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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1894
Page
8
The ad promotes Swiss ribbed vests and pants in ecru and natural colors made from Egyptian cotton. All garments are fleeced. Also offered are extra heavy fleece cot ton vests and pants, crochet taped necks, warm as wool, two cases available including natural color.
A vendor advertises ladies ribbed vests and pants with a wool content requirement, featuring a “non shrinking” fabric blend of wool and cotton offered at an extraordinary price of 50e. The notice emphasizes underwear options and affordable pricing.
An advertisement touts 75¢ ladies vests and pants made of 75 percent wool. Silver gray with fancy neck, well shaped and guaranteed not to shrink. Includes wool ribbed vests and pants with a silk-taped crocheted neck detail. Highly striking appearance for the price.
These garments in gray and ecru offer full sizes and lengths made of fine Egyptian cotton. Priced at 75 cents, they feature fine combed yarn, fleece lining, and full needle construction, a great bargain.
Catalog notes a popular line of children’s underwear in size and color options. Emphasizes soft finish and 20 percent price reduction, with focus on vests and undergarments. Mentions supply constraints and trouble obtaining enough stock for demand.
The report highlights that among all wool garments owned, this item stands out as the lead example and points to Wilson and Crosby performing the cutting work. The remark underscores their involvement in the cutting act.
The Initiative and Referendum group withdraws support for Corning, signaling the end of his campaign or project. Key organizers announce they will no longer back him, citing strategic disagreements and shifting political alignments affecting the movement.
Topeka officials report the Initiative and Referendum clubs reject backing the Bennington-Corn ticket and disown Topeka managers. The association urges voters to elect lawmakers pledging to advance direct legislation and seek statutory measures for public referendums, aiming for statewide reform before the next legislature.
Reports from party headquarters indicate fusion between Democrats and Populists in sixty districts, with Populist favored for senator by fusion legislators. In one district, Republicans and Democrats align, while Breidenthal monitors fusion to ensure most fusion votes lean to a Populist for the U S Senate.
An advert describes woolen children’s undergarments with a focus on comfort and quality. It highlights 22.49 all wool items with a French neck and fine finish, plus scarlet underwear free of sharp bars or scratches, promoting soft medicated wool for sensitive skin.
Children’s union suits in wool and cotton rib are in high demand with sizes for youngsters. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.50 per set.
Advertisement notes men's cotton garments with camel hair color, priced at 39 cents and worth about 50 cents, ideal for chilly days. Emphasizes value and heavier fabric than gauze.
Three numbers selected from stock price driven drawers. Offer highlights limited quantities and value. Prompt notes that the supplier has passed through stock to create three numbered options for customers.
The text describes maca ribbed camel's hair and natural grays as soft fleecy products that have not yet been placed on any merchant's counter and are expected to be ready sellers.
The notice describes wool pricing where higher costs yield more wool and notes a price at which buyers have previously paid $1.00 in earlier seasons. It presents a historical price linkage for wool and explains expected quantity relative to cost.
A dealer notes buying nearly 100 dozen drawers and selling many at 1.00 each, but to clear stock they are now offered at 90 cents. The item emphasizes bulk sale to reduce the remaining quantity and attract buyers.
Strictly all wool goods of the finest grade priced to suit any buyer. Colors available are scarlet camel’s hair and natural wool.
A fragment notes a sale last week offering over 2000 samples across ladies and mens wear including hosiery gloves mitts overshirts and underwear with heavy discount. The entry mentions one of a kind items.
Despite selling many items, a good assortment remains and will be displayed in baskets on the main floor for shoppers to browse and purchase.
A nostalgic sale note announces our all wool plain black seam less hose, once 25e, now reduced to 19s 2d in the front display. The item emphasizes warmth and quality with a classic hose style.
Merchants wince at the long rivalry to offer the best stocking at five and twenty cents. The article notes great leaders in ribbed and plain hosiery at 25 cents, claiming an edge this time in the price war.
Advertises ladies wool hose in plain and ribbed styles offered at 39 cents, claiming value equal to 50-cent purchases. The promotion emphasizes quality and affordability for women shoppers.
A sale offering ladies black cotton hose at 10 cents per pair. The retailer claims the stockings are seamless, colorfast, and fine in gauge, available across stores but with this sale featuring the price. Strong emphasis on value and product quality to attract customers.
A fragment notes 19¢ stockings with quotations about tariff effects on imported hosiery and a remark about ownership, suggesting price reductions or market disruption affecting supply. The garbled text limits clarity but centers on hosiery pricing and tariff influence.
Fragmentary passage states shelves now carry items at a new price and claims bulletproof against competition. It promises no return or time to quote more than a single number and invites high expectations with a pledge not to disappoint.
The notice promotes a wholesale move for black ribbed wool garments for children. It emphasizes a sale strategy focusing on all wool seamless pieces in 18 sizes 6 to 8 with a price around 25 cents, promising graded sizing to ensure a successful sale.
North Topeka notes list visits by Dr and Mrs Hibben in Kansas City and Arthur Kane in Lawrence for a game. Work starts on the new building at the poor farm. Local residents from Wamego Silver Lake and Hoyt appear in city, with social visits and a broken arm from a fall. A Republican League meeting and evangelist Rose packed house with sermons on faith and repentance. Mrs Margaret Fenske, mother of Chas Fensky, dies of stomach cancer. funeral scheduled for tomorrow.
A fragmented notice lists 35 Republican meetings across the county with dates and hosts, urging residents to attend. It also reports Louie Charonhas on trial for selling intoxicating liquor, and Charlie Simpson and George (illegible) awaiting an arrest hearing at the county jail.
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