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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1901
Page
7
Advertising guidance for lost found rental sale and trade notices in The State Journal promises free three day ads for assistance needs and offers cheap rates. It touts broad statewide reach and prompts readers to place small classified ads to attract customers and buyers for goods services and property.
Early drought has scorched the prairies and will not yield more than a third crop. Rain will do little to improve meadows. John Francis of the state revision board warns hay will be scarce in Allen County and surrounding counties. He notes no meaningful recovery in the near term and a poor hay outlook for the region.
An early 20th century notice outlines Topeka plasterers forming a union after years without organization. Key figures G. T. Gotoh as president and John M. Offrien as secretary treasurer are named, with modest initial membership and plans for wider joining. The piece notes goals of mutual protection and benefits shared among members across nearby regions.
In New York on June 1 the proceedings around the contested Moesh estate wills faced postponement. Attorneys for Tick and the executors asked for more time as the prosecution and parties prepared. The judge agreed to continue the matter until tomorrow with possible further adjournment if Nicoll cannot attend.
Paris reports former United States minister Loomis discusses Venemud troubles in an interview. He anticipates cordial relations between the two communities under Herbert Bowen, plans a trip to Switzerland, and may return to America to begin his next post.
Mayor Hughes visited Jefferson Street to inspect rejected brick used for paving between Fourth and Fifth. He ordered removal of all substandard brick, checked curb replacements, and instructed crews to discard improper material and report quantities. The incident prompted a city-wide note to avoid reusing the faulty brick.
W N Beezeley of Kinsley denies scheming to start an insurrection and says he did not remove himself from political action. He asserts he would not endanger Burton, his former schoolmate, and claims no intent to incite trouble. The piece notes a $5,000 Garden City bond interest dispute with a Dansville bank and a district court ruling for the bank. It mentions T F Dodds and France to Follow Holland Model in submarine design, plus a Kansas sewing machine ad from BABCOCK & FROST.
Unclear river of items from North Topeka including social visits by J G Nicholas and J H Withers, Greta Fisher Nelson at Miller farm, Embroidery sale and barber shop news, Baxter ice cream parlor prices, a picnic at Garfield Park, and local church and Sunday school events. Also reports on patients in hospital, local visits to Coffeyville and Leavenworth area, and a new bank charter for Barton county.
A faithful reproduction of the exterior and interior of the world famous Guests' Best featuring a life like photograph of King Edward VI in the Royal Yacht Club uniform.
Classified style list of rental offers and notices including Albert Horton Jr taking tenancy of a house at 4238 North Weberse Colorado Springs. Various for rent entries describe five room houses with city water. Cottage near Gnd Lincoln. Cascade Colorado listing three rooms hot and cold water. Modern flat for rent at 50 Fm with price 1200. Small stores and a music studio listed. City bonds sale notice.
Texas fever cattle halted as federal inspector and state staff uncover fever ticks in two to three cars near Mitchell Texas. J H Johnson, state inspector, quarantines the affected herd carriages, part of a total 568 cars. McCunningham blamed by livestock board for sowing unconstitutional Kan gas law notions. Coffeyville link noted. Balliet named receiver of Dexter State Bank.
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