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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1895
Page
4
The State Journal lists delivery by carrier at 19 cents weekly to Topeka and surrounding towns with carrier service, and a three month, one year mail option. A weekly edition is available per year at 3.60, with rates applicable across Kansas towns served by the paper’s carrier system.
A detailed statement shows half year circulation figures for the State Journal with daily averages of 9,334 in early 1896 and 7,980 in mid year, contrasting Topeka rivalries and local reach. The item notes postal costs and Topeka market dominance, plus a batch of foreign and national notices on politics, finance, and world events.
The writer argues England exploits American silver and clothing trade harms U S artisans. It claims U S legislations block markets, English and foreign spending starves American workers. It notes a Dallas boxing bout and critiques prize fighting as unrespectable. It also notes gold withdrawal lowering cash balance and criticizes Washington bookkeepers.
A Kansas roundup from Smith Center and surrounding towns notes farm and weather woes, births, marriages, and oddities. Mentioned are a Newton picnic craze, Winfield depot denial, Barton county crop losses, a Junction City job seeker, Baxter Springs lumber, Garnett memories, Emporia Gazette sparring with Salvation Army, and Baldwin women taking editing duties for the Ledger.
In Amis Moros Aug 14 a New York report that President Cleveland has offered Frederick Re Co Court justice is disputed locally. The funeral of Justice Jackson occurred Monday and Cleveland would not rush a nomination. The court does not meet until October, and confirmation would await Senate in December unless an extra session is called. An Indiana Democrat suggests former President Harrison be named, arguing his broad view could overcome political considerations.
John Jack and C J Rosen secured contracts at the Osawatomie asylum for fall work totaling $8,000. Jack will build a tunnel and oversee the New Santa Fe hospital project, while Rosen, known for city work, will erect a boiler house.
At Gay Long Branch the famous resort hosts a round of fashionable diversions drawing visitors to the seaside venue.
The August scene at Lone Branch and Atlantic Highlands shows tourists flocking to hotels, drives, dances, and bathing. Beachgoers from New York explore ocean drives, Asbury Park races, and high society at Highlands while cottage life offers affordable stays, calm charm, and crab catching at Locust Point guided by local cooks and shoppers.
The American Canoeists league, with 2500 members across four divisions, prepares for the fourth Lake Champlain meet from Aug 9 to 23 near Bluff Point. Paddling and sailing races will be held under rules to keep sport free of professionalism, with Walter C. Witherbee as commodore and Charles E. Cragg as secretary treasurer, both residents of Port Henry. The event highlights include the scenic Champlain area and nearby attractions such as Au Sable Chasm and Adirondack waters, promising a memorable gathering for canoeists from North America.
Calico at 6 000 yards 7 cent goods and 4 000 yards 5 cent goods priced at half. Men calf shoes listed at $9, women $1.50 per pair, Dongola ladies at $2.25, children’s shoes reduced. Dress fabrics like Cambrick 1 cent and 4 cents, dress drilling 10 cent and 8 cent, Velveteen 16 cent and 15 cent, dress stays 18 cent and nine cents.
Train line notes indicate a passenger and ticket agent reading an excursion ticket from St Louis over Vandalia Pennsylvanian Lines. Special care described in updating desks and waist Peerless Steam Laundry.
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