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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1895
Page
8
A fragmentary column cites Prof Samuels on medical reform and curing methods, listing obscure names and opinions. It mentions Topeka local notes, school contests, public works, an upcoming festival, and various civic items with scattered names and places.
A local celebration marks a remarkable family birthday coincidence with three generations sharing a birthday in October. The father born October 2, the other October dates, and the youngest son born on October 23 are cited as simultaneous festivities, with Jes Z as the youngest celebrant and the event linked to Jas. 2's birthday observed yesterday.
The article notes Leavenworth pushing for a peaceful apple carnival with J. & Collins arranging travel to Chicago for a demonstration. It mentions grand apple arches and decorations funded by the event, with Leavenworth urged to support next year. Also promotes Bege German Salve for various injuries.
Col. Tweeddale promotes a Melan arch cement bridge in Topeka with a seven foot rise over the ends. He argues cement resists frost, is durable with age, and that most components can be produced locally while supporting local employment and keeping money in the city. The design shows a simple iron fence and a beautiful yet affordable structure.
J A Hart, Populist league president, questions the process behind appointing Charlie Holliday as meeting chairman for Gov Walte's entourage in Topeka. The event included Col Tomasos and Del Close, with rumors of a deal to swing Populist votes. Some attendees doubt Holliday’s Populist ties and criticise the nomination.
The Situation onary opened their new ball at Fourth and Monroe last night. A thousand cattle from Wa basse county passed through Topeta yesterday destined for wintering at Grastville. Assistant State Librarian Miss Alice Ordway recovers well and hopes to return to the state library soon. United States Marshal Neely appoints Charles Currier Deputy US Marshal to handle police work, a post he held before. He is from Leavenworth and previously served under W. C. Jones. Dr F M Frankenberger of Catekill will oversee winter work for local sawmills and monitor gold deposits in the district. Mrs Frankenberger will visit Pueblo, then New Mexico.
Oct 24 report says the appropriation for recoinage of worn silver is exhausted. Treasury will resume limited coinage only from gold bullion. New Orleans mint personnel face furloughs and operations suspended until Congress acts on currency. Silver bullion bought under the Sherman act valued at $124,082,565 could yield profits near $4 million if coined.
A court action involving Mrs Kate Whising-Dina and the Tope Water Company ends in a compromise order. The receiver was urged to pay the judgment, but protection for the claimant persists as the company’s affairs are settled with no near solution since the initial ruling.
Charles Kollidly charges the Trust Company of America formerly Kansas Loan and Trust owns 309 Topeka houses. He claims the firm quietly transfers principal buildings from Kansas avenue to Parkdale, expanding mortgage ownership across the city.
North Topeka residents share visits and greetings as Miss Louisa Smith tours Oskaloosa and Miss Faunis Nesbitt hosts. local businesses advertise Good treatment groceries and meats. bricks laid for new sidewalk on Kansas avenue north of Gordon street. church guild and Escoud Presbyterian aid society meet. community celebrates a wooden wedding at the Hutchinson parsonage.
Mark Miller of the state board of public works oversaw two small boys who found about 250 empty whisky bottles under the building during heating repairs. The bottles, placed through a floor hole by a prior administration, were valued at about 250 dollars at a downtown drug store.
A well dressed man, M. Tanner of 1009 Euchasas Street, attempts to register as a tramp at the city registration office. Clerk Whitaker questions his occupation as the man, reportedly a Tanner Bros. partner, is labeled a tramp on the blank.
A fragment recounts a Paris showroom visit where chaperoned young ladies inspect albums while clerks tout a wealthy suitor. A mother and maid weigh a prince candidate known for a scandalous past, temper, and health claims. The bid buys his title with promises of future meetings and a mailed bill to a Wall Street address.
A vintage grocery advertisement touts low prices and a satisfaction guarantee. It lists bulk items like California granulated sugar at 19 pounds for 1.00 and 100 pound sacks for 5.20, along with potatoes, oats, corn meal, flour, and various staples, claiming large sales volume and citywide prominence.
A fragmented menu style list shows various canned fruits and produce brands such as strawberries berries tomatoes peaches apricots and apple butter. Items include Enos Apple Butter Cap Brand flour patent bread and cereal brands with scattered supplier names and quantities.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Boston bakery advert likely offering baked beans and related goods at a shop on an addressed street. The readable pieces reference a bakery contact and ordering, but lack clear names, dates, or full sentences to confirm specifics.
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