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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1896
Page
4
The State Journal announces a local carrier program delivering the paper to Topeka and surrounding areas for 22 fenta a week at the same price in any Kansas town where the paper is available.
Topeka Daily State Journal reports a dramatic surge in circulation, breaking previous records and highlighting renewed reader demand. The article cites increased subscriptions, expanded distribution, and strong local interest across communities.
The report lists total copies printed for March 1396 at 15 050, notes 17 050 copies as a subset, and computes an average per issue. It cites several dates and names in unclear form, indicating monthly distribution figures and an unstated average, leaving overall totals tentative.
Circulation growth statistics show an 185 percent increase with daily averages for specific years and months. The data list daily averages and totals for March and yearly periods, naming terms like Daily average for year and February figures.
Fragmented weather notes from Chicago and France plus disjointed political snippets. Mentions April fair and colder, northeast winds, and a Democratic party reorganization. References to a U S Supreme Court decision on the Taylors, jury remarks in the Jackson murder trial, and gender protection debates. The text is garbled with stray names and unclear dates.
The article surveys cautious optimism on Wall Street driven by manufacturing and trade trends amid wage and price pressures. It notes mill owners curbing production costs, factory slowdowns, and calls for prudent wage adjustments, with broader discussion of legislation and monetary policy shaping Republican positions in Maine and Massachusetts and potential shifts toward gold or silver standards.
The piece notes broad approval for a proposed international air pact. It mentions President Cheverend endorsing measures and references a ceremonial dispatch sent amid ongoing tensions. Governor Morrill is described as asserting state support and mobilizing the militia to protect public order and maintain peace.
W G Bird declares his expulsion was hasty and without cause and discusses labor support, his gubernatorial ambitions, and reactions from Catholic labor groups in Kansas City. He defends his record, denies plotting to nominate Governor Poorest for a second term, and urges labor organizations to unite and discuss the matter.
The Boys Brigade in America blends religious aims with physical drill and uniforms. Originating in Glasgow, it expands with thousands of boys and hundreds of officers, linking to Sunday schools to steer youth away from risk and toward constructive activities.
A religious movement trains church boys in drill and discipline, forming military style companies across Glasgow and beyond. The Baptist Boys Brigade inspires uniforms, banners, summer camps, and a daring street incident where uniformed youths restore order with a bayonet drill, aiming to curb vice and build Christian manhood.
Weather and agricultural notes report heavy rain across the western half of Kansas. Wheat prospects improve with ample moisture, soils saturated in many places, and readiness to harvest. Also mentions irrigation interests and a local weather update from Secretary Coburn and George W. Walton. Plus patent medicine ads and a subscription push for the Journal.
The Home Investment company of Horton Reno and Salt Lake City.. Oran, has filed a charter to engage in real estate mining building brokerage and commission business with capital stock of 100000. Trustees named Smyth Ho Smyth Suller Be Belen Glen zien and Law rence of Salt Lake City. Halle Vegetable Steulan Hair Re newer touted as best for hair care and scalp conditions.
Por Over Fifty Yours. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It soothes pain and cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Trial bottles and flavors available. One Minute Cough Cure is a valuable remedy. Also mentions starch madras shirt waists and malt nutritive food. For sale by all druggists and grocers.
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