Mills-Adams Co Opening Sale Muslin Underwear
Mills Adams Co advertises a Wednesday sale on the third day of our month featuring muslin underwear described as never so pretty.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1896
Page
7
Mills Adams Co advertises a Wednesday sale on the third day of our month featuring muslin underwear described as never so pretty.
The Commercial Gazette Nicholasville Special publishes a card from James Graves of Woodford county claiming allyship with Myers and Mrs Virgie Graves and others. Graves admits being a “list and a villain” while Garrett swore out a warrant for Graves but did not appear at trial. Graves asserts he signed under duress with a pistol at his head. The item also notes other distant remarks about Battenburg and royalty, plus a British cruiser bringing Prince Henry’s remains into port. Cartoons of Chinese rail expansion and a ministry revamp at The Press conclude with editor Castries Blakesley stepping back from resubmission advocacy as the paper reorients.
The article surveys current fashion detailing fur trims on gowns and bodices, noting sable edges, imitation furs, and the popularity of caracal and chinchilla. It describes street gowns with violet wool, black chenille stripes, and velvets edged with fur, plus accessories like satin robes and steel buckles.
Fadle Chollet Sars explains skirt lining choices and sewing tips for a female audience, noting preferred fabrics, fit, and alterations for godet skirts. The piece mentions a velvet striped gown and a Louis Quinze coat with white faille vest, detailing collar cuffs and embroidery.
A Rural New Yorker excerpt by Liew. W. W. Lee argues parents should teach children the value of money through earned pennies, saving, and investments. Children learn costs, restraint, and prudent spending via real purchases and bank deposits, with emphasis on both boys and girls.
Practical hints on making large envelopes from two small ones and combining envelopes to mail long documents. Also notes on dusting methods using a whisk broom, avoiding feather dusters, and recommending cheese cloth for fine cleaning. Includes a horehound candy recipe with steps for simmering, straining, and forming into pieces.
Personal items of interest describe social gatherings in Topeka with Miss Henrietta Thompson hosting, visitors from Arkansas City and Olatha, engagements, dances, receptions, and upcoming social club meetings. Names include Miss Newman, Miss McClintock, Mr. Wolfe, and Mrs. Moon among many others. attendance at Kansas City events noted. location tips given for court house access.
To use bland apples, stew them and mix with stewed cranberries in a one to two ratio. Not as much Sager as for cranberries alone. Strain through a sieve and serve cold with meats or fowl.
A detailed antiquated method describes how to carve a saddle of mutton by detaching meat from the backbone and ribs then slicing into long pieces. The process yields eight to ten slices per side and presents a rib skeleton when plated. A plate illustration shows the knife tracing along the ribs as the meat loosens.
A double suicide by Dr. Arnaud de Langlard and his wife shocks Paris as reports credit dwindling medical practice to poverty. Articles note that only one in five doctors earns more than a living, due to patient destitution, advances in medical science, and many hospitals offering free or nominal care with training schools.
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