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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
10
Charlotte visits Mrs Midwinter to discuss coal for winter as the two women, aided by Aunt Charlotte, arrange a carriage and plan a visit to retrieve coal. The scene shows Midwinter hosting and negotiating support during a harsh season, with emphasis on charity and social duty.
The scene centers on Aunt Charlotte and Aunt Paromor as family tensions flare during a winter gathering. Albert thanks them while sultana cake and tea replace bread, and Mrs Midwinter’s hospitality clashes with Aunt Charlotte’s indignation over expenses, workhouse talk, and social expectations.
The article surveys Sofia with a wide staming valley and Vitereh range, noting a bright sky, verdant earth, and a cosmopolitan street life. It describes soldiers, civilians, and fashion, comparing Sofia to Paris and Baden-Baden, and mentions the royal palace, Prince Alexander, and city growth since those days. It also notes Mrs Nation’s visit to Kansas and a hotel scene with posters and public interest.
A damaged battle narrative recounts the pirate ship Black Devil attacking the British courier near Jamaica. The fight ended with the pirate flagship sinking, many crew dead or captured, and grim torture implements found aboard. The captured captain Alvares is described as a feared figure in the Caribbean skirmish.
A jumbled 19th century help wanted page shows multiple entries seeking female help for housework and general services, and a few male labor ads. It mentions names like Dr. Adams and firms in New York, with scattered OCR errors reading as mysterious employment bureaus and domestic roles.
The piece discusses birth and death rates among colored people in New York and other cities, noting higher birth rates in rural areas and continued overall population growth. It cites city mortality disparities, urban migration of young colored women, and argues immigration alone does not drive growth, with census figures showing rising colored populations from 1910 to 1920.
A fragmented row of 1900s classified notices lists WANTED ads for labor trades including blacksmith barber and general work, plus requests to buy interests and rent rooms. Names of businesses like Lomax J Thames Lumber and Journal references appear alongside addresses in Topeka Kansas. Some entries call for barbership courses and investment opportunities while others seek tenants and furnished rooms.
Classified line items note rental listings on Central Avenue and Parkhurst Street with brief terms and agents or landlords referenced.
An offer proposes trading a GI cow for carpenter labor. Details are unclear with scattered phrases and no specific names or dates.
Miscellaneous notice from Topeka Transfer and Stowage Co promoting storage and packing services. The ad repeats lines about location at 405, 4th and 6th streets and emphasizes careful attention to receiving and packing, with references to a superintendent and president, in a period tone.
A jumble of old real estate and item sale notices lists cottages, stalls, stoves, ranges, and farm animals. Includes prices, locations, contact hints, and a standard bred stallion for sale along with lodging and upkeep notes. Several entries hint at quick sales and advance payments as in near the state house area.
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