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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1895
Page
4
The notice advertises subscription options for The State Journal Daily edition with delivery to Topeka and suburbs, and availability in Kansas towns served by the paper's carrier system. It lists price tiers by duration including three months, six months, and one year, plus a weekly edition per year.
Fer the three dull summer months of 1834 an increase of over fifty per cent im one year. OUR PROOF: sy nee of the Torexa Darcy State i for the three months, wiz. from the Ysruay of dum instate syst day ot Aupul Hibs, thelusives hava bans ax follow. Weather Indications. "Chicago, Jan 19 Forecas t for Kan se: Fair tonight and Sunday, southerly winds. The gold worshippers evidently de spair of getting many more gold bonds, and it is noticeable that all the later propositions for bond issues say redeem able in coin. They are willing to take their chances on having coin declared to t mean gold after they get the bonds. Nearie everybody seems to have it in for the Russian thistle, judging by the number of bills which have been introduced looking to its extermination. It does seem that personal interest would lead the farmers to rid their land of such a pest without any no distance in the way of legislation. To his annual message to the Ilinoly legislature, Gov. Altgeld said some things about our system of administering law which are worthy of consideration. He thinks with very many others, that there are too many courts and too much machinery. He said: "We now have twenty eight judges in Cook county alone, while there are only thirty four in all England, Ireland and Wales, in England most essee are des posed of at once. The dishonest may oenvotend it to his Interest to go into the courte there, while we, with our sys tem of distinctions and delays, almost offer him a premium to do 0.
The Picayune argues sovereigns may declare currency legal tender but cannot compel acceptance in private transactions. It notes Civil War era Californians and Pacific states refused paper money, insisting gold remained the only lawful medium, a position echoed in its Pacific states response.
The passage argues that legal tender notes are preferred over other currencies and criticizes the gold standard. It contends silver should be placed on par with gold, blaming unfaithful representatives for policy gridlock and noting insufficient gold to redeem existing obligations. It questions the wisdom of promises to pay in gold and calls for alternative solutions to the currency issue.
A mosaic of small items from Kansas towns notes social chatter in Howard Norton Moline and Pratt. Mentions include Miss Hitchings a dressmaker, Bishop Simpson in Norton, a well read Westphalia library, a whist club in Pratt, and locals like Bill Hackney, Speaker Lobdell and Senator Jumper. College notes from Washburn discuss track plans, a Greek department play led by Miss Mary Mount, a glee club rehearsal, and the Geological Society of America publishing on Kan River rocks with praise from Yale and Russian experts.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is cited as a test remedy for teething and colic. Ex Probate Judge Elliott opens a law office at 110 West Sixth Avenue to handle probate court matters and title examinations while $82 calls up the Peerless.
A Washington correspondent recalls the U S Patent Office showing nine great American inventions and many drawings rather than models. It notes notable inventors, patent practices, fires, and the odd joke of a hen nest model. It covers early rules, famous patents, and the office today with figures on patents by category.
Royal Arcanum notes veteran Edward A. Skinner born 1841 in Aurora New York. He served in the Ninth New York cavalry and Continental forces and now leads Westfield First National Bank. The report mentions visiting Kings County divisions through 1895 and council membership gains in Hoboken Benton and Brooklyn.
Japanese laws on secret societies threaten lodge gatherings including Masonic meetings. Dal Nippon Rose Croix in Yokohama seeks treaty changes with Britain and the United States to grant meeting privileges. Elsewhere, East Boston lodges plan meetings in Music Hall and New England Masons discuss nonaffiliated members and diversity within lodges.
The Grand theater announces a seven night run next week headlined by Irish comedian Joe Murphy on Monday. Also staged are John Lawrence Sullivan in A Teruo American, The Girl I Left Behind Me, The Span of Life, The Crust of Society, and a garden party staple featuring Dr Price’s Baking Powder.
The annual meeting of the Kansas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will be held in the west room of the Historical Society at the state house on Monday January 21 at 2 PM. Officers for the year will be elected. Colonel DR Anthony Leavenworth W T Scott Holton and NF Hundy Topeks will deliver addresses. Preparations for a Washington birthday celebration are expected. All interested are invited.
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