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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1901
Page
6
A catalog style list of wool flannel waists in multiple colors and trims. Prices range from 1.25 to 3.89 with varieties including box pleats tucked fronts back, cobra green hose and tan options, novelty trims, and satin banded skirts. Several named styles include French flannel waists with 8 rows of tucks, vertical tucks at front, and Velveteen bound skirts.
Silk waists with solid front hemstitching and fine tuck backs, Black only. Pean O'Sci waist in black and leading colors with new cuffs and stylish collar at 5.00. Tattetn Suk waist features pip tucks and new cuff in blacks and colors at 8.50. Peau D'Sole waist same style as above in black only at 6.50.
Ottawa dispatch reports a druggist named Brown pleading guilty to a listed charge and paying $1,000 in fines with costs. a preliminary sentence of 30 days was suspended. Officials later destroyed roughly eighteen dozen bottles of beer by public destruction.
A public destruction of Aquero attracted crowds in Minneapolis near the courthouse. Tickets for the National Convention of Christian churches with travel options via Santa Fe are offered with dates in October. Return fares listed and multiple trains per day to Kaneos City and Paliaa fall festivities noted.
The Topeka Federation fall meeting at Unity church featured a discussion on the industrial question as it affects women. Mrs. Mary Vance Humphrey led the talk with arguments for women gaining work experience, while Mrs. J B Sin and Mrs. J C McCintock urged caution about women entering business. Mrs. Benton closed the debate after reading The Open Question. A reading by Mrs. Benton and musical numbers by Mrs. Dickie and Miss Irene Horner followed, with the Ceramic club hosting and decorations in yellow and white.
The Good Government club recently organized was taken into the Federation and Mrs. Hunabeth Johnson of Republic county was voted an honorary member. Mrs. McCarter was asked to draft sympathy resolutions on President McKinney’s death, read and adopted for Federation minutes. C O Knowles urged a Topeka club house as traveling art chair and Ceramic club president. Cerunilecit plans annual exhibit with admission for club house funds. Federation approved but will not manage it, encouraging public interest. Myra Jenowles suggests a stock company of Topeka CH women for a club house, but the idea was not deeply discussed due to many matters on the agenda.
Weather forecasters predict partly cloudy skies and possible showers on Saturday with rising temperatures as observers note the game will proceed despite cold winds and cautious forecasts. Local officials say conditions remain marginal but playable for the afternoon matchup.
Graham, a clerk in a law office, denies reports that he and H R B Chilcott induced the Catholic priest at St Marys to withdraw endorsement. He says he never communicated with or knew Wil White of Washington and never sent or received any telegrams.
Secretary of State George Clark prepares to notify corporations that have not filed annual statements by the October 1 deadline. He has begun compiling a delinquent list and will test a case soon. Indicted on seven counts Semara, Ta, Oct 4. F Ward, former vice president of the Semars National Bank, faces embezzlement and fraud charges with bond set at 7500.
The October market report shows corn and wheat trading mixed with December corn lower and demand limited while receipts reach 14 percent over prior weeks. December wheat closes steady, pork and lard rise slightly amid cautious trading and overall steady to weaker tones across grains and provisions.
A year ago a doctor and his wife joined a household with Miss G who was thin and ill. After three months of drinking Postum Food Coffee she gained weight and color, surprising the doctor who noted no other changes.
Chicago receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep with mixed results. Texan and western cattle entries noted. hogs opened steady to higher while sheep remained steady. market activity slow with buyers cautious amid varied demand. Currency and grain quotes from Topeka and New York market reports included.
A local shop promotes Wooltex jackets and capes with fire and acid tests for quality. They back wear and color, offer many shades, and advertise $10.98 items with $15 value, plus 500+ coats for misses and children. Store promises large stock, low discounts, and special prices on undergarments and kids wear.
A sale listing includes one case of extra heavy men's underwear and one case of extra heavy men's underwear special. Another case of very fine men's underwear with fleece as soft as silk at 75c value. Fifty dozen extra heavy boys underwear for age 10 at 23c.
The passage notes strains in industrial shares and a cautious money market, with some relief seen as certain loans are culled to back stronger collateral. It cites the influence of leading backers on major corporations and mentions price ranges for Wheat, Corn, and other commodities alongside reports on stock ranges and shipments.
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