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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1903

Page

13

Markets Today Show Corn Belt Improvement and Mixed Livestock Trade

Chicago market notes show corn belt improvement with steady to rising hog prices from 4 to 5.40 dollars. Wheat futures react to good weather, with December futures around 4 dollars, and oats and flax also reported. Livestock markets in Chicago and connections include cattle and hog trades, with various regional quotes and supply remarks.

Chicago Bart Siena Minneapolia Duluth Chile Linder Cual Hamat Elmer

Kansas politics reel as Klondike graft taints state notes

A long critique surveys Kansas politics and graft, naming W Hagens Stanley and Wardens, accusing mismanagement in state institutions. It cites Lansing News and Leaking News reports about prison corruption, convict labor, and private use of state resources, urging an immediate official investigation.

Kana Kan The State Journal Kansas Humphrey Morrill W. Hagens Stanley Kan Sax Stanley Tom Fenton Buck” Dawes Cripple Creek Stalger Island Batley Administration Suite Journal Insine Asylum National Military Home Boys' Reform School Kangsa State Prison Leavenworth Lansing News of the Lith Inst. S Stintey Grasse Tomlinson Pete Foley Stanley Lansing Kansas City

Kitchen shower honors Winifred Canepbetl guest list

Last evening Mrs James C. Smith hosted a small kitchen shower for Miss Winifred Canepbetl. Mr and Mrs Herman L. Page were visiting and plan to return home to their Sapte residence. A shooting incident occurred on the street as a man named Eom Long drew a revolver. Officer Riley arrested him and he faces charges. An appeal is noted for post 6 pm calls to confirm details.

James C. Smith Winifred Canepbetl Herman L. Page Eom Riley Kansan Pléwae

Deaths and Funerals Notice in Local Paper

Fragmentary obituary notice lists Mire Sure Mi as deceased with funeral details truncated. Other lines appear garbled with names and timings unreadable, suggesting a late Friday passing and pending burial arrangements.

Humor Bits And Quips From Old Papers

A collage of humorous snippets from various papers includes playful exchanges about inventions a street scene with a footpath joke and a pirate of the press. It features cameo lines from New York Weekly Philadelphia Press and Chicago Evening Post, plus a Dickens vignette and light banter on editors and readers.

Treuben in New York at Tonekil Grand last night

The review notes Treuben’s New York appearance at the Tonekil Grand, criticizing Jos Harrington as coarse and praising Ethel Courter’s cleverness. A well-trained chorus and several vaudeville turns are highlighted as entertaining, with a large audience present. The Grace Hayward company ends a record-breaking Crawford run tonight.

Treuben New York Tonekil Jos. Harrington Ethel Courter Grace Hayward Company Crawford

Horse Racing and Harness Results From Local Meet

Spectators crowded the fairgrounds as bets flew on the six and one half furlong events and trotting heats. Watson faced Glory Quayle in heated betting, while Underwood and Avalanche drew heavy wagering, with bookmakers adjusting odds as the races progressed and winners claimed purses.

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Looking Into the Future: A Probe of Short Sighted Buying

The piece argues some people ignore long term value and quality, focusing on tiny immediate savings. It warns that no one will offer a cheaper item without consequences and urges deeper consideration of future costs and quality.

Leadership in the Grocery Business

Leadership in the Grocery Business emphasizes honest pricing and quality, promising fair value and trustworthy service. The message appeals to readers to seek the best products at the lowest possible price and to rely on the store’s integrity and local reputation.

Harry Hide third in time at 1 03 and rider list

The result lists riders in order with times: Royal Athletic 108, Singleton 100, Questz Victoria 108, Tarn boring 109, Harry Hide 129. Names include Whitaker, Mil ler, Stewart, Snell, Carno, and Victoria.

Harry Hide Royal Athletic Singleton Carno Snell Questz Victoria Whitaker Tarnboring Stewart Miller

Linn County Wins Prize for Best Agricultural Display

Linn County captured first prize for best agricultural display at the county fair with a $59 award. Osage, Shawnee, and Pot County placed behind, while judges noted some exhibits fell short of standards yet awarded prizes. Dairy contest at the state fair next year may be offered, with two exhibitors entering this week.

Beat County Osage Shawnes Tarton Joggin Nesta Westgate Manhattan Kan M. Kero Banner Springs Moore Cameron Ly Ie Linn County Eer County Heoreaghawnee County Nemakhe Nebuhn Fy Stone Benbody Kansas M. H. Moore Car Eron Stonn Mr. Moore

Dairy competition yields varied prizes across breeds

The event saw dairy entries compete for best pound prints and ten pound pall butter. The Topeka Bee Supply Company captured five first prizes in honey, while Cheek and Walther of Las Animas Colorado earned two first prizes.

Spain Topeka Bee Supply Company Cheek & Walinger Las Animas Colo

Carrie Nation Eyes Leavenworth Smash Tour

Carrie Nation plans a smashing tour to Leavenworth Kansas with intent to close saloons and vice dens. She declares a grand effort to spread reform and expresses determination to confront local officials and authorities in Leavenworth.

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