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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1895
Page
5
Harman, a noted leader of the Hansas Free Love movement, reports from prison that he remains in good health and continues to guide the group from behind bars. He writes of steadfast beliefs, ongoing plans, and calls for support despite confinement.
A mosaic of Topeka items covers editor Harman’s obscenity case and personal notes on Harman and Harman’s circle, local lectures and jail visits, freethinker activity in Ottawa, and scattered city updates. Observations include political figures, theater chatter, school events, hunts, and court notes, with mixed snippets about residents and institutions.
City leaders and Lt Governor discuss Topeka plans including a Fall Festival and a proposed permanent board of trade. They praise community effort and favor organizing a commercial group to promote Topeka, with a focus on uniting business and civic interests.
Scranton's miners and town merchants report renewed activity and wages as 83 workers from last spring return to Toluca area mines. About 300 miners are at work locally, with 15 employed by Arrow Cerlon firms. Scranton’s No 33 mine reopened and is operating again, signaling improved commerce and steady employment. A local sales pitch for a salve appears in an unrelated ad.
An old ad promotes Hege's Heir Honever to stop hair loss and restore color, with a greenhouse listing and a Modoc Club concert aid for the First Presbyterian Church on Friday evening at 15 cents admission. The item mentions Greenhouse at 1273-75-77 Clay and Bell phone 235.
John Breidenthal faces speculation over a politically charged office relocation in Topeka. Two connected rooms in the real estate building house tank and bank offices with public access. Dr Frances Storrs treats women at the Topeka Free Dispensary daily from 9 to 12 informed by local notices.
A former Topska man now in Denver visits Topeka with Mr Carringer and his children. Carringer notes Healer’s appeal and crowd reaction but doubts permanent cures, saying no proof of divine powers yet acknowledges his strong attraction drawing people from across the country amid talk of healing and mystery. Also mentions local ads for woolens, chocolates, and winter flowers at West Eighth street and a note on Midland College football plans.
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