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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1897

Page

7

Situations Wanted ads in Topeka Journal prompt free notices

The Topeka Journal announces free “Situations Wanted” notices published on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday for Topeka or Kansas people. Ads must be up by 8 oclock Saturday morning, otherwise by 19 oclock Wednesday for midweek insertion. Ads limited to five lines of thirty five words. No obligation, open to all, promote cheap circulation and advertise a wide range of employment needs.

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Topeka notice forms drainage district three in 1897 ordinance

Notice from Topeka Kansas dated August 16 1 appointing residents Gillett Well and Ritchie as appraisers under Ordinance No 118 creating drainage district No 3. Describes boundaries from Tenth Avenue and Washington Street through Schmidts Ferrill Chandler and Anderson additions, naming Fisher tract, Chandler street and other lines. Public hearing set for August 25 at 8 a.m at the corner of Washington Street.

Topeka Kansas Foy James Gillett J. Wi Max Well John Ritchie Tenth Avenue Washington Street Alfred Schimdts Hradys Schmidts Jnd Washington Henry Ferrill Fersilla Chandler Street Fisher Tract Anderson's Tenth Avenu Wala

Ordinance No 1925 Topeka Revenue Plan For City Funds

An August publication announces Ordinance No 1925 by the mayor and council of Topeka to raise funds for current city expenses, sinking fund creation, and debt service. It details levies on all taxable property within city limits to support city finances for the year.

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Tax levies outline city bonds and library fund in Topeka

An ordinance details multiple levies for interest and principal on internal improvement bonds, plus taxes to fund a Free Library and other city costs. It specifies installments through years and bases taxes on a fixed dollar amount per thousand, with property valuations drawn from county records and the measure taking effect upon publication. The ordinance is signed by the mayor and city clerk.

Free Library Judements Stallmettts Capitol Square Fromunz Capitol Square Stanid Tt Topeka Magsor McFadden

Topeka approves construction of sidewalks by Charie Lane

Ordinance authorizes mayor and city clerk to issue warrants to Charie Lane for sidewalk construction under his contract dated June 22 187, for three hundred dollars, payable per contract terms. Ordinance takes effect after publication. attested by CAL FELLOWS mayor and SS McFADDEN city clerk.

Topeme Neretry Charis Lane Cherie Lane Topeka CAL Fellows Ss, McFadden Cal

Ordinance banning sidewalk obstruction in Topeka

The city council enacts ordinance No. 1925 prohibiting hitching or placing persons on sidewalks that could damage surfaces and outlining fines from 100 to 2,000 dollars per offense. The measure takes effect after publication. Beal City Clerk, S. McPadden, attests.

Council Apcuss Ltd Anewaw. CA McPadden Beal

Sealed bids sought for State Library and dome repairs

August publication invites sealed proposals at Topeka for sand finishing wells woodwork and wainscoting in the State Library rooms. bids include repairing south stairs platforms and steps plus dome work with plans and specs available after August 9. bidders must accompany bids with a 5 percent certified check as security and follow chapter 10 of the 1888 session laws.

Sas Topeka Ace Gelock Wes Sethe State Library Ned Anna

Sealed bids for city materials and services due August 26

Sealed bids will be received for furnishing materials and related supplies per city specs. Payments in cash on estimates by the city engineer, subject to approval by the board. The mayor reserves the right to reject any bid and to enter into a contract with the bidder deemed best for the city.

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Woman Proposes and a Sergeant Refuses to Marry

A dramatic scene unfolds as Madge Vanness travels 5009 miles to confront Sergeant Jack Trevor. He resists marriage citing duty, debt, and past flight from danger, while she reveals a hidden fortune that could secure their life together. The couple debates a furtive escape versus remaining attached to military duty as the band plays in the dusk.

Robert Brown Gret Madge Vanness Jack Trevor Old Stokes Fellere Allers Worgan Madge John Trevor Brown New York Jack Sven Jeck Walters Old Madrid Sanders Stokes F. BE. Claytos Lotus

American Newspaper Directory Cites Circulation Proof Offer

The American Newspaper Directory, regarded by advertisers as the trusted authority, has stood for 29 years with a $100 guarantee to prove any incorrect circulation statements.

Dun and Bradstreet

State Journal Credited With Largest Circulation in Topeka

1897 notice from Printer's Inx via American Newspaper Directory states THE STATE JOURNAL has the largest daily circulation in Topeka Shawnee County and the First Congressional District. Directory with figures to be issued Sept 1 1897. The paper notes that much of its edition carries no postage due to carrier or express delivery.

American Newspaper Directory Inx Topeka Kansas State Journal Express

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