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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1895
Page
6
Fragmented OCR passage contrasts moral admonitions with religious and social reflections. It references Christ words about burdens, obedience, tuition of life, and a scene implying a sleeper and a dangerous scenario, with stray dialogue about theft and a woman in bed. The text is garbled and challenging to parse.
The Salem Gazette parodies sensational claims by “Aled scientists” that kissing is hazardous. It lampoons as trendy fear the idea of love as peril while praising kissing as a fountain of youth and a universal remedy, contrasting it with feverish predictions and moneyed gossip about a youth named Golight.
A comic brief notes a merchant Ali and a dealer arguing over clocks said to be sold, revealing the man was married yesterday and denies theft. The item is a light, humorous tidbit from Tid Bits, with a playful signoff from J. W. Pannairs in Mineral Water.
A Topeka society page lists Mrs L I Crandall entertaining for her daughter Birdena Crandall with guests, plus many local residents visiting or entertaining during Christmas week. It notes dinners dances receptions and holiday visits by numerous Topeka groups, with occasional remarks on local social trends and humor.
In Washington pulpits ministers urged prayers to avert war with Great Britain. Rev DeWitt Talmege at First Presbyterian preached that war would be the greatest calamity since creation and prayed for divine mercy to prevent universal bankruptcy and slaughter before Christmas.
New York dispatch reports M L Curtin aims to spend 100000 dollars to secure a constitutional amendment for presidential popular vote and plans to back a move to elect U S senators by popular vote. A Washington bureau will seek the best party nominee before the party conventions. Also noted is a bridge incident at East Hartford and the death of George Godolphin Osborne, ninth Duke of Leeds.
Union Pacific announces one third fare round trip to points within 209 miles for travel December 24 25 December 31 January 1 with return by January 2 valid to Florida. City ticket agent advertises mortgage assistance and headache tablets.
In a shaded garden memory shapes a love of roses and birds as Cousin Marian's illness casts a pall. Phil Cray, long absent, returns to restore hope with a gentle, steadfast presence, guiding Marian toward gradual recovery under family care.
In a Philadelphia Times reminiscence, Marian Cougit and Phil pledge in their garden, six years after first meeting, as a minister seals their renewed life together in the Kosplag. The scene evokes youth restored and enduring affection in a now revived Mary C. Egan.
Read about Persian inspired embroidery using Bulgarian cottons on pillow covers and spreads for smoking rooms and libraries. It describes begun work, jeweled embroidery made with silk, and crescent bead borders. Mentions Kensington Art School and care for washable fabrics. Also notes related trims and local laundry services.
Chiropodist Chirapoane notes cycling boosts foot strength if riders wear broad toed, thick soled shoes and place weight on the foot center. Dealers report a shift in women’s footwear toward thicker soles, with pointed toes persisting but expectations rising. Separate piece on curtain draping urges artistic folds and self‑hanging curtains, praising uprights and quick fashion updates.
A fragmented notice outlines holiday travel rates for Missouri Prestige with sample fares and round trip conditions between stations over a 20 mile distance. It mentions limited validity and Christmas bakery services offering festive orders and facilities.
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