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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
7
Unclear typed excerpt shows classified advert sections for Topeka Kansas edition with dates Wednesday throughFriday deadlines and daily printing details. It describes free publication as available and urges adverts to be placed by 6 pm midweek, noting limitations and costs and claiming broader reach than other papers.
A short newspaper notice announces advertising rates priced at five cents per line or twenty cents weekly wine term? and fifty cents monthly. It also cites a May average circulation of 129 percent.
Fragmentary narrative shows Gerald and Lily in a strained, passionate coupling. The scene spans longing, quarrels, and eventual declaration as Lily nears death, with Gerald promising renewed devotion and possible marriage amid turmoil and fatigue.
A brisk feature on bureau drawers tracing their French origin from a chests in old times to modern neatness. It discusses use of sachets and powders, like violet or lavender blends, to perfume drawers and keep fabrics fresh, with practical tips for making scented pads.
A satirical piece argues that an invention to help absent minded women guard their purses could aid advancement by reducing pocket theft and dependency. It notes complaints about many fobs and the paradox of mindlessness driving invention while praising practical benefits for those prone to misplacing items.
A novelty pocketbook safeguard is described as a bracelet device fastening the book to the wrist with linked chains. The invention promises protection against loss and misplacement, ideal for those who carry valuables in tight spaces or in crowded or busy settings.
A Chicago hotel apartment showcases a fragile cream pitcher once owned by Mary Stuart the Queen of Scots. Belonged to a Mrs Dobb with lineage back to the Holimani era, the cup’s authenticity is debated amid many conflicting tales and references to noble houses and attendants.
An old note describes the transfer of a family pitcher after a queen's exile. The vessel passes from a Stuart era owner to Mrs Kennedy and a faithful servant Nelgil. A letter from an OM Gils associate confirms the disposition of the queen's effects, leaving the faded blue and white survivor as the sole relic.
Fragrant pillows praised for soothing sleep with balsam and mildewed down, plus guidance from New York Tribune on woodlawn and lamp care. It details pillow filling, heat retention, and care tips for furniture, textiles, and pasty mixtures, with warnings against overheating and improper handling.
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