new pavement grading on Jemtremn street between Eighth and Tauth with a cut to align with the street grade and property owners paying for impacts. Grading of the north of the governor’s mansion pavement is finished and the block is split by a park and elm trees. Servian royal history is recounted, noting no ruler has worn a crown since 1474 and detailing early crowned figures and papal involvement.
A fragment discusses newspaper advertising overtaking the billboard in public appeal. It notes growing advertiser preference and laws against unsightly billboards, with the rise of more channels to reach readers. Mentions Prem Newspaperdom, City Ticket office, Union Pacific, and a Kansas Avenue reference.
Rival delegations gather at the Governor Bailey office as the Wyandotte County poodle investigation stalls. The grand jury is ordered but not to sit until December, with Gibson’s hearing sought and a flood of petitions supporting or opposing the appointment of an assistant attorney general. Governor Bailey plans to return from Osage City and weigh the matter amid intense statewide attention.
A controversial letter chain urges the attorney general to act on a grand jury appeal. Figures named include George Martin and Captain Hays, with mention of E S McAnany and Harry Pestana as backup. The writer argues for in-person action and warns that delays could postpone hearings connected to Governor Bailey and Gideon, amid political maneuvering and evidence considerations.
Special master Robert Brock arrived in Topeka for a conference with city and gas company attorneys. The city objects to parts of the record and 69 typewritten pages contain 173 exceptions spanning all aspects of the case. A 4 pm meeting at Flossington Smith & Lebed to draft a joint statement and decide how to present evidence before Judge Hook.
In Memphis on October 20, crowds are urged to attend the Apollo recital at the J. B. Guild Music Co piano rooms. I Howard Hinl and F Howard Hill present a remarkable program showcasing advanced piano technique.
Mrs Wilhelmina Zahner died this morning at her home in New Philadelphia Ohio. Mr and Mrs Zahner left this afternoon for Ohio to attend the funeral. Also notes funeral attendances for Steer McSpadden at Westminster Presbyterian church.
Fort Madison Oct 29 The following injured in the Santa Fe wreck are listed at the Santa Fe hospital Col Thoman Holland Amity California manager of Salvation Army colony head and face cut bruised Injured probably internally unconscious may die William Murray San Francisco traveling advertising solicitor for California frail growers jack bruised and internal injury face and hands cut seriously injured I Kirk New Castle Indiana hips badly bruised head and face cut Mrs J M Kirk New Castle Ind head and face bruised Mrs A Mi Baden Winter Kan rib broken bruised and light cuts B N Nickel Melbourne Australia back injured and bruised Conductor Burkhart Chicago dining car bruised back spray Mrs J K Kelsey New York badly hurt bruised Mrs Emma Hauler Los Angeles Cal collar bone badly contused cuts and bruises Quite a number of others slightly injured have gone on to their destinations
Mrs. RT Mogeboom and Miss Ielien Wood visit the city for a few days while Miss Bertha Owen and Mrs. Walter Rogers also stay with relatives. Eugene B. Stotts attends a hotel men’s convention in Topeka and Ree Moore visits family at 828 Kansas Avenue. A Halloween party at Btembere's hall is advertised. A Washburn tram collision with a hay wagon injures the front of the car near Fifteenmann College Avenue. A Beloit Industrial school note reaches Mrs Batty about her daughter Myrtle Wilson. Two negroes face grand larceny charges for bicycle theft. one, Thorpton, is bound for district court, while Clyde Walker is discharged.
A serious riot broke out in front of the Bourse de Travail in Paris as 6,000 workers gathered to protest municipal employment policy. Several policemen and about a dozen rioters were seriously wounded, with many more lightly injured. Numerous arrests were made.
In Russia the heir question hinges on the old law of succession by primogeniture with male preference. Rumors swirl that the czar may alter the rule via marriage or decree, affecting Olga the czar’s daughter and Grand Duke George’s line. Cyril, George’s eldest son, is cited as right heir over Michail’s line.
October 20 sale by Louisville and Nashville Railroad offers round trip tickets from St Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati to Atlanta Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Pensacola and other points at the lowest rates. Tickets valid returning for 21 days with stopovers allowed. Rates to intermediate points proportional and a note about Jacksonville and Houston routes.
Fragments recount a Grand Duke and noble figures with vague claims and a trip by A Hubbard of Kam men CHY in a mysterious auto journey. The text mixes names and places, mentioning Lexington vicinity and Overton livery tied to a night’s stay after a fast ride from a city, with uncertain events and dates.
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