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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1895
Page
4
Weather notes for Kan Feir tonight through Saturday with variable winds. The piece then discusses Idaho politics, Shoup’s Senate election, and remarks on U S government policy, silver coinage, and party dynamics, citing Calderhead and Kansas voters. It ends with Wear Brows & Co.’s address at 85 Bat 005 Kansas Avenue.
Rev Ro Wake a Methodist temperance advocate explains in a State Journal interview that Kansas should adopt a state agency plan to control liquor. He cites 1881 temperance union activity, a proposed bill for a state board of control, a state agent in Topeka, local agents, and seals on liquor to prevent contraband profit, arguing the change would reduce illicit sales and strengthen prohibition.
A group of Philadelphia ministers has formed four committees to aid motormen, who endured harsh winter conditions. Jules Rosendale reported strong church support across Episcopal, Presbyterian, Methodist, Universalist, Baptist groups, with Christian Endeavor soon joining. The effort aims to influence Harrisburg lawmakers via sermons and a broad public campaign.
New York reports the arrival of Bill Cody and Lil, a buffalo bull and cow, from Cincinnati bound for Germany to present to Prince Bismarck before his birthday. Cincinnati zoo president A E Burkhardt once expressed desire for an American buffalo for the collection. The two buffaloes, each in good condition, weigh 800 and 600 pounds respectively.
This week offers the best linen bargains ever shown at our counter with prices from 25¢ to 1.00 for various widths and lengths. Large stock of handsome patterns fast colors. values far below original price. Visit this week to see the wide selection and prove the claim.
Ladies visiting the lace department find daily arrivals of Wash Laces Beaded Nets and Black Silk Trimming Laces perfect for spring. Exceptional values in Black Silk Bourdon Laces with 10 inch Bourdon at 60c yard. An endless variety of Valencennes and Torchons this week as new spring goods arrive. Buy here now.
At the Art Club gathering in Library hall tas ted month two paintings drew the most praise Canal Scene by Steele and Impressions by Euniking. Papers by Mrs Miller and Mrs Huron, plus lectures by Professor Griffith, sparked lively discussion on art schools.
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