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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1895
Page
5
New season importations showcase Parisian chic with the Violet Cape in embroidered chiffon and taffeta silk at 85 dollars, Melhia Cape in Mirror Moire at 45, Sang Gene Cape at 183.00, and tailored jackets in Taflor-made styles from 28 dollars.
A rich assortment of silks including Taffeta Plisse in black and color, Pekin stripe on Crepon, Armure laine brocades, Broderie Gros Londres silks with black grounds and Pekin stripes, shaded gros Londres on Lyndere cord, Haitienne Faconne Glace cameo silk, Pekin Taffeta Chin, and Pean de Sole satin finish. Stocks cover black silks, satins, and brocades for prom, receptions, and evening wear with numerous color and pattern options. Prices range from 79 cents to $5.00 per yard, highlighting a complete black silk selection and fashionable fabrics.
The Dress Goods Stock presents a vast collection including Mohair Pebbly Crepons in six colors at 48 inches, Figured Satin Striped Crepona in five colors at 41 inches, Mahsh Crepons with shadow figures Hedora at 47 inches, Motair Crepons with figures and Byaders cord at 47 inches, Gismonde Crepon with large dots in four colors at 47 inches, plus De Redzke Silk and Wool Brocade on corded ground in two colors at 47 inches and Black Silk Tissure with colored brocade figures at 20, and Black Silk Eseurial Grenadine at 4.50.
Mrs E G Murphy of Wichita, 45, desperate and hungry, tried to kill herself twice near Shorey. She wandered with family hospitality, hoped to reunite her children in Indiana, but was stopped by a train and later by a boxcar. Judge Wood labeled her case acute mania and ordered care at the poor farm for treatment.
A North Topeka ward meeting at the fire station discussed reducing salaries above $50 a month for city workers. Mayor Harrison and councilman Fellows favored broad cuts, except for fire department members. Holman opposed some reductions. The group endorsed a franchise for a new dam and urged candidates to state positions on public improvements before the upcoming primary.
Police raided a Colubmine building basement room where four men played cards by gun light as a fifth acted as proprietor. Officers seized two green tables poker chips and decks of cards before arresting W E Dom Frank Hughes Harry Jenkins and A J Mints. Bonds posted and release followed with court action postponed to tomorrow.
The Jefferson club of Lincoln has booked Funk's opera house in Lixcors for a grand welcome home to Hoo. W. J. Bryan on March 19 as he turns 35. The Democratic club hosts the event but Republicans and Populists are invited to join the celebration.
Greenville Pa March 11 Greenville to furnish the largest telescope lens ever made for the Methodist university at Washington. Rev John Peate a 74 year old Methodist minister has arranged to handle rough glass in his home and will start work soon. The lens will measure 62 inches in diameter and seven inches thick. A plate glass works at Butler supplied the glass. The Bank of Glen Elder Mitchell County recently failed and plans to pay depositors in full. KG Heard a known Sixth district Democrat is cashier.
Legal dispute over the steward position at the state insane asylum ended with the supreme court ruling Brun’s term had expired. Butler remains steward while Brun and associates faced a decisive, bench-only verdict after arguments by W. A. Bird.
Rudolf Schell was fined 5 for intoxication in police court. Joseph Ortroff recently released from jail, again intoxicated, fined 5. James Padgett and John Dahlgren, arrested after wandering along Van Buren street, each fined 5. Charley Kane forfeited 5 for disturbing the peace. James Taylor, also intoxicated, forfeited 5 for appearance. Sheriff Burdge escorted detainees to the city prison.
The Columbian liberty bell will tour western cities including Springfield Illinois Madison Milwaukee Des Moines Lincoln Topeka and others It will be exhibited for public viewing and ringings with a special car ready May 11 under George Knapp supervision and a Chicago lakefront display prepared for the trip
Denver committees launch a drive to raise 2,000,000 for the 1890 international mining and industrial exposition with foreign support and discounted rail rates expected. In a separate case Frank Brown faces a one year term for burglary of fifty one bushels of wheat valued at 20 dollars and 40 cents. stay of execution sought as the supreme court reviews the appeal.
Yale's Excelsior Hair Tonic is advertised as the only proven remedy to restore gray hair to its youthful color without dye. Mme M Yale endorses it, claiming universal testing and guaranteed results, stopping hair loss and promoting luxurious growth with a non greasy, softening formula. Sold by all druggists for $1.
A fragment notes customers offered a substitute shawl or treatment at a beauty shop on State Street near MME. M.et Lee and Comeens advertise services. Details are sparse but indicate a local beauty venue providing alternatives.
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