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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1895

Page

8

Goods on Display Wednesday at Morrison Jeweler

Wednesday program announces display by C Hi Morrison at 505 Kansas Avenue. The Shawnee County Geologists Society plans a study session as Topeka Philosophical Society meets in the high school lab. Washburn College’s J W Beede to present a paper on the stratigraphy of Shawnee County.

C. Hi Morrison, Jeweler Kansas ‘Avenue Phitowepittoat Society Shawnee County Topeka Philosophiscal Society Ste. J. W. Beede Washburn College Shawpee Sirhaw- Mee Hedds Wabaoussaaty Line Douglas

Administrations cut costs and report to eruptions

Adjutaos General J N Harrison of the 4 A Rl says his administration will prepare a formal report to be issued as a opener. Expenses of the department reduced fifty per cent below the most economical prior administration. Tim McCarthy’s administration had the most economical prices. in six months in office expenses were about $3,200. Harrison’s administration had expenses under $2,500. J Challinor, state accountant, becomes partner in a public accounting firm and plans an office in Topeka, though he says he will not perform work until retirement. New book at Everest. A new Bank of Everest organized in Brown county with paid up capital of $5,000.05. Another bank in the town planned to be started. Pair at Unity church December 15, 1916.

J. N. Harrison A. Rl Sayalis Haewaya Tim McCarthy Harrison Challinor J. E. Cheliinor Public Accountante Topeks Chailinor Everest Brown County Bank of Dou Eame Unity Church Afernoon Barpeins Bazar BAZAR Paris Berlin New York Karnani Gerald Mawra Louise Pour New England Tifa Mary Witenes Jerome Iarpera Brothers

Dollar gas promise shocks Council meeting

The council heard a flamboyant Kansas City representative claiming to build a large gas plant and supply the city at one dollar per gas unit. He avoided specifics on location and process, while council members pressed for city gains and job figures. The Dead Animal Ordinance passed with a $500 bond and monthly filings.

Council balks over commissioner salary amid disputes

A former commissioner threatens to raise if the council pays successor McMasters Rinbeck $420, with the Supreme Court cited as entitlement. The matter, plus a claim for the loss of office, is referred to the city attorney and the claims committee. January jury panel drawn. Topeka dominates. Beloit residents oppose delaying the G A R encampment.

Counss Etewitions Elections Herald Ambilim McMasters Rinbeck Supreme Court Ste Masters Atorney District Court Thompson Topeka E Nystram North Topeks Wm. Page Topeks J. 5. Collins B.S. Grout Nes Township J. Boyd Dover A T. Daniels Topeke H. W. Rodgers A. D. Jackson Monmouth J. B. Balley Arthur Brown M. L Torrence

State House bids reopened after rejection for new rooms

The state executive council decided to seek new bids for furnishing the state house rooms. Five firms submitted bids at the last meeting, all were rejected as too close to be deemed safe. Bidding firms included Specialty Manufacturing Company Rochester NC. Geo D Bernhard & Co St Louis. St Louis Art Metal Co. Guedor & Pusehie Manufacturing Milwaukee. Fento Metal Manufacturing Jamestown NY. The St Louis Art Metal Co faced local Republican supporter pressure from agents disappointed by the council’s action.

State Monse State House Specialty Manufacturing Ecompany Rochester N. C Geo D. Bernhard & ‘Co St Louis St Louis Art Metal Co Guedor & Pusehie Manufacturing Co Milwaukee Fento Metal Manufacturing Company Jamestown St Louis Art Metal Company Polistolasa

Great Increase in Kansas Farm Values Reported

Secretary Coburn of the Kansas Department of Agriculture presents an advance summary of 1895 farm products showing rises in crops and live stock compared with 1891 figures. The data indicate higher acreage, larger output, and a total value gain of about 19.1 million dollars, with livestock and farm products contributing to a 12 percent year over year increase.

Kansas Coburn State Department of Agriculture

Diphtheria Prompts Room Closure At Lowman Hut School

A diphtheria case in a Lowman Hut School room leads to dismissal of that room. Barrie Holmes of 909 Brigham Avenue fell ill and was sent home. City physician Mitchell orders fumigation and temporary school closure this evening.

Wakeout Lowman Hut Barrie Holmes Brigham Avenue Mitchell

Statistics on Kansas agricultural output and shortages

SUTTER, Fees AND Testes reports show poultry and eggs raised in Kansas last year sold for 9,315,007 dollars. There were 206,505 barrels of wine manufactured in prohibition Kansas last year valued at 14,421.25 dollars. Butter production reached 32,151,220 pounds worth 84,050. The buckwheat shortage is linked to only 873 acres planted statewide last year.

Napsas Kansas

World’s Largest Irven Telescope Planned for Port Arequipe

The Harvard Observatory in Cambridge will ship the irven photographic telescope, the largest in the world, to the Port Arequipe branch observatory. Its chief task is a precise, systematic photo survey of the entire Diageos.

Bostox Irven Harvard Observatory Cambridge Arequipe Port Vie Diageos

Owings 1xteen building changes hands in Dec city deal

A Dearborn and Adama Streets building valued at 150000 changed owners in Dec. Francis Owings started with ten dollars and secured an option on the ground from W. W. Strong. He borrowed 150000 and arranged mortgages, then the Strongs bought the mortgages and took the building, leaving Owings with little capital.

Smart Capital Qunestla Owings Dearborn Adama Francis Owings W. W. Strong Strongs Mr. Owings

Irving recalls theatre roles in casual chat with admirer

In a New York Sun exchange, Blenry Irving recounts memories of performing in Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello. He praises Mia Terry as Juliet and Lady Macbeth, and notes other actors like Did you tke it and the ghost scenes, recalling specifics such as the balcony scene and Horatio.

Blenry Irving Sean “Wall Rome Teliot* X Finn Mia Terry Juliet Irving Polonigg Laverton Horatio Hamlet New York Sun New York Weekly

Great Actor's Troubles at Montezuma Depot Scene

In a rambling depot encounter two citizens converse as a white officer questions a Black man about jail, hog theft, and cotton seed bags. The exchange reveals misidentification and contrasts perceptions of crime, with a focus on race and mistaken accusations at Perry jail.

Dell Montezuma O Begro Perry Mara Karnel Pusson

Milk Is Nothing But Chewed Grass In A Baby Tale

A collage of humorous clippings and odd dialogue passages recounts domestic mishaps and social quips. Scattered lines show a baby dictating household rules, a suitor boasting affection, and quick witticisms from newspapers like the London Telegraph and Detroit Tribune. The fragments paint a mosaic of early 20th century wit and everyday life.

Baby London

Song of the Trolley Cab Leeme Warner Chorus

An experimental piece blends urban travel imagery with wartime warnings and street scenes. It moves from crowded crossings to river crossings, mixing jazzlike phrases with a newsroom style dialogue and a Chicago Post reference.

Janrly New England farm woman and her hens

A fragmented reminiscence traces Enxtrethfal Hem a farm resident who names her numerous hens and speaks of them as if they were people with varied temperaments. A passing youth teases about Sarah Ann while an exasperated aunt cautions on trusting her words.

New England Ani Ann Sarah_Ann Hallevin Adele

Score and Downe Chemists New York Listing

Self help style entry for Score and Downe chemists in New York mentions a small amount sr¢ and a $600 figure, hinting at pricing or a financial note. No further context or date provided.

Score

Harper's Periodicals Advertises Salve and Subscriptions

An early Harper's catalog page promotes Harper's Magazine Weekly and Bazar with a mail subscription offer to subscribers in the United States and Canada. It touts Beggs German Salve as “the greatest healing ointment” with a sample box offer and salesman claims.

Haper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazar Harper's Round Table Postaon Canada Harper & Brothers Rae P.O N. Y Drag Cle

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