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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1904
Page
2
A fragment discusses reusing old fashions to create new gowns, trimming a bolero and belt, and transforming an outdated dress. It then explores social strategy about choosing friends who uplift one’s life and moral outlook, warning against frivolous circles and praising practical, ambitious associations.
Advice on sleep and serenity links perfect rest to a tranquil mind. Warns against anger worry and mental overwork while prescribing a neat bed a tidy chamber and simple furnishings as essential to beauty and health. Cites Emperor William to illustrate minimal bedroom fuss and maximum rest.
Mrs Reed Smoot, wife of Utah senator Reed Smoot, described as gamtic and motherly, born Alpha M Eldredge in Salt Lake City. She praises her husband as the best, and Provo as the fat beautiful place, while noting her limited view of women's movements.
A description of a royal blue cloth gown with antique lace trim and a plaited bolero sets the scene for a courtroom tale. Jones examines witnesses with dry humor, calls not all expected, prompting a tense, humorous trial that ends with a verdict for Jones’s client.
A dated guide advises minimal bed coverings and light draperies, insists on clean beds and airy rooms, and recommends a warm bath before bed. It cautions against heavy curtains, feather pillows, and dust traps while urging open windows and sunning waste jars for healthier sleep.
History notes how an army officer’s wife shares his life with tents and marches. The piece recalls a widow who was only sixteen and mentions President Garfield’s wife, reflecting on how his Army career might have shaped his legacy.
A long feature surveys widows of notable Civil War and later generals. It traces Mary Logan, Mrs McClellan, Mrs Sheridan, Mrs Lawton, and others, detailing their lives, social standing, and the generous widow’s pensions granted by Congress. It notes their kin, residences, and the public care extended to families of fallen heroes.
Advice on waking slowly to protect the heart and circulation as vital organs rest during sleep. Compare human and animal waking habits, urging gradual reawakening with stretches and yawns for a smoother start to the day and better bath enjoyment.
A florist complains about widespread flower fraud used in the sale of button holes and bouquets. Doctored blooms are faded or scentless. they are revived with sulammoaniac and then perfumed in a metal box with ice and Carmic acid, yielding high profits from scenting naturally odorless flowers.
A Bulgarian custom from old times features the bridegroom shaved on his wedding day by a barber while a dancing crowd surrounds them. Hair clippings are saved by the bride’s party, the barber receives a linen cloth and small payments, and the groom kisses the girls’ hands after washing his face.
The German emperor's only daughter, Victoria Louise, is described as both similar to her father and a lively child. She loves a pet dog, enjoys games with peasant children, and spends afternoons in a palace kitchen. She is skilled in sewing and music and turned eleven last September.
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