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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1894
Page
6
General notes highlight Equal Suffrage Association efforts with member drives and speaker plans. Social items cover Parry May Lodge annual event, engagements, visits, and club activities, including dances, receptions, and upcoming football travel.
A grand flambeau parade in Topeka featured all city clubs marching from Third Street to Harrison and Kansas Avenue before the courthouse. Led by Jues son’s military band, units included Scandinavian, Curtia, Miselon Township Alouded, North Topeka Colored, Ward Republican Pianbeau, Topeka Flambeau, Curtis-Gardet clubs. Speeches followed at the courthouse amid large crowds.
A Boston era piece notes English statutes expanding married women rights to hold and convey property and act as trustees or executors without husband interference. It contrasts common law limits with modern acts, citing Parliament’s progressive stance on property management by married women. It also highlights a separate item about Mrs D Heath proposing Newton public improvements including a boulevard and park.
The New York Post notes tweeds and undyed wools as top fabrics for winter gowns. Capes remain vogue for utility and ornament, with camel hair stripes and plaids in demand. Silk gains popularity for formal wear while surahs, veils, and light wools craft new demi dresses. Crystal bangalimes offer affordable options for afternoon attire. Tailor coats feature back seam lapping, and utility tailored outfits favor round skirts just above ground. Black moire silks with gold stripes are paired with satin equivalents, avoiding heavy lace.
The notice advertises a color Sew Map of Hansas size 02216 inches with updated details including company lines and county divisions. Compiled from official sources and described as reliable. Available by mail for 610 cents from Adurma rom printers and publishers in Topeka.
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