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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
5
Pault deSol and Ganze Gingham debut as the latest names in women’s fashion circles, drawing attention for new styles and fresh looks. The pair headlines a trend-driven week featuring bold silhouettes and color options.
The article surveys summer fashion with light fabrics in white and pale hues, describing embroidered velvets, white fabrics, and delicate trimmings. It notes straw accessories, bodice details, and household wear ideas, including dress trims and waist styling, plus tips for serving strawberries and berry desserts as seasonal fare.
A fragmentary text blends a Chicago lawyer story with mentions of John D. Rockefeller and Miss Rockefeller, asserting a vast fortune and a "greatest catch in the world" while interleaving odd lines about grooming, home life, and marriage expectations. The garbled notes mix personal engagement gossip with stray consumer tips and social commentary.
Birs Daniel Case of Honolulu visits Topeka with her two children to see her husband's family. The article sketches Honolulu climate, wealth, schools, language ban, fashion, and social life. It notes private autos, modern shops, and rapid adoption of trends, plus a glimpse into local dining and attire and a brief sewing and household care guide.
A 1908 Topeka column offers pointed guidance to young women about marriage and social expectations. It critiques self-willed behavior and urges prudent paths, with characters Jane Starr Foggy and Stare voicing concerns about love, duty, and independence.
Miss Eunice A. Lyman, former Topeka High assistant principal, writes from Worcester, Cape Colony, March 1900, detailing English and Dutch loyalties, views on Kruger, and the moral complexities of the British war. She argues for balanced judgment, notes selective reports, and criticizes both sides while favoring the English.
A historical column rails at perceived moral decay driven by modern women and foreign influences. It contrasts Puritan ideals with the “end-of-the-century” woman, condemning infidelity, salacious arts, and liberal behavior while urging guardianship by religion, education, and law.
New frames for photographs showcase metal options in brass or silver tones with square corners. Linen matting is available and can be included to finish the presentation.
A fragment reads like a collage of pages on women’s health and domestic life. It references Mrs Pinkham, Lytiia E. aegen, and safety notes for homemakers, plus stray anecdotes about fashion labels, packing boxes, and a humorous dentist tale from the Chicago Post.
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