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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
4
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports the first quarter of 1907 set new circulation records, surpassing all prior records in the paper’s history. The note highlights unprecedented reader reach and market impact for the publication.
The text outlines daily averages and yearly circulation figures for a Kansas State Journal, noting a rise from 3,000 to over 11,090 copies. It references management by a publisher and a notary, with details on printing dates, locations, and carrier networks.
The article argues trusts have benefited the public by lowering consumer prices yet profits for stockholders appear high. It notes 27 million yearly consumer profits and 19 million stock value in four days, urging government action against price fixing and combinations. It calls for similar action against all trusts to protect the public purse.
An article argues national focus on river management. It favors appointing top engineers to study a comprehensive plan, compares Mississippi to the Nile, and questions the feasibility of the Trevor system. It contends floods threaten vast land, urging careful, wide expert study before action.
A report from New York reflects on the decline of private ballrooms linked to wealth and fashion, noting a shift to metropolitan stage events and public dances. Notable names like Vanderbilt and Gerry appear in references to interiors and social history, with speculation on future public tastes amid frost and northwest winds forecast for Kansas.
Prof D E Lents notes in Manhattan Industriallet that the first signs are the robin and bluebird, yet their early appearance does not guarantee warm weather. Owls and other species reveal breeding timelines, with purple martins and grackles signaling seasonal end. The first purple martin was seen March 17, with the bulk arriving March 27 to 30, while weather fluctuations shape arrival dates across March to mid April.
A medical writer cites prominent physician Ansara on bathing dangers. The Star reporter notes opinions from Horae Strona and others, arguing frequent tub bathing weakens constitutions and harms some individuals especially children and the elderly. Experts favor showers or sponge baths as safer alternatives.
A New York Sorosis club meeting featured a marked important letter opened by Mrs Helmuth. Inside was a formal poem from her husband Dr Helmuth accusing the club and wife of vanity and social show. He notes leaving the chair and hints at future plans, claiming the wife’s return signals his triumph.
A collage of brief notes on figures including Field Marshal Yamagata and Mrs Langry with jeweled attire, Queen Victoria anniversary plans, and Mrs McKinney returning contentedly to Casiten. Florence Maryatt continues to aid struggling authors, and R D Blackmore comments on American uptake of English expressions. The King of Siam impresses as stylish, Dr Gowan’s English learning, and future literary figures like Lord Salisbury’s son show promise. Coningsby Disraeli's marriage, Berdeamly Constant’s opera painting, Wolseley’s preface, and Du Maurier drawings are noted. James Robinson the bareback rider recalls 1845 feats and European royal fascination.
The article critiques Marie Corelli's imitation of Ouida and her Egyptian tale divka. It notes Corelli's sentimental scenes and overrated praise of wealth, with commentary on her description of costumes and bare feet. A Christian religiosity also appears in her secular effusions.
Prom Harper's Hound Table argues uniforms and costume choice reveal taste, not necessity. The piece urges riders to prefer quiet browns and yellows, clean, well kept attire, and warns against flashy pins or showy symbols. It stresses avoiding conspicuousness and matching clothing to practicality for comfort and fashion.
The Tubular Despatch company led by John Miuholand will start building its plant May 4 to handle mail between the General Post Office and city stations. Two circuits will be ready by Sept 1 1897 with routes through Park Street, Church Street, Greenwich Street, Whitehall Street, and more. The NY tubes will be 8 inches in diameter and aim to later expand to commercial circuits delivering packages cheaply.
The Alger residence in Washington, taken by Secretary and Mrs. Alger for months, features a yellow drawing room with mahogany and rich curtains. Its standout boast is a major art collection including works by Bremen, Rosa Bonheur, De Neuville, Bouguereau, Constant, and Lemax. Officials anticipate lively cabinet-era entertaining in the coming four years.
A Cincinnati audience of over 250 attended a Willim Jennings Bryan speech at Alasie hall with hopes the cause of bimetallism gains momentum across the region. Citations invited neighbors from Covington Newport to gather at the Gibson House and rally friends to hear Bryan discuss silver policy and related reforms.
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