STATE JOURNAL boasts largest Topeka daily circulation
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a sworn, detailed annual circulation exceeding all Topeka dailies. Its new seven column page and three floor building showcase a modern press with Linotype machines and a public viewing area. Daily average for 1896 reached 10,769 with forty three carriers earning over 19,000 annually.
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Topeka
the State Journal
American
Topeka Daily State Journal
Missouri Crank Edits Stir Debate Across States
The piece critiques eastern papers for ignoring Missouri issues and urges attention to a Missouri legislature bill targeting faithlessness to a wife with five years imprisonment and a separate proposal to fine flirting on trains. It notes a senator from a western state appealing in the U S Senate to keep the saloon in the capital.
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Missouri
Weruttnis
Kansas
New York
Bawater Hill
United States Senate
One View Of Libel In Early Topeka Press Debates
A composite of clippings discusses libel suits against the State Journal by Topeka figures over earc reports. It weaves in bluster about offended sensibilities, editorial control, and a chorus of wary editors from Kansas towns commenting on marriages, weather, and public life with satirical tone.
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Lyndon
Topeka
The
State Journal
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O. BM. R
Treaume
Regina
O. M
Familiar Kansas Names in Local Newspaper History
A fragmentary clipping chronicles Kansas figures and names connected to early local journalism and politics. It references Abe Steltberger, the Crawfond counts, Atton politicians, and professors, noting old newspaper ties, livestock trade mentions, and anecdotes about colleagues and families. The piece blends personal histories with scattered place names, offering a snapshot of regional journalism’s social network.
London critic mocks New York society in Bealyn dinner remarks
Mr Henry Labouchere of London attacks New York upper crust and Beallyn dinner participants, contrasting alleged American vices with London's scandals such as Sir Charles Dilke and Oscar Wilde trials, while denying far worse claims in New York.
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Henry Labouchery
London
New York
Charles Dilke
Rore
Mr. Labouchere
Oscar Wilde
Cleveland Street
Treth Arcuses
Sir Charles Dukes
Oscar Wildes
Woman Suffrage Answers from Martha Bushnell Conine
Mrs Martha Bushnell Conine a Colorado state legislator publishes answers to common suffrage objections. She argues men treat educated women with respect, domestic life continues with employed mothers, and educated women in Denver oppose disreputable circles while reform-minded women engage in politics.
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Martha Bushnell Conine
Colorado
Iegislature
Offee Wuld
Xoi
Phevala
Demimonds
Denver
Dasa
Professiona Pullticiana
Newspapers Hold Up Mirror To Humanity And Arts
Milas Swean Anthony praises newspapers as recreation education and insight into humanity. She says they reflect faults and virtues like a telescope to the stars, urging honor to Miss Anthony for her keen judgment. Jesse Bartlett Davis seeks English opera revival and believes romantic works could thrive with proper staging and music.
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Milas Swean F. Anthony
Chicago Tribune
Buffalo Pimes
Mike Anthony
Department of Human Affairs
Anthony
Tessie Bartlett Davis
Jesse Bartlett Davis
America
Miss Oamis
Unem Dever
A Story of Lyman J. Gage and a Chicago journalist
A fragmentary reminiscence from the St Louis Globe-Democrat relates Lyman J. Gage’s accessibility in Chicago. Frank Brooks recounts an interview turn in which Gage answers a hypothetical query about sudden poverty with a vivid shift toward begging or theft if no work or credit remained, provoking the editor’s reaction and the journalist’s abrupt exit.
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St Louie Globe-Democrat
Lyman J. Gage
Chicago
McKinney
Treasury
Frank 3
Brooks
Gage
Hincks
Globe-Democrat
Jair
Mater
CT. Yerkes
Marshall Field
Sam Allerton
LZ. Lester
Henry
Mr. Gage
Erselbinia
Mr. Gaede
Uyman Gese
Glorified Advice From A Viking Era Mystery Card
A fragmented excerpt from a 19th century column recounts moral parables about pride love and social gatherings. It references a fat man who is acceptable only if unthreatening and notes the peril of gossip about locomomy as well as a troubling tale from St Joe about a teacher and a boy who dies after a dangerous dare. The piece hints at a lesson on restraint and social ritual at a party with elegant refreshments.
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Abe Steltberger
Hae
Chester
Poland
Dyche
North
Jeclien
Columbus Botin
Frank
Stockton
W. ¥. Morgan
Lawrence Journal
Uiversity
Ewing Herbert
PGI
Charles Storcad Harger
Srilen
Judge T. 1
Garver Rastens
Deny
Wouta Ike
He State University
Grip
Zola on the Academy and election surprise
In the Denver Republican's summary, Emile Zola reacts to winning only four seats in the French academy election. He states he never campaigned and will keep his seat strategy to demand vacant seats, awaiting outcomes with calm detachment. He plans no further visits and notes mourning for Jules Simon and Challemel Lacour affect his timing.
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Prom
Denver Republican
Ernite Zola
French Academy
Elslit
Ubeless
Jules Simon
M. Challemel Bacour
Dress Goods Prices From The Store Window
A vintage notice offers dress fabrics at 25 cents and 39 cents in a mix of cheviots brokens, plaids, and color assortments. The selection includes 4 inch cuts and 21 to 24 inch patterns in multiple colors such as wine, green, tan, brown, olive, white, blue, and gray.
Fabric Sale Prices Offer Wide Range of Checks and Draperies
A historical advertisement lists varied fabrics and prices from 58 to 3.98 dollars. Items include 41 to 62 inch cheviots, Harlequin and Basket checks, mixed canvases, silk and wool blends, drap d ete, and lace stripe silk tissues. It notes colors such as navy, brown, green, olive, and blue with multiple weave patterns and sizes.
Arden of Modjeska the mountain home of the artist
A writer describes the remote Arden estate in the California mountains near Los Angeles, built by Modjeska and Count Boxenta. The villa, gardens, orchards, vineyards, and studio blend with the wild scenery. The couple’s care preserves nature while adding tasteful improvements, aided by engineering prowess.
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J Modjeska
Count Boxenta
Coast Range
Los Angeles
Land of Sunshine
Arden
Shakespearehk
Forest of Arden
Modjeska
Will Porsens
Whdens
Count Hozenta
Ralph Moedjenka
Tbese
Sensational journalism and moral conflict in New York papers
A condensed scan of a New York press column argues about sensationalism in journalism, noting The Sun and rivals chase cheap, dramatic news while The Journal pursues readership at any cost. It references Truth and Dryden, plus sketches on various topics from actors to Belgian prodigies and wood trade.
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New York
Sun
Truth
Sui
Beieve
The
Dryden
Printing House Square
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Titidotansah
Uae
Arkansas
Bnuiense
Leavenworth
Hrafley-Martin
Chanute ‘Tribune
Newton Stan‘saat
AL Homben
Xensis Gevabiicans
Grove
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Mtonstorr
Bixler
Ben
Augusta Journal
cIsty
Susan B
All Right
Faneer Gage
Atehicon Gioba
Souanea
Tery
Turkey
Bog Pever
Sellom
Ahern
St. Joe
Stek
Zola
Academy
Srnsny, Biel, Trayervee
Kansas City
Gray
Travervee
Navy
Erie
Ade
Turk
Etamini Es
Earl Arp
Atasoca
Tharciy
Hille
Daniel Webster
Thomas Jefferson
Cleveland
Lamont
Francis Wilson
Alphonse Nels
Mons
Piel
Linden
Nicaragua
Boston
England
Tone
Arras
France
Schubert
Vienna
Victoria
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Peerless Steam Laundry
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