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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1896

Page

5

Flower Unt Tillman Wall Street Critique Sparks Debate

Ex Governor Flower comments on Senator Tillman's Wall Street remarks arguing the denounced are not thieves but men of honor who uphold business promises in harsh economic times. He contends Wall Street underpins national prosperity and rural capital needs, while Tillman is misinformed about the market. In a separate note, a mine disaster in Katowice leaves 21 dead with about 100 miners trapped. Also an ad for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claims teething relief for children at 25 cents per bottle.

Wall Strest Flower Tilman Muo Wall Street South Carolina Senator Tilimsa

The Star Grocery Offers Low Prices on Wide Range of Goods

The Star Grocery advertises deeply discounted values across groceries and meats with guaranteed satisfaction. It touts hundreds of bushels of Colorado prunes at 40 cents per bushel, plus staples like sugar, coffee, flour, canned fruits, and lard, highlighting low prices and a broad selection for daily cooking needs.

State Board of Railroad Commissioners Honored in Review

Kansas officials lauded by Railway Gazette for their February 6 1905 appointment and broad review of railroad problems. The report praises judgment and public spirit though long. Also notes state finances February bonds and penitentiary earnings as superintendent H Fellow plans a 20 page comparative study on school supervision for normal schools.

State Board of Reilroad Simpson Howe Secratary Fienalken Railway Gazette of New York City Gazette Kansas Kansas Commission

Missouri and Kansas Financial Snapshot and Local Notices

State Treasurer Atherton reports Missouri's February finances show a low general revenue balance of 146,852.02 while Kansas stands at 672,423.41. Missouri’s bonded debt totals 5,434,000 versus Kansas at 752,000. both states hold similar cash balances. Also noted are plastering claims, the Lebanon Derge Mercantile charter filed for 27,000 capital, and various state official travels and duties across Leavenworth and Topeka.

Bow Banens Kassias Atherton Missouri Kansas Kaosas Garfield Park Washburn Colle Lebanon Derge Mercantile Company of Lebanon

Troutman governor candidacy draws editor's friendly rebuke

A Parsons Sun item casts Lieutenant Governor Troutman as making a political misstep yet declares the editor of the Sun a friendly critic and mentions ties to Governor Morrill's office. The piece reflects local editorial theater and cross‑affiliations amid campaign chatter.

Parsons Sun

New Lamp Shades Inspire from France and Empire styles

The piece describes imported French lamp shades, called Empire shades, ranging from one dollar to twenty, with hand painted Paris shades about 24 inches wide and 24 inches across. It notes their light, decorative value for piano ships and boudoirs, and offers DIY tips for making similar shades with paper, wire frames, and decorative touches.

France Paris Apollo Dresden Mme. de Somebolly

Spring Fashions Color Combos for Little Girls Attire

Spring fashions present black and purple as a picturesque match with bright violet and rich plum tones. Childrens wear mirrors adult styles with godet skirts and mature detailing, yet simple gowns in bakeloth and canvas remain favored. Velvet plaid and plain trims dominate, with blue cloth gowns featuring gold galloon and ruby straw hats completing the look. Jopie Crouier

Childers

Velvet and Plush Summer Fashions and New Gowns

A fashion summary notes velvet and velveteen remain popular for skirts and gowns with dark velvets and rich colors favored. Plush may return to prominence, while fragile fabrics and accessories like lace and silk trim sets the season’s tone. A green velvet cape with black tulle borders accompanies an ivory satin gown and crystal bead detailing.

Ummer Everity

Bicycle versus railway train teased in odd mechanical note

A fragment describes a mocked race or comparison between a bicycle and a railway express. It details a wheeled machine with four wheels, 137 pounds, 13 feet long, set to run next spring west of All, with gear ratios and pulley references mentioned, then asks to calculate gear output by multiplying sprocket counts. The text is garbled and speculative about performance.

Hrarire

Three In Cycles Debut In London Transit Model

London introduces a new cycle design where the rider sits inside an outer wheel. An inner stationary wheel supports the rider while a triple contact outer wheel forms the running surface. Power comes from a spring attached to the frame, promising speed with simple construction.

London Clive

Parrots Spread Consumption Across Paris Rumors

Paris faces fear parrots imported from Brazil may spread consumption. Reports cite two years ago deaths from a mysterious disease resembling consumption and recent deaths at Versailles and Maisons-Laffitte linked to the same illness. A quirky item notes Adrian Hickman of Bath Maine owns a water-loving swimming and diving sparrow.

Paris Brazil Versailles Maissons-Laffitte Adrian Hickman Bath, Me

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