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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
8
Paris fashions and the gay throngs at Nice reveal bold prints and cream crochet frocks, with white gowns, boudoir embroidery, and Chinese influence. The piece notes couture silhouettes, jewelry, accessories, and the evolving use of black crepe de chine, voile, and taffeta in Paris and Riviera wardrobes.
The article reviews fashion ideas from the House of Redferu Ls detailing cloth gowns with panels and applique, fur trimming, and long flat toques. It notes satin and fur combinations, velvet and moleskin ensembles, and a picturesque collar. It also discusses Chinese fans as a national institution and mentions Emperor Helen Yusu around 276 BC introducing the fan to China.
A crowded society page notes weddings, visits, and parties in Copeland and nearby towns. Names such as Miriam Marske, J A Merriam, and Mrs. Coburne appear amid lists of guests, travel to San Antonio and Wichita, and upcoming engagements.
Fort Scott residents prepare for jury deliberations as the Stoltzman case proceeds. Officials name Judge Pearce, Clerk Burton, and Justice in a tense hearing while next Monday’s jurors are summoned. Funeral notices and short visits follow in a village of Jefferson Street, with various residents’ names listed in the public schedule.
Mrs Nation faced contempt charges after tearing a piece from Judge Mugave’s robe at a council meeting. The court fined her 50 but council debated remitting the fine, with eight members voting to remit and others dissenting. Attorney J T McFarland argued the city lacks power to remit contempt fines. debate cited governor authority and state versus city power. Nation had been jailed January 3 and faced ongoing confinement as contempt, with the case highlighting tensions between city ordinance and statutory authority.
Dr Price promotes Trimbita Food as the best ready-to-eat product and announces an extensive advertising initiative to push the cereal, with Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder and Distributing Extracts linked to the effort. The agency WI I Diis Advertising Agency in Chicago will handle the campaign involving substantial newspaper spend.
Sica Grace Foerbees sues former employer Tennix Reinew Coy for 704 damages claiming vaccination caused illness and ongoing weakness. She asserts earnings of 18 a month in Pebrisary 901. The case centers on vaccine injury and long term effects.
North Topeka reports a wave of visitors and local events. Mr and Mrs Frank Bayle welcomed a son James Harner in Manhattan while Mr and Mrs We and Aim Jessie Priddy visited. Funeral notices for Mrs East and Mrs Josey Bure marked losses, with services and burials arranged. The community heard plans for a new organization and electric lights, plus a church gathering hosted by Mrs W M. We.
Washington January 21 Postmaster General Wynners aide to confer in St Louis on establishing a Postoffice station near the union depot to handle increased facilities. In Cortland New York gold is reported found near Marathon with experts testing ore and promising sample results. Local residents react with excitement as miners compare to finds in Australia and South Africa.
Fragmentary text mentions John M. Taylor longtime agent for frieh Lane god Shickehinny and being carried along his route by pene, with unclear surrounding details and names.
In Peru Indiana on January 2 health authorities report measures against emallpox spread from Ohio. Railroad companies crossing the Ohio Indiana state line are requested to enforce quarantine and monitor passengers to prevent the disease's entry. Local officials urge vigilance and cooperation with health inspectors.
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