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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1897
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes show an auction and classified items for real estate and rental matters. Aimed at a local paper, the unreadable text references a weeklong period and monthly averages, with circulation figures unclear.
The American Newspaper Directory is the recognized authority among advertisers and compares to Dun and Bradstreet for mercantile ratings. Now in its twenty-ninth year, it guarantees with a standing offer of $100 for proof that its newspaper circulation statements are incorrect.
The editor reports for the first half of 1897 that Topeka Kansas circulation in Shawnee County is verified by signed statements from Kansas papers. The American Newspaper Directory will publish the full figures September 1 1897. The State Journal notes it pays no postage on much of its edition, delivered by carrier or express.
Chicago Sept 28 Wheat opens firmer on strength in cables. Prices advance with No 2 spring awaited vote. Corn firm, oats dull, provisions quiet. Receipts: cattle 8051, hogs 18780. other grains mix. Trade includes World sugar and coffee gossip and European markets. forecasts expect warmer Missouri/Kansas. exports listed.
In Great Bend on September 4, residents of Elwood organized to evict two women described as of questionable reputation. After the women were urged to depart, they left the rented house but were pelted with stale eyes as they were escorted through the city.
Reduced rail rates to St Louis Chicago and eastern points apply Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept 30. Santa Fe sells to St Louis 5.00 Chicago 4.50 and other eastern points at cut rates via telephonic agent. Karnivat Knights Masked Ball requires costumes for floor dancing. only invited spectators. inquiries to J C Water, chairman. invitations vouched by Mr. Crockett, Stansfield's drug store. Broken edge collars repaired by Peerless Steam Laundry.
A list of individuals and titles appears, including executives, agents, and clerks linked to Chicago and other cities. Names such as ALBERT C. BLATZ, SIDNEY JONES, FRED OTTE, and FRANK A. MECHT are interwoven with associations like breweries, banks, and rail firms, implying a directory-like notice.
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