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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1895
Page
6
Underwear items listing various ladies' wool and cotton garments with prices and styles, including ribbed cotton, fl ee ced ecru, stibved balbriggan, merino, and jersey ribbed wool vests and pants, with references to color options gray natural white and special price notes.
General social items from Topeka recount upcoming dances by Sans Pareil and Bunglers clubs, birthday teas for Mr Carroll B. and Mr G Merriam, visits from out of town guests, and committee activities. The Kindergarten board welcomed new members, with reports on training and free kindergarten shops, while social events and engagements frame the season.
An advertises a new store offering clothing for men and boys. It claims steady business and praise from customers for the quality of garments sold, emphasizing affordable, durable wear and widespread local support.
Tomorrow we offer men’s standard Ulsters 36 oz in all colors at 10 12 15 dollars and heavy Cheviots Beavers Cassimeres at 5 6 8 dollars. Dress overcoats in Beaver Meltons Cheviots from 8 to 13.50 dollars. All wool suits from 5 to 10 50 with a bold promise of even five dollars off each garment. Boys overcoats and suits offered tomorrow at unmatched prices. Every item fresh from makers, new and not aged stock.
A local report highlights Mrs Gregor praising kindergarten activities that guide young minds, with thanks extended to J O Gordoy Overholt Wyatt Bennett and others for support. Duplicate Whist ladies prepare for a charity ball, distributing tickets and finalizing library decoration and event plans for Monday evening.
Mrs. Nettels and Mr. Nettels receive playful telegrams from George R. Peek and Me Weck as the couple prepares to marry. The exchange includes jokey commands and a dash of humor about attendance and good excuses. Gifts arrive from the Pecks including silver, a cit glass water set, and a bedroom suite, plus presents from the couple's families.
Louis Charowhar, long accused of violating the prohibition law, posted a blackboard outside his Kansas Avenue establishment announcing free cider for locals. The board drew taunts about criminal elements and punishing crime, while an advertising slogan from Topeka Steam Laundry appeared at the end.
The Temata Geli girls sixteen in light blue prepare for a suffrage program at Hamilton Hall with Anne Doyle Bessie Hatterly Kuma Durem Lena Purviance and others performing tennis themed designs. Judge Horton and Miss Baum will speak and a closing tableaux Wemnan and We Ballot is planned.
Miss Anna Wilsons horse Valencia was brought home from Texas after two starts without a win. He showed poor form and was distanced in both races, though is now in good condition and will winter at the fair grounds awaiting better form next year.
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