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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1894
Page
8
A circulated tract argues woman suffrage will reduce divorces in Wyoming, citing longer marriages and smaller gender gaps in divorce rates. It asserts equality before the law aids domestic stability and notes parental consent rules for marriages under twenty one. Also includes brief society items and notices.
A new time card for Santa Fe trains will soon take effect in Topeka shifting schedules. Notable changes include revised arrivals and departures for the Texas Pacific, California United, Missouri River Express, and Kansas City lines, with several through and limited services rescheduled. The update impacts morning and evening trains, with several arrival times adjusted to the new system.
Auction listing notes slight soiling on blankets in scarlet gray and white. Strikes price at 5,000 yards of brown muslin full yard wide priced at five cents per yard.
Fabric note lists 436 yards worth Sic for dark diy style ginghams and aprons.
Ladies underwea 1500 yards dark styles tennis flannels 25 inch goods worth Sac at 5c yard.
Classified note advertises regular four dollar curtains with quality Sanelle style, featuring bright double borders and fringe. The concise item highlights value and decorative appeal for shoppers.
Miss Bessie Hale returns from Dexter Missouri. J W Blossom builds a smoke stack at Silver Lake. Mrs Harrah visits sister in Effingham Illinois. Miss Eller from Blairstown Missouri. W W Crittenden returns from Chicago. Rep Moore campaigns for Col J P Carter family. Mrs E Johnson and Miss Groswood visit Alexis. A J Arnold & Son sell homeopathic remedies. Clay Bowen notified of Mrs Ed Schoonover’s death in Omaha. Schenck campaign managers expect large Lukens Opera House crowd. Mrs Gibbons seeks shoulder adjustment after two months. Benjamin Vance’s wife, a Black resident, injures bone in fall.
The article notes crowds at 627 Kansas Avenue for both afternoon and evening performances by a renowned performer at Clements Chaffee store events. It highlights a charming lady presenting clever tricks, drawing large crowds and premium seating at the entertainments.
J M Knight undertaker and undertaker’s handkerchief trick amuses crowds and boosts interest. Mime Vernelo has staged shows in major eastern clothing houses and earns praise from voters stores. She will perform again this evening and offer afternoon and evening entertainments to customers.
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