Topeka State Journal Official Subscription Terms
The Topeka State Journal offers daily and weekly editions delivered by carrier for 1 cent per week in Topeka and suburbs, or same price in any Kansas town with a carrier. Permanent home address listed at Topeka State Journal Building 29 and 2 Hannas avenue, corner of Eighth. Telephones provided for business and reporters at specified numbers.
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Hope for Horsem en sparks for breeders in era of bikes and power
In St Paul the American Live Stock Feeders and Breeders heard veteran Chicago horse dealer F. Berry forecast a coming horse famine with four to five years of higher prices. He noted a rise in export demand since 1883 and that bicycles and electricity have shifted demand to larger, higher quality horses, while scrubs lose value.
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Globe Sights and a Fractured Item in Atchison Paper
A rough clipping from the Atchison newspaper speaks in a fragmentary tone about public interest and a so called serious accident. It mentions a "Jacky" man and reflects on sympathy and investigation without clear details.
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Scattered Phrase Fragments In Aged News Item
A garbled passage mentions a burglar at Dr. Rosie’s residence and Mrs. Bogle urging downstairs entry. Dialogue shows bravado and a planned noise to deter the thief. Other bits reference tariff framing, congealed liquids, and a Buffalo donation offer tied to a Chicago exposition project.
Chicago News Proverbs. A humor column from the Chicago News
A string of quirky proverbs and quips mixing commentary on society, finance, and public figures. The piece riffs on judgment, gossip, and politics with playful satire about bankers and pardons, invoking Birk McKinley and Clyde Mattox in a jesting tone.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical column notes bachelors’ quirks about Christmas gifts and women’s fashion, suggesting men misinterpret gifts and women’s attire. Also mentions homeseekers’ excursion with a Santa Fe route offer and a dubious medical advert for Ballara’s Snow Linkment claimed to treat skin and eye conditions.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised for Health and Vitality Gains
Mrs K.P. Dwar of Windsor Valley credits Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills with restoring strength, easing stomach discomfort, and improving blood, nerves, and overall health after a prolonged period of weakness and illness. She notes relief from constipation, reduced swelling, and a healthier baby after use.
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Not a Vacant House in Lost Springs and Romona
A Jan 17 census of Lost Springs and Romona shows both towns in Marion County with 200 residents each and no vacant houses. Reportedly no intoxicating liquor sales have occurred. Women of Romona pledge a crusade against rotauceo next.
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Sheriff Hamlin to be arrested over engine blocks
January 17 report from Parsons states Alexander Hamlin sheriff of Miami County plans arrest by federal agents for delaying mail by attaching and chaining Missouri Kansas Texas Railway engines to track to collect a $60,000 judgment. Sedgwick of the railroad urges action. Hamlin refuses to release $30,000 in pledged property.
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Baker University Jubilee and Graduation Week Plans
Baldwin Kansas January 1 Baker University the oldest college in Kansas marks its fortieth year The Kansas and South Kansas conferences plan a grand jubilee March 10 with eminent speakers Bishop Fowler Cranston and Dre Payne Palmer of New York The university faculty also plans celebrations linked to commencement May 30 Pioneer day May 31 Patriotic day June class and alumni day extensions for former students and officials
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Does He Feign Insanity Greenwood County Murderer At tempts
Eureka Jan 17 Geo H Dobby recently convicted with Miz Amelia New of the murder of Joseph New shows symptoms of insanity confined in the county jail awaiting sentence Dobb s dementia dates from Thursday night and he has become steadily worse Saturday evening he became violent and attempted to cut the artery of his left wrist other prisoners thwarted the act and Sheriff Johnston placed him under guard He imagines himself a carpenter and talks to imaginary creditors about building contracts He worries about his two children to whom he is devoted and has been attentive to their welfare since arrest
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Morshill's Son in Law Ill in Kansas City
Charles Dixon, president of the Charles Dixon Commission Company, is critically ill after sudden illness at his stock yards exchange building office. An appendectomy was performed at home, with several weeks needed for recovery. Mrs. Dixon is the daughter of ex Gov E N Morris. Pensions for Kansans are listed in Washington with multiple changes and increases.
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Old Soldiers Threaten to Sue Over Janitor Choice in Fort Scott
Fort Scott readers report soldiers who sought the county janitorship allege the 1895 law requires appointing old soldiers first. the post goes on to note the position went to a colored applicant at the same wages, provoking protest from veterans. Also covered are a murder case retrial in Fort Scott, locomotive shipments to Japan and Korea, and coffee substitute Grain-O with its 15 cent and 26 cent price points.
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Morrow’s Kidney Pills Promoted as Disease Cure
An Ohio chemist John Morrow claims a new remedy named Morrow's Kidney Pills can fix kidney related blood disease by removing impurities, improving kidney function, and boosting overall health. The ad-style notice asserts rapid, wide attention and immediate effects, noting pills are on sale publicly.
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Monetary Reform Advocate Signals Growth of Movement
H E Hanna, linked to the monetary reform push, travels home from Washington to prepare for Indianapolis convention. He cites growing support from boards of trade and merchants, with 60 delegates already promising to attend and 4 to 90 representatives expected from commerce groups. The movement, he says, is non political and gains steadily nationwide.
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Pursued to Chicago arrest tied to Topeka bucket shop
W L Chamberlain, a Topeka bucket shop operator, was arrested in Chicago on a warrant filed by Joseph L Gall, a Western Union broker, who accuses him of obtaining wheat by false pretenses. Ball seeks bond. Morton to sign bond. hearings set for January 21. In Topeka Chamberlain had spent days in jail before release as the matter grew.
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California Express Leaves Topeka for California Route
The California Express departs Topeka daily at 1 25 p m via Santa Fe Route with Pullman Palace and Improved Tours Sleepera and Free Reclining Chair Cars to California. It offers quickest time and greatest comfort all year. Mrs Emily Ford of Eldora Hardin County reports cure from scrofula sores itching using Beggs German Salve in a boxed testimonial.
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