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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1895
Page
4
This spring line proclaims the department's evolution into offering the finest foreign market silks. The assortment includes Black Gros Grain from 58c to 2.00, Black Peau de Soie 1.00 to 3.00, Black Bengalines 0.59 to 2.75, Black Alma Royals 1.25 to 2.50, Black Satin Duchesse 0.75 to 2.50, and all Black Fancies in Tafetas Princess and Armure weaves with 50 styles from 0.75 to 1.25 per yard. Time spent shopping here will save money.
Complete line of colored silks offered direct from headquarters for easy selection. 21 inch all silk Duchesse Satin in many shades, including street and party colors, plus brocaded effects and two toned taffetas. 150 styles to view at low prices from 58 cents to 2 dollars 50 cents per yard.
Thirty five words? Sorry.
Featured line highlights 40 inch all wool crepons in party colors at 50c yard. Includes new chiffons fancy gauzes mousseline de soie sans dGene striped creponet gauze and grenadines in black and fancies. Suppliers announce prior ordering. limited stock due to factory backlogs.
Complete line of early spring styles with jet trimmings leading the season. Exquisite designs highlighted in the new collection. We have them available now.
Variety includes pearl buckles and gut jet buckles in shapes from B50 to $1.00. Local listing highlights decorative hardware with colorful options and modest pricing for home crafts and accessories.
In this department the assortment is extensive and the styles novel with quality beyond question and the lowest prices. Black serges and figured nun's veiling offered at 79c, 69c line for full dresses, drap d Alma prices 75c to 1.25, Priestley silks 1.00 to 2.50, 60 inch crayonettes 1.38 to 2.25. Materials are water proof and guaranteed.
A department feature lists 239 pieces of strictly all wool fabrics with widths from 38 to 52 inches. Items include Cheviots, Pin Checks, Plaids, Drops D ete, Melange, Cruise, Drap Dete, and Granite Cloth priced from 29 to 48 cents per yard and up to 75 cents for larger blends. Also promotes Velvets, Silks, Ribbons, and garniture patterns with over 100 Pattern Suits from $9 to $25.
A summary from the era highlights Elbridge Gerry’s clash over a whipping post, Senator Peffer's reform prospects, and Kansas Populists. It covers New York bank reserve changes, rising crop and commodity prices, and a string of brief Kansas paragraphs noting local incidents, migrations, court matters, and community quirks across Morrill, Smith Center, and Neodesha.
Rev Charles M Sheldon spoke on improving society during Sunday evening services. He cited Detroit mayoral actions providing land to the poor for winter food, and a Tus 꾸 coee Alabama school for colored people teaching farming and home building. The Alabama colony flourished in the black belt, with prosperous residents.
The Standard Rotary sewing machine, showcased at the World's Fair, earned highest honors. Located at Office 107 East Fifth, the Standard sewing machine firm promotes subscriptions to the Daily Gratz Journal.
An ordinary newsboy on a Kansas City train runs a side business selling contraband books to fellow passengers. He admits taking a commission from the mail order company while selling Conan Doyle and other titles at inflated prices. He plans to profit from his side line despite the company’s ignorance.
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