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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1897
Page
7
An early 19th century column outlines advertising terms for Topeka State Journal. It notes Saturday publication timing for classifieds and restrictions on ad types, with pricing hints and circulation figures. The piece reflects period newspaper rate wording and emphasis on available ad space.
A fragment notes a large daily average figure of 11 584 for the initial six months of 1897. The text lacks context, names, or places to expand the item into a fuller report.
The American Newspaper Directory is the recognized authority among advertisers. It has stood for years offering stock proof that its statements about newspaper circulations were not correct, now in its twenty-ninth year.
An excerpt from the American Newspaper Directory dated July 28 1897 presents a statement from the Topeka Kansas editor noting that The State Journal has maintained its status among leading papers for the first six months ending July 31 1897. The record summarizes publication activity and standing.
The article outlines Kansas circulation standings, noting signed statements from leading Kansas dailies. It asserts that a directory issued September 1, 1837 will show verified figures and dismisses postal rhetoric as irrelevant to official tallies.
Market report from Oct 1 shows wheat opening steady with小 declines amid forecasts of calmer, warmer conditions in the West. Corn and oats steady to firm with droughts pressing demand. hogs and cattle receipts mixed as traders eye December futures and port prices. global notes cite limited activity in Chicago and Liverpool with December wheat trading lower on weak signals.
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