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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1894
Page
6
The enlarged book department boasts larger stock and extraordinary values. Readers are told of $1.25 books offered for 35 or 50 cents when publishers release limited editions or broken series lists. A New York-based agent handles these opportunities, doing Yeoman’s work to close out remaining titles.
The south aisle allocates abundant counter room for three features of the Christmas Trade. A fifteen cent dime offers strong purchasing power at this counter, underscoring value during the shopping season.
The article notes the Book Department offers a wide range of bindings to suit any reader's taste, claiming there is a binding style for everyone's fancy and that popular poets are represented in the collection.
Society notes recount a lively Topeka social afternoon hosted by Mesdames Latin and Lauck with many guests listed. The piece also covers a Wed evening marriage ceremony at 1225 Moarge Street, various announcements, art club organizing, and club gatherings with prize games and readings.
Oscar Johnson of St Marys and Wilhelmina Olsey of Topeka married by Rev L Binkesley at the bride’s parents home in Topeka. The bride is a Topeka native. groom a well known farmer in the Kaw valley. After a brief Denver trip they will reside in St Marys.
Bargain seekers should visit for two-day discounts labeled Bargain Days. Readable items include granulated sugar 1, potatoes per bushel 6c, 100 lbs flour $2.20, Fairbank’s soap 25c for 12 bars, sugar 6 lbs $1, tea 6 lbs 14, rice 5 lbs 20, navy beans 25c, tea dust 1b 5c, brick cheese 2lb 10c, canned goods per dozen 1, corn 25c per can, soap and washing powders, tobacco products, cigars 50¢, dried fruits 1, oats 2c, peaches and apricots priced, and oil prices for two days only.
A brief note highlights Furman’s store offering the best bargain shoe at $2.50, signaling a value option for shoppers. The item emphasizes affordability and the store’s value pricing in this period.
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