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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1895
Page
6
Enthusiasm runs high as Kirk and Co receive overwhelming congratulatory letters after Kirk’s new Rain Water Maker sale surpasses 600 packages in Topeka. A Topeka observer notes nationwide demand, with large two pound packages priced at 25 cents, reflecting strong merit and broad approval.
A Claudy resident from Tyler Street reports success with Kirk's Rain Water Maker. She says it softens hard water for washing and toilet use, leaves clothes softer, prevents color fading, and makes skin feel pleasant. She plans to keep it in the house.
A reader report extols Kirk's Rain Water Maker as a breakthrough that softens hard water, improves bathing and laundry, and leaves skin with a healthy glow. Testimonies from Mrs. Grotewold, Mrs. Witney, Mrs. Barland, and others claim it makes city water comparable to rainwater and prevents fabric fading.
Pervonal items reveal Topeka social life as families and groups depart for Denver and Colorado. Teachers, nurses, and officials travel on trains and by coach. receptions mark farewells for Hobt Lawrie and others moving west. Visitors from Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Chicago mingle with local hosts at 422 Kenzas avenue and various club events.
Nearly thirty Shawnee county school teachers left by Rock Island at noon for Denver to attend the National Educational Association meeting. The party includes W. Wright, Ciara Owens, Celis Owens, Alice Spradlin, Martin Whaley, Alberta Stevens, Nina George, Bell Marple, Saelia Marple, and many others with families. They will stay in Denver and Colorado for ten days to a month, returning by Santa Fe at a cost of 3105 dollars.
An advertisement describes a cleansing preparation praised for a healthy glow and removal of impurities. It emphasizes it is not soap powder, contains no soap lye ammonia borax lime or deleterious ingredients and notes Kirk's Rain Water Maker is available from grocers.
A Demorest's Magazine description outlines a pretty inexpensive decorative case made from crepe tissue paper, brass rings, and silk for lining. It explains foundation pieces, inside padding scented with powder, and outside laced strips forming open work. The finished piece can serve as a wall pocket or cover for boxes.
Home guidance on removing rust from fabrics using lemon salts, oxalic acid caution, and mildew removal with chalk and salt. Also details on washing embroideries with bran water, pressing, and best crewels, plus etiquette on church wedding invitations and the proper handling of non-attendant cards.
Certificates are presented as the Precious Papers are awarded to teachers in a formal ceremony. School leaders recognize educators for their contributions, with officials noting the program as a lasting educational initiative.
One hundred and forty five teachers entered the county normal examination with twelve first grade, forty seven second grade, and forty six third grade certificates issued. Nearly forty failed. List of successful candidates includes Amy Cook Tecumseh Kilmer Campbell and many others with residences in Topeka and towns such as Richland, Emporia, Rossville, Oakland, and Wanamaker.
Frequent turning keeps food from scorching while baking and wooden spoons prevent butter discoloration. A pinch of cinnamon sharpens chocolate flavors and well fitting house shoes reduce fatigue. Long handled button hooks and silver encrusted swanicure sets decorate, while steam keeps crusts tender. Serve a hot milk for morning appetites, avoid slamming oven doors, and keep sand for oil fires and lamp emergencies.
An inventive mother describes making a baby seat from an empty wooden box, noting her one year old enjoys a seat as well as older babies with a suitably sized rocking chair. The piece highlights neighborhood approval and practical DIY for young children.
A reader describes constructing a practical bicycle seat from a wooden box. The box measured about sixteen inches long, ten inches wide, and a foot deep, with cleats inside and a nailed cover. Cushions of cotton and cretonne, plus a brass tack trim, finish the seat, making a sturdy Babyhood era seating item for Beany McAfee's bicycle meet Tuesday evening.
Minnie Pratt sues for divorce from Frank Pratt claiming abandonment a day after marriage and demands alimony and property details. Maggie Blinn seeks divorce alleging cruelty with a Fourth of July beating, seeks custody and injunction. Jessie Lawless granted divorce from Thomas Lawless amid claims of desertion and habitual drunkenness. Toliver tolliver case heard with numerous witnesses. trial described as unclean, under advisement.
Near Newton on Saturday an engine switch collided with a car carrying a Wallace Bros elephant. The elephant was unharmed though the car suffered damage, later reaching through a hole to drink water from the tank. Also, Tacoma reports the Eskdale was added to the Northern Pacific Steamship Co Tacoma Oriental line, now six ships on the route.
A Ravenna family consented to a seven day hypnotism test on Harmon Ledhard conducted by Bantonelli. Leonard lay in a tent while guards watched him, his pulse dropping from 8 to 64 to 54 to 44 then steady near 0 until awakening. Clothing reportedly changed as he slept and he remained without food or stimulants during the dormant period.
Curiaco July sees the transfer of the Gore hotel leasehold furnishings and sublease to Frank Sayre Osborne. Executors Knickerbocker Newberry Hagenbuck sell all hotel furniture. Bitter court dispute ends with sale proceeds of thirty thousand dollars from a five hundred thousand dollar estate. In San Francisco Joshua Kendey’s 500000 estate split after Samuel Hendey’s challenge reaches a compromise with Hendey receiving 5000 and waiving further claims. Concerts announced with best soloists in Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs travel details given for Great Rock Island Route and Prospect Farm event Tuesday evening.
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