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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
4
The State Journal Daily edition describes carrier delivery to Topeka and surrounding areas at 10 cents, with mail options for three months or one year. It lists address details, business office contacts, and references to reportorial staff and advertising services.
An editorial argues the Mississippi River flood problem persists despite repeated efforts and funds. It criticizes ongoing levee repairs, calls for government management, and proposes jetty construction and possible channel cutting to increase flow velocity and shorten the gulf approach. The piece advocates decisive action over perpetual trials.
The text recalls warnings from a wife about a domestic life and references to figures like Daniel Webster and Mary Webster, mingling with remarks on leadership and a dramatic scene. It evokes an American school reader tone, noting debates about presidents and a dramatic wax imagery of a national stage.
The column discusses perceptions of women’s appearance, noting common expressions and reactions in public. It critiques how facial features and grooming are judged, suggesting social pressures shape judgments of beauty and ugliness.
The text argues that temper control and cheerful demeanor aid others and personal growth. It cites Swinburne on sky and duty to curb worry, urging women to tackle difficulties, build strength with each effort, and overcome troubles rather than be overwhelmed by them.
The piece describes Tristan da Cunha as a remote self contained island community with 44 residents, no private property, and limited trade. Peter Green, aged 58, governs the island with a priestly air, while a rare annual visiting warship brings papers and letters.
The Paris Figaro recounts a rural repast held at Bernhardt’s, detailing a lavish setting with Oriental silks, cushions, and a Japanese hostess. Guests linger, hear of future plans, and watch the tragedy actress’ postperformance rituals, highlighting her tireless work ethic and imagined memoirs.
Mrs Grace Edgington, arrested by police, reports she was charged with fake A pocketbook belonging to Mia Franc Carson was mistaken A member of the police department gave information that Mrs Fy of taking the pocketbook.
Abraham Lincoln was described as bashful and engaging at a neighbor’s home where he wooed Miss Saumn Held of New Salum, Illinois. Held recalls his spiritual beliefs and care for her, saying she did not love him and avoided marriage, despite his claims of lasting affection.
A column of pithy sayings on manners, mores, and everyday wisdom. Snatches about wealth, marriage, church, social duties, and safety tips mix with satire of public figures and rural life. The piece blends quips on modesty, duty, and prudence with humorous observations about weddings, mourning, and accidents.
A Kansas City group of six glaziers arrived by the Santa Fe and began a systematic canvass of Topeka residences, knocking on back doors at breakfast and asking homeowners if they arranged for glazier work, then moving on to the next house. The rush drew notices in local papers, with ads from Union Pacific specials listing travel details and round trip fares.
A testimonial from R. M. Pratheethor of Atchison Kansas praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and restorative aid for debility and impure blood. The ad claims it strengthens the system and restores normal condition, with Hood's Pills promoted as a cure-all for various afflictions.
A west side movement seeks to carve a private park between Clay and Pillmore arrest and Thirteenth to Sixteenth streets. It would include a lake formed by a dam, with shade trees and banks ready for public access once the city supports improvements. Backers are El W. Netswanger and H W Benedict, banking interests own most parcels.
The national convention of the Colored Baptist Publication Society at H Street Baptist Church Topeka ends today. Delegates hear talks on Sunday schools and literature from Rev. Bacote and Miss Armstrong while a plan to endorse a Nashville publishing house is debated and adopted.
Religious notices list Evangelist Bims lecture at Third Christian church and multiple meetings at Wesleyan Methodist, Viret Baptist, Unity church, Caled Presbyterian, and other denominations. Activities include sermons, missionary talks, youth events, and fundraisers, with times ranging from morning services to evening lectures at venues across Topeka and surrounding streets.
Washington June 2 Senator Teller outlined tariff positions amid debate on the tariff bill. He opposed a 70 percent duty, urged precise information from the committee, noted Japan’s textile growth from low tariffs and favorable exchange, and argued Japan had not fully changed to a true gold standard. He refused a three percent duty on Japanese or other goods and favored Republican tariff aims though soft on the Women Bill.
Laura Jackson, a 7 percent seasoned youth, was taken by Knight’s ambulance to the Salvation Army hospital after leaving home for adventure. With strict parents, she sought the world but now plans a new life and hopes her recovery will bring her father to reclaim a hopeful home.
A testimonial notes Electric Bitters as a cure for constipation headaches and general debility. Annie Stehle of Chicago credits the tonic with restoring appetite and relief after ill health. The ad mentions a local drug store and a band concert listing. Diarrhea Balsam is advertised as a plant based remedy claimed to cure where others fail.
Detroit woman recounts long illness after childbirth and recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits the medicine with restoring health, easing headaches, fatigue, and weakness, and restoring vitality after years of medical trials.
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