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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1895
Page
4
A fragmented notice from The State Journal advertises mail subscription options and prices, listing three months and one year terms and referencing a weekly edition and regional distribution. The readable parts mention a sale or offer tied to receiving the paper by mail in various durations.
The Topeka Daily State Journal reports a half year average circulation of 9,334, the highest for any period in its history. It cites figures from the American Newspaper Directory and capital publisher statements, noting comparisons with the Topeka Capital and other papers, plus commentary on financial obligations and political notes.
A column discusses restoring reciprocity treaties to boost foreign trade by adjusting prices. It argues lowering American production costs is unlikely, while raising foreign prices via silver flow could shift trade balances. It references gold export fears, defense scares, and calls for stronger military funding, with scattered notes on local industry, politics, and education.
The article urges tasteful, inexpensive furniture for compact flats, arguing against cheap imitWations of Louis XV and XVI styles. It highlights choosing simple, space efficient pieces like a slim sideboard, with color schemes matching mahogany inlay and light yellow woods to suit modern living.
The guidance emphasizes translating verbal theory into practice, showing how musical elements differ in tempo and mood, and the importance of demonstration. It covers accompanying, preparing pupils, tailoring to each learner, and the energy demands on teachers, followed by brass cleaning instructions.
The article advises on interior decor for a well appointed dining room focusing on woodwork, wallpaper patterns, and color schemes. It recommends a dull bluish green or olive tone, simple paper design, greenish denim panels, and gilt or mahogany frames to achieve a cohesive, comfortable ambiance.
An authority on the chemistry of foods warns housewives against cooling loaves too rapidly after baking. Dr. Woods states souring largely results from improper cooling in humid rooms with high water, nitrogenous, sugar content. A loaf hot from the oven in a poorly ventilated room can sour within two to three hours.
A simple cream sauce method for creamed oysters. Melt butter with milk or cream, salt pepper and mace, then stir in cracker crumbs and add a pint of oysters. Cook until they look plump and serve promptly.
The Herald reports Little Fol children now wear matching cloaks hats and bonnets in light colors. Bonnet and hat brims project forward, chin ties tied with double knots. Popular garments include long jackets and capes edged with fur or lace, using ribbed silk Bengalines poplins and smooth cloths. Jewelry trends show gold and pearl pieces rising in popularity.
A New York scene shows vaudeville acts performed nightly for Manhattan Athletic Club members and guests. Performers, often from other theaters, double or triple their shows, boosting quality while managing limited budgets. The Roof Garden and other venues reveal how audience size and reactions shape acts. A contrast emerges with performers’ families and the evolving norms of private club entertainment. College women marry later, with rates rising notably after age 25, per Milicent W. Shinn in Century.
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