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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1897
Page
4
A fragment from The State Journal reprints items about local manners and humor. It questions fashion, livestock tales, and idle talk while listing nicknames given to boys such as Ralph Archibald and others like Squeexs and Red. The tone mimics a gossip column from a bygone era.
The article blends Kansas weather outlook on September 1 with a lengthy opinion by Mr. Thomas HR Heed on prosperity comparisons between 1897 and the resumption era of 1879. It argues that prosperity returns with confidence, turnover in freight and employment, and renewed economic activity, while noting the volatile mood of investors and the timeless pattern of cycles.
Denver reports decisions by the festival board to extend invitations to governors of states and territories to attend the Festival of Mountain and Plain in Denver on October 5. The event aims to showcase regional culture and attract attendance from political leaders.
New York report quotes Thomas A. Edison critiquing air ship concepts. He argues buoyancy methods using hydrogen or autoplane designs are insufficient and urges returning to fundamental principles. Edison cites bicycle propulsion as a model of strategic simplicity and doubts Professor Lansy’s experiments will yield a practical air craft.
W L Brown denies reports that Kingman county Populists repudiated Governor Leedy and the state administration. He says the convention endorsed Leedy, rejected a rival candidate, and shows strong local support for the governor.
In Detroit on September 1 the National Association of Embalmers opened its first annual meeting. Franke Morrill of Detroit presided as delegates from across the United States and Canada attended. The group plans to pursue international status and discuss optimal embalming methods to ensure safe disinfection and preservation of smallpox victims.
Gus Ritchie, proprietor of a small joint at 085 Kansas Avenue near the Partié Fox office, was found guilty of main appeal. Cadmus denied involvement while the druggist advertised Laxative Bromo Carb Headache Cure and Neuraigin with refunds if not satisfied.
New York reports a French led syndicate intends to lay a chain of stationary steel netted vessels across the Atlantic from Sandy Hook to Fastnet Light. Each ship will be anchored by massive cables to the ocean bottom, spaced about fifty miles apart, forming a safeguarded cross ocean route with searchlights and patrolled stations.
New York September 15 astronomers discuss a massive sunspot and a possible planetary detachment that could unleash a terrible explosion destroying life on land and sea. Professors Corrigan and Serviss warn that Earth may face a critical epoch as solar disturbances ripple through the planetary balance.
Detroit reports the supreme lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor opened its eleventh annual meeting with 100 delegates at Russell House. Over the past two years more than 1,300 members died, prompting disbursements totaling 2,380,000. Missouri delegation presented a carved gift to the supreme secretary. Henry at 412 E St says she is the only authorized Grange Lily agent for Shawnee area.
R M Prath ee of South Street Atchison Kansas praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable blood purifier and tonic that restores strength when debilitated. The testimonial claims the remedy improves overall health and revitalizes the body, stating it never fails to return one to normal condition. A promotional notice offers Hood's Sarsaparilla for one dollar per bottle and “Get Hood's, the cure all,” for 25 cents.
Yellowstone acting superintendent Colonel Young reports a rapid rise in bears inside the park causing damage to stores and provisions near a hotel. He urges disposal of some bears to protect resources and notes coyotes kill many young antelopes. Buffalo counts are stagnant. discussions with Dr. Baker favor corralling remaining buffalo, with estimates of 5000 dollars needed for next year’s improvements.
Washington officials after consulting the president plan to switch the current two cent postage stamps from carmine to green. The ten cent stamp now in green may switch to another color, possibly cartuine, as part of cost savings of about ten thousand dollars.
T B Jennings issues weekly climate and crop bulletin detailing an unusually hot week. Eastern division reports early corn shrunken and fruit dropping. pastures browned and water scarce. Central and northern counties show drought injuring late corn. wheat sowing in southern areas favorable. Western division notes good crops in central counties, early corn in northern regions, water conditions tight.
A Bremen consul report to Washington notes a wartime spike in German exports to the United States before the Dingley tariff, then a collapse as tariffs rose. Cutlery makers ran day and night but all were idle by August, thousands lost jobs, while silk trade suffered though broader German industry hoped for recovery with US demand.
St Louis plans to introduce an upright hygienic penmanship system in several public schools. The method uses a perpendicular hand position with the right arm extended and writes in a straight form rather than the traditional slant. Change to begin at the bottom and progress upward.
Commander Booth Tucker passed through Topeka at 4:20 p m en route to California to organize Salvation Army colonies. He spoke of establishing 40 to 50 families in a California colorization effort with a Colorado colony near Kansas. His wife will speak at the First Congregational church on the 22nd to explain the idea.
A large turquoise stone and smaller gems were recovered from a new mine in Southern New Mexico, likely the largest on American soil. The rough stone weighs about 176 carats and could yield 88 carats when cut. Described as sky blue, the piece is valued highly by experts amid limited discovery details.
An official report from Port Townsend shows the northwest’s largest sockeye catch on record. At Point Roberts the Alaska Packing Company produced 95 000 cases and 65 000 salmon, with two and a half million sockeye caught near Prater River. Harp backed salmon were left to decay. Fishermen foresee a four year high-run, prices dropped to 5 cents from 20 25 cents for flats.
Washington reports Postmaster General Gary is studying postal savings banks. He previously refused to endorse a bill but now supports examining the idea, has read related literature, and plans to prepare a bill and urge Congress to act. Details pending. he may address the plan in his annual report.
The second national congress of colored women is in session in Nashville Tennessee. The welcome address was delivered by Mrs Coleman Thompson and the response by Mrs B K Bruce of the District of Columbia. An address was written by Mrs T H Lyles of Minnesota.
Seaview Virginia features Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in a prominent sale. Customers from near and far report it saved their children from fatal croup after using the remedy. Kellam and Carren advertise the 25 and 50 cent fixes for sale by all druggists. A separate item notes the Bank of bur has assigned and Beary & Christina hardware of Durand closed. no asset details released. Bryan to Speak in Lincoln and Keokuk with Hoodhouse and Pridmy text listed. FL A. Peak, Dentist, over Crosby's store.
The Santa Fe Route announces ticket sales on Tuesday, September 21, with a single fare of $2.00 for round trips across Arkansas, Arizona, Indian Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. W Garvey is the agent. White’s Cream Vermin is advertised as a tonic and worm destroyer, guaranteed to restore health, with Geo W Stansfield and Millers Pharmacy listed as contact points.
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