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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1895
Page
3
An old advert discusses varied child health, claiming Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil plus hypophosphites aids weaker digestions. It stresses winter illnesses and summer digestion, suggesting vulnerable children lack reserve strength and need stronger care. Price cited is one dollar.
A fragmented editorial collage discusses writers' pay, editors, and publishers arguing for a fair value for literary work. It critiques literary profiteering, cites rates of J. Nye and Brander Matthews, and questions the ethics of monetizing art. It also notes historical shifts in horse values and promotes Backien's Arnica Salve as a consumer product.
Atchison hosts Altcar coursing meet amid good attendance and mild weather. Scarcity of hares hindered early rounds. Troy wins the team cup with five-man score 49. Other events include Wentworth football victory, pacing races, and various local sports notes across Kansas.
State Accountant Challinor submits a report to Governor Storrill detailing questionable practices within the old board of public works. He notes unrecorded transactions in the final year and mileage reimbursements ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 miles monthly for old board members, contrasted with lower totals for the present board.
Ruth Ashmore lashes a churchgoer for superficial piety and distracting behavior during services. She urges quiet respect, proper prayer, and consideration of the poor as central to Christian conduct.
Health board reports diphtheria antitoxine reduces death rate by about 44 percent in the city. Analysis shows a 48 percent drop in first three quarters of 1905 versus previous four years. If 1891 to 1894 rates matched 1895, 3,045 fewer deaths would result. Officials credit early adoption and universal use of the antidote. The report urges broader application to further cut deaths. Open meeting agenda notes debates on government capital versus anarchy with speakers and orations. Also lists local ads for cigars and laundry services.
In Fort Scott and Emporia Kansas news two matters dominate. Judge Reed issued a divorce ruling granting the wife $4 weekly alimony during the suit, while Manville Dewing, a 72-dollar-a-month pensioner, faces questions on the dependency of the wife and potential pension considerations in the case.
Reports say miners at the South Mines used influence to keep men out but failed to halt Home Riverside company from removing cowk seekers. Bantering notes record several local marriage notices including Mlle Edith Johnson and HH Malott. Emerald church cornerstone ceremony set for October 30 with M L Fink presiding.
Mrs. Hatch, mother of Clyde Hattox, recalls visiting President Cleveland at Gray Gables after her son’s imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth. She describes humane treatment by jail officials and a casual call by the President at the Parker House. Hatch declines to discuss clemency plans.
News from New York and London reports Paderewski planning a year of travel across the United States from the Yuehifls Coast toward the Pacific, expressing comfort in America and noting travel contrasts with Europe. Also in London a death and a restaurant cooking mishap are briefly noted along with frost and snow in parts of Britain.
Oct 24 market report shows mixed grain and livestock activity. Wheat and corn firm on firm receipts. pork, sardines, and ribs pricings noted. Texas cattle and sheep markets steady to higher with strong receipts and shipments. Livestock prices vary by grade. overall market strength persists across regions with notable gains in some sectors.
Wheat prices hold firm as dry weather worsens in the U S grain belt. Armour interests reportedly control about 100 million bushels, with prices near bottom but rising on short covering and export demand. Corn and oats stay firm with dull but steady trade, while weather bureau notes the drought’s severity nationwide.
The sworn statement of circulation for the first half of 1895 shows that the Topeka Daily State Journal had a six month circulation as stated. The document records the newspaper’s distribution figures and confirms compliance with reporting requirements for the period.
The State Journal claims leading local circulation with greater six month averages than Topeka Daily Capital and Sears Journal. It cites American Newspaper Directory figures for 1894 and sworn statements for 1893 1894 1895. The State Journal asserts its local reach dwarfs rivals and benefits from early AP state news.
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