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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1896
Page
6
An OCR fragment shows a period era catalog line listing several food products with small price cues. Items include molasses and syrup from New Orleans, potatoes from Colorado, and a 26 cent price point. The text is incomplete but conveys a sale-like product slate.
Fragmented dispatch from Reunion cites a January letter claiming 4000 French defeated with heavy losses, plus rumors of executions and transportations of chiefs. The piece also notes local authorities and a separate briefing on state house grounds in Mauritius and meetings in the state executive council appointing David Naylor as superintendent of state house grounds amid other personnel changes.
The Topeka Turn Verein marks its thirtieth anniversary with a ball on First street drawing about 700 attendees. A mime turning and singing act entertained, "The youngies" athletic class impressed guests, and Marshall's full band plus Steinberg's orchestra provided music. Chairman H. Y. Bobresring delivered the annual address. nearly 400 members exist today, with only two original organizers remaining. Subscribe for the Journal News.
In Topeka society news several hostesses announce whist and bridge gatherings at homes of Mrs Beisiphie Miss Hopkins and Miss Ash ay with guests from Potteryville and Lawrence. D J Greenwald hosted twenty three at a family dinner including Mr and Mrs P Aucker of Cassgate and Mr Henry Kaba. Invitations issued for events at Bethany and a Washington cotillion with Miss Null Peffer among those in attendance.
Weather in the state shows fair conditions with partial cloudiness and variable winds. Tonight may see a clearing trend with tomorrow forecast warmer and fair. Regional reports note cloudy conditions in Colorado, New Mexico, and nearby areas. An ad promotes Boyes Hair product and Peerless Steam Laundry with a positive guarantee.
Fashion notes outline spring walking costumes using velvet, cloth, and wool with rich trims and simple lines. Colors include chestnut, emerald, bottle green, violet. skirts feature stitching and cords while bodices show embroidery, empire and eighteenth century influences, with Parisian trends shown in a rose satin evening gown described by Joupic Crollet.
The article details current millinery trends with Toynes Chischilla and Sable Tails Fashions, favoring red dahlias, red and crimson roses, violets, and snowdrops. It highlights fur toques, black velvet bats trimmed with satin, and beaded sable ornaments, plus white lace drapes and emerald greens. A suit shows light gray silk and blue velvet trim with a large black plume and blue valves.
The Topeka city council condemned fifteen miles of defective sidewalks and debated new paper brick paving. Inventor Wm P Emery proposed a durable pulp brick substitute to lay under supervision. Meters and licenses were discussed with gas and electric meter inspectors, sidewalk petitions, and park use approved for Hapre City Park in July.
Consuls report that the Porte proposes amnesty for long beleaguered revolting forces at Zoltoun but insists on expelling revolutionary Hyntcoakists aiding insurgents. Refugees from Zekwun, about GWU in number, should return home with protection. Tax reforms would be direct to Zaitounlis under supervision. Conditions sent to the foreign consulate at Zritoun for insurgent submission.
A reader testifies that Dr Hand's Colle Cure, advertised as exactly as represented, provided noticeable relief for a baby after many failed remedies. The note claims satisfaction from the sample and states the remedy was sold by druggists for 25 cents.
A distressed narrator laments a skating accident on a pond that ends in campus grief with a rival’s snide laughter. The second fragment shows a nervous clergyman doubting his officiating as a wedding proceeds, finally confirming the groom is correct and the ceremony was properly conducted.
Harper’s Weekly outlines its 1595 journey through world events and American life with planned sections on art literature music drama and amateur sport. It also notes subscription details and warns against unauthorized copying, while advertising a hair regenerator.
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