Bicycle Bloomers and a Minister's Dilemma
A young woman Alice Maywood wearing bloomers on a bicycle challenges a minister's strict gender norms. He envisions a marriage to Gertrude, edits his ambitions, and tensions ease as the new church opens. Gertrude later approves bicycle wear, hinting at changing attitudes in a Westward church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Maywood
Gertrude
East
West
Strugie
Ute
Sbe
Molly Vance
Molly
Alice
Ceylon
John
Mins ‘Maywood
Good
Julo
Tyou
Forgotten Roots: A Rose Sparks a Quiet Admission
A charming young woman tells a man who offers an American Beauty rose that he has forgotten something. The moment centers on her remark about roots, hinting at deeper emotion and a memory unearthed by the gesture.
Kirk's Rain Water Maker Endorsed by Topeka Ladies
Topeka residents Mrs 5 G Watkins Mrs W L Sntt Dr Klemp and Mrs M Wyllie praise Kirk's Rain Water Maker. They report softened hard hydrant water easing washing and reducing soap use, noting garments remain fuller and colors brighter while tubs and floors feel smoother.
Kirk's Rain Water Maker Promises Soft Water Benefit
A well known East Fourth Street barber endorses Kirk's Rain Water Maker as superior for washing, bathing, and reducing soap use. He notes it softens hard water, preserves colors, prevents shrinking, and is affordable for all households. The product is sold by grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. G Watkins
Polk Street
Heve Kirk
Kirk
Mra W. L. Scntt
East Eighth Street
Luke Kirk
Lilke
Menor
Alec
Awell
East Fourth
Aim
Kiee
East Fourth Street
Klee
Zug
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Natali
Ition Ag
Koper
Ting
McEntyre
Emporia
Suvarisha
Copeland Hotel
Toveka
Ban
J. H Tait
Small Waves
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el City
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Noo Witt
van Aren
Sheldon
Pas Racasoline
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JH Posdick
Bagou
Faria
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Jackson
Pines
Sr West
12Th St
6Th Ave
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Drom
National FE Qiock
Bank
Hiram Hulse
Will &i
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East Pth St
Topeksave
Sith
James Long
Jefferson St. L
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Sudge Tiuron
Fhunore St
Topeka
Pea
Atmourda
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Soulesty
East Fourt Ia
Topexa
Flora B Hunter
15Th St
Wm. Appleyard
Probate Court
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Noiston Kansas
A. T. Waggoner
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North Topska
Peka Transfer Co
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Joby Ritchie
Quincys
Rome
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Viavi
Ruucal
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Kansas Ave
Ryder
M. G
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Smi
St Topeks
Kantax
Tarrison Street
Omcar Na
Ava
Barnes
Mld
Pt Dan
Wigei
Harding
CIS Hs
Ware
Witens, Welch & Wilson
Atsurseys
Kansas Avenue
van Law
Federal Cours
L. Trumbull
W. Art Store
Aeee
REL Kellam
Bue Exchange
Schoo
Choice
Anna Har
Sellé
Ralston
Clothin Duxents & Chaffee
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GENTS
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Chittenden & Rigre
Heal Estate
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Otis van Dulep
Jackson St
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Cora
Ail
Broderson
Ussy Bro
Fosdick
KEL Candy CO
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Ois
Macias
St Louis
A. Beck
Yparies Foundry
Millee # Holcomb
Corner Second
Phoenix
Sasare
Florists
Eee
Bing & Rodman
W. Eighth
H and Monroe
Lionss
Joan
OAK Krauss
Erfield Hotel
J Carter
HE National
Hankin Bros
T'Centraily
We Ulf Bros. & Cole
Knowies @ Co
Monarch
East 6Th Street
A. L. Thompson Hardware CO
Une Stearn
Feof
U. B
McCurry
Vallege
Toronto
Bens Anchorant
Helnz
Soumi
Omce
Wood
L. Bisco
Carne & Maghine Works
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Adaor
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Savanna
Quincy St
Topeka Coffee & Spice Mills
E. D. Giles & CO
Telephone
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Geo
Mantz
Tofeks Casket Works
Emsalmers
Falmer Nora Supply Co
Kansas Age
Soul van Buren
Oficatel
DE Moss & Penwell
Figera
Embaumers
Oo Kuchne & UD
Mauris
Alan
Joseph Marshall
Great Western Steam Dye Co
East Seventh St
Quincy
C. EF. Rodiger
UNO Pacific
Hunday
Westboun
Szea
Xo Kansas
Denver
Denver & Pacific
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CiLy
Dally
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Whrough
St. Canis Yla
Missouri Pacifi
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Portland
Ebe
Miasoure Seer
Topera Ait
Vinewood
Highland Park
He, R
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Penne Ns
Quincy Street
Arthur Massay
West Fifth Street
Lake Michigan and
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Idkeed
Fearon
Potatus
Eos Thor
Raves
Petoskey
Lake Superior Trans
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Ean
Ave
Baltimore
Santa Fe
Journal
Hewley
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