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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1901

Page

4

Permanent HomER and The New York Officers Note

Long column from an early 1900s Topeka State Journal discusses Admiral Schley, indemnity debates, Panama stock movement, a forest park project, and Gen. Gillespie's fortifications report. Highlights include a plan to move a 16 foot by 12 foot diameter oak to St Louis, commentary on advertising’s role in business, and praise for newspapers as a trusted business force.

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The Success of Advertising in a Growing Market

The article argues advertising drives growth and commerce, noting business expansion, job creation, and industrial vitality fueled by publicity. It claims demand widens with advertising, urging continued investment as essential to progress and modernization, while criticizing anti advertising efforts as futile.

Hey Boys Cleveland Leng United States

Globe Sights From the Atchison Globe

Humorous notes and local curios from Atchison include jokes about Jove and sight, a poor farm tale, a debuts rumor, a Gibson girl misidentification, nerves in an Atchison woman, a crying baby incident, barber prices in Buffalo, and a claim about a patent medicine called The Water of Lab with electricity and a dynamo claim.

Atchison Globe Jove Atchison Atchison Xitt Gibson Girls Man Aid Aibacn Buffalo Saya

Pointed Paraphrases From the Chicago News

A jumble of aphorisms and satirical lines on debt independence love and marriage. The quips critique boastful ignorance wealth without happiness and the stubbornness of facts while urging kindness and prudent affection among young men and sisters.

The Chicago News

Quaker Reflections The Philadelphia Record Snippet

A compact fragment from the Philadelphia Record features witty social snippets and banter about urban life. It includes quips on vanity, city manners, and observations about new social norms and figures in public life.

Milk Adulteration Suspected In Topeka Towns

Officials report widespread use of preservatives in milk sold in Topeka with claims of adulteration. A Kansas Medical College examination is pending while food inspectors review city ordinances to determine enforcement authority against milk sealers. The milk ordinance, enacted in 1960, prohibits impure or adulterated milk and prescribes penalties from five to one hundred dollars for violations.

We Board of Health Kansas Medical Oothee New York Topek

Mulvane Talks in Yale Visit and Roosevelt Call

David W. Mulvane Republican national committeeman from Kansas returns from Yale where he attended festivities and met President Roosevelt. He cites the Simpson revenue collector appointment as forthcoming and notes no pension agent yet, saying Roosevelt will follow McKinley’s wishes when possible.

David W. Mulvane Kansas Yale Roosevelt Washington Mr. Mulvane J. H. Horton Rosevelt Simpson Cyrus Leland McKinley Leland Rse

Two Regiments Picked For Philippines Duty

Gen Miles recommends Eleventh cavalry and Twenty eighth Infantry be kept in the Philippines. Two regiments will be ordered to replace units there serving three years or more, while Fourth Seventeenth Twentieth and Twenty second Infantry return home when ready.

Washington Miles Philippines Islands

Oakland Scholars Expand Study with Scotland Letters

Oakland school scholars continue international correspondence with Suanyaide wehoot in Allen Scotland. They will exchange specimens from vegetable and mineral kingdoms and study them with Scottish pupils. Principal Juha Carter praises improved spelling and penmanship, predicting a positive impact on schoolwork.

Oakland Woode Scotland Oakland School Suanyaide Wehoot Allen Kansan Ero Aulen Scolura Cakinsid School Juha Carter

He Found Gold. Favorable Report on Gage Process

A local figure reports promising results from the Gage process, noting potential benefits and positive outcomes. The account highlights a favorable assessment and optimistic prospects for future implementation and growth.

Topeka capitalists plan $10000 like mill in Smoky Hill valley

Topeka magnates RT Beatty Judge Waller and A McMasters in Topeka to form a stock company to develop Gage shale gold near Smoky Hill. Proposal buys old Miller mill site, equips a 60 hp crusher and tanks, profits split with Gage inventor. Lovewell tests show gold valued at about $3 a ton. project aims to start within 90 days amid local excitement and shale land rush.

J. T. Lovewall Eilts County Gage Smoky Hill Valley Beatty M. 8. Waller A. McMasters Galveston Chamber of Commerce Topeka Beaumont of Fields Smoky Hill River Miller Lovewell Bills County The State Journal Ete Prof. Lovewell Smoky HN Mill Gage Mill Cape Nome Dawson City Ellis County

Smoky Hill City Founded By Chase Helliday And Others

Smoky Hill City arose on the Smoky Hill river 17 miles from Hays City. It rests off the railroad, accessible by stage from Hays. A post office was established there with Smoky Hill postmarks on mail.

Smoky Hill City Chase Helliday Fred Close Gage Smoky Hill River Hays City Hays Smoky Hill Smoky Hall

Clay Street Paving Petition Faces Council Debate

Opposition grows as residents back a Clay Street paving petition to connect Buchanan and Washburn College sidewalks. The proposed project would extend along Central Park, costing about 4000 dollars with the city bearing over 30 percent of paving expenses. A petition seeks mayoral signature to authorize city endorsement.

Clay Street Thirteenth Fifteenth Buchanan Washburn College Central Park Topeka Lake

Miss Stone Alive, State Department Says No Death Confirmed

The State Department rejects Russian reports of Miss Stone's death. Officials say communications with agents in Turkey and Bulgaria are frequent and have reached brigands themselves. Department is confident of learning any fatal outcome promptly.

Department of State Miss Stone Washington State Department Mise Stone Turkey Bulgaria

Americans Dominate Newmarket Races Led by Maher Horses

London reports American success at Newmarket with wins in the Houghton handicap by London Maher and the Dewhurst plate by Linzne Chick J Kelft. Destavolture Maher takes a five furlongs plate, King's Courier Maher wins the Jockey Club cup over two miles, and Sorciers Gl Reiff captures the Ditch mile welter while Elk Horn runs third.

London Maher Linzne Chick J. Kelft Patrick Snowberry Jenkins Destavolture

Possum for Roosevelt A Savannah Style Delicacy

President Roosevelt received a large alive opossum by express from a southern donor. The animal, named Booker Washington, is said to play dead when approached. Henry Pinckney, Roosevelt's South Carolina steward, may prepare the possum as a savory dish for the president, who reportedly enjoys possum and taters.

Washington Roosevelt Express South Aabel Booker Washington Henry Pinckney

Cabinet Crisis Threatens Caribbean Summit

Dispatches from Caracas report that Venezuela faces cabinet turmoil after the president of Venezuela rejected a Pan American congress resolution urging a fair accord with Colombia. Acting President Haigee in Mexico learned the reply against the cabinet’s wishes.

Willemstadt Caracoa Caracas Erisin Veneguese Pan-American Congress Venezuela Colombia Haigee Mexico

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press

Fragmented lines depict views on engagement and love, noting a judge’s caution about precious rings and the idea that a man’s love may dilute if he loves multiple women. A woman contemplates severing ties with a close friend, while phrases hint at aging, vanity, and romantic musings amid a chaotic, garbled text.

Philadelphia Teith Nell Maude Rome Joax Matty Slohy New York Preas

Lockout Threatened by Cardiff Cattlemen Meeting

At a Bierthyrfydvit cattlemen meeting in Cardiff wages and coal price controls sparked a threatened stoppage. Employers favor broad action to pressure sliding scale talks. A resolution supporting future action was adopted amid a tense, critical situation. Also noted are health resort excursion offers from Santa Fe and El Paso agencies and travel details.

Cardiff Wales

Woodmen Organize Local County Log-Rolling Group

The Shawnee County Log-Rotling association of the Modern Woodmen of America organized at 703 Kansas Avenue. Officers elected include President M. W. Saxon Topeka, Vice President H. L. Wilt Roasville Evergreen, Secretary J. E. Shatter North Topeka Shawnee, Treasurer Mrs. B. Kerrick Topeka. Delegates from county camps will elect an executive council to frame by laws and decide the event location. A demonstration will be held next year with details in attendance notes from Woodmen and Royal Neighbors camps.

Shawnee County Woodmen of America Kansas Avenue M. W. Saxon Sunflower Topeka H. L. Wilt Roasville Evergreen J. E. Shatter North Topeka Delegaton Oval Neighbors W. A. Wolver Hawnes Roval Mra DeArmond Aie Chee Reece Ieatlon Ariss O’connor Hery Ieman Ladies’ Auxiliary

Santa Fe surgeons elect new officers in Topeka session

In Topeka today the Santa Fe surgeons held their annual meeting. Dr. L D Jacobs was chosen president and Dr J C Freeman was elected secretary and treasurer and will oversee the hospital in Topeka.

Santa Fe Topeka L. D. Jacobs J. C. Freeman

Postmaster estimates exclude pneumatic tube mail routes

Washington reports no estimates for special facilities for fast mails between New York and Washington Atlanta and New Orleans also between Kansas City and Newton though usual appropriations fight in Congress. About half a million dollars is requested for transport of mail by pneumatic tubes or similar devices by purchase or otherwise.

Washington Postmaster General New York Atlanta New Orleans Kansas City Newton Kan Congress

Big Fire in Wheeling Strikes Business District

Fire sweeps Wheeling West Virginia on October 1 destroying the Colvig building and its stock. The Works millinery and Morgan buildings also burn and other structures are threatened as flames continue to rage through the afternoon. Plague outbreak in Liverpool prompts disinfection for arrivals. A Des Moines freight wreck on October 31 injures or kills crew.

Wheeling W. Va Fie Colvig Works Millinery Morgan

Topeka civic events and business notes from local reports

Local items report Unity church branch meeting with Mrs Burkley at 619 Harrison tomorrow afternoon. Topeka Denic cating works aims to begin early next week with business starting Tuesday morning. Sioux City citizens plan to visit Tapeke to inspect the Auditorium. John R Mulvane addresses Ohio club next Monday evening in the Knandes of Security hall. Kansas Life Insurance reps discuss with actuary Mr Stewart in honor of guests.

Alliance of Unity Church Mra Burkley Harrison Street Topeka Deniccating Works Sioux City John R. Mulvane Ohio Club Forman Knandes Security Bull Kansas Avenue Ohio Kansas The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Tepeka Teching

Fragmentary Notes On Discovery And Disease

A scrambled text fragment references discovery, disease terms, and unrelated phrases. It mentions persuasion of a dealer and consequences, with no coherent narrative or identifiable people, places, or events. The readable bits suggest disconnected ideas rather than a concrete news item.

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