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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1895

Page

3

Peoples' Party league meets after summer vacation

The Peoples' Party league gathers this evening after a summer break. James K. P. Green of Danville Il a visitor to his sister Mrs Mra M DL Whitted who is very ill at Christ hospital has returned home. W W Webb leaves for Salina to attend bicycle club race meet. Will Taylor travels tomorrow. Topeka entrants include Morris Stevenson and E J Rawson. One fare round trip via Santa Fe and other lines east to Chicago or St Louis offered by Rowsy Bros.

Peoples’ Party League James K. P. Green Danville Ila Mra M. DL Whitted Christ Hospital W. W. Webb Salina Will Taylor Morris Btevenson E J. Rawson Santa Fe Chicago St Louis Rowlsy Bros

Advertising canvasser touts paper as best circu lation

A procession of short jabs and jokes from a 19th century miscellany. A canvasser argues his paper’s value to Mr. Smith, claiming dramatic circulation and readers, while others share humerous vignettes about advertising, mischief, and social quirks across Brooklyn, San Francisco, and Syracuse scenes.

Smith Brooklyn

Baby girl found alive near Topeka roadside

A three month old baby girl was found alive and crying in weeds along Central Avenue north of Topeka. Mrs Isaac McCullough of Rossville discovered the infant and brought it to the county poor farm area. The child, wrapped but head exposed, had an empty nursing bottle and soothing syrup nearby. The baby remained cheerful after care, then was taken to the orphans' home with officials gathering information to identify the putative abandoner.

Topeka Central Avenue Road Isaac McCullough Rossville Mra McCullough Hals McCullough John Taylor Babs Commissioner Hale Burdge

Potwin Council Meets and Awards Contract

Potwin council met at night with Councilmen Ogilvy Griffith and Jetmore present. The poll tax collector reported 147 dollars and 54 in cash. rest in wort. A petition for a bridge on Chickasaw street was reported favorably and contract let to Bruce Wilson for 41.50. Street repairs ordered on Sixth street in front of Captain J. B. Johnson residence. Claims allowed include James Lane 7.50, A Mulott 554, H L Miller 0.00, E P Ewart 14.10, Cros City Paving Co 425, Sun Vapor Light Co 29.75, B Wilson 3.75, D R Thompson 16.50, H Hill 49.00, Will Carlson 16.59, Joseph Thompson 1.25.

Ibenezer Wises Potwin Ogilvy Griffith Jetmore Wort H. Hill Chickasaw Street Bruce Wilson Sixth Street J. B. Johnson James Lane HL. Miller EP. Ewart Cros « City Paving Co Sun Vaportreet Lighting Company B. Wilson D. R. Thompson Will Carlson Joseph Thompson

Carl Browne plans a new paper Carl's Cactus at Washington

Washington August 6 Carl Browne of Coxaylte fame prepares to issue a monthly paper Carl's Cactus first number August 16 offices will be in Washington It will publish solely for the People's Party in opposition to the plutocratic press Browne says it may grow into a national daily Mrs Browne daughter of General Coxey will handle the books and Browne will carve and cut the tools of monopoly in this brief item from the era highlighting reform zeal and a family partnership in a new venture

Carl Cactus Washington Carl Browne Coxaylte Fame

Whistlers Rouge Becomes Parorite In Paris Scene

In Paris the artist Whistler is seen by American students outside the Luxembourg and in the Quartier, while critiques float about Whistler rouge as the latest lip color. The Bicycle as an Educating Agent argues the wheel spreads health, modern ideas, and prosperity by beautifying cities and connecting urban and rural regions.

Whistlers Pais New England

Royal Baking Powder Endorsed for Health Benefits

The Indianapolis Journal quotes a discussion about silver policy, noting the influence of a famous statesman. A report from Liwa, Ohio, Aug 6, describes the tenth national encampment of the Union Veterans' Union and Woman's Veteran Relief Union convening for four days with speakers of national fame addressing veterans.

Veterans’ Union Liwa Union Veterans’ Union Woman's Veteran Relief Union

Market Report From Topeka and Kansas City Fronts

Wheat started steady then weakened on losses at St Louis. Corn and oats slid with weak feed demands. hogs receipts light and prices mostly steady. Kansas City totals show mixed grading with Texas and Western cattle, hogs firm, and lambs steady amid broad market weakness.

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Topeka Daily State Journal Says Circulation Sets Record

The Topeka Daily State Journal presents a sworn detailed statement showing its circulation for the first half of 1895, reporting a six month total that breaks former records. The document emphasizes the newspaper’s growth and reach within the period.

State Journal Tops Topeka Dailies In Circulation

Figures from the American Newspaper Directory show the Topeka State Journal averaged 9 334 daily in the first six months of 1894, surpassing Topeka Capital and other dailies. The State Journal touts higher local circulation and wide regional reach via evening trains, with guaranteed accuracy prize offered.

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