Mills Adams Co Quick Silk Prices Spark Shopper Talk
Mills Adams Co prompts chatter with quick prices on silks. The sale promises savings on fabric for waists and gowns as shoppers learn of favorable quarter and third cut offers.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1896
Page
6
Swivel Silks Printed China Silks Sale Offer
Per yard high grade SWIVEL SILKS PRINTED CHINA SILKS advertised with mixed pricing. some pieces listed at 75 cents and a special price of 35 cents per yard, signaling a discount sale for silk fabrics.
Changeable Taffetas The Figured Twostoned Kind
A catalog fragment notes fabric type Changeable Taffetas called The Figured Twostoned Kind with a value of seven cents per yard. The item appears in a textile listings column.
Black Silks Sale Offers Curtailed Prices
High grade black silks listed with regular prices and specials. Peat De Soie at 1.25 now 1.09, Latin Duchess 1.00 special, Armure 89 cents, Brie Gros Grain 1.25 now 98 cents. Items described as soft, sightly, wearable with regular pricing and discounted sale figures.
Remnants of Silks Price Cut Spurs Dressmaking
Short lengths of silk fabrics were bought yesterday to brighten waists and skirts or to make dresses. The purchases followed a price cut of 34, 3, or 4, prompting shoppers to acquire remaining silks for new outfits.
Turbulent Night At Local Church Fray and Community Notices
A noisy sequence of events disrupted a church gathering with wordy notices about services, conflicts, and upcoming events. The report names local churches, schedules, and community figures including wardens, secretaries, and attendees, detailing planned sermons, lectures, and decorations for Decoration Day.
Amhnien ninth members hold closing meeting in Topeka
In Topeka social notices the Amhnien ninth members held their closing meeting with large attendance and enthusiastic response. The gathering featured thanks to Mid Toensley for her service, a speech by Leth and plans for refreshments, amid a flurry of local society updates and upcoming events in Topeka and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnhien
Aintowne
Beard and Overheard in the Daily Notebook
A fragmentary amuse bouche notes odd lines about Wopeka youths and unnamed figures, mentioning Toim Dick or Harry, a vase, and references to parties and a neciéry cola. The text alternates between garbled dialogue and stray names with no clear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toim
Harry
Comore
Speen
Crack Shot There Cincinnat May 19 Four Dave
A garbled report describes a shooting event with Hydritienro targets and five sets of five resembles five mimed names. It mentions several locations and participants including Glover and Parmhalee with a prize of S20 and a promise of division by a “Cutie dora.”
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Cincinnat
Mitpht Ritfrg
turaWwr
Krewe
Inihee
Liman
Tawny Critaer
Metutinick
Sar Antonio
Moa Glover
Naw Turkokey
Breton
Parmhalee
Lourie
Omaha
Collitta
Hilthovrl
Helipwett
Yucsor
Oer
Prinew
Govind Shella
Woman and a Whip at Autinndale Hunt Club
Miss Claginet, operator at Wearston Telegraph, reports a high spirited horsewoman’s assault on Thompson, breaking his wig and leading to a public complaint. Thompson, a company employee, pursued a counterattack. Miss Chipner's horse is said to have struck him. The incident follows prior injury allegations during her absence at the Steterut DepartBtment, with circulating reports harming her character.
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Bans
Wearston
Thompson
Mies Chipper
Ted
Chiranee
Gina
Miam Chippur
Bruts
Hte
Trentell
Duting Bar
Eis Wild
Thomypain
Howe
M'Rkenley's Silence and Unearthly Fragments Across May News
A collage of scattered notes from May reports covers political chatter about Governor McKinney, cultural notes on Longfellow’s Cottage, and brief items from Paris to Sioux City. The mix mentions Odd Fellows, German diplomacy, and cholera tolls, with disjointed references and partial observations across multiple locales.
Sale of Mahone Home in Petersburg May 1 Decree Reached
In Hastings court the case of the Bank of Princeton versus the estate of Gen William Mahone progressed toward a decree for selling the Wannon house and lot on Market Street with furnishings. Counsel for the plaintiffs and guardians for Mahone's estate argued to secure debts in trust for various parties. Judge Walla presided as he adjourned after agreeing the decree for the sale.
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Petersburg
HB Davis
Bank of Princeton
Weet Virgin
Growwett
Willuan Mahone
Dader Drury A. Filvton
Malone
Bor vWathter
MSGI
Sim Mears Gierge Bernard
Abas
Hamilton
Mehms
Watson
Woman in Police Court Charged With Fraud in Spouse Sale
In a local police court a woman named Rosa was arraigned for seeking 3200 from Marie Bovoy under a pretense, claiming to separate from her husband. The case details reveal plans to sell her husband for 500, with 2000 paid initially, and later the wife denied knowledge of the events when questioned.
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Fbrocklin
Srn
Ia Rosa
Marie Bovoy
le Rows
Benind
Mereieg
Marin Bib
Hernine
Oman
Heather
Southern Beauties Richmond Confederate Union Reunion
A May gathering in Richmond features a beauty pageant with Southern representatives. Contestants from several states compete to choose the state’s most befitting beauty as part of Confederate veterans events.
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Richmond
D& Southern
Minn Li
Mock Convention in Cambridge Struggles for Democratic Nominee
The Cambridge convention delegates faced a fractured process as the Democratic group at Harvard and allied parties debated the nomination. Russell emerged as a leading figure amid a crowded field, with a large cross-state representation and contentious voting as the convention neared its close.
Heinz Gave 810 000 to Kan man City University
A garbled report notes Heinz gave 810,000 to Kan man City University amid a mid year conference. It references various unrelated items including church meetings, legal outcomes, and a Paris cholera update, with many misread names and places.
Miss Evans Promoted in Washington News Brief
Prominent local figures share updates as promotions are noted. The text mentions Evans and Scandbot, with reference to salary changes and community notices. Funeral motive and other local entries appear, including a schedule for a gathering at a residence and a request for a meeting.
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Miss Evans
Washington
Vans
Kansas
Charles
Shadbot
MISS PALMER RETURNS TOPEKA SUMMER AT HOME
Miss Palmer returns to Topeka for a summer at home after a debut season with Daly in New York. She describes her rise from small stage parts to prominent roles and recalls managing notes, mentors, and her ambitions in theater while detailing experiences with Daly and actors like Potter and Bellew.
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Tonéka
Will Wadsworth
South Bowes
Ethelyna Palmer
Shakespeare
Dumas
Helasco
Mise Palmer
Topeka
Bothees
New York
Weer Seventh Street
Palkar
Augustit Daly
America
Mrs. Potter
Kyrie Bellew
Lotus
Bird seaKon
Shebe & Tall
Daly
Mr. Beilyw
Decouncelle
Stewerte
Muaves Tayens
Chicago
Gramm
Atachbet
Ta Hebernry
Dales
Australia
Mammi
Malcum Willame
Marystand
Leste Carter
Custer
Willams
Sige
Williams
Boktun
Lewis Thad
Wen
Elenei
Gmk
Daly Agwin
Mina
Elmer
McCull Knocks Out Bertrand In Eighteenth Round
In a heated boxing match in San Francisco Lamont TL Atay 1-ior presents the bout as Joe Bertrand of San Francisco fights Barney McCull of Canada. McCull delivers a knockout in the eighteenth round delivering a dramatic finish.
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Lamont
Atay
Joe Bertrand
San Francisco
Barney McCull
Canada
McCull
Archbishops loss in real estate value questioned
St Paul reports Archbishop Ireland acknowledging broad depreciation in real estate and mortgages. He notes property values have fallen everywhere, disputes over holdings, and suggests long-term strength may recover though current conditions worsen his finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Reel
Archbiancp Ireland
Committee Still Apart On Approval Bill
Washington conferees of the two houses on the appropriation measure remain unable to reach agreement on key senate amendments. They disagree over battleship totals, torpedo boat limits, armor standards, and restrictions on supplies to the government. A further note to the negotiators is expected tomorrow with additional instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Prohibition Debated by Methodist Conference Committees
Committees of the Methodist Conference oppose a license system for marriages and church trustees elections. A heated debate followed with strong temperance sentiment, urging clearer authority for clergy while opposing broader licensing plans.
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Methodist
Clevehindt
Bistoye Theatre
Seniirtey
Honor of Ole Bull at Minneapolis Exhibit
In Minneapolis on May 12, a gathering of over 2,000 attended an exposition marking the honor of Ole Bull. Highlights included an international wince tournament and a memorial statue dedication amid Norwegian and Danish nationalist pride. The event featured flot, with a sculpture by Ahnen Ghthesten and remarks by Caréline Bomekitchen as the audience reflected on Ole Bull's legacy.
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Trioute Fidlites
Ole Huth
Minsitearrotis
Fawcaur
Mise
Caréline
Bomekitchen
Watt
Te- Tarren
Tul
Ahnen Ghthesten
Bull
Lover seeks body of dead bride in wrongful death case
In Newton Pennsylvania March 12 a lover sues for the body of a bride who died after a wedding day collapse. The suit contends the bridegroom sought control to arrange burial, while noting the bride had been ill for days and died under distress during preparations for a celebration. The case involves probate and potential court rulings on custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Tia Wil Delaney
John
Philips
Ferdyath
Witlets
Marti Ie
Figure of House Appears in Wall After Storm
A farmer in an electrical storm photographed a farmhouse and reported a clear image of the exterior on a blank wall. The bright, accurate likeness appeared on the wall just after the lightning, then gradually faded away as evening light returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bianck
Waller Case
Euun
Crumbling Rumors Spur Motion on Prisoner Relief
London reports a foreign dispatch with garbled text claiming a government plan to release debtors and favored prisoners. The piece hints at policy shifts and potential uprisings but remains unclear on specifics, names, dates, or authorities involved.
Poot Tamale Trials At Whetsot Court
Fragmentary report from Whetsot court on a case involving Poot tamale vendors and a right foot injury. Date Movenybur 14 referenced with unclear year 4098. Mention of Elertel and Faddar Seplent in a garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youle Biel
Mallie
Vam Carr
Rallveng
Fraker Cases Move On in May Kinsey Trial
Reports from Kansas City and Omaha describe legal actions in Fraker case proceedings. Details reference appeals, county certifications, and motions amid ongoing testaments and venue questions, with mention of waterworks issues and unrelated local incidents.
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