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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1897

Page

5

Secret of Happiness for Women Advocates a Cure

A period style piece urges weary women to seek Warner’s Ente Cure for female weaknesses and ailments. It cites testimonials from Butler and nearby areas, claiming the remedy restores health and enables women to resume duties. The text promotes the product as a universal, lifesaving solution for distress and weakness.

Stra G. Carnes Butler Basiya Hearitemuel Warner

Priests of Pallas in Carnival Debate Sparks Tense Clash

Fragmented coverage shows the Karnival Krewe and Priests of Pallas clashing over plans during Cap-val week. A Commercial Club meeting reveals mixed opinions and a push by Krewe supporters to gain broader backing while priests advocate restraint. The dispute hints at a shifting mood and possible sharp changes in attitudes among local groups.

Pallas Frmiere Lund Charlew J. Schamelzer Kerntva Keewe Ealias Palle Athens Senmeleer wAlry Puline Pricets Locmas Fyard Directuce of the Briers Patin

No Tidings of the Cleveland Part Teeneen4

A fragment describes unclear events and mentions a report from Tatoneh. The passage notes messages from Leitner Cleveland and a motif of whipping cures via Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. The text is garbled and presents as a historical item with limited readable facts.

Cleveland Abe Ayer

Kansas Beef Steer Report Highlights Cattle Growth

Secretary F B Coburn presents the Kansas State Board of Agriculture quarterly report for the period ending December 21 1897. It analyzes beef production from cattle fattening and feedlot practices, including feeding regimes costs labor yarding and market values, plus notes on pastures salt and grain feeding economics and the state’s beef market and future wealth linked to cattle production. It also covers delinquent taxes and county tax credits disputes across Kansas with administrative efforts to clarify records and settle claims.

F. BP. Coburn State Board of Agriculture Kansas Verona al Theme Karisas Cates Valagas & Tasis

Court Plan Aims to Settle Tax Disputes with Counties

A proposed court plan seeks to end tax quarrels between the state and multiple counties. The dispute involves the state auditor and county clerks of Kar Was fre Ik nly, with potential lawsuits and stipulated facts to obtain a court decision on disputed points.

Kar

Coburn Emerges as Kansas Gubernatorial Candidate Core

The Coburn boom for governor grows as supporters urge him to run amid widespread letters from Kansas party leaders and prominent men. Coburn remains silent. no single Kansas figure disputes the rising speculation about his candidacy.

Coburn Blican Party Kansas

Coburn Remembered as Efficient Secretary of Agriculture

The passage honors Str Coburn describing him as the most efficient and painstaking Secretary the state board of agriculture ever had. He was endorsed by the board in January for the role under President McKining and respected across parties for making the department useful to the state. Coburn, a practical farmer, began with cultivation work and later ran a livestock and farmers' paper before being chosen for the secretary post.

Str Coburn State Board of Agriculture McKining

Annie Diggs In Town Calls for Abolition of Metropolitan Police

Mrs Annie Diggs touring Topeka urges immediate repeal of the metropolitan police law as undemocratic and corrupt. She also advocates tight coal inspection rules and a railroad law limiting rates, warning the legislature may misstep as in previous winters. She criticizes Rep Brown’s attack on Sen Harris and notes public confidence eroded.

Saya Metropolitan Police Annie Diggs Nirrac Topeka Diggs Mrs. Diggs Hever W. P Brown Harris Brown Harrie Ulaa

Winfield Protest Alleges Unfair Freight Rates

Winfield mayor leads a state rail board complaint against Santa Fe lines alleging discrimination in freight charges. It cites 27 cents per bushel from Winfield to Galveston versus 15 cents from Kansas City to Galveston, noting Winfield is closer by 250 miles. Additional grievance targets Perry hauling costs and Arkansas City routing. The governor receives district papers and supporting documents to advocate Rosedale’s second-class city status.

State Board of Railroad Commissioners Maxar Loomis Winfield Santa Fe Railroad Galveston Kansas City Arkansas City Perry Arkansas Cty

Governor issues proclamation aiding Kansas City suburb

Governor issues four proclamations affecting the Kansas City Kansas suburb and probate judge duties under a new fee and salary law. Attorney General Hoyle opines probate fees and permits should be reallocated rather than reverting to the county, impacting Frank Strain and Sedge of Plainive county.

Ander Hoyle Summer Point

Giants Battle Amid Wheat Market Turbulence in Chicago

Chicago December wheat trading faces strains as Armour and Lester push for market influence. Reports describe shifting stock from contracts to house elevators, with rapid movements from July to December and attempts to align Chicago prices with other markets.

Chicago the Tribune Lester Europe Armour Tim Lahrt LeVer Conmay

Steam Snow Plows to Reach Dawson via Chilkoot Trail

Washington reports a plan to ship ten steam locomotives to Alaska to open the interior for miners. Secretary Alger pressed to aid food-suffering workers as crews expect to traverse Chilkoot or Dalton trails with possible cable power at a half mile stretch near Chilkoot Pass. From Selkirk to Dawson, officials say crossing the snow may be completed with these machines.

Washington Kiondike Alger Alaska Dalton Trail War Department Chilkeot Puse Selkirk Dawson

Lodge Elections Reveal New Officers for Two Orders

The Patrimene of America elects Yast Patriarch C. W. Harrison and other officers including senior patriarch A. D. Bauer, Viet patriarch Mr. Kate Blanch, priest Miss Bessie Butex, and secretary Chas. J. Tylor. The Ar canum names past regent BT Lewis and regent CW Ryus among its officers. Also advertised are patent medicines and local services such as Miller's Pharmacy and Peerless Steam Laundry, with a brief note on quality over price.

the Patrimene of America Yast C. W. Harrison A. D. Bauer Viet Kate Blanch Miss Bessie Butex Frank Blanch Chas. J. Tylor John ‘T. Chanex Golds Warren Chaney Gaurd Porter AB. Manway W. E McVey The Arcanum BT. Lewis CW Ryus A. C. McKittrick John Norton J. J. Dubreuil Chas Bo Tyler

Federation of Labor Opposes Hawaiian Annexation

Nashville delegates at the AFL convention adopted a resolution opposing Hawaii annexation. Andrew Furuseth spoke against annexation and a substitute proposal to present to Congress was adopted. A second resolution supported organizing stationary engineers for an eight hour day on May 1. Barbecue and speeches followed at Tulane.

Federation of Labor Nashville Tenn American Federation of Labor Congress Hawaii T. J. Elierin United States Senate Mawatian Islands Hswall Andrew Furuseth George E McNeill Tulane Goveernor R. I. Taylor

Posthen portmaster tightens mail carrier bonds after April first

General Gary amends regulations in Posthen Washington to require that all letter carrier bonds be issued by surety companies. Previously about half were private individual bonds, but many became worthless due to bondsmen deaths and other factors. The change aligns with practical business methods and standard practices.

Washington Vec Gary

Towers of Flame New York Dec UW Prof Pi Serviss reports sunspot display

In Brooklyn observatory Garrett Pi Serviss described a vast solar eruption seen through a telescope. He estimated gigantic flame structures thousands of miles high, bright colors, and a dramatic edge eruption expected in days. Also listed: Olof Ekberg, merchant tailor, 712 Kansas avenue offering a first class suit for $25.

New York Garrett Pi Serviss Brooklyn Olof Ekberg Kansas Avenue

Census Saving Debate Highlights Civil Service Costs

Washington report shows Commissioner Wright estimates the last census could have saved about 80,492 dollars with civil service, excluding printing and engraving. The inquiry, prompted by Senator Lode, compares costs of office labor and field force under civil service versus current arrangements. The discussion notes potential reductions amid political pressures and staffing dynamics.

Washington Dee Iks Boda Currie Wright Commissioner of Labor Weitten Lode Wright Census Bureau Department of Labor Civil Service Pas Cansus Buresta Riten

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Secret ROYAL Sec. of Agricultural Board State House Harper County Soburn F_ b. coBURN Rosedale Ban “City Wrundotte Leedy Rose Rosédale Will Izsue Kan Armour and Leiter Batlard'’s Geo W. Stansted Miller's Pharmacy Cor Topeka Avenue Peerieus Steam Laundry West 8Th Kun. Ave Cremerie Scott @ Scott E. B. Guild Posthen Towers OF Flame Bscott & Scott Santa Claus Ontiitier
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