Elaborate Topeka Club Reception Impresses Guests
Society notes describe a lavish Topeka club soiree at the Heganthone on Sixth and Harrison. Guests arrived amid greenery, pink flowers, and intricate decorations, while committees, gowns, and centerpieces highlighted a formal, elegant night of revelry and sociability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topelau Oln
Harrison
Art Progield
West Hill
Jobscon
Beiberope
Velver
J. Crawford
Hurl
Quinton
Ais
Arthur Mills
Charles Bloat
George Craua
Eatia
Margaret Mulvan
Nagaliceat
Rosea
Mra W. AE Thormpson
Thompson
Mery Hamematt
NEW YORK BEAUTIES DEFENDED AT HORSE SHOW
A reader defends New York women at the Madison Square Garden horse show against Mrs Gertrude Atherton’s critique. The piece praises New York fashion, beauty, and grooming while contrasting Southern and California stereotypes. It cites figures like Mrs Burke Roche and Mrs Suffern Tailor as examples of stylish, elegant New York women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibave
Gertrude Atherton
New York
Liesada
Geolars
Wousnhood
Madison Square Garden
New York City
California
Mark Twain
Nose Ehoud
Burke Roche
Suffern
Elisha Dyer, Jr
Duncan Blote
Samant Mintern Peck
Atherton
Remiis
Socie Joaders
Kate Masterson
New York Sun
Women in the Field Work on Shares in New England
A historical discussion on pioneer women in Connecticut and other states who husked corn by hand and performed outdoor labor for low wages. The piece contrasts Italian immigrant workers with American families, notes the social and economic pressures, and recalls older rural practices of haying, flax work, and harvest duties performed by women, while reflecting on gender roles and labor values of the era. Includes anecdotal memories of a Connecticut family and a general critique of wage inequities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirana
Italy
Opidosis
Landeeipe
Connecticut
Andre
Thare
America
Partiaia
Suytiing Goiti
Aklop
Republic
Sansense
Derren
Life Willie Featherstone Speaking at Last?
Fragmentary dialogue shows Willie and Featherstone with a sister waiting months for a spoken word. Brooklyn Life notes a personal delay and an awaiting conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Pagar Featherstone
Wilie
Brooklyn
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Topeka Grocery Co
Topeka Grogery Company
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
General Notes
Feronal Sons
Grmerat Howat
W. G. Coupes
Jim
St. Denis
Owies
Virginia Steart
Harry
tHenda
Kanses City
Washburn
Spain
Mra
J.P Kunkle
Perry
Kas
Mir
Bark
Beevoue
Willace Sreorx
Atehiapieales
Talves
Tesas
Booker
Sharp
Lone
Denver
Vie
Abr
Starp
Mr. Baler
Moe Gee
P. Connie Rished
Montgomery
Alu
Mr. Conner
Promiens
Conner
Mobile API
Polate
Wille
Timie Sree
Misa Daicy Samison
Minnie Marsh
Aife
Allee Atwoot
Stias Kurtle Lindsay
Mie
Nansle Hopisins
Misa Dinny
Jessie Stall
Frank Little
Steimarn Club
West Sixth Street
Jenmuary
Misa Ye McCabe
Theresa Kronsingwa
West Street
Iheading
Te Trojuois
Oxford Club
Ander Shel
Cai ‘A Bretioy Basie
Taura
Dee
W. F. Corrigan
Orrigan
Gev. W. Vigan
San Antonio
Fla
Deat i
Milledgeville
Gaia
Invalids
Corneu
Mia Hlia CG
Chamberlain
Florian Equal Suffrace Astecis- Tiew
Linnwa
Methodist Church
Tampa
Wil Kole
Russix
London
Sarah Bernhardt
Legion of Honor
Daughters OF Italy
Irich
Fwrm
Pioxrer
Boeing Corm
New York Weekly
Thorpe
Europe
Jerise
Cham
Cthern
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