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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1895
Page
6
Milton W. Kirk of James S. Kirk & Co claims his Rain Water Maker, not a soap powder, softens water and protects fabrics. He contrasts it with dangerous chemicals in powders and urges readers to ask for a 2 pound Reckone of Kirk & Co's Rain Water Maker at grocers.
Mrs. R. Britton of 629 Chandler Street Parkdale endorses James S. Kirk & Co’s Rain Water Maker. She reports it softens hard water, improves laundry work, preserves colors, and keeps clothes from running. She plans to buy a second package and keep it in the house.
Mrs Irish living at 631 Chandler street shares her washing experience with Kirk's Rain Water Mater. The reporter notes easy washing, very clear clothes, brighter calicos, and softened water, praising the product and predicting increased fame for Jaz & Kirk & Co as popular manufacturers of washing powders.
A historical notice promotes Kirk's Rain Water Maker as a true water softener that improves wash quality, bath use, and cleaning. It claims instant softening of hard water, benefits for textiles and printed goods, skin health, and soap efficiency, denying any involvement with harmful additives. Sold by grocers at 25c per two-pound pack, claimed to last six times longer than similar products.
Informal dances draw Topeka’s Oxford crowd with out of town guests from Baltimore Leavenworth Abilene and Phillipsburg. chaperones Mr and Mrs Hudech and Mr and Mrs Wear. Bohemian club dance slated for tomorrow night. guests include Miss Helene Spilker and Miss Lottie Wallsee among others.
Chief Justice Beatty rules poker is not a gambling game in the eyes of the law. Julius Meyer sought a writ of habeas corpus after perjury accusations tied to a juror’s knowledge of faro bank proprietors. The case notes poker as recreation, not criminal, and the judge cites social perceptions and legality of the activity. Prof Moore named chief of the Weather Bureau in Washington. An awning fire at Stokes Furniture on Kansas Avenue was quickly extinguished by firefighters.
R E French, proprietor of the French Bakery, died at 10 30 this morning at Sheldon hospital. He had been ill about three weeks with enlargement of the liver. A 32 year old Topeka resident for ten years, he was well known. The body lies at his brother in law W G Holloway 808 Clay street. Funeral plans pending. He was a Mason and member of A U W lodge No 8 with $2 000 life insurance. He leaves a wife.
A long, illustrated description outlines decorative pillow covers featuring a sea dragon motif in satin greens and metallic cords. It details 18 by 18 inch pillows, laurel wreaths, and siesta styles in velvet and duck fabrics, plus trimming with gold cord. Also noted is a wedding gift pillow with linked hearts in silver lace and satin, from the New York World. Several fabric suggestions and finishing tips conclude the passage.
Novel luncheon favors described for a women’s club breakfast of seventy guests include two styles: napkin ring pieces with liquid gold bands and painted daffodils, and silk bordered handkerchiefs. A second item features bonbon bags on cardboard stands with silk pockets, filled with chocolates and tied with ribbons. A debutante luncheon plans personalized miniature photos in gilt frames, pink decor, and floral wreaths. A separate note mentions a Baroness Rothschild rose centerpiece idea, Roman punch, and cantelabrum table decor.
The Georgia colonization scheme led by P. H. Pitzgerald plans a meeting in Tifton next Wednesday to seal a 126000 acre land purchase. Fitzgerald reports 12000 families hold about 3000 shares valuing $389000 of the proposed $500000 capital, with subscriptions still being tallied and no new members after July 10 to keep share limits.
North Topeka notes morning store closures and a parade of residents visiting relatives in Manhattan, Ottawa, Kansas City, and Silver Lake. Local businesses advertise fodder, groceries, carriages, and a livery stable, while residents plan Fourth of July outings and farm visits across nearby towns.
Topeka lost to Whiting as Reister pitched in the second and seventh innings. Batteries were Bronner and Heck for Whiting with Allen and Watson catching, and Kramer and Watson for Topeka. Hits favored Topeka 11 to 5, errors 4 to 2. Umpire Myers. Mrs Cragie, nee Pearl Hobbes, granted divorce for cruelty and infidelity.
A Boston physician lauds Munyon s Rheumatism Cure as highly effective in rapid relief. Dr George F Brooks of Temple Place reports dramatic improvement within hours and endorses Munyon s cures for rheumatism and related pains. The ad details homeopathic remedies sold nationwide and offers free diagnosis by Professor Munyon at Philadelphia headquarters.
A July Fourth incident near Attica reports Charles A. Hall accidentally discharged a shotgun fatally injuring his mother. In Tiffin a toy cannon explosion blinded Willie Balter, 11, and 7 year old. An ad promotes Back Arnica Babe salve for skin ailments with a money back guarantee. Laundry pickup service offered by Peerless.
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