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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
8
The column lists numerous social events and personal notices including visits, travels, club meetings, engagements, and receptions. Names such as Mire, Mr and Mrs, Leach, and Topeka connections appear amid scattered references to parties, dinners, and community happenings. The fragmentary text mirrors a busy mid century society page with many individuals unnamed or partially identified.
A letter from Sha rortal China recounts a summer journey through Southern Europe with illness and fever. The writer describes travel, meals, and the desire to avoid travel again, noting Postum coffee and a dinner table scene in an unsettled wartime setting.
Jewelry specials list items with limited pricing on collar buttons sterling silver thimbles celluloid combs Sylvia hair combs solid gold rings opals moire belts purses and leather chatelaines, all offered at marked down values during a sale.
The May Delineator features special designs for graduating gowns while the large Book of Metro Fashions, once 25, now 10. Good Housekeeping April issue is in the Pattern section, on sale.
A Topeka social page lists Mrs Huisisun o Sh presenting guests from Atchison and Spears. Names include Miss Josephine Patterson, Mrs. King, Mrs. Irving Hiller, Mr. C. Lemcko, C. Votiuen, and Mrs. Edward Hives. A California delegation and a young party gathered at the home of Mrs. David Mira for a pleasant Saturday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G. Movers, Miss Marie Siebert, Miss Emma Evan, Miss Cretia Blake, and others. reviving with refreshments.
Former first lieutenant Charlie E James of the Thirty-sixth U.S. Volunteers says reports of the water cure in the Philippines are false and sensational. He recalls witnessing hunger near San Misiel and torture by Filipino forces, including exposure and forced hard labor, before being fed rice and shown the water cure.
The text markets value suits in various fabrics such as Homempans, Vea tans and Chevrote with fashionable trims. It highlights Jaunty Rion Jacket as the foundation for many styles including stitched bands, fancy garnitures, and decorative revers. Features ripple peplut and tailor stitched plain jacket with balanced cuts. Troy's of Bah erate Cheviote Vene tame Panthen Mother Mberd Sulings Mirkin at nem cartier.
A fragmented advert describes $15 suits and jackets with stylish touches. It notes Venetian fabrics, moire, silk bands and narrow trims, with bold stitching and decorative folds. The copy mentions peplum jackets, moire skirts, and fancy trimmed outfits in varied colors.
The article describes various jackets including Gibson and Box of the Eton styles, referencing materials like Cheviot and Peau de Soie. It highlights elaborate collars, moire crests, narrow shoulder lines, and decorative features such as wheel bellows and cuff edges, noting fashionable black and white options.
The Very Stylish Woman features black lace and grenadine skirts including net options. Descriptions highlight satin moire trims, applique details, ruffles, and tiered finishes, promising refined silhouettes and fashionable fabrics.
A garbled note discusses a medical stringing incident. It mentions a cure not being pregnant, a possible tying action, and that no after effects were observed by the writer or companions. The text is unclear and partial.
In a Newark court, Judge Talty postponed hearings on injunctions involving players Harper Wallace and Heidrick. The case centers on contracts with American League teams and a bid to keep players from playing while disputes are resolved. Separate notices report police fatigue amid local unrest and a labor protest demanding higher wages, plus the death of Moses Springer, a noted telegraph operator.
Local report notes forest fires near Ottumwa Iowa with teams fighting the blaze in the southern sector. Citizens and families are invited to attend the millinery opening event hosted by Morrison.
A conference of airship experts in St. Louis on April 2 settled a 21 figure course for the aerial speedway linked to the World’s Fair prize of 100,000 dollars. The route runs from a Duke Captive balloon near Wasile Institute tract to the southeast and northwest, with ten mile markers and elliptical arches guiding the measurement of flight distance.
Herman Johnson, a Topeka youth, admitted using Lesh nickels in slot machines. He was found guilty in U S district court and given a two year and five month penitentiary term by Judge WC in August.
In Liberal Kansas De. T. S Mager removed the eye of Harry at the Eland rail yard job site during stock yard construction. A blow from a moving vehicle caused the injury. Magee performed the operative eye removal. A separate note reports a missing 1 year old daughter, suspected murdered, body possibly in a quarry near Teamedale. Temperatures in Philadelphia hit 10 degrees above yesterday, hottest in 30 years according to the weather bureau.
Specials in Art Needle Work showcase dresser scarfs hemstitched 54 inches long at 5 cents value Imported Spachtel dresser scarfs 20x51 inches in assorted patterns for 28 cents All Linen Spoke Stitched scarfs 54 inches long at 5 cents quality 1 All linen doilies bemstitched 19 18 inches 35 cents value for 25 cents Spachtel shams bemstitched plain and embroidered edge 32x82 inches assorted patterns per item
Our ring is the largest and best assorted we have ever shown. You will find any late style at any price from 35 to 7.50 in white gauze spangled and lace trimmed with ivory, bone or wood sticks, carved and plain.
Annoying garbled report describes a festival at Shakespeare's Birthplace New Stratford in Avon with readings of Henry V and King Lear. The piece highlights a diverse audience including English and German devotees and notes performances near the river by Homes and Juliet with trees and modest pageantry amid a revived interest in Shakespearean lore.
San Francisco April 22. A conference between the strikers committee and United officials, arranged by Mayor Schmitz, was to be held in his office but the railroad office refused to join there. The men demanded a company office venue. Mayor Schmitz hopes either side concedes on the meeting place.
Delegations from New York and Illinois will travel via St. Louis to Los Angeles to meet with the neutral federation of women's clubs. About 250 members will visit El Paso and Juarez, with entertainment by the Mexican consul. The event marks a step toward cooperation among clubs. Queen Wilhelmina news brief notes recovery progress in The Hague. Gouten Bulletin reports a corporate capital increase in New Jersey.
A solemn memorial service at the Dallas reunion honored Confederate veterans and leaders like Jefferson Davis and Robert E. Lee. The event paused all business as attendees bowed their heads, with Miss Winnie Davis praised as the crowned queen of their affections.
Lawrence area officials plan to authorize a single dealer to supply all library books for the coming year. County superintendents previously secured bagis for school taries but the system was unsatisfactory. The board will consider titles including A Man of King Alfred's Court and Merowing a King.
The report from Kansan City notes Ottis from Enid nominates William St Croke of Chishams City for a congressional seat at a long convention. Delegates face a lengthy balloting, with Jones of Lapiana among those urging a first ballot decision.
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