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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1903
Page
14
Fragmented text describes Beaurts and Washington efforts to obtain coal and period attire. References to mantles, robes, velvets, and specialty fabrics hint at fashion influencing social standing. Mentions committee actions, workers, and unspecified omissions in the record.
A fragmented prose piece describes a woman planning to winter in Wyneington while dealing with wardrobe concerns and hurried emails. The text references a mysterious confidant, possible threats to family, and a push toward outcomes like a half ton reward for deliveries. It evokes cholera fears and a broader social critique.
A wholesale firm uptown reports experiments on cooking meat by cold instead of heat. They claim their process could cut costs by about one eighth of a cent per pound, claiming equal or better tenderness and flavor as traditional methods. The notes reference Scott's Emulsion as a comparison.
Topeka society circles report a busy social week with clubs at Steinberg Copeland home and Marquette events at various residences. Engagement rumors and upcoming weddings, including Alfred Lee Redden and Gordon of Walters, Okla, plus Mrs Stanley and Miss Stanley praised for hospitality, frame a season of pageantry as Topeka prepares for Lent and evolving governor’s household changes.
The article notes Miss Wasson resumes her classes in Walter colors starting Monday January 12. It also reports the Park Gate M. Ed Giss election results with Mrs. Turris as president, Mrs. Cunningham as vice president, and Mrs. Fiktelver as treasurer, plus a light refreshments close to the session. National Hotel changes dinner hour to evening. Chas L Weed announces noon lunch and evening dinner. Musik by Stein Berg’s orchestra Sundays. A new mend card design resembling an envelope is planned for future use.
A scanned North Topeka column lists social notes and local happenings. It mentions dances at Takens Opera House and Steinberg orchestra, visits by Floyd McRae and Will Young, a funeral at St Joseph church, and church services at North Topeka Bayuet and Good Shepherd with details on speakers and timings.
Pastor of Congregational church preaches on the Holy Spirit and a series of cotta ader meetings will be held across the county week. Mrs Emmraa silver, former city and sixth grade teacher, will discuss her missionary work to China with the Womans Missionary Society and the Presbyterian church circle tomorrow evening. Rev Mr Glentenning to preside.
Baron Speck von Sternburg the new German charge d affaires in Washington conferred with Chancellor von Buelow for two hours. The baron, expected to be received by the Prussian envoy, travels aboard the Hamburg American line steamer Augusta Victoria due January 20 for New York. The Cologne Gazette claims Ambassador von Holleben may retire amid tensions with the United States over the Pan American affair, while the U.S. government posture is described as friendly.
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