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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1897
Page
4
Wide selection of ribbons in various widths and materials offered at Christmas pricing. 100 piece packages of Fancias ribbons priced 25e and 29c, 45c and 390. 200 pieces Moire Taffeta silk ribbons at 17c per yard in 4 and 5 inch widths. Special prices on all silk satin and grosgrain ribbons with an endless color range.
A display showcases more Christmas umbrellas than ever, featuring new ASCOY TIE and PRINCESS OF WALES handles. The collection promises to beautify apparel with bold, colorful options and novel umbrella innovations.
A local display in Topeka features Tunaberg Statuaria statues of popular poets and composers. The figures are made to be cleaned and priced by size from 48 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents. Viewers are invited to the North Room to see the display.
Calendars advertised in various designs priced from petty amounts like 25c up to 50c. Water color landscapes listed with values around 20c to 25c. Christmas booklets offered at 15c to 25c and box paper available at all prices from a low baseline.
This ad touts a large display of handkerchiefs with deep discounts. Ladies hemstitched and embroidered pieces are offered at fractions of their listed prices, including 5c and 7s- varieties. Men’s colored gold border and Japonetti lines are marked down, with numerous styles from 6sc to 325 in Duchess Lace.
A brief notice advertises plated jewelry for children including rings at a value to age, necklaces priced at 25 cents, and pinsets at 35 cents. Ladies may purchase plated bracelets and stick pins at all posted prices from a general seller labeled as seers SOUR.
A bright display of brass framed goods is now available after a Saturday opening. Prices range from 25c to 3c and 50c, with brass framed mirrors at 1.50, 2.00, and 2.50 each, inviting shoppers to inspect the new stock.
We purchased 25 fine French boudoir clocks as importer samples. Prices are set at half value with tags of $1.30, $2.00, $2.25, $2.50 and $2.75 each. These are offered as bargain goods to buyers seeking quality timepieces.
A doll window will showcase a variety of kid bodies and new woven wigs. Prices range from 9c to $1.00 and up with selections including larger and better dolls. The mother of them all will appear in the display next week.
Four numbers of Cups and Saucers offered at toc 5c 10c and asc with bargains easily worth double. Decorated chin cup saucer and moustache cup sets available from small to large at low prices. Also chocolate tea or coffee cup saucer sets at 25c and a variety of china glass vases rose bowls and plates.
Weekly garment sale lists Ladies capes and coats in black navy and blues with satin linings and velvet trims. Items include Kersey, Melton, beaver, broadcloth capes and various coats priced from five dollars to ten dollars, with several high end pieces marked down from prices up to nineteen dollars.
A department previews a festive run to Christmas with a strong linen selection. Damasks by the yard and napkins stand out alongside dinner sets, lunch cloths, tray cloths, centerpieces, carving cloths, scarfs, towels, and doilies. Prices are not fully listed but noted gaps in the 56 to 72 inch Bleached Damask range and matching napkins.
A prompt urging customers to hurry to grab a Wrap at January Prices. The message emphasizes immediate action and limited time availability to secure the deal.
A display of dinner sets includes two to four yard cloth with four dozen or a dozen matching napkins offered at prices from $2.00 to $16.00 per set. This range covers affordable to premium bundles suitable for households.
In this department we show Spachtel s Cut Out Work items including Pillow Shams Center Pieces Scarf Dresser Sets and more. Prices about 20 percent below the usual asks for the same line of goods. Also stocked are Stored Center Pines Colored Liner Sols Pilow Bulgarian Pillows Castion Molds Dana Pillows Applique Dresser Scarfs Glove and Handkerchief Cases Crawford's Linen Flosses held ing's Silks.
Rev Dr Hills of the Central Church Chicago toured Kansas urging study of politics and culture. He warned that Western towns prize lectures and culture, with communities funding courses despite resistance and debt pressures. He contrasted optimistic Western audiences with Southern distrust and discussed the era’s political debates and educational ambitions.
An extended article considers the rights of the public and public services as Associate Justice Walter Clark examines gubernatorial influence and state governance. The piece contrasts Governor Leedy and Clark in a historical context, noting judicial perspectives on public access and state duties.
Ex-congressman W. A. Calderhead announces intention to run again for congress in the Fifth district. He claims Republicans will carry the district in the next campaign, regardless of who heads the ticket. He defends Republican prosperity and economic policy while noting possible new candidates like EH. Traney, HA Bere, and Jay F. Close.
A terse letter to a editor criticizes Republican stupidity as perceived by the author. The missive mentions individuals with garbled names including George and Spence, and references figures such as Mr. Agly and Perkins in a context of urgency and indignant tone. The piece appears as a publishable correspondence.
A letter recounts party tensions over state printer and senator nominations, noting ballots for Baker Perkins and Ady, Sherman bolting to Perkins, and divisions within the GOP. The writer criticizes party factions, laments failed aims, and urges perseverance while praising a correspondent’s energy and industry.
J M Chisham of Atchison visited the state house and lawyers on deal business. He predicted Vital son county will be red hot for John Seaton for governor while discussing Harris candidacy for the congressional domination. Scott and Scott, The Cremerle, 726 Ave.
Emperor William meets the Reichstag leaders and signals no delay in naval expansion. He cited foreign policy and economic issues, noted the world situation, and urged the Reichstag to back the navy buildup while recounting recent events in Haiti. audience lasted about 30 minutes.
Colon election results show Liberals defeating the government party by 59 to 0 or near that margin in the first colon elections. The report notes calm conditions and expected political movement as observers report voting patterns.
Burlington unveils a handsome set of observation vestibule trains built in its shops. These trains are designed for all classes of travel and are the only of their kind to run from the Missouri Division to St Louis. They feature lighting, gas, and standard seats, and mirror the latest railcar designs. The effort reflects credit on Burlington management and marks a milestone in western service, with agents offering descriptive folders.
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