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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1896
Page
5
Advert reads yard wide bleached muslin and dress fabric at five cents per yard, Sea Island muslin, assorted linens, ginghams, percale, and Swiss dimity offered at clearing sale prices. Also lists hairpins, corset laces, pins, needles, thimbles, soaps, and various notions with low prices.
The notice lists deep discounts across departments including jewelry items such as belts, pins, and ornate accessories, with prices slashed from higher amounts to low cents. Carpet, straw matting, organ fabrics, and imported linens also show marked reductions, highlighting a broad clearance sale across fashion, home goods, and flooring.
An old catalog style notice lists clearing sale prices for table linens and related fabrics. Items include Unblesched Table Linen, Turkey Hed Damask, and Napkins in various sizes, with prices in pounds and dollars and mentions of bleached twill crash and hem-stitched laprobes.
A brief notice announces a clearing sale offering caped and rubber lined Mackintoshes at bargain prices. Items priced as low as 1 to 85 cents and 33.50 are mentioned, with emphasis on affordable clothing suitable for quick purchase.
The Silver Republican League held its second meeting under D. C. Tilotses' office, electing vice presidents and executive committee members for wards one and two. Members discussed representation on the executive committee, proposed amendments, and extension of the organization to include white and colored Republicans. A committee of five was formed to draft expansion plans and bylaws were approved for the coming year.
Tudse J D McCue of Independence says Humphrey has strong silver views and Republican support depends on that. He notes locals may back Teller Bland or Bever for congress or state ticket, urging Democrats to unite for silver at Chicago. He predicts Bland could win the Chicago nomination.
Chicago onlookers flocked along the river to witness the launch of the Maricopa, Lake Michigan’s largest vessel, at the Chicago Shipbuilding Company docks in South Chicago. Mrs Ethel Burnham officiated with D A Burnham, W L Brown, and W Babesch present on a decorated platform as crowds cheered from shore.
The Elks Brandh lodge in Cincinnati sees record attendance from across the nation at their annual gathering. Lodges arrive by train from depots to hotels. Santa Fe route offers round trip tickets July 19 to 21 for 29.50. Also notes laundry service and ice cream orders at Heinz's Milk depot.
A long list of clearance items from hosiery to fabrics and apparel. Includes Brocaded Indies, silks, taffetas, Grenadines, Japanese silks, men's and boys shirts, corsets, waists, shirts, and baby carriage parasols. Prices drop from $1.25 to fractions, with many items marked down for quick sale.
In Topeka society notes Miss Musette Renwick hosts friends on Tyler Street with a mix of young guests. Numerous gatherings follow, including Vinewood party plans, glee club picnic at Silver Lake, and a large smoker in Kansas City. Most entries list visitors, travels, and casual entertainment across local households and nearby cities.
A Times correspondent reports Mr MacVeagh warning in Paris that America would not abandon the "slandered of nations" amid a reception that drew wide attention. In Buffalo, July 7, about 4,000 delegates swell the national educational convention as it gathers in the city.
The national Republican committee arrived in Paterson New Jersey to notify G A Hobart of his nomination to be the party's vice presidential candidate. Hobart thanked the committee and spoke on monetary policy insisting gold standard as the basis of value and warning against currency debasement. The reception featured flags banners and a large crowd with Mr and Mrs Hobart greeted by locals and family.
A small grocery or shop ad lists Satine Pillow Tape and Denka Pillow Tops with fancy cenes, Silk Table Covers and Draper Silks at reduced prices. Items include tinting, embroidery and collar and cut applications. Prices shown include 3.60 and 1.75 dollars, with other 35 cent and Tic mentions, dated for Monday.
Congressmen Fowler, Stewart, and Parker attended a gathering at the Unity of Hobart house. About four hundred attendees were reported in the assembly with a portion of the notification committee present.
The afternoon card at the prototty track will feature the opening meeting of the season. Prominent starters include Relie Colley, Hob Riley, and Joe Be tle, with fast trotting horses in contention for a top purse.
On July 2 at Sing Sing Warden Sineane invited Prof. Herrmuasti the museum curator to perform for convicts. Herrmann, guided by his wife, presented tricks and a famous act called How to escape from Sing Sing. The entertainment lasted about twenty minutes as inmates clapped in appreciation.
Eleven Fall River mills representing a large share of the industry agree to shut down for a week or more to curtail production. The shutdown affects about 7,456 workers as the mills implement temporary closures under the agreement. An unrelated brief notes Gen. Lee’s illness in Havana and a convention ticket offer in New York with a round trip fare via the Santa Fe.
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