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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1895
Page
6
Mothers praise Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites for delicate children for its easy taste and blood enriching properties. It aids flesh formation and bone growth, with ads urging not to substitute and listing a New York druggist address and price of 50 cents.
Personal items list numerous Topeka social events and visitors. Eastman hosts a reception with local and out of town guests, Needle Ten club activities, summer guests from Glens Parle and Emporia, and frequent entertainments by Mrs. Usher, Mrs. Robinson, and other society members.
The article surveys sleeves in fashion, noting they remain bold and striking in style. It comments on designer trends, public reception, and the evolving silhouette shaping garment critiques for the season.
A 19th century fashion column surveys bold sleeve silhouettes and vivid fabric pairings. It details oversized puff sleeves stuffed with horsehair, scalloped caps, and three festooned puffs atop light gowns, plus striking color clashes from salmon to purple and green. It notes new summer collars and cuffs in white linen, plain stripes, and lace trims, and concludes with an ornate panorama of hats, bonnets, and headpieces from Viking to Alsatian styles.
Historical note on naming traditions where French boys receive names from godmothers. Mentions M. Grevy whose real name was Judith, and cites ancient custom with figures like the Constable de Montmorency named Anne after Queen Anne, duchess of Brittany, reflecting royal and aristocratic naming practices.
Chief Wilkerson will auction four unclaimed horses from the city pound after ten days as required by ordinance. The animals include a gray mare a black pony a gray colt and a brown yearling found in the western part of town four weeks ago. The chief seeks to surpass his predecessor Hank Lindsey in horsemanship by selling the lot to the public.
Anna C Engle sues Charles Engle for divorce claiming cruelty and non support since their 1975 marriage. She seeks custody of three children and property including two horses a wagon and a parlor organ. The farm home is noted along with the minor children's ages 16 14 and 5.
A Topeka note records the Bachelors Mutual Protective Association challenging the Married Men to a baseball game with Charley McCabe named as leader. The missive cites deserters from bachelor ranks and mentions backers Messia, Charlo Thomas, and George Crawford. Also notes the death of Mrs. Mary Harkeon near seven miles southwest of the city from blood poisoning and funeral at 2 pm yesterday.
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