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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
5
Special sale of lace and curtains features deep discounts on white Swiss and Reed White Swiss nets. Notable items include Inxtra Pine Nottingham drapery, White Swiss curtains 3 yard lengths, and assorted crochet and cream pieces. Prices cut to half and more for this week only with stock from AB eastern manufacturer.
Bargain shoe sale bulletin lists vast discounts on ladies rubbers and shoes, including 2466 pairs, Athia price for this week, and numerous styles such as Dongola, lace and button, tan lace, and kid shoes. Men’s grain work and bike shoes offered at reduced prices, plus children’s sizes. Limited space but wide selection and low prices highlighted.
A promotional notice asserts that every shot provided comes from a reputable manufacturer with a guaranteed quality. It emphasizes no risk in purchase, claiming fixed prices, make, style, and essential points, and assures customers of a turn guarantee to satisfy buyers.
Fragmentary OCR reads like an old advertisement promising magical beauty products from T Felix Gouraud. It mentions cosmetics claiming transformative effects and exotic appeals with grandiose, period style marketing language. The readable portion hints at ornate branding and exotic imagery without clear factual details.
Chicagos June 15 The well known Chicago capitalist Norman Williams lies critically ill at Rye Beach near Little Pears Head New York while his wife Laura Norman Williams and daughter Miss Mary Williams stay at his bedside Major General Weasley Merritt is his son-in-law and the family awaits further telegrams as recovery seems unlikely
Attorney General Smith issued instructions that corporations chartered in New Jersey cannot be granted permits to do business in Texas. The filing argues such permits are against public policy. A separate note from Columbus reports guards and a female inmate were treated after a poisoning incident at a Texas penitentiary with antidotes used to counteract Maineine exposure. several inmates were hospitalized.
Mr H C Havemeyer told the Industrial Commission that business profits are down and rivals should be left to market forces. He defended trusts as examples of survival and argued against federal regulation, praised labor paid well, and denied consolidations with independent refineries. He supported tariffs enabling trusts to muzzle the public and urged a cautious approach to government interference.
A fragment announces Rock Island Route tickets from Jane to Denver Colorado Springs Purhla Glenwood Omden and Salt Lake City at one fare for round trip. Colorado Five saves 5 to hours. A M Fuller CP advertises colored shirts and sustainer colors from fading at Peerless Stes Laundry 12 116 Wath.
A wedding ceremony took place at First Congregational Church as part of a local marriage celebration. The service featured the couple and attendees marking the union with traditional rites in a communal ceremony.
Miss Caro Louise Penfield and Mr Earle Clifford Williams married Wednesday evening at the First Congregational church. The Rev Linus Blakesley officiated at 8 30. The church was richly decorated with palms asparagus and field daisies. Irene Horner sang Simple Confession. Guests assisted by Mrs M C Hammatt Mrs J B Thompson Mrs Reid Alexander and Miss Crosby. The couple will reside at 221 West Tenth Street after July 21 and will be at home to friends. The article notes social events including the Ladies Music Club Picnic at Campdoras farm with a program of dances and songs.
The article recounts a wedding with Thome and Miss Horner featuring a clear voice solo by Thome, wedding party attire in white duchess satin and lace, bouquets of white roses, and a reception at the bride’s home. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Penfield, Crosby and Sample, with music from an orchestra. later notes cover club officers, a concert plan, and local social notices.
Mayor Drew expands force to 71 officers. Charles McMillan of the First ward gains a deputy role after prior service under Stonestreet. McMillan faces August incidents including a fine for disorder and a later arrest noted in city records. Turpin and Howan join street cleaning prior to this police expansion.
The Lawrence Journal quotes citizen opinions as Topeka’s Gage Park discussion continues. The note highlights community tone and calls for thoughtful action by the city, reflecting concerns of local residents about park development and public space.
Mrs Baker will stay in Topeka with her mother about a month then visit Chicago and return to Mexico via California. Engraved cards and wedding invitations. Adams Bros., 1 Kansas avenue. The Primary Union meets Friday at 4 15 in W C A rooms. Mr Will Smith and Miss Katherine Keizer return from Atchison.
The writer praises a donor who left eighty acres near a lake two miles from the state house for a public park. He urges Topeka to build a road and extend the streetcar to the park, giving the urban poor a respite from troubles. He asks when wealthy Lawrence residents will endow Bismarck store for citizens.
The deed transfers Gage Park property from the heirs of Guilford G. Gage to the City of Topeka in Shawnee County Kansas with conditions. The city shall own and use the land for health, comfort, and recreation and it shall be inalienable except for specified transfers. the grant is for the park area, with terms about open space and reversion if conditions are violated. The page notes required stamps and tax considerations. Also mentioned is the death of Prof Richardson and his cremation in Topeka.
North Topeka notes report Hatset cost at the Bazar and Morse recovering from malarial fever. Miss Parsons will visit Burlingame. Brown sisters host Garfield park picnic. Cromwell to Williamsburg for two months. Hanley visits Chicago. sales on overalls and shirts. Bissell family trips, Watt returns from Excelsior Springs. A O I meeting features Philippine topics. Field earns law honors and works in U S attorney general office. Garfield park picnic by Miss Alice Safford guest of honor with young attendees listed. Mrs Hyman and daughter return from relatives visit.
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