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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1903

Page

11

New Dairying Book Promises Profit for Kansas Farmers

The Kansas Department of Agriculture releases Modern Dairying a nearly 30 page quarterly report for farmers with cows. It argues one crop system is inferior and shows how separators and cream shipping boost profitability even for distant farms. The volume notes progress since Cow Culture and highlights Franklin County Odd Fellows support with a $50,188 bequest.

Kansas Department of Agriculture Coburn Rs Pranklin County Odd Fellows Lair

Sixty Five Special Officers Sworn In By Mayor

Sixty five special policemen were sworn in by Mayor Bergundthal for a night around town. Mostly city employees including janitors take on authority to protect property. The parade of specials caused crowding at the station and minor confusion with few incidents reported as they patrolled the city.

Bergundthal Seucol Hia Marniut Syatom

Odd Fellows Seek $50,000 Lien on Kansas Estate

The Odd Fellows seek to recover $50,000 spent on improvements to property and file a lien in Franklin County district court. Grand lodge officers prepare for litigation with top attorneys to protect their rights. The estate, valued at not less than $209,060, includes about 4,900 acres and substantial improvements.

Delonge Troutman Kansas Supreme Court Odd Fellows Franklin County Grand Lodge

Kansas Dairy Industry Growth in a Decade Shapes State Output

A distorted excerpt discusses Kansas dairy farming, noting 800,708 milch cows and widespread creamery production. It credits improved herds and rising dairy values, but questions cow profitability, costs, and management. The piece emphasizes the state as a leading dairy region and the need for skilled husbandry.

Courn Kansas Kansak Kannas Cary

Wreck Persists at Fowler Detains Santa Fe Traffic

Debris from the Dexter Gay wreck at Fowler Colorado remains uncleared forcing detours of the Missouri Pacific route from Scott City to Nepesta. Service between Manzanola and La Junta is protected by normal trains. No. 6 wreck is described as the worst in months with cars badly damaged. A repair gang works on the track and service is expected to resume soon. Injured passengers are being cared for locally.

Santa Fe Dexter Gay Fowler Colo Missouri Pacific Scott City Nepesta Manzanola la Junta Mats Toma Topeka Pacific a_i

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Catarrh

The ad claims catarrh weakens organs and Hood's Sarsaparilla permanently cures catarrh of the nose throat stomach and bowels. It features testimonials including a Milwaukee reader who was cured after four bottles and urges readers to buy Hood's.

Hood Hoord’s Milwaukee Wis

Markets Today Wheat and Corn Prices Edge Lower

Chicago October 3 Wheat futures show slight decline while demand and supplies fluctuate across the market. Reports note rains forecast affecting corn futures with mixed activity in nearby contracts and indicators of changing prices at delivery points. In New York money markets stabilize with government bonds firm and mercantile paper steady. A hospital update from La Jolla notes most injured in a crash are out of danger as engineer Walker shows signs of improvement.

Chicago SiGuanie Commeneios Siteea Femoan New York Primo Mercantile Paper Bree Cary la Jante Acording Walker

Weekly Bank Statement New York Oct 31

The statement shows loans at 91 508 000 increased 109 500 deposits 885 616 600 decreased 4 008 51 circulation 45 893 000 increased 11 300 specie 164 683 800 decreased 7 022 800 reserve 251 079 300 decreased 8 694 800 reserve required 21 404 150 werease 1 024 00 surplus 10 274 150 decrease 7 670 100 ex US deposits 519 062 200 decrease 7681 20

New York U. S

Local Couple A Fellows Married in Concordia

Mr and Mrs A Fellows arrived from Concordia where they were married Wednesday. They stay at Hotel Throop and plan to visit Ottawa Sunday. County commissioners approved 30 dollars per month for Ingleside to help with Institution expenses. Judge Hazen postponed court to go duck hunting as others preferred. Dr H W Roby found an overcoat and owner can claim it by calling him. Stereopticon exhibition and Turner hall concert postponed due to rain until Sunday evening November 1.

A. Fellows Concordia Throop Ottawa Hazen H. W. Roby Turner Hall

Officer in Deadly Earnest in Garden City Chase

Marshal Les chased street troublemaker Chackley Hoss after an arrest attempt and fired three shots, the boy fleeing to his mother’s home. Later the marshal found him on a porch with a shotgun and shot him in the side below the heart. the ball’s location is unknown and the wound considered life threatening.

Garden City Kan Marshal Les Chackley Hoss Winchester Boyd

Coal Famine Averted This Winter by Busing Coal Now

Local ad promotes buying coal early to avoid winter shortages. It highlights various coal grades and names Al Kinds of the best, with contact numbers 771, 199, 144 and street location The South Wrsters FUEL O Phones on file.

Deaths and Funerals Notice for William A. Jones

The funeral for William Albert Jones, who died of typhoid fever at Stormant ial Pridey after an illness of four weeks, will be held Sunday at 3 o'clock from the residence on West Seventh Avenue. Take No Chances On coe] farmin this winter tow. Plenty of the best unity ime kinds, THE SOUTHWESTERN Fi: pune Si, 0h fin and tas.

William Albert Jones Stormantial Pridey Pune

Vanderbilt Wins Right of Way Dispute Over Hempstead Lake

In New York a contest over access to Hempstead Lake ended with Vanderbilt securing a lease option after a board vote. He sought a ground strip for a road to the lake, offering 0.00 prior to an election where supporters backed his plan while opponents raised concerns about using the lake as a fish reserve. The board’s final decision granted him years of concession for road access.

New York Hempat Vanderbilt Board of Trustees of North Hempstead Vandertilt Vale

North Topeka notices and church updates in the Kansas Avenue area

The column records moves by Dr Eliinger to 827 Kansas Avenue and public notices of church services across North Topeka including the North Topeka Baptist, Central Avenue Christian church, and services at Kansas Avenue churches. It notes community events, a birthday gathering at Mrs Skinner’s Rochester Road home, local business ads, and a report of local happenings and addresses.

Imbali Printing Company Nerkansas Avenue Eliinger Kansas Avenue M.S Lyndon Kan Second Presbyterian Church Barrett Hall Scomnee Kaneas Avenue Gordon Street Christian Endeavor Glendenning H. M. Clime & Son George Skinner Rochester Road Ralph Skinner Mre Currier Balford Mra. Hapgo Miss Leaf Olmes Assis Mesdames M. Knox Currier EL Lewis S. C. Hapgoo Lemon Avwis F. Tennant W. M. Sherwood J. W. Vanbunkirk Howard D. M. Folts Us Garner Halph Skinner HG. Holmes J. N. Stewart Misses Leaf Julia Ruth Skinner Elizabeth Stowel James South Window Buckholtz Bloesom N. Harrison Street Henry Buckwoltz H. M. Clime & Bon Kansan Avenue North Topeka D. D Butler Aaron Sheetz Quincy Street Central Avenue Christian Church Neal Quermimn Butler County John French Springfield M. Clime & Son Heywood Wdness Avenue Shellabarger & Son J Undertakers Canon Burke Miriam Swift

Church Notes and Local Clergy Services Summary

Church notes list services from Oakland Presbyterian First United and Second United Presbyterian churches in Topeka. Details include Sunday school times, sermons on repentance and the soul after death, evangelistic meetings beginning November 2 led by Rev. Jarvis, and lectures on creation by Rev. J D Coun Termine with multiple classes and junior and senior Bible activities.

Oakland Second United Presbyterian Church Fillmore Huntoon Streets John P. White Jesus Westminster Church College Avenue Reynolds L. W. Wilson Christian Endeavor J. D. Countermine First Presbyterian Church D. D James East First First Methodist Episcopal Church J. T. McFarland D. DD Sun Epworth Topeka Kansas New York Brotherhood of St. Paul First United Presbyterian Church Knights and Ladies of Security Corner Seventh and Kansas Avenue J. A. Renwick Jesson S12 Tyler Street

Prison convoy to Hutchinson with seven inmates moved at noon

Sheriff Lucas Hutchinson led a noon departure toward Hutchinson with seven prisoners sentenced by Judge Hazen to reform school. Roy Ritchie and Abe Henderson served as deputies guarding the group. The inmates named were Earl Felix, Smoke Williams, Thomas Davis, Robert Barnett, Lennie Williams, Claud Smith, and John Jordan.

Sherif Lucas Hutchinson Hazen Reformatory Roy Ritchie Abe Henderson Earl Feiix Smoke” Williams Thomas Davis Robert Barnett Lennie Willams Claud Smith John Jordan

Wyandotte Officials Visit Governor Over Doodle Probe

County attorney J. J. Gibson of Wyandotte County arrived at Gov. Bailey's office to argue against instructing the attorney general to intervene in the Doodle investigation before the Wyandotte county grand jury next month. He was joined by Sam McGonigal of the grain inspection department and Frank M. Trase, former county coroner.

J. 3. Gibson Wyandotte County Gibson

Rain and Cold Ahead Weather Forecast Report

Record of rainfall totals and temperature readings across cities with warnings of showers tonight and an eastward cold front. Ducks hunters visited Director Jennings seeking weather details as reports indicate colder conditions in the west and low Denver temperatures around 22.

Jennings Denver St. Paul Codler

Rural Carriers Appointments in Kansas

Kansas rural mail routes see new appointments with names listed for Gerdner Jonas H. Edenfield as substitute and Ellis Milbe Thompson with Agricola carrier William M. substitute Ernest Niles as part of the October 31 designation in Washington district.

Kansas Rural Washington Kansas Gerdner Jonas H. Edenfield Ellis Milbe Thompson Agricola William M Ernest Niles

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