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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
8
An OCR fragment outlines deep cuts on silk waists and albatross waists, with prices ranging from mid dollars to under ten. It mentions Dimities Organdies and Batistes in large yardage, with numerous patterns and colors, and a push to clear stock of sheer fabrics at reduced rates.
Broken lines describe Belta fabrics and various 35¢ to 159¢ goods, pockets and purses, laces and buckles at low prices. New lines include Torchian Laces, Walst Seta, Palm Fans, Japanese Foliing Fans, A F P C Ginghams, Toil du Nord Zephyr Gingham Madras, scarce and in demand. Table Oil Cloth offered in full standard widths with a 20c combine price.
For Decoration Day, muslin flags of all sizes and bunting offered at absolute cost. Open to public buyers. limited stock available.
Fragmentary OCR shows a 19th century style catalog listing ladies garments and accessories with pricing notes. Items include silk shield gowns, veiling, and newcut notions, with scattered currency values and partial brand-like labels.
Local retailer touts closing makes that cannot be duplicated again with "880 alwoo" carpets and a wide range of shag, grain, and linoleum options. Claims major discounts, claiming customers can save from 250 to 410 dollars, with new linoleums, spring rollers, and Smyrna and moquette rugs in varied sizes.
Matchless Bargains offer a trimmed selection of Percale and Madras fabrics in Lopes and lace embroideries. Prices mark down from 6.05 to under a dollar, with armory tan items and hammocks advertised as factory cost. The vendor urges customers not to miss this opportune time to buy.
Classified sale listing offers Crystal Cuke Stands and Syren Pitchers with trimmed rims and decorative patterns. Includes sets of Tumblers and Tibia Sur pieces at special prices, featuring crystal craftsmanship and bargain per set with attractive designs.
A scan of a historic shop list shows items such as crochet cotton, fine black net dress shields, rubber dressing items, metal grommets, hooks and eyes, tooth brushes, safety fins, box glass and ink, envelopes, writing paper, bay rum, and various threads and linens. The fragment reads like a mixed inventory with prices in old format and several garbled spellings typical of OCR from period catalogs.
Advertisement announces new arrivals in lace dresses and underwear for ladies and children. It highlights lace curtains and gingham fabrics in popular striped and checked patterns, with colors described as pink and red rolers. The message invites customers to visit the shop.
Dawid Overmyer of Tepeke delivered the address at Wentworth Military Academy. He argued war is not a lasting civilizer and critiqued the belief in war as progress, urging consideration of capital, societal impact, and the moral law guiding nations and individuals.
The piece recalls Civil War leaders and wartime sacrifices, arguing moral force outweighs force of arms. It cites President Lincoln era sentiments, condemns cruelty and economic exploitation, and extols duty, virtue, and national unity amid hardship. It warns against capital excess and praises citizen devotion and resilience.
A dense lament on labor, wealth, and the nation. it cites Roosevelt's call for reform and the burdens on workers. The piece extols the spirit of service, industry, and sacrifice, arguing that property rights must yield to the common good and the nation’s moral duty.
A garbled list shows Albert Parker and wife transferring to Mary Smith for 2200 dollars at 27 To peka avenue along with Van Nice and Stratford Street deeds. Numerous entries mention parcels on Chestnut Street Mets ker’s addition and White Oak Grove subdivision with sums from 1 to 5000 dollars. Names include J Z Howe guardian and Ayres guardian among others, detailing lot numbers and street addresses in several subdivisions.
Trenton Paris has long been known as a summer resort with unusual appeal. The West Canaderees descend as a 60 foot cascade through two picturesque waterfalls forming a basin of natural beauty. A notable attraction draws visitors to the Bott ern Adirondacks region.
A fragile fragment describes a plan to install a plant near the falls and gorge 18 miles north of Dies, New York, with passage via the New York Central. The notice mentions the FootTrack series and a 1900s style disclaimer by Geo H. Daniele, Grand Central Station, New York.
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