State Journal Heralds Record Circulation Growth in Topeka
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a 1896 daily average circulation of 10,769, claiming the largest Topeka daily reach. The new seven column paper, three story building, and ground floor press showcase aim to attract readers, advertisers, and routes totaling 43 carriers paid over 10,000 dollars yearly.
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New State Journal
the State Journal
Topeka
Aleas
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Topeka Daily State Journal
How We Grew In The 19th Century Newspaper Circulation
Extract shows growth in daily newspaper circulation across years with figures like 600 in 1868, 3,125 daily average in 1892, and rising daily averages up to 10,769. The data points appear scattered and partly garbled but indicate steady expansion of reach and readership over time.
Topeka Daily Edition Carrier Suburban Delivery
Weekly edition details carrier delivery options for Topeka and suburbs and mail rates for three months and one year. Information appears limited to subscription formats and regional coverage.
Remedy calls for stronger safeguards after bank failures
The Chirazo bank collapses spark calls for tighter deposit protections and postal savings options, as farmers fear losing savings amid scarce investments. Public anger at bank faults surfaced at a Chiasto meeting of Dime Savings Bank victims, where many depositors faced hardship and uncertainty.
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Chirazo
Pope
Gil
Hollidayaburg
Fat
Chiisto Last
Topeka Pure Food Show Draws Wide Attendance
The Topeka Pure Food show attracted strong crowds and favorable coverage. Reported as a decided success, the event featured decorated stores, clerks, free samples and music with optimism for future treasury gains after expenses. Support for an auditorium bond was mentioned to keep Topeka in the public eye.
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Topeka
Eureka Slessenger
Eendwell News
Peka
Lincoln County
Smith County Prowesr
Alma
Ellington News
Ouf
Kansas
Garden City Sentinel
Kansas Governor Leedy Defends State Education Record
The Kansas governor’s address sparks broad national debate, praising Kansas public schools amid eastern criticisms. The Kansas letter-writer notes education as a legacy, while critics mock eastern wealth and state boards proliferate absurd examinations for trades, urging a focus on real schooling.
Baby Raising by Machine at Waldorf Lecture
Mrs Isshella Withersmoon's Waldorf talk praises progressive women shaping society beyond the home. She imagines future childcare managed by communal systems with trained nurses and automated devices, sparking debate on who educates and cares for children and whether government roles grow.
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Isshella Withersmoon
Waldorf, N
Cinba
Terillea
Lian
Wwe
Bnd
Kipling Seen as a Gentleman Artist in Social Life
Charles D. Lanier reviews Kipling noting that most tales of his unconventionality are false or minor. He describes Kipling as a gentleman and artist who expresses high spirits only with close friends and outdoors, a good talker with sharp, vivid sentences, and capable of social pleasures yet preferring quiet moments. A discerning woman recalls his charming, affectionate atmosphere.
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Kipling
Charles D. Lanier
Indy
Spending Money Badly and the Value of Labor
Non productive expenditure wastes resources and yields no lasting value. Rich men may create temporary work by shoveling snow or sinking metal but the results are zero. Investments in landmarks or industry that endure, like a museum or a mine, better serve society and justify spending. The balance between self enrichment and service to others should favor development that benefits others, not luxury for self alone.
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Grev
France
New York
Wall Street
Hudson
Riveraite Drive
Grant
Europe
Ian
The Colored Brother in North and South America
An excerpt contrasts Afro American life in the north and south, noting greater abstraction of ideas in the north and concrete daily realities in the south. It discusses attitudes toward black people, assimilation pressures, and limited opportunities, with references to stereotypes and social dynamics across regions and classes.
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Lippineptit
Mason
Ason
New England
Suiside Philianthipy
Richard Harding Davis Criticized Over Cuban Patriot Story
In a Chicago Evening Post piece, Richard Harding Davis draws praise for his descriptive writing of a Cuban patriot’s execution yet faces critique for praising a smoker’s thrill. The article argues the cigarette detail trivializes death and upstages the moral lesson of the report.
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Richard Harding
Mr. Davis
Davis
The One Room Office Of A Local Newspaper
A description of a small town newspaper office where the editor also handles business, reporting, and printing. The cramped workspace holds a Bible, Shakespeare, almanac, public documents, campaign posters, cattle show and fair adverts, and portraits of prominent politicians.
Greater New York City as imagined by early planners
Philadelphia Ledger outlines a vast future Greater New York with 206 square miles of area and 195,540 acres. It forecasts 216,11083 bonded debt, a tax budget over 55.9 million, 2,807,000 in real estate value, 7,256 acres of parks, and 43 cemeteries. It cites 328,000 pupils, 6,589 police, 2.1% firemen, water capacity of 700,000, 1,093 churches and 72,771 parishioners, 60,000 Sunday scholars, 6% library holdings, seven hotels, river and bridge projects, 45 streetcar lines carrying 792 million riders, 215 banks, and dominance of foreign trade.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Greater
New York
London
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Harlem Speedway
Comey Island Bee
Grant
Pepe
Bio
Rainen Law
Harlem
Hust River
East River
North River
Hione
Brereenie
Topeka Topics and Local Quips From Across Papers
A collage of remarks from Topeka papers notes plans for a new avantorum and possible exhibition of a dom ainl and a woolen mill, while comments question state money handling, hotel and boarding house conditions, and weather impacts. Anecdotes touch on etiquette, legislator behavior, romance, and a testimonial praises Chamberlain Pain Balm. Local chatter mentions Pure Food show prospects and a burglarless kitchen aspiration.
Ideal Musical Club From Home Magazine
A detailed depiction of a women's music club meeting describing structure and activities. Notes include opening treasays on composers life eras, historical essays, anecdotes about the pieces to be performed, and a post program adjournment ritual. The piece emphasizes clear communication of selections to aid listener interest and encourages others to form similar clubs.
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Beethoven
Boston
Monroe
Monroe Docite Was Declared During His Life Time. Ering
Gorn
Ake
Sam Weller
Ciub
Phosphorescent Parisian Tea Party Sparks Ghoulish Fad
A Chicago Chronicle summary describes a Parisian novelty where a five o'clock phosphorescent tea party uses glowing walls and costumes to create an unearthly atmosphere. Guests move timidly, conversations are hushed, and servants wear ghostly faces as the hostess appears like a wanderer from the spirit world.
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Chicago Chronicle
Paris
Pranes
When Be Subdues Bees A Curious Breach Of Breath
A Pearson's Weekly excerpt notes an odd belief that holding one’s breath makes skin sting proof against bees wasps and hornets. It claims air loss allows stings to penetrate and that grasping a insect by the legs keeps it from attacking.
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Pearson's Weekly
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Rothchilds Hine to Profit from Tom Boy Mine
Denver February 6. The Tom Boy mine now under London Exploration company control. Purchasers plan improvements in mining methods and ore testing by Branthaber to decide on a new 100 ton per day mill. Current mill is plagued by poor location. a lower level mill near the creek with tramway extensions and surface works is expected, requiring substantial funds.
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Denver
London Exploration Company
Branthaber
Landrum retracts claim on Maud Ingersoll church ties
Allanta Feb Rev W W Lan drum pastor of First Baptist claimed Miss Maud Ingersoll joined Presbyterian as protest against her father. Miss Ingersoll denies ever being associated with any church and says her father encouraged study and independent thought. Dr Landrum retracts statement. Also notes of Dr King s New Discovery cures and coal prices.
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Allanta
W. W. Landrum
First Baptist Church
Maud Ingercotl
Hubert Ingersoll
Presbyterian Church
Ingersoll
Elf
Landrum
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