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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
3
Ladies black dress skirts in cheviot and serge with full tailoring. Includes Manners Gutworth style skirts priced at 800, and un suitted serge skirts at 3.19 instead of 5. The Chalk Ling Skirts popular style now 3.80 from 4 50. Black silk skirts in coat numbers, proper style and fit. Limited quantities. a deposit of 6 holds until Christmas.
The display features a range of coats for young ones and their mothers. Notable pieces include a blue and brown coat priced at 1.29 with sailor collar and fine trim, a heavy cloaking in royal blue and tan for 2.25 with ornate collar, and a red royal hue and brown option at 2.79 with new length and braided trim.
Ad offers Eldendown and Elderdown coats for infants and toddlers aged 2 weeks to 6 years. White and black coats in Angora trim with braid, novelty strip, and full cape options. Prices range from 2.88 to 31 dollars, with several wool, all-wool, and cadet bias trim garments advertised.
An old advertisement touts infants wear and baby caps in cream red and pink, featuring cushivere circulars with warm linings, velvet braids, and satin ribbons. It promotes overstock “barried over goods” at half and quarter original costs, with prices ranging from 38c to several dollars, and highlights luxurious angora hats, shawls, and Shetland wool items as holiday bargains.
Last night Deck-arert Phillips and Louis Brows were found guilty of murder in a fret drift by jurors after a lengthy trial. The verdict was delivered with little emotion as the defense showed no sign of law.
The ad touts Wooltex garments as reliable, affordable fashion with a choice of 27 inch coats at $4.48 and larger English box coats at $6.98. Colors include Tan, Castor, Navy, Black, and Royal Blue, emphasizing quality molton lining and wide availability from representative houses.
An advertisement touts a $10.00 choice garment on the American market, fully guaranteed with satin or silk lining options. Lined draped wrappers and styles include pearl buttons and strap seams. Colors listed include Light Tan, Castor, Beaver, Oxbroad, Royal, Navy, Black, plus red white grey. Large value for stylish dress wear.
A special feature highlights a ladies percale wrap described as a perfect gem. The design includes a 4 11 inch yoke back shoulder cape and novelty braid trim, priced at 7139. The piece showcases elegance and craftsmanship in a refined garment showcase.
Offers on various fabrics and silks at reduced prices. Advertises substantial discounts on velvet, satin, and silk waists with claims of large savings and limited department availability. Encourages early selection of Christmas gifts.
Readable fragments describe various textiles and fabrics for sale including indigo prints standard dress patterns cotton cretonne and muslin underwear suitable for dressmaking. The listing notes quantities and prices with notes that patterns are handsome rich colored and in demand at other locations.
Fragmentary 19th century notice mentions Kansas City bank, Santa Fe line, and return fare of 2.67 dollars. Tickets on sale December 9 for Gay trains and December 18 for return trips. Mentions Gold Standard in Time and deputies with scattered phrasing.
An advertisement touts 1000 sample gloves and a five hundred pair event for ladies 2 clasp dress kid gloves in multiple shades. It markets leather lined and unlined gloves, wool mitts, buckeye and canvas gloves, and driving gloves at reduced prices. The copy questions consumer pricing and offers major value against higher cost rivals.
A display of embroidery fabrics and art goods showcases dramatic price reductions and exclusive items. Shoppers can expect striking values on high quality threads, canvases, and framed designs, with limited stock and new arrivals highlighted in store windows.
Retailers promote an extensive hosiery lineup with guaranteed replacements for worn items. The catalog lists Misses and Ladies hose in multiple weaves and weights, children’s and men’s styles, with price points from 4 cents to 25 cents, highlighting guaranteed quality and various sizes.
Churches societies clubs and other organizations are respectfully solicited to furnish a list of their holiday requirements. We are prepared to figure with you on the lowest cash basis. It will be to your interest and ours to call at the earliest possible time.
From Nogales Ariz reports reach Denver about several thousand contraband cigars seized near the Southern Pacific Railroad. Paymaster Hobinem and three others were arrested on the contraband charge as authorities pursue the case. Apollo lodge A W O A M invites all members to a Friday meeting December 6 to elect officers. refreshments announced.
Mrs Lotta Bower Grierson of Los Angeles was guest of honor at a Saturday card party hosted by Mrs Walter Cust at 22 Woodlawn Avenue. Progressive High Five won the afternoon game. prize a bronze bust. Decorations featured roses and carnations. A two course refreshments service followed with multiple helpers and a violin solo and whistling numbers by guests.
Social items from Topeka list dances at Steinberg s hall and reg ular routines at the Hyperion club. Nearby weddings, travel plans, and theater outings include Higwatha visits, grand opera in Kansas City, and a grainid apera. Travel offers to Santa Fe and Topeka grand opera details appear among concerts and receptions.
President McKinley's assassin was cheered in Chicago as Isaak Ibram Tenak leader of the Free Society declined to condemn the act. Tenak praised Czolgosz while a 1000-strong audience roared with jeers and cheers during a debate on socialism versus anarchy. A riot was forestalled by the chairman's prompt action.
A New York politician known as Hochstim received a sentence at Sing Sing for more than three years after being convicted on an indictment accusing him of inciting a prisoner to escape from a state election officer on election day. The case centers on alleged coercion tied to election security.
The Navy Department announced Col. Ibe L. Meade of the Marine Corps has been acquitted in the court martial charged with drunkenness and has been returned to duty at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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