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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1903
Page
9
The Women's Conference of the Ethical Society discusses sewing work for home makers, arguing it drains strength and cannot substitute for paid labor. Mrs Spencer urges replacing sewing with direct payments, noting dull tasks depress beneficiaries and advocating education over factory garment making.
A baby was found on the steps of the Topeka Orphans' Home at 9 pm Tuesday by Matron Ford. The child wore a crucifix bearing the name Fate Anthony, later possibly Watt, with no other identifying marks. The finder placed the infant where caretakers could ensure proper care, while the origin remains unknown.
Niles reports Clayton Houseworth, a young farmer, was assaulted by two masked men on his way home from a visit. He resisted with courage, was struck and disfigured, and his hat was torn as the assailants fled, leaving him injured and seeking help.
Topeka society notes announce Gertrude Et of Lawrence will wed Rfr Lous Springer of Kansas City Monday next at her parents home in Lawrence. Hille Dari, a Topeka and Kansas City newspaper woman, engaged with Mr Springer, who departs to New York Sun. Also details on Miss Darid’s aunt’s wedding in the City of Mexico, invitations, guests, and local social events including dinners and club meetings.
The clipping records a mid 20th century Topeka social page with a wedding at 310 Sixth Avenue West officiated by Rev J T McParland and various society notices. It notes attire blue gowns, guests seventy five, home at Silver Lake after December 15, and multiple club meetings, visits, Thanksgiving plans, theatre announcements including Ezra Tevis wedding, and upcoming performances at the Grand and New Crawford theatres. It mentions Miss Florence Nightingale hosting the T SF P club, multiple Topeka residents traveling for holidays, and railway plans for Thanksgiving travel.
Step by step ideas for a Puritan themed Thanksgiving party featuring handmade Mayflower boat centerpieces and a forestlike room decor. Activities include a quilt guessing game, bow and arrow prizes, and a husking bee with corn treats. Costumes evoke Priscilla and John Alden with period dress and a Miles Standish motif.
A vintage home kitchen guide details chestnut stuffing for a ten pound turkey with butter salt and pepper, plus step by step care for roasting. It also includes cranberry sauce methods, cold slaw with condensed milk and vinegar, and a spiced pumpkin pie recipe. Descriptions emphasize stovetop simmering and baking steps.
The note suggests small aids to ease work load such as using a cushion to stand on when duties are light or not required. It advocates practical, economical comfort measures like repurposing old coverings and carpet scraps to reduce fatigue during tasks.
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