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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1903
Page
7
MarketsToday reports corn tracking the lead before retreating as live stock trading shows cattle steady to ten cents lower while hogs and dogs weaken. Wheat futures appear uneven with fluctuating prices amid broader commodity activity. Kansas City Grain and Chicago Livestock Market pages discuss receipts, futures, and market tone, noting limited buying pressure and mixed demand across grains and livestock.
The weekly Kansas climate and crop report notes killing frosts on the 16th and 17th, with temperatures down to 23 degrees in Walkes and frost damaging tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and tender vegetables in Republic and nearby counties. Alfalfa and prairie hay crops are being cut. wheat sowing and corn cutting continue with variable regional impacts.
Washington Sept 2 reports corn generally escaped frost damage except in western Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Minnesota and Wisconsin. Spring wheat harvest continues on the north Pacific coast while wet conditions delay threshing in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Cotton picking progresses rapidly with rust shedding and bed worms widespread and overall crop prospects remain favorable though late sowing and drought affect parts of the Ohio Valley and Tennessee.
Atlantic City Sept 22 Over 1000 delegates attended the opening of the National Conference of Christian Churches. Mayor Stoy gave the welcome. Carroll D. Wright spoke on the growing religious spirit. He cited public conscience, penology, temperance, labor ethics, and arbitration as evidence of religion guiding society.
A discussion on the negro educational question occupied about twenty minutes. Participants included Mr W Ber son of Kowlinga and Jr Taylor of Tinkegee, the latter representing Booker T. Washington.
The board of health was urged to analyze city hydrant and well water used at all public schools after a resolution passed at last night’s meeting. If any building’s water proves impure, the district will supply filtered or satisfactory water. The incident is part of a broader effort to ensure safe drinking water for students.
London reports spills and deaths in mountain climbs near Cumberland. Also notes a sea of telegraph items from London including Alaska boundary evidence and a Colorado Springs trial, with various local incidents and market gossip across several U.S. towns.
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