Topeka Society Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Recent society items from Topeka and nearby mention the St Cecilia club gathering with Miss Minnie Marsh, upcoming performances and meetings, guests at homes on Polk Street, and numerous Misses and Mrs. residents attending events in Kansas. The report lists social visits, travel plans, and entertainments across the city, including church groups, musical gatherings, and neighborhood receptions.
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St Cecelia Cle
Minnie Marsh
Melody Rubenstein
Garwood
Carpenter & Plane
Martha
Beyer Mae Arch
Mea
J. Smith
Polk Street
Secret Star Chamber Session Amid School Fund Controversy
A wary public faces a star chamber style session as the School Fund Board handles vast expenditures. The article notes tight secrecy, with only pamphlet publication of final results after business concludes. It criticizes the law’s restrictions and underscores the public interest in transparent proceedings.
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T He School Fund
Manedi
State School Commission
Whch
Star Chamber
Cormmissinn Ahall Publianh & Recom
Benaiin
Bright Little Girl Marjorie Morse Named McKinley Heir
Marjorie McKinley Morse, two, daughter of George E. Morse of San Francisco, is described as bright and precocious. Fans see her becoming a Washington favorite and likely to grow up at the White House if republican success continues. Her father praises her charm and memory, noting she may soon meet her granduncle in May.
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McKinley
National
Marjorie McKinley Morse
George E. Morse
San Francisco
Amrrs
Morse
David Alison McKinley
Canton
Mas
Mr. McKinley
Marjorie
White House
California
Washington
Moree
The Value of Salt and Household Advice
A mix of home tips on salt usage for stain removal and fabric care, plus a short note on perceived hairpin induced insanity. Salt cleans silver, tea stains, and fabrics, but excess salt can harden water. An Inter Ocean note cites experts claiming hairpins affect mental balance, with references to hair fashion and mad-houses.
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Chicago
Valuable Prescription Scription for Health Beat Headlines
Worthington editor endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic for stomach and nerve issues. Mrs Ansle Stehle of Chicago nearly starved and fatigued until Detix bottles restored her appetite and strength. Sold at J K Jones Drug Store in California.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Ansle Stehle
Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago
J. K. Jones
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Kirkpatrick Ambition For Deputy Commissioner Of Pensions
Ex congressman Kirkpatrick of Kansas is pressed by friends for deputy commissioner of pensions. Kansas delegates have held several interviews with the president and intensified efforts after lobbying to this post. Kirkpatrick previously sought a consul general appointment to Mexico, reportedly withdrawn at Kansas delegation request.
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Washington
Kirkpatrick
Kansas
Evans
Hirkpatrick
Mexico
Slavonian Laundering and the Mangle of Slavonia
An antiquated travelogue sketch describes Slavonia in Hungary as a flat, mud-backed region where Servian women carry out daily laundry on a long wooden mangle. It details the plank, rollers, and weights used to smooth wrinkles, the heavy manual labor, and the peasant dress worn by the workers, noting variations in attire and starched linens.
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Europe
Slavonia
Austria
Hungary
Raller
Trilby
Western
Cure for Sleeplessness with Ice-Cold Napkin
A Swedish servant maid advised her troubled mistress to use an ice-cold napkin laid across the eyes. The plan proved effective, the first night yielding four hours of uninterrupted sleep. After drying, rewetting the napkin restored sleep, with only strong agitation needed to wake her later.
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Clept
Best in the World Says Old Physician on Beauty
An elderly doctor claims bathing is the best cosmetic, followed by regular meals and sleep. He insists three months of his regimen will let a girl discard powder and rouge, becoming naturally radiant by her thirtieth year.
Extending Wear of Sheets and Care Advice
Extending wear of sheets. do not wait for splitting. Cut through center and fold outer hide toward center to extend life. Bolster cases cut in two make pillow covers. If the hulk felts, cut and turn. the ends of the skin need stimulating color and food. Holts Hair itenever is recommended.
Bishop McCabe Denies Making Remarks About Ingalls
Salina Kansas April 1 Bishop McCabe says he never uttered statements attributed to him about Senator Ingalls. He recounts rebuking Brother Payne for attacking a person and defends ministers avoiding personal exchanges. He praises Ingalls as a capable man and notes Payne’s remarks were unwise. Atchison Kansas April 1 ex Senator Tagalin says he is not ready to transfer the roast to Payne and may wait for official information before acting.
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Salina
Kan
McCabe
Ingalls
Beloit
Payne
Brother Payne
Crittelmas
Mr. Ingalls
Trurgus
Missed a Dog Somewhere
George Hamilton, 23, of 202 Polk Street, was arrested by Patrolman Sommers on a petit larceny charge after taking his mother's $10 pocketbook, handing it to Bud White for safekeeping, and hiding it. His mother, a nurse, seeks reform school placement when he appears before Judge Dolman.
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George Hamilton
Polk Street
Reform School
Sommers
Bud White
Owen
Hamiiton
Dolman
Bust of Governor Robinson Commission Formed
Mrs Sara Robinson widow of Governor Charles Robinson will help select a bust for the state university chapel. The legislature appropriated 1000 dollars for the purchase and authorized a three member commission to handle the gift. Governor Snedy appointed H B Woodward of Lawrence and Charles Chadwick of Lawrence, with Mrs Robinson named as the third member.
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Charles Robinson
State University
Governon Snedy
BH. W. Woodward
Lawrence
Kaneas
Charles Chadwick
Alec
Robinson- Mra. Robinson
Mormon Conference in Iowa Set for April 6
The conference of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will meet in Iowa on April 6 and continue for several days. Most apostles have been in travel for days and several prominent officials have arrived.
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Iowa
Diamont
Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints
Harris Not a Candidate in Topeka Patronage Move
Washington April 1 reports that Jack Harris of Ottawa Ran who ran for congress against Peters is in Topeka to apply for a pension agency but friends say he is not a candidate and seeks district patronage. Also noted are Joe Cox of Lawrence returning home after patronage inquiries and Col Ed Brown from Girard arriving, with Rhyder of Leavenworth registered as the Normandie. DeWitts Witch Hazel is praised for itch and hemorrhoid relief. Primwext and Jose at 74 and 79 Kansas avenue advertised.
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Peters
Topeka Pension Agency
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Lawrence
Kan
Col
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Girard
EW. Rhyder
Leavenworth
The
Normandie
DeWitt
G. W. Stansfield
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Jose
Market Report Shows Wheat and Grains Mixed After Slow Start
The market opened weak with May wheat slipping to the lowest point of the day amid slow demand and rainfall. Corn and other grains moved little as domestic receipts remained modest and weather hindered activity. Livestock also showed limited movement with cattle and hog receipts noted alongside modest prices. Local markets faced a general subdued tone as foreign demand and port stocks influenced prices.
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Mesgo
Liverpool
Texas markets mixed with steady to strong tone
Market summaries show cattle receipts and hogs modest with steady to strong demand. Western grain prices display cautious firmness while wheat and corn futures remain under pressure from broader market factors.
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Terae
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