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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1896
Page
14
A Victorian era home care tip suggests sewing a fabric strip around the inner edges of a child’s bed. Metal rings and hooks fasten the strip to head and foot boards guiding quilts to stay in place. The method aims to prevent rollouts and give mothers peace of mind through the night.
The article warns that garment restoration is delicate work requiring care to avoid ruining fabric. It explains ripping, tearing, and re stitching, noting edges fray, linings detach, and buttons and hooks misalign. It suggests skilled dressmakers must restore garments so they remain wearable and not obsolete.
A Paris society scene shines with electric light and phosphorescent cosmetics as guests admire radiant gowns and moonlit complexions. The article notes new face powders and luminon products promising glow, plus tips on handkerchief wear and a myrrh mouthwash remedy gaining popularity.
Instructions describe crafting a sponge bag from waterproof sheet and linen with a four inch frill, plus drawing cords and casing. Then provides varied roast beef serving ideas with wine, mustard, fried mushrooms, tomatoes, and sauce, followed by a note on London strawberry prices per pound.
A dated critique argues against ridiculing children to impress others. It warns that public shaming in front of parents and peers harms a child’s self esteem, delays, and future behavior, urging restraint and respect for a child’s dignity in schooling and home life.
A thrifty housewife turns reused wine bottles into decorative colored panes. Break bottles into small pieces, shape them with diamond-tipped cutters, and set them on white glass with cement to imitate leaded stained glass. As cement dries, sunlight reveals the colorful glazes and the satisfaction of a clever handmade project.
Des of the prettiest desiges illustrated for long time. Pillow case lines or heavier quality may be used for this and the design is to be worked with Ulster rope linen floss outline or low and short stitch. It will develop in two shades of blue, No. 51 and S, or in yellow. Turnal and work the outlines of sero im outline stitch. It will be effective.
A fragment describes long and short stitch scroll work with outside-to-center stitching, options for corner decoration, and finishing touches in blue linen. It then shifts to a paste and glue mixture recipe from Ida B Bennet for paper and craft uses, plus a chicken dish recipe using boiled meat, stale bread crumbs, and broth.
A damaged excerpt discusses building enlargements and mortgage risks. It mentions Park Place New York and George Palliser as author, warning about installment plans and foreclosure consequences for home buyers. The fragment frames a critique of mutual mortgage models versus conventional loans.
A detailed note on mortgage distress explains foreclosure costs if a borrower cannot pay and outlines a plan involving house sale proceeds, debt coverage, and potential releases. It describes a frame cottage design, dimensions, finishes, and cost estimates around 1 750, with interior and exterior features and water supply, plus local ads for materials and services.
Real estate transfers listed including Joanna and T P Kelley to James F Bunzell for property on Taylor Street Watsons addition mortgage 6500 and other brief transfers. Mortgage releases and miscellaneous lines mention Oswego or DuPage area and Lincoln Street. Hardwareads advertise gas cooking ranges sale with dates and prices. open air concert announcement by Marshall’s Bar.
Today's market report shows wheat surging on crop condition gains, with July futures up and supply concerns lifting prices. Cattle and hog receipts are light, markets mixed with steady to firm tone in Kansas City and New York, while New York stock letters note no major change amid cautious trading by holders.
The Topeka Grain and Stock Exchange reports Chicago market activity for July wheat and related commodities. Wheat opened thin with a small advance on rumors of a favorable crop report, while July and other contracts showed mixed gains and losses amid short covering and selling. Pork and lard futures rose slightly, with notable price movements in meat futures and nearby grain estimates for the week.
Chicago markets showed wheat opening higher amid a Kaneum report. Prices rose as bids firmed and trading interest picked up, with export potential noted and traders watching weather and demand signals.
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