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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1894
Page
8
Velvet sale push at fifty nine cents
A local ad promotes 500 yards of Silk Velvet in desirable shades offered at 59 cents per yard though originally bought to sell for one dollar. The reduced price is presented as a limited opportunity to buy immediately.
Cloak Department Adds New Arrivals This Week
Store notes many new arrivals in the cloak department jackets cloaks cloth and fur capes in the last few days. Visit before you purchase to see desirable styles and options.
Special in Gloves and Jersey Underwear Ad
An advertisement touts 25 dozen ladies fine kid gloves with gusset fingers priced at 9 cents and 39 cents for gloves. Gents Jersey ribbed underwear vests and pants offered at 38 cents tomorrow, claiming better value than the usual 50 cents. Strong urge to visit and buy.
Ladies Union Suits and Vests on Early Sale This Saturday
Fifty cents gets Ladies Union Suits in natural grey and 1 weave. The store advertises vest and pants sets priced at 25 cents, marked down from 45 cents. Tomorrow, a first-class Vest and Pants set, normally 50 cents, on sale for 35 cents. With cold weather near, shoppers are urged to buy cheap.
Burkett Drugstore Liquor Permit Hears Petition
Probate court examined P J M Burkett a Kan avenue druggist seeking a permit to sell intoxicants while Albert Watkins from Kingman opposed citing a prior Kingman conviction. The court heard testimonials from Burkett’s supporters and noted a pending district court case affecting new druggists before issuing any liquor permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althouge
Min
P. J. M Burkett
Kan- 94 Avenue
Burkett
Kingman
Kanana Syuave
Albert Watkins
Surkett
Gurkett
Watkins
District
Kingman County
Mr. Burkett
A. P. Miller
John Carter
SH. Raider
Insur- Sree
Kingman Wing
Crassond
Espe Dutton
A. J. House
Michael
John Steele
J. F. Carter
George Waale
C. If
Culp
Dr. W
Llamil Ponte
Bem C. Gardiner
K . If
J. S Earnest
Joseph Grott
Wak Azan
FL Mawhiong
Ay Boyd
E Hamilton
No Yo Moon
Ida Lodgera
Ferrin
Dells Smith
Lottie Urg
George Youergreen
John Spillner
Lizzi Simons
Very Warm October Report From Prof Snow at Kansas
Prof F H Snow of the University of Kansas notes Lawrence observed the warmest October since 1586 and among the four warmest on record. The second half was much warmer than any previous Getebér period, first frost on the 30th, rainfall 3.90 inches, low cloudiness, mean 58.65 F. Ten months total 24.12 inches, well below average. Mentions advertisements pasted within the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Snow
Kansas
Lawrence
Ths
Peerless
Handkerchief Sale at Stevenson & Company
Stevenson and Company offer a wide sale of handkerchiefs and accessories. Many dozens of ladies and children's handkerchiefs in linen, hemstitched, drawnwork, borders, and initial embroidery under cut prices. Also sale on brushes, jewelry, beadwork trims, gimp, buttons, table covers, and accessories with strong emphasis on value and variety.
Corbett Draws Immense Topeka Audience at the Grand
Corbett of New York thrilled a vast Topeka crowd at the Grand last night. He noted rain, worried over house size and whether ladies would attend. The audience filled every seat and boxes with many standing in the aisles as Corbett delivered witty, well-paced lines and stunts between acts. He impressed by restraint on stage and athletic ring work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
New York
Topeks
Jack
Madison Square Roof Garden
Steve O'Donnell
Sullivan
Jana
New Orleans
Withal
Wichita
Jeffer
Champion
England
Sion
Edmonds
State Printing House
Hin
Congregational church holds fortieth annual meeting
The First Congregational church held its fortieth annual business meeting with Rev. L. Blakesley re‑elected pastor for his twenty‑fifth term. Treasurer H. C. Bowman reported about $6,000 in receipts for the year. Ella Spencer noted 551 members and 250 Sunday school attendees. several deacons and trustees were elected along with new committees and a system of deacons forming a balancer group. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
First Congregational Church
L. Blakesley
H.C. Bowman
Ella Spencer
E J. Cartridge
The
Santa Fe
Lewis Miogman
James Griffin
J. F. Drake
John Sargent
T. B. Mayo
Lewis L. Roby
Mra
S. Evarte
G. L. Eppa
Sira W. Mi Crosby
Evarts
M.P
Book for orphans from Topeka charity effort
Mrs CS Baker of Topeka prepared an attractive volume of stories for children for the annual Orphan fair in December. Proceeds go entirely to home charities with all chatter directed to the cause. The book, reviewed by critics, bears Blue and gilt boards and is sold through Gold Coin stores. Hazel Salve and local advertisers promote related goods alongside the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. CS. Baker
Mra J. & Baker
Topexa
Charitells
Skvlden & Het
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cloak Dept
Stevenson & Co
Kansas Ave
Mr.burkett
Bexnert
Knowls Avenue
Toreks Staaté Lacspur
Ayor
Monors
Stevenson & Company
Kansas Avenue
Corbett’s Long
Topeka
Yentonias
N. O
California
Chase & Sanborn’s
Sprout
Capital Grocery
East Sixth Street
Rem Witing
Fitz
Corbet
J. EK. Jones
Peerless Steam Laundry
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