Topeka Beauty Prize Readings and Dress Fashion in 1900s
A Topeka crowd discusses a city beauty contest and marriageable profiles with lists of candidates from prominent families. The write up catalogs notable men and women, their social standings, and fashion trends including gowns, embroidery, and accessories tied to an era aesthetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hounty Commission
Derngrea
Patet
J Media
Georgs
Arco
Tom Mites
Talry
Amie
Tieet
Anil
Gillen
Abe
Torgood
Anan
Meliw
Alec
Topeka
Atchison
Copeland
Bachelore
Prominvet Politi
Nemetiner
Kansas
Grip Cure Touted By Manila Reader In 1890s Ad
An elderly man from Manchester Bridge New York recounts three years of grip and pneumonia pain. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing him after one box and again after a later relapse. The piece extols the pills as a universal remedy improving appetite digestion and nerve strength and notes widespread pharmacist endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipnigielan
Eien
K.P
Torney
Leanne
Topeka
Mathortty
Sone Gret
Adultix
Han Fiamy
Hackett John Drew
Kyrie Mellove
Willowin Faversham
New York
Kansas Avenue
Tincrow Basileux
Mstun
Haya
Tip Ae Son
Jonely Road
Dutchesa County
John Robinson
Manchester Bridge
N. Y
Ant
Dr. Williams
Williams
Bowser and the Conscience Call at Dinnertime
During an evening visit, Mr Bowser faces a stern inner reckoning on his frivolous, selfish life. Mrs Bowser presses him to attend a neighbor's gathering, but his mood shifts to remorse as he contemplates the misery others endure and vows to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir Bowser
Mr. Bowser
Ste
Bowser
Ike
Mrs. Bowser
Howser
Sorrow and Defiance Move Through a Winter Night
A troubled pair quarrels over grief and cold indifference as a man vows to seek relief for sorrow. He departs into a icy street, stumbling on the steps, his resolve hardening to walk into a world of hurting people and unfeeling faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Ting
Sterror
RELIGIOUS THOUGHTS ON FAITH AND SOCIETY
A collection of short sermon excerpts from various pastors urging reverence for God and law, warning against anti religious education, and stressing individual salvation and moral conduct. Speakers include Rev. Dr. Herbruch Canton Rev. Fallows Bishop Francis El Marston Rev. L. S. Bowerman Rev. Bruce Brown Rev. Carl Falth and Rev. W. W. Lanitrim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Herbruch
Reformed
Canton
Bishop Fallows
Episcopal
Case
Francis EL Marston
Presbyterian
New York
L. S. Bowerman
St. Louis
Bruce Brown
Christian
Carl Falth
Lamin
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Rookine
Kingdom of God
H. A Praotor
Atlunta
Johan M. Robinson
Gven
Row
America
Clarence Abel
Methodist
Chicago
Prant Bey Witt Talmage
One Cage
Mr Smith
Bloomington
George F
F. de Soln Mendez
Hebrew
Humber
Thomas Lumber Co
Slij
Eel
The
California Fig Syrup Co
California
Louisville, Ry
Cardus
Stresa
Tee Chattanoogs Medicity Co
Chattasocga
Tera
George Adams
Brooklyn
Walter Baker
Walter Baker & 60. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Europe
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