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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1895
Page
4
Local editions offer delivery by carrier daily and weekly rates. Subscription options include three months by mail at a set price, six months, and one year for the yearly edition. Pricing details presented in early 20th century style.
The piece critiques labor and economic policy, condemns overspending by state officials, and argues for independent financial policy. It cites Hutchinson reform school funding, the bank commissioner’s return of funds, and opposition to bimetallism while reflecting on currency, tariffs, and exports of iron and steel. It mentions Atchison sentiment on saloons, political figures like Governor Morrill, and ex-governor Boise's presidential bid.
The article urges the Temperance Convention to back strict enforcement of the prohibitory law across multiple cities. It criticizes efforts to appear enforceful for political effect and credits the governor for potential honest enforcement, warning against endorsements without genuine sincerity and sustained action.
The Royal Baking Powder maintains a vigorous hold on the public as it fights impure and injurious baking powders sold to consumers. It is performing good work for honest and unadulterated food products.
A collage of quirky notices from Atchison to Norton features mixed drink quips, a crucifixion reference, a Seneca man’s odd offer, warnings about circuses in Emporia, gossip on a Norton lecturer, a Leavenworth jail line, a Platonic Fourth of July marriage, teacher truancy, tax-collector puns, a Salina phonograph joke, Leavenworth streetcar fares vs beers, Gov. Morrill and Bird, a Winfield baseball joke, and Atchison leeway over local religious remarks.
Washington report details Librarian Spofford plans for relocating the national library to a new building within two years. It notes the 1861 appointment by Lincoln, rapid interior work, and the vast growth from 70,000 volumes to over 2,000,000, with Spofford’s memory and energy driving the project. It also describes chaos amid transfers and his focus on administration after decades of service.
Lem Skaggs, the homeliest man on the Lick, wins Susan Stebbins by stubborn persistence and a dash of luck. The pair quarrel, tease, and finally open the gate as Susan admits her feelings. The tale preserves mountain manners and a humorous, affectionate tone.
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railway offers excursion tickets from Louis to Lake Louisville for the G A R Encampment September 8 to 11 with return by October 5 at not more than one cent per mile. Inquiries to J M Chessbrough General Passenger Agent Louisville for details.
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