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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
5
The Topeka State Journal reports on political races and local governance. It notes reformist Mayor Lew and Sew Forkers considering retirement, critiques platform shifts, and references industry and public works concerns amid a broader national tension.
Secretary Wien of President teose Vets cabinet spoke at the irrigation congress in Ogden. He avoided citing the semi arid region while noting Kansas experiences with irrigation. He said he has studied Kansas conditions and is ready to apologize for past remarks after reviewing the evidence.
The piece discusses evolving football rules aimed at safer play, including two distinct styles based on field location, urging better officiating and added responsibility for referees. It also notes concerns about injuries, especially to backs, and mentions public interest in spectator enjoyment and safer competition.
A Topeka meeting of Populist leaders drew only about ten attendees, highlighting a waning branch of the party in Kansas. The piece notes the rise and fall, with reform as the banner, and remarks that some principles have since influenced laws in Kansas and beyond.
Washburn college pursues its rightful place among western universities with President Plass driving growth and attendance. In Topeka a food inspector discusses embalmed milk, a petition seeks the mayor's removal, and Farneworth faces accountability for not stopping the practice despite acknowledging risks.
A column of humorous reflections and quips on life and society. Brief bits range from advice on opportunities and optimism to playful exchanges about electricity, travel, and relationships. The snippets read like a light, period style micro-essay meant to amuse readers.
Fragmentary prose contrasts wisdom with self conceit and notes silent partners hold insight. It observes rich men seek lineage, pride distorts judgment, and questions how a woman should fit expected roles within business and society.
Witty sketch on married life notes men envy wives and fear fidelity. It mocks male vanity, rivalries among women, and suspicions aroused by husbands staying late at work, suggesting social pretensions and misgivings shape attitudes toward marriage.
La Crosse Sept 1 heavy floods inundate thousands of acres along the Mississippi river submerging hay stacks drowning livestock and forcing residents in lower Crosee area to evacuate. Merchants move goods from lower floors as river rise forecasts suggest more high water. At a Kansas osteopathic society meeting Dr Er Le Kable Neisch of Newton was elected to the board of trustees succeeding Dr Wade Dunn of Manhattan. Officers named include Dr Co E Hulett of Tonska president Dr P J White of Holton vice president and Dr H K Pennieon of Clay Center secretary.
Local brief mentions Mrs Herbert Armstrong visiting Law Tence with ties to the area. Lt Col Tattle attends the city event. Miss Alta Fielda of Oklahoma visiting relatives in the city. Art M Hale travels to Ostabonie for a short visit with relatives. Lally and Homer Work called this week due to the illness of Work’s mother. K Lownd of Great Bend visits Barton County and stays at the Noadanar for a department main act. The City Bullits.
George Carlson reports vast deposits of pure sulfur on Unaleske Island near Dutch Harbor Alaska. The beds extend across the 5000 foot mountain with a crater and lava pockets, promising high quality 95 percent pure sulfur near the Pacific. If developed a tramway could load ships directly, rivaling Sicilian supplies and shifting global markets.
A Dublin era article describes a government program in Lecce like climate studies and soil tests for growing oriental tobacco for cigarettes. It outlines seed supply, bed preparation, pruning, irrigation, leaf classification, and premiums for quality leaves. It also notes plans to grow Burley and other types to meet domestic demand, with limited yields in 1903 once processing and monopoly prices are considered.
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