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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1897

Page

4

The Times of Subors Tion Sub Edition and Price

The State Journal advertises its only edition delivered by carrier at ten cents. Travel and paper distribution extend to all towns with carrier service, with a three month period and permanent home at Journal Building. Advertising open to advertisers at the publisher’s New York office.

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Proposed US censorship of press ads and prize fights

A historic discussion argues against banning lottery ads and prize fight coverage through federal action. It warns censorship risks and suggests addressing worrisome advertising first, then broader media reforms, while noting the influence of newspapers and public morality.

Elmilar Congress United States

World Defends Tax Change Debate in Kansas Editorial

A New York World editorial defends a movement in Kansas to submit a constitutional amendment permitting taxation of large wealth. It argues wealth as a target should be weighed against the burden on farmers and workers, noting voters backed reform and urging readers to imagine themselves in average earners’ shoes.

New York World Walter Kansas the World Congress Supreme Court of the United States Kenzai

Snarchists or socialists questioned as government support

The speaker contends that one should support government measures protecting wealth and asks readers to consider paying towards government costs that guard wealth. He argues against labeling reformers as snarchists or socialists and invites self-reflection if in their position.

Too Much Prize Fight Editorial Rage at Nevada Prostitution Scope

A Chicago Tribune opinion blasts sensational prize fight coverage and Nevada vice. It laments widespread lurid reporting, urges restraint, and warns that unwholesome publicity harms public virtue and national memory. It calls newspapers to curb eager readers with unnecessary details and to focus on responsible framing.

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American Versatility by a De Tocqueville Perspective

An excerpt from Engineering Magazine argues that Americans resist fixed professional habits, constantly shift methods, and embrace change. It portrays Americans as restless, entrepreneurial, and innovative, applying this temperament across politics, religion, social theory, and domestic life, spurring rapid economic and social activity.

A de Tocqueville Engineering Magazine United States Bert

Rotation in Office of C Lowell in the March Atlantic

A critique argues rotation in office harms representative quality. The author says six or eight rural communities discard a useful representative to enforce rotation rule. He asserts moral reform helps little without changing the principle, contending rotation is not essential to American government and can be abandoned by voters.

C. Lowell

Smith County Pioneer Defeated Populist Attacks Topeka Police Judge

A defeated Populist labeled another politician Ike as just one of many. He failed to win the office of police judge at Topeka and now denounces the current administration, calling it a stench in the nostrils of the people.

Smith County Topeka

Addams Tor St Louis Address Highlights Hull House Views

Miss Addams speaks at St Louis praising Hull House influence in Chicago's Nineteenth ward. She notes 60,000 ward residents from diverse cultures seek self government, while Irish influence remains dominant in local politics. She describes immigrant reliance on concrete aid and critiques corruption amid poverty.

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Mexico Reform Brings Direct Control to Public Schools

The central government in Mexico now directly runs most public schools to ensure a uniform system. Normal schools and industrial, art, professional programs are funded nationwide, with high attendance and strong teacher training. Religion in public schools is prohibited and Catholic public life remains restrained.

Mexico Republic Taust Diag Tome United States

Globe Sights. A humorous Atchison Globe reflection

A fragment from the Atchison Globe riffs on aging, vanity, and social habits. It notes the folly of ostentation, the value of practical work, and the balance of male and female roles with wry, everyday observations. The piece humorously critiques idle pursuits and praises steady effort.

Sandow's New Club to Reopen Fencing School in London

London reports Sandow plans to rebuild St James Street fencing school and convert it into a fashionable club for gilded youth with basic gym apparatus and reading rooms. Included are notes on John Hay’s ambassador appointment and a California Limited train schedule via Santa Fe Route with Pullman service.

London Sandou St. James Street John Hay Court of St. James California Limited Topeka Santa Fe California Pullman California Express

President denounces indecent newspapers in strong speech

Washington reports President Cleveland harshly condemns indecent papers amid a case involving James H. Wilhams Bemterh in 1595. He praises the court’s sentence as a protection of public morals and warns against clemency while acknowledging the press’s influence. Attorney John Kern questions the impact of a pardon on decency.

Washington James Ht Wilah Tidlana Sears John W. Kern Indianapolis Cleveland Wilson Mrr. Kern Kern

Big Stores in Politics and Anti-Prices Laws

Springfield reports that Tommile Jamie son and Emlily Lorimer moved Republicans to push anti business monopoly legislation aimed at department stores. A steering committee meeting backed a resolution to regulate department store power and a bill draft was authorized for immediate presentation to the General Assembly.

Ropringfield Tommile Jamieson Emlily Lorimer Chicago Tate Democrate Fedelathon Selby Miller Witervar Destralle Ase Indusérioun Wiesmen Ures General Assembly Briller

The Anest in the west. Come and try it.

The note advertises a service by J. W. Phillips at 612 W Eighth Ave inviting customers to come try an unspecified anesthetic in the west with additional offers for free button sewing and repairs as a perk from Peerless Steam Laundry.

J. W. Phillips Eighth Ave

Munyon Cure Claims 96 Percent Kidney Disease Cure

Prof Munyon promotes a cure for kidney disease claiming 96 percent success across forms. He lists symptoms including pain, swelling, dark urine, dizziness, fatigue, and nervousness. He offers mailing urine samples for analysis and a guided treatment plan at no charge. Separate cure for indigestion also advertised with free medical guidance.

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Pastor challenges Anna Eva Fay to public expose fraud

Elder W R Covert of the Church of God offers $500 and a gold watch to Anna Eva Fay to publicly demonstrate or refute her mystic feats. He pledges to prove all tricks are mere illusions or resign as the world’s champion medium exposer if he cannot.

St Louis St. Louis W. R. Coevert Church of God Anna Eva Fay Eve Fay Covert Tollowine Toran St. Toul Planters' Hotel City Mariame Trusdale Uns

Honey Cured Hams Discovery At Arvada

A Denver news item reports Mr. Kr. H. Rhodes of Arvada, a Bee Keepers' Association member, claiming honey can cure hams. A misdirected spill turned sugar curing to honey curing, yielding tender, sweet, meltable hams. Trials suggest three pounds of bee product per barrel produce Rhodeshams, with growing local interest near Arvada.

Colorado Denver Lexow Sugar Trust Denver Bee Keepers’ Association KR. H. Rhodes Arvada Bee Keepers’ Association Rhodes Curtae Rhodeshams Uhe Arva

Lincoln Going Abroad to Study English Society

Chicago notes Robert T. Lincoln plans a voyage to England to observe English ideals of dress manners and social life for guidance in shaping Chicago society. London papers hint at his role as ambassador in the United States return. He aims to study customs and strengthen ties, while past deeds show transplanted American success. A cough remedy ad and travel details follow.

Chicago Chitaco le Social Robert T. Inepin Cayety Bia Sioriius Rneland London Robert T. Lincoln Mr. Barard United States Enaclasie Enelieh Linco England Dwetta

Great Northwestern Printing and Publishim Company Formed

A new Chicago venture formed by colored men plans to publish the Chicago Daily Leader, an afternoon newspaper aimed at advancing colored interests. The firm, with a $10,000 capital, lists Dr. GC Hall as president and Theodore W Jones as treasurer and managing editor, with offices to be at 227 State Street and first issue set for March.

Chicago Colored Men Chicago Great Northwestern Printing and Publishim Company Chicago Daily Leader GC. Hall

Tacoma Wheat Advances in Market Prices

In Tacoma on February 27 the wheat price rose five cents, marking a fifteen cent gain over two logs. No 1 club quoted at 35 cents, No 1 bluestem about 17 cents above Chicago quotes, driven by brisk milling demand and dwindling supply as exports to India Europe and Africa rise, with about 1,000,000 barrels stored by farmers and warehousemen awaiting higher prices.

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Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted In Historic Ad

The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. It also promotes Homeseekers excursions via the Santa Fe Route on March 2 and 36 with travel details.

Bucklen J. KK. Jones Fifth Kansas Ave Homeseekers Santa Fe

Bradley Martin Cruelty Controversy Noted in Truth

In a Truth column from Lonion dated February 37 Bradley Martin, a noted American millionaire, is tied to a scandal over elite ball culture. The piece claims his wealth influenced harsh enforcement while surrounding farmers’ sons faced prosecutions for minor offenses at a local event.

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