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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1897
Page
7
The Topeka State Journal announces free Situations Wanted ads with specific submission deadlines on Saturday and midweek days. Advertisers are urged to hand in notices before the stated times to ensure publication across local circulation.
A fragment from a 1587 newspaper notes advertising rates of five cents per line or DM cents per unit for a week. It also references a monthly average circulation figure and mentions a time frame of fret sie months, indicating listing or rates amid publication data.
An afternoon window between 7 and 24 is referenced for a sworn installed statement. The text notes generic points from two to three complete and page papers, with a focus on the second item.
An official notice announces a special muett at the city hall in Topeka on September 33, IST, at 8 oclock for the hearing of complaints to the assessed ground taxes and parcels. The filing includes details on loss circumstances, ground parcels, and the city clerk’s office confirmation. Also mentions De Witt's Little Early Risers and a bound over for bicycle theft in Justice McClinfork's court.
A battered report notes two enormous gold nuggets found in Trinity county and Ballarat. One weighs 2400 ounces worth 4200 dollars, the other 2165 ounces valued at unknown. The Australian nugget has long been shown as the largest.
Russian agricultural officials CG Schindler and B Gardenine arrived in Sioux City to study American farming practices. They toured machinery practices and soil culture methods with H W Campbell, traveling to Nebraska and the Dakotas to evaluate experimental farms before reporting to Moscow.
Mount Holly New Jersey September 3 James Robinson the man who killed his wife by slashing her throat at Fieldsboro near Bordentown on August 3 died in the county jail here last night of tuberculosis He had injured himself to escape punishment and was treated at Trenton hospital before imprisonment. Breckinridge Visits Fort Leavenworth After Denver Stop The inspector general of the US Army left for Fort Leavenworth after a day in Buffalo as a guest of General Otts He will report findings to Washington officials. Forest Fires Increase in Big Horn Reserve Three miles square in the Big Horn reserve burned with six million feet of timber destroyed Firefighters struggle amid high winds and threat of more fires across the divide in the Big Horn country. Suicide Attributed to Business Reverses In Phoenix Benjamin Zosekier a prominent cattle dealer shot himself following weeks of reverses and despondency Alibi Effort For Edmunds In Pike's Peak Murder Case Edmunds is under attorney protection claiming a strong alibi for Herbert Kay's murder Verdicts and further details unavailable. Luxurious Pullman Sleepers From Topeka Santa Fe Route Today The Santa Fe announces daily service to Pueblo with fresh amenities and comfort. Ayers Streaparitla Cures Skin Diseases By Eradicating Cause From System Advertisement text shows remedy claims.
A well dressed traveling salesman from St Louis appeared nervous and intoxicated at a Topeka Salvation Army hospital. He begged for shelter saying he was exhausted from a long spree and almost delirious. He stayed the night, thanked staff, then left and has not been heard from.
Albert Hopkins of Twelfth and Jackson streets offers a generous supper to a desperate stranger who writes for food. After a hearty meal the man chats with passersby and leaves, prompting Hopkins to accuse him of fraud and order him away. The distressed tale underscores caution in charity.
J R Willard Co bankers and brokers assign assets to Jamies L Starbuck with preference for 20000 to Wm Osterhout. Firm's condition not stated but assets may reach 1000. Dowiggins touring Europe. Sieby Co brokers suspend trading with Silsby branches across several cities facing third suspension. Salvation Army hospital patient called Yellow Man improves rapidly after severe jaundice. Afridis dissension rises as governmentsilence ends over Khyber pass operations.
Garden City notes E J Westcate a district appellate court clerk purchased the Sentinel, a long running Democratic paper, with aid from H Garrigua and plans to strengthen it as a reform and focal publication. Grasshopper plague eases in Hays City as white red mite and other causes are blamed for the sudden hopper decline.
Proposals received by the Office of the State House Architect must meet contract specs. Bids must accompany a per cent check. failure to enter contract within five days risks forfeiture. The state reserves the right to reject all bids under Chapter UA of the Session Laws. Governing officials Leedy and Bush oversee procedures.
The board of trustees invites sealed proposals for erection and completion of a building for the accommodation of idiot and feeble youth at Cowley county Kansas. Plans and specifications are on file at the office of the superintendent in Winfield. Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check or bank cashier’s check for not less than the amount of the bid. Bids to be sealed and addressed to W L Brown president. bids subject to bond and compliance with state law. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
The American Newspaper Directory is the recognized authority among advertisers for newspaper circulations, akin to Dun and Bradstreet for mercantile ratings. In its twenty-ninth year, it carries a standing offer of $100 for proof that its circulation statements are incorrect.
The Topeka Kansas daily is cited as the largest Shawnee County circulation in the July 1897 records. The American Newspaper Directory notes the paper’s high daily reach, with much of its edition delivered by carrier or express and paid postage minimized. The forthcoming Directory release is September 1, 1897.
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