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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1895
Page
6
Advertising copy notes Mills Adams Co stock of ladies gloves in black and other colors with clasp patent home and Pate reference. Mentions complete stock in staple kinds and colors and undressed finish.
The Social World section details a Saturday reception at Mrs John E Frost's home on Wervra Avenue with a lush setup of holly and evergreen, plus the Avonelian piano ensemble. It lists hosts, guests, and fashion notes, followed by a Sunday afternoon thimble party hosted by Miss Moon, then various social notes including parties, weddings, and club events across Topeka, with names of attendees and venues.
The article describes how northern fishermen build small shanties on the ice to fish through winter. It details setup, mobility, shelter, and dangers, noting scarce fish when steamer trawlers operate and abundance in winter. It covers ice villages near Saginaw Bay, dangers from storms, and harsh conditions faced by fishers.
A New York fashion note describes cheviots serges and Angora cloths, with granite cheviot and basket weave options priced 60 to 75 cents a yard. It favors plain garments in inexpensive materials, detailing gowns with simple trims, yokes, boned belts, and varied textures suitable for all ages. It highlights home gowns using cashmeres mohair angora and Fayetta silks, plus mourning outfits in Henrietta and crape, celebrating economical yet stylish dress for daily wear and special occasions.
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