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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1897
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription options for Wally edition delivered by carrier and mail, with annual terms and contact details for the Topeka State Journal Building. It then discusses prosperity as exports and imports rose, noting large European payments, slow domestic prices, and gold movements affecting bonds, with figures on gold and European transfers.
Weather notes for Kansas show partly cloudy conditions with possible showers. In a local page debate Newton and Topeka exchange praise, with Topeka supporting Newton's growth efforts and inviting Newtonians to visit during fairs and festivals, claiming mutual civic uplift and reciprocal celebration.
A provincial critique argues civil service should stay in public hands rather than be shifted by political shifts. The piece praises Judge Gottie and laments party turnover hindering post office operations. It cites Oklahoma’s wind powered press and mocks territorial printing in a rural newspaper voice.
A fragment recalls Dwight L. Moody in Chino March when a disturbance occurred in an auditorium chamber. A man reportedly attacked Moody and was restrained, with quiet tension amid the incident and a plea for additional details or requests from the speaker.
The document discusses government policy and trade figures for the year, suggesting overall strength in the U S economy. It references free trade and indicators of prosperity, noting favorable conditions for major industries and markets. The text emphasizes positive momentum for commerce and national growth.
A collage of brief item notes: a Madras dentist paid £700 for 4 FGw false teeth for the rizam of Hyderabad. Gov. Bradley of Kentucky returns from Colorado with a heavy black beard. Ex-President Harrison invited to Franklinton centennial. Major Robert Anderson monument proposed in Charleston. Prof Todd receives imperial snake cup from Japan. Pope Leo XIII presents mosaic to Siam’s king. Senator Hawley mocks tow suits. editorials note miner hunger and wage disputes amid mining protests.
London reports Frank Butler, the Australian bush murderer, was hanged yesterday in Ridney Nova Scotia. He confessed to four murders including Tamoma and vessway 21, while details of his confessions and links to the Chicago Techune case appear to be incomplete in the dispatch.
Lew Grauerholz showcases a horse drawn riding plow enabling two rows at a time to cultivate 100 acres weekly or about 15 2 3 acres per day. He invites others to beat this impressive farming pace as printed in the Kensington Mirror. The clippings also mix humorous local notices about a hotel kiss incident, street protest chatter, and editorials from Chave News Barber County Index and Iola Register on church attendance and hot weather vacations.
A collage of witty exchanges and quips from historic papers. Counterpoint jokes about voting, fashion, and politics mingle with imagined dialogues and traveler banter. The verse lines reflect sunlit seaside scenes and playful irony.
A collage of witty quips and observations about society, manners, and everyday life from an era column. It muses on country versus town folks, politeness to solicitors, parental choice, concert attire, and quirky food humor. The notes mention chickens, blackberries, ok fashions, and a mischievous boy with freckles.
Train schedule notes Rock Island Route operates through cars day and night to Colorado Springs and Denver. Departure from Topeka is at 228 BR morning and 48 p.m. arrival times to Colorado Springs are given with morning and afternoon services.
Comic editor jokes and editor anecdotes about the press, editors, and workers. The dialogue covers a humorous apprentice, a busy waste basket, and a discussive tone on past and present newsroom routines with light satire. It reads like a period humor column from a late nineteenth or early twentieth century newspaper.
A Kansas man dies after a drink of water and many newspapers mock thoughts on water warnings. Jokes about women secrets, dating, angels in heaven, tramp life, high taxes on blankets, and local saloon battles fill the chatter as Kansas towns discuss liquor and social scenes.
From Boston July 17 Emma Eames Prime Donna denies suing the firm Abbey Schoeffel Grau over damages related to the Metropolitan Opera fire. She states she voluntarily released the firm from contract and all contracts for 1893 have been canceled by mutual consent.
Chicago telegram reports Bradbury the California millionaire received news at the Wellington hotel about his wife and left in a closed carriage after a brief moment with a smile. The wife was due in Chicago that day and the couple were said to be reconciling.
A resident from Elmwood Kansas reports poor appetite in summer and fatigue. After trying Hood's Sarsaparilla the writer claims improvement and continues to rely on it whenever not feeling well.
In Lincoln a jilted lover seeks the return of costly presents given during a two year courtship after Grace Oakley announces engagement to Joseph Waith of Port Huron Michigan. Waith claims gifts valued from 59% to 2.01 dollars and includes jewelry and a chauffeured ring. A legal action looms with attempts to secure the items.
Lincoln Nebraska July 17 William M Hoyt and Emily J Hoyt of Chicago deeded two Lincoln lots to William J Bryan as a testimonial for his campaign. Bryan accepted and planned to sell to fund the Popocratic drive. The deeds were found by Bryan’s brother and read to convey interest in the two lots valued about 200 dollars each.
A New York plan by Typographical Union No 6 with Mayor Strong’s committee aims to found a farm colony for aged and indigent members. A committee including Bolton Halk Tolman Donnelly Gould and Sullivan will acquire land within fifty miles of New York to provide land, tools, homes, and a means for beneficiaries to live with their families.
Governor Atkinson's illness draws public attention to the executive residence. Reports allege the mansion's sanitation is disgraceful with typhoid fever risks, poor ventilation, and faulty plumbing. Proposals include replacing the structure with a new capitol-adjacent site and memorializing Georgia's greatness. Also mentions rail fare promotions and unrelated ads.
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