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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
3
A Paris fashion snapshot discusses spring styles with emphasis on hats and veils. It notes the return of long veils, lace, and chiffon in elegant millinery, the shift to semifitting coats, short skirts in Paris, and the evolving tailor gown favoring austere lines and feminine touches.
Jamart Parisian woman introduces a two-part walking skirt with front narrow and side wide pieces and back fullness to create folds around the feet. The piece measures about three quarters of a yard hem and tight at the waist, with curved seams and hip fullness. Pink shades and poppy reds dominate summer gowns with silk trims, ruches, and ribbon bows. Lace blouses, embroidered cuffs, and corselet belts feature in outfits, while sleeves move higher toward the elbow. new trimming uses taffeta and lavender tones.
A vivid description of taffeta gowns highlights silk like drape and crisp freshness. The outfit features a deep flounce skirt with rib bon velvet quillings, a belted corset, velvet trim, and a decorative hat with tulle, velvet rosettes, and foliage accents.
Northeastern Kansas teachers gather in Leavenworth for an instruction program April 1. Speakers including H L Miller address topics on teacher and parent interests, classroom management, and the role of schools in shaping future citizens. The day features sessions on manual training music in the grades and the course of study amid district debates.
M. Gitman of Leaventorrt poses a question about rural feather etiquette and visitor access. The brief considers whether countryside birds should be permitted to visit a rural deyer under local norms.
Board of Education may postpone selecting a new superintendent for TH Peke schooly after Monday meeting. Several candidates including Frank Nelson Ehnounse and All Bielson are in contention, with undecided options from shonld Frank Nelson and others. The delay hinges on whether enough votes can be marshaled to elect a successor.
In Police Court this week Deda Manson a Black woman was discharged. John Kushara a Parkdale youth 15 was fined 25 and costs for threatening a neighbor. Mrs McCormick clashed with the boy over a broom and insults. A resignation by Police Officer Roashow was noted and Dick Johnson owner of a restaurant at 405 Kansas Avenue was fined 10 and 20 days for possessing beer found in raid. Witness Josie Provard testified linking Johnson to illegal liquor sales.
County Attorney reports Dr Keith petitioned the board of county commissioners to exempt his hospital from taxation and a delivery was made to the board stating the hospital qualifies for exemption.
A description of a spring girl's gown in gray velvet and voile with lace trimming and belt detailing. The piece mentions Ninon de l Enclos as a famed beauty and her secret of beauty, a rain water based preparation revealed after her death.
Father Beck quotes Chairman Stubbs alleging reluctance to fund elections. Butler county Democrats reportedly back Harrie Evernor and Ty F B Lawrence in the Fourth District race. Holton Recorder notes tensions over debt, federal statutes, and who bears expenses while critiquing local corruption rumors.
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