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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1895
Page
6
In society circles a forthcoming wedding is announced as a notable social event with plans for a ceremony to take place later this month. Details including names and venues are mentioned in brief society notes.
Miss Julia Street to Mr Joseph Wickham will be married in Grace Cathedral at noon on Wednesday April 24. Street, niece of Mr and Mrs C J Brown, was known in Topeka as a Bethany student and popular in society. Wickham is a prominent Davon Philadelphia suburb resident building a home for his bride.
Yale Excelsior Hair Tonic touted as the first chemical remedy that turns gray hair back to its original color. Mme Yale endorses the product with a public guarantee, tested by physicians and chemists, non greasy and keeps hair soft and curled.\u00a0Price one dollar.
Fragmentary notice notes an appeal or advice from an entity titled Yair Temple No 14 about a health and complexion remedy. The readable text suggests a promotional or fraternal context and mentions a substitute offering, though specifics remain unclear. Historical tone implied by structure.
A New York teacher George B Williams will give a Library Hall reading tomorrow evening with Shakespearean portions followed by The Sleeping Car by W D Howells. Congressman Charles Curtis in a Washington speech claimed only one kick home remained for a Populist on the force, J C Cunningham, who was discharged by police commissioners after a Saturday night meeting.
Mrs. B K Soden of 5206 Kimbark avenue appeared at Chicago criminal court for jury duty for the second time in two weeks. Judge Burke excused her, expressing hope women will soon serve on juries.
Tips on peeling apples by quarters to remove cores and decay, preferring fine bean cuts with butter, easy custard, and fresh ingredients. Advises quick cooking of green vegetables, especially peas and corn, with salted boiling water and a touch of sugar to retain color and flavor.
Sam Jackson, a 23 year old performer, astonished Yale students and faculty at the medical school with a spectacle of eating broken glass, nails, and tacks. He demonstrated chest expansion from seven inches to five inches and offered to let a physician cut him open for demonstration.
John F. Cooke late British consul at this point has died at his family residence in St Louis. He was 89 years old and had been in excellent health until a short illness. Born in England, he never naturalized in the United States and resigned his post as vice consul about a year ago. He came to St Louis from New York in 1870 and leaves a wife, two sons and a daughter.
The article urges careful treatment of pianos likening them to exotic instruments and race horses. It recommends stable temperature about 60 to 70 degrees, keeping the instrument inside wall, covering it, avoiding unqualified tuners, and limiting clutter on top. It advises wiping with chamois and cautions against finger marks and blue mold with oil vinegar rubs as a last resort.
A decorative laundry bag from Cheerful Moments shows a large, lined bag made of heavy canvas with cross stitch embroidery and crocheted inserts. Brass rings and rails shape the sides, providing a stylish solution for storing soiled linen.
A woman warns that many ruin appearance by not changing dress style as looks change. She notes women often cling to past colors and gown styles, becoming outdated. She urges versatility and fresh choices to suit current appearance and avoid rut.
A Paris rumor suggests hair trends will shift away from the ed hair style to a prominent pompadour roll and a high figure eight at the back. The Psyche knot may fade as wax candles regain prominence after lighting advances.
Women will take part in the first Ohio vote for education board members as woman suffrage is legalized for these offices. Many counties nominate candidates by popular vote in April while state races loom with Governor McKinney in play. nationwide interest centers on women candidates.
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