Topeka Daily State Journal Posts Ten Year Circulation Growth
The Topeka Daily State Journal has averaged a growth of about 1000 readers per year over the past decade, indicating steady expansion of its circulation and audience reach.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1896
Page
6
Topeka State Journal Announces Record Circulation
In the fifteen months past the Topeka State Journal reports a sworn detailed statement showing circulation higher than any Topeka daily. The paper enlarged to seven columns, installed Linotype machines, and built a new double-front building for public use. It prints over ten thousand daily, with forty three regular carriers earning over ten thousand dollars yearly. The American Newspaper Directory 1595 edition confirms larger circulation than any other Topeka daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Journal
New State Journal
the State Journal
Topeka Daily State Journal
How We Grew Circulation Figures From Early Years
The record lists newspaper circulation milestones from 185g to 1896 with daily averages and totals. Figures show an initial print run of 800 and jumps to 8,217 by the late 1890s, reflecting steady growth across successive years.
Social Events In Topeka And Vicinity This Week
In Topeka society circles readers glimpse New Year's calls, parties, and gatherings. The account lists many local women and visiting guests, with descriptions of decor, dress, and social expectations from the era, capturing a bustling social scene and introductions to notable attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Murine social notes and visits across towns
A legible snippet lists local visitors and family updates. Mentions Guilford Dudley, Mrs Al Ht Tangnfett, John Prey, Shanlee Raut, Jessie Purcell, Lauri Purcell, and Bethany students, with notes on travels to Passaic and Kansas City, and relatives visiting Troy and Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford Dudley
John Prey
Shanlee
Annoe Pines
Jessie
Lauri Purcell
Bethany
Teele Parennis
Frey
End Mire
Passaiy
Mra de Allen
Leavensneth
Kanats
Letter Brewer
Denver
James
Troy
Kappo
Tland
Rdok
Mig Hampi
Sider
Orice Parker
Atchison
Aisa Heuer
Wallace girl in Chicago case shocks town
Report from Chicago details a troubling case involving a 15 year old girl named Slater and her father J Dy Wailin. The narrative mentions injuries, a possible arrest plan, and alleged involvement of local figures including Garey Stoops and Kepler. The piece hints at police actions and a Topeka link while describing surrounding community concerns and ongoing investigation.
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Telstame
J. Dy Wailin
Zomnoh
Slater
Garey Stoops
Hue
Sheek ‘Kepler
Gelrie
Beery Pie Press
Nife
Mma
Bien Wits
Toy
Topeka
Irian
Wallace
Long
Dex
Men Wallace
Alyne
Thorlagty
Australian ballot reform debate and voter options examined
The article discusses Australian ballot procedures, voter rights, and proposed reforms. It questions how ballots are prepared, the influence of party lines, and the potential impact on elections. It cites examples of questions about establishment of procedures and the selection of candidates by petition.
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Billie
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Allore
Pelihon
Petiens
Charters Filed and Railway Ticket Rates Noted
The Wise Sinityes compare tearth pursted and Kid toe naeier caple into Me. The following are noted for whitewater: Thyker turns to Met tid Beat. The Frisians for the fewe. Your mre Aw od, My Morgan at Pier. Key 10. Fwinne fe ving. The WE Mey held, Ker OWharm of Seth and Rey, BG af Sara for Railroad Tickets to west-ter planning. Ear retreatier fee information at end rates apply to City Ticket Agent Lewis Waiws Pacific System S25 Kanes Ave.
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Caple
Caltahurs
Galera
Witter
Steddeaila
Morgan
Seth
Rey
Mystery of the Hidden Theft at Strandon Hall
In Winchester the palace of Strandon Hall endures a spate of thefts including wine and jewelry. Superintendent Ewart suspects internal complicity as maids and a tutor become linked to the missing items. A detective from Scotland Yard investigates and uncovers connections to a London pawnbroker and the Stanton family. The case unfolds with cross town visits and a doctor’s warning on health and deception.
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Strandonhall Bane
Geoutise
Mie
Fespeck Ag
Caiuy
Maxter Rosine
Yeo T
Trevelyan
Scotland Yard
Winchester
Winchestar
Bornther
Theroncartet
Mn Stanton
Strandon Hall
Cumberland Place
Mr. Stanton
Firandon Hall
Stanton
London
Lobdor
Heroe
West in History Shows Its Value as Equal to Eastern Colonies
The meeting of the American Historical Association in New York will feature Prof Turner arguing that the West merits equal emphasis in American history. Papers include The West as a Field for Historical Leading by Prof Farmer and a critique of colonials’ dominance, with references to Roosevelt, Wilson and Rhodes shaping historical perspectives.
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Turner
Consherule Ine
Pat
Ivan
Woihendwy
Thurstan
Teany
Associas
Gnd
Amos
West
Fr. Farner
Watyersl Fecomin
Weulen Te Thwart
Theodore Roonevel
Woodrow Winan
James
Rhodes
Snow promoted to Chicago head of western territory
Aly J B Snow long time Topeka resident and superintendent of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance western territory moves headquarters to Chicago. He leaves Topeka next week with family remaining until February, taking charge of offices west of Pennsylvania. Snow has been with the company since 1952 after roles with Rugses Pacific and Maniac Whiteetts. His departure is deeply regretted by Thpels and the community.
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Aly
J. B. Snow
Foeka
Huents
Mississippi River
Massachusetts Mutual Life
Bhes Company
Chicaro
Snow
Topeke
Reua Ly
Show
Petmgytemnia
Mir
Tovella
Rugses Pacifle
Seole
Mopetia
Pup
Teetern
Bro Mi Suv
Rowley
Culbey
Fragmented surreal fragment on the Yuron landscape and figures
A garbled, dreamlike civic panorama names diverse places and people in a collage of colors and scenes. The text references Aurora on the Yuron, landscapes, winds, and an assortment of entities like GSE, Me sine, Avene, and Garthap, blending into a fleeting, noncoherent narrative.
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Uae
Vratiy
Mike Etic
Macon
Peni Rantine
Pnerat
Topeka Fire Alarm Addresses and Street Fragments
Fragmented OCR lists numerous street names and addresses in Topeka related to fire alarm locations. The text drifts into unrelated quotes and a medical ad, with scattered names such as Geo. W. Suinkield and DeWitt's Life Early Rivers, mixed with war department notes about Jefferson Barracks. The core content is a catalog of street intersections and place identifiers without a cohesive event.
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Jaskson Streate
Rangas Apstv
Ballron
Streat
Gordo
Taste Streate
Lauernt
Harricen Brrent
Topeka
Ss' Stret
Toppa
Aventif Raness
Paurth Street
Iansas Aventin
Second Street
Ean
Boheos Geal Seione
Stesota
Elis and
Vent
Eile Nareee
Kevenin
Halliday
Zitests Avenue
Sac and Fox
Rens
Seventeenth
Jeffucson
Monron Strooia
Stetson
Ninth Street
Tench
Taylor Streets
Peeith
Tovior
San Bures Walt
Badia Avenue
Burhaoan
Thirinenthy Anu
Steeus
Tiotauth
Bypeen
Efil
Rock Island Route Holiday Excursions Ticket Offer
Rock Island Route announces holiday excursions with discounted round trip fares. Tickets available at east tee M4 on January 1 with a special fare of one third more for the round trip, effective through January 4.
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East Tee
Tepars Market Report Wheat condition and prices
Tepars market report outlines early morning wheat pricing and market conditions. Reports indicate price directions and supply influences affecting traders and local grain buyers. The brief notes offer a snapshot of grain activity from the Associated Press State Journal.
Market Report Confused Text With Erratic Prices
A garbled market summary mentions pork, prices, and shipments with scattered figures. The fragment references opening prices, local receipts, and a generally weak, uneven market with some lines showing firmness before fading.
Chicago Livestock Market HOGS-Estimatad peceitis' 3k spams ini
Hogs and cattle market activity recorded uneven receipts with slight increases in hogs and veal offerings. Officials note heavy cattle tonnage, with calves and heifers showing notable movement. shipments and receipts tallied yesterday and forecast larger consignments for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marley Serail
Petit Fecelptil
Hole
Kansas City Market Notes and Names in OCR Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Kansas City Market, Waals 3, PTL-Beer cube, Mids, Teel, Fete, and various odd terms. The garbled lines include references to people, places, and prices but no coherent event or outcome to describe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paetsmney Esas Ners
PTL
Beer Cube Maitre Res
Mteare
Shaanea Asiadtare
Ahd
Tedees
Vray
Ama
Ea Geee
Yorker
Pins
Joe Reinis
Pate She Mather
gaShtrstud Poe
Grain and livestock market report from Minneapolis era
Market notes describe prices and demand for wheat corn oats and eggs in Minneapolis and Chicago areas with reference to shipments, futures, and rail activity. Mentions weak demand and mixed signals from buyers while noting safety concerns and transport routes affecting prices.
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Gossin
Searanet
Tonka
Seimenmetiana
Minouapoile
Pring
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