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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1895
Page
13
General Notes of Society records a gathering at County Superintendent W. H. Wright's residence with about fifty teachers and friends. The evening featured music, recitations, a verse reading, and a brief review of recent administrations. Several locals and visitors are listed with travel plans and upcoming events.
The New Cricket Club held a meeting last night to organize activities. About 20 men are involved with plans to grow to 30 for two full practice teams at West Side Gun Club grounds, with several named members leading the effort.
North Topeka reports new carrier territory from Tyler Street to the river and south of Gordon Street to the river. Local residents and visitors are listed including families at 618 West Gordon, Mrs. A. L. Stump visiting from Park Street, and former North Topeka residents George and Mrs. Kinesman returning from Manhattan. A small Italian tramp is captured after attempting theft from a Santa Fe sanction car. An article on jury service notes hotel diet and ventilation affecting jurors.
The German Emperor's imperial train comprises twelve saloons linked by corridors and costing $600,000. It features a drawing room in white satin, a dining room paneled in oak, a gobelin tapestry library, a statuary decorated reception room, two nursery carriages, three sleeping saloons, and ample space for the suite and servants.
The excerpt lists timetable items and fares for Rock Island Route specials from Topeka and Rock Island, with trains on July 30 and August 1 and 2. It references the Roxbury Gazette and the Weekly Gossiper in a dialogue about printing on both sides.
Fashion notes midseason urges Crepon to yield to smooth fabrics and one material outfits. Describes gowns in batiste organ die pique linen and white duck with lace insertions. Sleeves gain box plaits while trims favor lace ribbons and airy underlinings. Pretty midsummer hats feature white transparent straw and chiffon rosettes.
A fashion note outlines simple, comfortable summer gowns for little girls aged four to eight. It covers waffle crepe frocks with green silk capes, blue flecked dresses with V necks and puff sleeves, washable denim-like designs, and gingham or striped fabrics. Emphasizes easy laundering, modest silhouettes, and sun protection with hats and parasols.
Hand painted salins for bodices parasols and capes and hand painted ribbons imported for trimming. The finest mineral water in the west. Visit 612 W Eighth Ave. Harry Worral, after a trip to Boston and Lake Champlain, will resume teaching on July 24.
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