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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1895
Page
6
The article reviews a lengthy dish washing guide drawn from Good Housekeeping. It covers equipment, steps, and cautions for washing glassware china silverware and other items in proper order, stressing temperature control and careful handling to protect finishes and materials.
A sewing note describes a blue and white gingham child’s apron pattern with a square yolk bodice, bishop sleeves, stand collar, and a broad sash. It also shares a simple currant cake batter recipe, omitting detailed steps but noting baking time and serving suggestion.
A Manitou society column provides brief tidbits from local gatherings and social rounds. The correspondent records small events, arrivals, and fashionable noteables in a concise, period voice.
Topeka residents enjoy Manitou summer resort life with numerous cottages filled by the Williams and Horton families, Judge Johnsons and others. Visitors include Mrs. S. J. Crawford, Mrs. Arthur Capper, and many local figures. Social events span tea dances, dinners, and excursions, with marriages, travel plans, and club meetings noted among frequent changes in residence and guests.
The record notes that Mr. Alexander lost his mother before he could reach her bedside, and within the past two years he has also suffered the deaths of his father two sisters and a brother, including Dr. Alexander of this city.
A Bowery Girl, a new drama by Ada Lee Bascom, will open at the Grand Opera House Saturday Aug 24. Set and characters draw largely from New York's eastern section. Clara Thropp leads a large company with singing and dancing. Harry Williams directs the melodramatic production.
Local note list reports the Silver Knights of America meeting at Topeka Post ball this evening. The district court will not docket new cases after today. Various local items include Henry Watterson lecture date and plans for soldiers at Ottawa on September 5.
Minnie Manley, a twelve year old girl of 306 Monroe Street, accidentally shot her hand with a .22 caliber pistol she had just loaded. The wound is painful but not serious. doctors fear blood poisoning could require care to avoid amputation.
New York fashion writers note extreme and varied styles from duchess like gowns to queenly silks. Descriptions cover a taffeta gown with knife plaited ruffies, tabs, three folds, and a stiff collar. a white cashmere gown with black guipure, baby blue ribbon, and elbow puff sleeves. trends predict heavy velvet and plush brocade for winter.
Fragmentary ad lists watch types and prices including Waltham and Elgin key wind models. Mentions silver cases and various makes with prices from ten to two hundred fifty dollars, suggesting a sales pitch or assortment in a local listing.
A fragmented OCR line lists amounts such as 15.00 1.00 12.50 and notes 100 units with unclear context or meaning.
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