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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1898

Page

4

Subscription Terms for The State Journal

The notice outlines subscription options and rates for the Datty edition, with details about how and where to receive the paper, and lists the paper’s permanent home at State Journal Building corner of Eighth and Beness Avenue. It provides telephone contact for advertisers and readers and mentions the Potter Building New York address for the American Newspaper Publishers association files.

Datty Geltveret Ty Carsier Topuka Peraere State Journal Bandingsa Beness Eighth Bett Bell York Potter Building Bowiauion Cyen

Record of 1897 US trade surplus and era of prosperity

The United States posted its largest ever trade balance in 1897 with exports exceeding imports by 256.9 million dollars, a record high surpassing earlier peaks and signaling a period of renewed prosperity. The article compares this to 1873 and 1892, notes rising manufacturing exports, and cites broader economic optimism amid industrial growth and real estate activity in Topeka.

United States Mids Gic America Dalanes Europe London Continental Niekel New York Hook Island Topeka

Assessment of Loyalties in State Administration Debate

The text discusses opinion on public officials and a prime state administrator, praising a private secretary’s discretion and the tone of official utterances. It criticizes press crowds and calls for newspapers to focus on weaker spots in the state administration, mentioning figures like Cy Leland, Chet Long, and F. B. Dawes.

Leroy Eero & Bubbie Msth Lecéty Ed Little Tay Emporia Gazette Mr. White Cy Leland Chet Long Dawes

Chicago News Proverbs: Bites of Wit and Daily Sayings

A garbled Chicago newspaper snippet presents a string of comic proverbs about manners and observations. It humorously contrasts a woman’s taste in fashion with a man’s sense of smell, notes on temptations, and playful lines about shopping and social habits.

Glorified Prose and Parish Quips From Atchison Globe Lights

The Atchison Globe features a humorous column of quirky maxims and musings on noses, friendships, and the human condition. It notes oddities like disinfectant scents, the gold standard of neighborliness, and a quip about a man who hears Moves sing before his death, all in a light, fragmented local tone.

Atchison Missouri Pacific

Dana's China Sale and Eureka Springs Travel Ads

An article notes Dana's china sale featuring a renowned Oriental porcelain collection of 660 to 700 pieces. Also present are travel ads for Eureka Springs Arkansas highlighting year round resort appeal and reduced round trip tickets via the Prisco Line.

New York Jan Charles A Dana Oriental Porcelaine Compte Aeurs Eureka Springs Ark Prisco Ehevka Springs Geo. T. Nicholson Pisco Ling Bt. Louis Blo

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promise of Cure Appeals to Faith

The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior and curative where other medicines fail. It lists ingredients and claims strong remedies for liver kidneys and eczema. A testimonial from Mrs Suwa Paaxxiix of Honeoye New York supports a cure after seven years of illness.

Hood Suwa Honeoye New York

Warne Towne seek hearing on currency bill policy

Washington Jan 22 Chairman Towne and A J Warner of the bimetallic league sent a reply to the banking currency committee regarding their request for a hearing. They argue that hearings should be open to all opinions and that conditions requiring individual bills to be introduced before testifying are illegal and unworkable. They note their aim is to inform the country about opposition to substituting bank notes for government currency.

Towne Washington Oliver Republican A. J. Warner Bimetallic League Banking Currency Committee Messrs. Warner Gage Pi Genetary Commission Witke Tieir Bnet Eime Talsie Union Congress Great Congress Gill

Kansas Day programme toast list at Republican Young Men banquet

Kansas Day club plans its annual banquet with a toast programme featuring Tossta for the Republican Young Men. Speakers include Congressman Charter Cur and J R Burton of Abilene, W J Huggins of Emporia, J Q Thompson of Pratt, and others from Council Grove, Garnett, Garden City, and Washburn college. Ex-Governor A B P Riddle and club president W Morgan of Hutchinson will also speak.

Kansas Day Club Totteves i J. HR. Burton Abilene Columbus Borin Oberlin W. J. Huggins Emporia J. Q.thompson Pratt M.afiller Council Grove George W.weathey Culena A. T. Perry Troy Fred ‘Trig Garnett J. F. Mason Garden City Republican Party W. L. Cunningham Washburn College Aiirexses A. B P. Riddle W. ¥. Morgan Hutchins

Curtis declines bid for congressional district move

Curtis rejects pressure from Republicans in the Fourth district to relocate and run for Congress. He says he has received many petitions but will not accept, valuing Topeka and its surrounding area over any office bought by uprooting his roots.

Fourth Congressional District Charlie Curtis Mr. Curtis Bushela Jettars Jone Topeka

Cascade displays frost art amid winter ice wonders in Cascade Colorado

Cascade Colorado January 22 Frost works shown around Ute amid freezing streams create crystal ice formations along Cascade canon behind the hotel. Colorado Midland plans extensive views for next summer ads. Also promotes Mystic Cure for rheumatism and ads for DeWitts Little Early Risers with testimonials from promise city and til residents.

Cascade Colo Jack Frost Ute Bese Cascade Canon Colorado Midland

A Kansas Genev a boy hears from his long-lost family

In Formosa on January 22, a curious case centers on Miss Callie Vaux, a 14 year old Jewell county girl weighing 95 pounds and attending school daily. Her father J T Voux runs the Commercial hotel, while her parents weigh 125 and 150 pounds respectively, contrasting with their daughter's smaller frame.

Formosa Jan Callie Vaux J.T. Voux Commercal Hotel Jewell County

Bills and pensions dominate Curtis brief in Congress

Washington dispatch lists numerous relief and pension bills introduced by Mr Curtis including payments to Boutwell Smith Clay Heustis and heirs of Alexander Kirk alongside pension increases for several veterans and officials from Kansas and North Topeka. A Neosho Falls tale follows about Denis Montimer a 15 year old who vanished from Geneva 16 years ago and now writes from South Dakota seeking his family.

Washington Mr. Curtis D. W. Boutwell Kansas HN. Smith el Dorado Kan Serena M. Clay Toronto George F. Heustis War Department Finnesed Horace United States Cavalry J. Tusnell Alexander Kirk Henry C. Smith Bureke Brewerson J. M. Plunket Ralph Mulvane Topeka Arbo Capron North Topeka Brendlige Henry K. Wingas Ken Matilda Yatoa Mary Annette Watkins Juenems George Jeynolis Tobia Kam Neosho Falls Geneva Sisteen Denis Montimer Yen Ey Tne South Dakota Montimer

Aged Lover Sues Reno County Man for 7000

Miss Lille Rice, a 37 year old woman from Bucrady, sues Alexander Dade, a prominent 72 year old Reno County settler, in Hutchinson district court for damages claiming he promised to marry her before winter. The high-profile case draws hundreds as it unfolds with Dade’s granddaughter present.

Miss Rice Reno Hutchinson Lille Rice Alexander Dade Dade Reno County Bucrady Lower Kansas City Edo

Newspaper owners at outs in Independence Star and Kansan

In district court at Independence Mrs. Anna J. Young petitions for a receiver as she accuses A T Cox and J W Yours of mismanagement. Cox bought half interest in the papers in 18, but friction grew as Young alleges funds were diverted to personal use, not paying paper expenses.

Independence Star Kansan Independence Anna J. Young Henry Youne Bar and Kapwan Ele Agateen A. T. Cox J. W. Yours AD. Cox Star and Kanaan Siy Bbe Young Woo Thin County Cox Young Wale Ogee A. 7

Repetto Seeks Commitment To Insane Asylum

William Repetto a Santa Fe employer appeared before the probate court at Newton on January 22 and requested transfer to Topeka asylum. He induced his father to file the complaint, claiming insanity. A former Jacksonville inmate, he was discharged as cured, though now sometimes violent. He understands the situation and believes hospitalization is best for himself and his family.

Newton William Repetto Santa Fe Topez Trepetty Jacksonville Telleion

Schlitz Invades Kansas Plan for Wichita Distribution Plant

Schlitz Brewing company of Milwaukee buys Lots Wa and 105 East Dingus Avenue in English's second addition between Santa Fe and Rock Island tracks. The two story brick building will store beer and be a distribution point for southern Kansas, Indian Territory, and North Texas.

Great Milwaukee Beer Wichita East Dingus Avenas Santa Fe Rock Island Schlitz Brewing Compiny Miwaukee Pat Gould Schutz Hrick Fram New Kansas Indian Territory North

Editor Hoch Refuses Marion Postmaster Job Over Sunday Work

K. W. Hoch, editor of the Marion Record, declines Marion postmastership because it requires Sunday work. Hoch has served twice in the state legislature, and his refusal has stirred political reaction across the state.

Marion K. W. Hoch Marion Record le Rrous Mr. Hoch Kigjaas Sessened Atone Wien

Moran Bank Fails and Local Activities Report

Moran bank in Moran experiences collapse with insufficient funds as 7,000 in hard assets may be consumed by expenses. deposits exceed 26,000 and capital stock stands at 10,000, with Josiah Rumble as president and a bank borrower. Also notes students forming a local dramatic company at Kanak University and a marble quarry report near John Mathes, plus a Leavenworth verdict and pension notices for Kansans.

Fort Stott Moran Bank Moran Josiah Rumble Lawronen G. B. Penny Kanak University

Try Grain-O A Coffee Substitute From Pure Grains

An ad promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims the drink suits children and adults alike, offers the rich brown color of mocha or java, and causes no stomach distress. Pricing noted as 1% of coffee per package. Sold by grocers.

Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People featured in fragment

Reader testimonials detail dramatic headaches, ovarian troubles, and long suffering followed by claimed relief after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Anecdotes describe a Detroit area user and domestic side effects, with endorsements for retail availability.

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