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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1895
Page
4
Listings show canned apricots tomatoes corn strawberries and buckwheat syrup with prices per 80c to $1 per gallon and New Orleans sorghum and molasses included plus empty keg shipments. The fragment references dates, sizes, and grades but lacks complete context or ordering details.
A large consignment of assorted dried fruits and groceries offered for rapid sale. Items include California dried plums, evaporated apples, raisins, butter, jelly, syrup, pails of whitefish and herring, mackerel, apple batter, mincemeat, English walnuts, egg cases, water pails, brooms, crackers, flour, sugar varieties, seed potatoes, tobacco, buttermilk soap, and fresh salmon. Delivery available citywide or to freight depots from East Sixth Street and the Cor. 10th and Kansas Ave.
The State Journal discusses subscription terms, weather notes, and a series of editorials on municipal governance. It cites Toledo Republicans, Governor Morrill, U.S. senator prospects, and civil service adoption, with emphasis on enforcement of laws and public administration.
The piece argues for silver restoration and opposition to gold standard plans. It notes efforts to abolish sub-treasuries and have banks issue currency backed by gold and silver, highlighting rising western and southern demand. It cites Atlanta Constitution commentary and predicts a nationwide push toward the double standard.
A collection from Kansas mentions Mrs Boomer in Great Bend facing dwindling work prospects, measles at Stotler, and several small town happenings. Reports touch a Leavenworth theater incident, suspected fruit tree sales, Wichita sportsmen with their game, a sand burr death, Hutchinson rate cuts, Loulaburg fire equipment, Wellington sprinkler timing, and mock congress in Ft Scott.
An old Paola Kansas scene reports a stenographer in Eu reka who should write clear legal papers. A Atchison preacher wed a colored couple and demanded a $5 fee, threatening to take the wife. A bashful Paola revival attendee declines a courtship offer due to already being engaged to two women.
WASHBURN NOTES describes a campus quarrel among seniors freshmen sophomores and juniors over the March issue of the college paper. The editor in chief a senior clashed with the sophomore business managers and staff over cartoons and roast content, ending with a split vote and changed pages that angered many students. The dispute continues as underclassmen plan to use related cartoons in Helianthus, promising further illustrated material.
Charles Eagle secures a lease on the old Natatorium property on Tenth Street east of Kansas Avenue to expand his cigar manufactory. He plans to employ fifty makers immediately, rising to one hundred, making Topeka boast the region's largest cigar factory between Kansas City and Denver. Additional commercial staff will be added as the enterprise grows, with Rock Island excursion tickets offered to Texas and intermediate points on April 2.
The Topeka Municipal League approved a plan to use vacant lots for the unemployed this season. A five member agricultural committee will solicit land donations and apportion plots to needy families for 1895. The effort, modeled after Detroit’s success, aims to supply vegetables and potatoes for winter. Next meeting set for April 10.
A severe storm crippled telegraph service for Santa Fe railroads chiefly between Lecompton and Kansas City on the Emporia cut and the Howard branch. Ice six inches thick coated poles and wires while trees and fences buckled under the weight. Despite outages hundreds of poles fell. trains continued on schedule.
Topeka patrons found Arbert Cawthorn not as strong as Joe Cawthorn in a farce show. Herbert Cawthorn praised as a bright Irish comedian with sharp lines and strong stage presence. Supporting cast received mixed notices while Carlotta’s rope dancing topped the production.
Fifty Santa Fe young men formed the Elkhorn Dancing club and hold Tuesday dances in Hudson's hall. The last event was postponed due to weather and rescheduled for Saturday night. Officers include President John Ash Vice President Pat O'Brien Treasurer Dee Alexander Secretary Robert Finney and Jerry Dustin.
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