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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1895
Page
8
Classified style notice lists numerous fabric deals for dress goods including all wool Habit Cloths in 50 and 40 inch widths, half wool Plaids, silks and wools, plus 54 inch patterns, 69c down from 1.00. Includes 40 inch mixtures 50c down from 85c and 38-46 inch Henriettas and Serges under 50c. Also imported pattern suits, mens wear patterns at sale prices and deals on Japanese ware.
A Topeka Grand audience filled the house to see Sol Smith Russell perform Noah Vale the starving inventor. Russell praised audience warmth with an impromptu curtain speech and the two child actors Virgie and Glen Glydon drew interest, while fans noted Russell's generous, fatherly leadership and possible retirement from one night stands next year.
Nat Goodwin, the comedian, visited O Briens Vine Street resort in Cincinnati and played craps against the house. He quit a $1140 loser after the game favored the house, which had twenty one chances to the player's fifteen due to a seven being omitted from the board.
Pat Reagan, a middle aged Irishman, suffered a severe delirium tremens episode over the weekend. He wandered to the police station seeking help to shake snakes from his clothes after alarming visions. He was placed in a cell, managed with pokers, and shows improvement the next morning though still weak.
Saturday night Col J C Gordon addressed a crowd of young candidates for page, warning them not to return Sunday and urging attendance at Sunday school instead. He criticized loafing and suggested men should attend church as well. Lectures by John R B Clarke and John B B Gough at Washburn College on Jan 9 1895 noted.
Sale catalog notes price cuts on textiles including eiderdown cloaking at 39 cents down from 65. All wool red twill 15 cents down from 20. Red and twill 20 cents down from 30. Twill 25 cents down from 35. Red and twill 39 cents down from 50. All wool red and foal twill and fancy skirtings listed with reductions.
The Annex offers 54-inch cloaking at discounted prices with several tiers listed. Prices include $1.35 down from $2.00, 89 cents down from $1.20, and $1.75 down from $2.50, reflecting significant markdowns on all sizes.
Cloakmakers forecast lower prices in January across all lines. New York’s leader Prince Alberts in Kersey and Beaver Cloths, plush sacques $10 and up. Children’s cloaks offered at half their value, with low prices, choice styles, and excellent cloths guaranteed.
Misses' clo res in sizes 4 to 14 offered at 3.00 with all sizes shown as worth double. Shop ad notes wide range and low price for last minute wardrobe needs.
Embroideries basement display shows textiles shipped directly from St Gall Switzerland. Manufacturers ends are exhibited in the basement area for inspection.
Local shop lowers infant eiderdown cloaks from 3.50 to 1.75 and from 2.50 to 2.00 as prices ease. Despite the reductions, higher prices persist for other items while savings are highlighted.
Wool broadcloths in 52 inch width offered in solid colors and blends, priced at 50 cents, reduced from 75. Also 52 inch all wool broadcloths to 75 cents, down from 52 inch varieties at 31, previously $1.50.
A local retailer advertises ladies Mackintoshes with markdowns across all price points. The $12.50 and $10.00 styles now $7.50, the $4.00 line $2.50, and the $7.50 selection $5.00.
Fur promotion lists Astrachan Muffs three dollars down from five. Belly Lynx Boa and Muff twelve fifty from twenty five. Back Lynx Boa and Muff seven fifty from fifteen. Furs by the yard discounted. Krimmer Muff and Krimmer Searf three dollars each down from five. Beaver Muff and Beaver Searf seven fifty each down from twelve fifty. Black Martin Muff six dollars down from ten. Mink Muff six dollars down from ten. Monkey Muff three dollars down from thirty.
Two capes reduced in price: a white Thibert cape now 17.50 dollars from 25.00 and a monkey cape at 25.00 from 37.50. Limited stock indicated with sale pricing.
Just received a new shipment of astrakan and wool seal capes advertised at very low prices. Limited quantities available, with styles suitable for winter wear and formal occasions.
Cotton and wool mixed blankets now 1.35 down from 2.25. Part wool blankets 1.95 down from 3. All wool blankets 3.98 down from 5. Prices 5 down from 6.75, 6 down from 8.50, 7.50 down from 10, and 10 down from 15.
North Topeka notes list visitors and movements including Jacobs in Rossville Runnell from Raton Kane returning from Waterville McCartney of Valley Falls with Wilson family Cromwell in Menoken Sly moves store Root visiting in Atchison and funeral attendance. Church communion adds new members and revival services announced by Rev Brown in Beilot with BeLOit spelling.
City council plans action on the water works case at tonight's session with aims to forfeit the water company franchise. Councilman Bradford leads the drive and vows to present a resolution after his investigations. He expects to pursue a course to reach a decision without awaiting the district court ruling. The reporter is told to watch for the council's next agenda.
John Kr Clarke and another John B Gough give a lecture at Washburn College on January 9 in the year 1504. The event highlights two speakers sharing insights on a contemporary topic. The notice records the date and venue for this scholarly gathering.
Covert cloths 36 inches wide drop to 10 cents. Apron ginghams 5 cents. Cheviot shirtings 5 cents. Soft finish bleached muslin 5 cents. Sanitary cotton flannel 74 cents. Boys wool bicycle hose sizes 7 to 94 priced at 19 cents. Unbleached muslin 5 cent item at 3 cents. Fascinators reduced to 50 cents. Ladies nightgown 75 cents. Lace curtains 1.50 and 2.78 per pair.
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