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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1897
Page
7
The notice explains classified help wanted ads in Topeka State Journal with free dates, submission deadlines on Saturdays for Topeka readers, and a 5 cent per line rate with 2 cents per line for a week. It encourages all nonemployees to place ads while reserving no obligation by advertisers.
The prompt describes an advertisement style claim for a perfecting press printing two to three complete B-page papers per second. It cites multiple newspapers and printing companies, suggesting a trade notice or promotional insert within a historical Kansas-based publication context.
Rev Dr Lyman Abbott in Plymouth Church Brooklyn argued Bible study splits into traditionalist and scientific schools. He contrasted literal old testament authorship with modern criticism, noting 39 books, three classes, and multiple sources. He cited Isaiah, Genesis, and Leviticus, urging conservatism within scientific inquiry.
London dispatch reports John Sherman downplays foreign policy as a Senate concern while stressing Cuba is his main interest. He expects no change in U S policy toward Spain, sees no war with Spain, and envisions North America evolving naturally without altering the current allies with England.
Ex Senator Milton Brown argues Western Kansas irrigation test results upend the belief in vast underground water parallel to the river. He notes high costs hinder small farmers, urges cheaper power and practical use, and predicts Western Kansas will pivot to cattle grazing and alfalfa with spring markets expanding and prosperity returning.
Governor Leedy appoints L. T. Yount as Topeka elections commissioner with a $100 monthly salary. Yount names George Wagner deputy at $50 monthly. Wagner had been a candidate for commissioner and was seen as possible successor to incumbent McMasters. The appointment settles competing interests from a Populist board era and Yount takes charge after inventory of supplies.
Governor Leedy appoints Kansas, Texas and Oklahoma committees to seek relief from discriminatory freight and passenger charges. Kansas members include Senators Campbell and King and Reps Brown Pratt Hackney Sumner Johnson Nemaha. Conference location Guthrie. date unfixed. Also notices W H Leib farewell concert at Library Hall March 3 1897.
A London report notes Germany has shipped large munitions to South Africa at Wal Fisch Bay while the Transvaal arms up. France sends 200 tons monthly of munition guns and supplies to strategic points. Event notices list W. Leibst Library Hall on March 17 1887 and Purewell Concert March 27 159%.
Washington reports official word that China launches a new postal network modeled on the British system. A Shanghai based commissioner oversees changes tying to imperial customs as the U S and several nations maintain existing services in select cities for their colonies while the new service is placed into operation.
The Norwegian government opens the northermost post office on Spitzbergen island for next summer, per a Universal Postal Union notice. It aims to serve rare excursionists and will allow mailing Spitzbergen souvenirs. A Washington Legion No. 265 Masquerade Ball is planned at Masquerade Hall as a separate item.
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