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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1894
Page
8
Gurtians Gurtains advertise a citywide curtain sale this week promising unbeatable prices to draw customers away from competitors. The ad urges shoppers to save money by buying curtains now to speed the store’s gains.
An advertisement lists numerous fabric and curtain discounts including Chenille Curtains cut from 2.85 to 3.00, Silk Striped Curtains 50 inches wide reduced from 8.75 to 6.50, Silk Derby Curtains new designs reduced from 20 to 14, Medium Weight Silk Curtains 50 inches wide down from 313.50 to 10, Rope Portiers discounted from 5.00 to 3.35 or 8.50 to 5.00 or 8.50 to 6.15, Couch covers 1.88 each, and Carpet Sweepers priced at 2.50 and 3.50.
This week choose any Body Russels Carpet in the house for 1.00 a yard. Patterns previously sold for 1.15 and 1.25. First pick offered. Made up shades 8 by 7 feet at 25 and 40 cents. Hum mers.
Oil cloths offered for under stores with prices listed. Good quality available at 25 cents per square yard.
The ad touts linoleum as an excellent floor covering for offices stores dining rooms and kitchens. It claims the best assortment ever with prices always the lowest and promises a very attractive place to shop this week to save money.
Local retailer promotes a second week of blanket sales at the same low prices. The notice advertises domstics including indigo blue prints, twisted cotton crash, bleached muslin, shyrlings, and hosiery, highlighting discounts and limited quantities with a focus on value for Monday purchases.
Advertises discounted mittens and gloves by category with prices for children, women, and men. Includes all wool, cashmere, silk, and woolen options from 10c to around 89c per pair, plus undergarments and union suits at reduced rates. Highlights sale terms and assorted sizes.
Gents ribbed fleeced lined underwear 39c and 50c heavy ribbed cotton 50c. Men’s heavy weight broken sizes closeout toe each. Ladies natural grey union suits 50c Egyptian union suits with tape neck winter weight 50c. Camel hair union suits few left reduced from 1.75 to 1.29.
A new stationery line showcases smooth note paper and matching envelopes at thrifty prices. 24 sheets and 24 envelopes sell for 10c, with assorted tinted papers in violet heliotrope shell rose sapphire azur silver grey primrose and Canary. Commercial and barnial cream envelopes offered at half price in sealed packs.
A Saturday note highlights new arrivals including ladies umbrellas and carved bone handles with Dresden knobs, crystal and gold pieces. Staff mention a new invoice for bake goods and emphasize popular items currently on display while stock assignments are not fully complete.
Rev Dr Blakesley answered Is Topeka a Christian City affirmatively yet warned the city is not entirely sanctified. He compared Topeka with Tarsus and warned of municipal reform, police power limits, and political influence shaping local virtue. The paper notes civic concerns, upcoming events, and community notices amid Topeka's political and social life.
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