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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
7
Kate Clyde argues the jealous man and the silent man reveal flaws in both sexes. She notes jealous men justify control and that silent men rarely express affection, sometimes prompting dramatic breakups. The piece delves into power dynamics, pride, and the question of how respect and change shape relationships.
A long, reflective column blends romantic recollections with a fashion note. It discusses memorable gowns, the appeal of capelike jackets, marble ruching, and plaited chiffons, then details a cadet blue cloth gown with chiffon undersleeves, pleated skirt, oriental embroidery, and a high crown velvet hat with white-tipped trims.
A terse admonition warns that denying social enjoyment at home spoils sons. It argues a home seen only as a means to eat drink and sleep leads to ruin, urging balance between work and happiness for family well being.
A discussion on the value of a soft pleasant voice as a woman’s charm contrasts with the rise of self advertising. The article notes a gentle voice’s power at home and in society and discusses a new English practical ladies' club training poor women in housework cooking and dressmaking with a modest dress code and supportive staff.
A woman attributes her fine complexion at forty five to regular charcoal use. She keeps powdered French charcoal in a corked bottle and uses a teaspoonful with honey three nights in a row about every three months, plus a purgative on the fourth night. She credits tomatoes figs prunes oranges grapes and other ripe fruit for part of her health.
Classified notices seek domestic help from a Good Girl for general work to a neat hotel worker, with wages and board offered. Listings include kitchen staff, dining room helpers, chambermaids, and a white girl for general housework. Also asks for a skilled jewelry saleswoman and a farmhand, plus shop and lodging rentals and miscellaneous needs.
Thopala and special efforts aim to block Colorado Fuel and Iron from receiving coal as United Mine Workers of America battle Colorado shipments. The dispute centers on Western producers facing union objections to coal deliveries and corporate actions in Colorado.
Miscellaneous ad notes Christmas presents including flowering plants bulbs baskets and goldfish at Topeka Seed House on Kansas Ave. A separate prompt promotes a liquor cure contact in Topeka with addresses on Kansas Ave and Sixth St. The item ends with a call to see Drip Pa rat published in the Topeka State Journal.
The Board of Education of Topeka Kansas will receive bids for a two room school building in North Topeka. Bids opened after December 19 require a 2 percent certified check and a bid bond equal to the bid. Submittals due by January with five day completion after award. The board may reject any or all bids. J. E. Stewart, Clerk.
Notices filed in Shawnee County probate court list applications to sell intoxicating liquors in Topeka wards. Hearings scheduled for Friday or Tuesday in January. Notices name applicants Funchess and others and give ward locations plus hearing dates and times. Includes hotel and hardware ads and stray train timetable fragment.
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