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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1896
Page
6
The Mills Adames Co. announces completion of a meat stock take and credits faithful customers for supporting their low prices. Stocks are described as cleaned up and ready, with an emphasis on value and continued advertising.
A local shop announces fresh cotton goods including Ginghams Prints Lateens Persian Pattern Wrapper Cloths Plaid Wash Fabrics for Waists Tennis Flannels Ducks and more New wares for dresses wrappers and house gowns arrive this week with daily showings and a forthcoming special sale on Monday Feb 3 inviting shoppers to view and buy or just inspect the new stock.
The night features six selections by the band and a second group, with new Topex pieces. Notable numbers include American Fantasia by Th diz sung by Mra Gorge W. Parkhurst twice, and a Esmeralda aria by Thomas with a duet involving H. V. aes Mrs. GP. Ashton belts I Love You So while Neon Prof Layla Back performs Bley Grey Melodies. A Mila violin solo and a string quartet with John, Jim, and Walter Ball enhances a packed program with standing-room offerings.
In the society column the Nautilus Women's Club holds a meeting spotlighting guest speakers, club updates, and upcoming charitable events, with members in formal attire and notable attendees from the community.
The Nautilus club met with Mrs. Holland for a four day focus on domestic science. Mrs Whittemore argued that inventions relieve but also burden women, noting past toil with handwork and modern machines, while Mrs Cowgill warned that improvements increase labor and complexity. The discussion highlighted the role of women in society, clubs, reading, and leadership, with emphasis on balance between independence and domestic duties.
In Topeka during winter club circles a Saturday lecture at Unity church by Mrs L B Kellogg of Emporia, president of the State Federation of clubs, addressed Civilizaton and its value. She compared ancient Egypt and Greece, argued religion underpins civilization, and praised Christian spirit guiding progress. A reception followed with Sorosis members and Topeka clubs attending.
A collage of notices reports a laborer George Bulwer in Washington avenue harming himself after a domestic quarrel. James Campbell of Chicago, a dialect poet, dies. Dore pictures in Carcaco draw over 18,500 visitors in three days, beating London’s record. Hedifeld College destroyed by fire, loss about 34000 with 5000 insured. Prof Raymond endorsed as clairvoyant in an on-page ad.
A vintage home cookery piece details making soup stock from bones and scraps, clarifying to avoid a muddy pot, and enriching beef, lamb, chicken, or turkey stocks with vegetables, celery, dried vegetables, or beef extract. It also notes using tomato soup as a base, and includes a nearby umbrella wrapping tip, an English toast method, and a floral lamp shade craft from Modern Priscilla.
Fashion notes describe elaborate evening gowns with jeweled foreheads and shoulder straps, praising black sequined net and tulle among fabrics. Gowns feature bold color contrasts, brocaded and embroidered patterns, and decorative chrysanthemums. The image shows a sky blue gown with white stripes, yellow chrysanthemum accents, and a low décolletage.
A vintage jewelry piece feature notes how Louis Quinse and Louis Seize era designs command fashion again. readers are told antique gems, heraldic signs, and serpent motifs drive trends, while modern copies use velvet set stones, and flexible gold bracelets with animal or heraldic clasps gain popularity amid revived antique aesthetics.
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