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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1897
Page
8
Crowds expected as bulalne, moore, ememy co promotes a Linen Sale for tomorrow. Advertisers claim finest quality linens at lowest prices, with table linens napkins towels crashes bed spreads sheets and pillow cases. Shoppers urged to arrive early, buy season’s supply, and save money for future sales.
In New York city a stamp ed linen sale offers hand embroidery pieces at low prices. Assortments include Lunch Covers Doylies Center Pieces Tray Cloths Splashers Bureau Scarves and more with affordable per item costs and new stamped designs for household use.
Three ornate bed spreads offered at one third redution, with standard honeycomb spreads on sale at 100 for a set. Two cases of extra fine White Marseilles bed spreads priced as first case free. Handful Marseilles spreads offered at $2.28 each.
Linen Sheets and Pillow Cases in two lots. Hematitened Union Pillow Cases import price £ and sale offer. Linen Pillow Cases sized 224326 inches priced at $1.25. One lot hematitened Linen Sheets sold normally for $4.30 now offered at $4.9% during sale.
An assortment of towel lots is offered including 4,400 Huck towels with hemmed edges and damask linings, plus 4,800 towels with various finishes. Prices are listed with bleached and cream Turkish towels also available for selection. Customers may choose from multiple towel types and weights.
A vintage sale ad offers Simncn Gream Damask Table Linen at 40c yard and other damask and bleached linens. Prices range from 30c to 65c per yard for various widths, with heavy and extra fine options. Napkins in 12 to 50 dozen lots listed from 65c to $2.38 per dozen, plus assorted bleached napkins and imported damask deals. Orders by mail encouraged with prompt attention to fulfill sales nationwide.
A catalog of assorted dish towels and fabrics lists hemmed Huck towels, hemstitched damask towels, Turkish towels, crash, toweling and twill fabrics. Items vary by size and finish with prices from a few cents to a few dimes, offering bleached and unbleached options and fringe details.
Murett Renwick, grandson of Persnan J. P. Pay, is a Kansas City sculptor and scenic painter in training. At 99 Peter Street he works with his grandfather, carving a Venus marble piece from a pile of snow. Crowds gather as the piece gains notice, while Renwick also pursues Topeka training in art.
A leading United States Investor article notes Kansas has reduced bonded indebtedness by $2,017,475 over two years with 81 of 104 counties cutting debt and only 23 increasing it. The report highlights strong grain and dairy sectors, rising stock prices in New York and Philadelphia, and a predicted boost from improved farming and dairy industries.
New York February 18 Colonel Robert G. Ingersoll arrived at his residence on No. Madmen Avenue to find the door bearing a mock epitaph and a carved inscription. The incident followed his travel weary return as he considered the taunt while addressing the public on religious skepticism. Dewitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised by G W Stansfield of Gaz Kansas avenue offers relief for skin eruptions burns and piles.
The pills were marketed as a model purgative for stomach and liver relief. They were praised for carefully chosen ingredients and tailored action, gaining immediate popularity and earning a medal at the World's Fair 1893.
Gerard Paget, brother of Almerle Paget who married William Whitney’s daughter, imported the English yacht Rosemary last spring. Customs sought a $3,000 duty under bond to export the yacht, but bond arrangements and Whitney’s Navy ties led to a technical evasion. The six month bond expired and officials found the yacht returned to England. The Treasury will not pursue payment due to the technical nature of Whitney’s connection.
Washington engineers report grand stands rising along Pennsylvania Avenue from Washington Circle to the Capitol two miles away as a shipyard like scene. White House front will host an elaborate presidential reviewing stand with a mammoth Lafarge park seating area. Seats are on sale including a center-structure purchase by Mark A. Mann. President McKinley is to review the procession with guards and officers lining the route.
In Chicago and New York a trade battle erupts as the American Biscuit Company and the New York Biscuit Company threaten price cuts. Each side vows a sharp reduction on the entire line, aiming to outlast the other amid a tense market standoff sparked by yesterday’s price moves.
Hear Bishop Warren tonight to promote Inauguration excursions to Washington. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers one fare round trip from Ohio Indiana and Dakota with March 1 2 and 3 departure dates and return by March 5. Similar routes via West lines, optional Akron and Pittsburgh or Bellaire and Grafton. B and C throught trains include Pullman sleepers and dining car service. Information by L S Allen, Assistant G P A, B and C FR Grand Central Station Chicago. One Minute Cough Cure advertised with claims of preventing lung trouble. G W Stansfield 632 Kansas Avenue. Salina. Special Santa Fe train from Strong City Sunday February 31 at 12 05 noon.
Col. Robert Ty-Retvoll delivered a lecture on How to Reform Mankind provoking praise for oratorical skill but provoking pointed remarks about ministers in general. He mocked Rev A C Dixon as too mediocre to merit comment while asserting ministers are not faultless. He also argued against forcing women to stay with unfaithful men.
Fuh 12-W. Morse of New York travels to Wyoming to organize a wealthy Gotham group to study a vast game preserve. Colonel Cody plans to fence 100,000 acres with a party including D. Heillott, W. Hayder, E. Jones, Stebbins, Hoarland, Alger, Marden and Guilett to depart Wednesday for the Big Horn area.
In February an unusual event occurred as poet Joaquin Miller visited Indianspatia. He spoke briefly before the senate and house, praising the writer for civilizing influence and noting applause. James Whitcomb Riley accompanied him, with Riley’s visit also referenced to the general assembly.
Ottumwa, Feb 13. Thomas J. Stafford, farmer, and W Morrison, Leando attorney, bound over to federal grand jury for illegal pension voucher returns. Vouchers must be filed quarterly and after the 4th. no criminal intent found, but ignorance of the law cited. Penalty could reach a fine and three years’ prison. Both men prominent in local affairs.
Detroit dispatch notes Governor Pingree’s sentiments oppose the anti ticket brokerage bill. A memorial by many business men was sent to Congress, with Pingree defining rights to buy and sell tickets as American. A Mystic Cure claim appears in ad copy, touting rheumatism relief with testimonials.
Four years ago Eva Beach of Lincoln, Illinois fell seriously ill with dizziness stomach trouble and kidney issues. After doctors offered little hope she began Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills and quickly improved, returning to full health and vigor. She praises the remedy in a testimonial from Lincoln.
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