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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1895
Page
6
Classified notice lists shirting prints at 3 cents per yard, Asnaburg shirting at 9 cents per yard, and Amusheag Glnichams (stapie) offered. Standard dress prints with new patterns sold by the yard, twisted Toweling Crash at 10 per pair.
A kindly unsolicited notice from the Daily Topeka Capital dated July 28, 1895 was presented as an unexpected and gratuitous courtesy. The text emphasizes the paper as Kansas’ leading morning daily and notes the notice was unpaid.
In the Annexes prices for floor oil cloths from 19¢ per yard to 25¢ for cloth bound books with gilt titles are listed. Items include table oil cloths in various grades, Mrs potts sad irons, two hole gasoline stoves at 3.69, Union twoply carpets, and Seaside Library editions in assorted sizes.
Trade listing lists Disston saws Russell Jennings bits mortice and rim locks Maydale hammers Stanley and Bulley planes and Stanleys levels.
A historical newspaper listing advertises mill remnants and fabric pieces including Cambrics, Tulare, Corset Jeans, Unbleached Muslin, Mourning Prints, Canton jaunes, Linen finishes, Cheviot Shirtings, Fancy Dress and Robe Prints. It notes wide widths, various colors, and prices such as 5¢ per yard for some items, with emphasis on suitability for skirts, sleeves, and draperies.
A damaged OCR fragment advertises silk samples and ribbons with pricing notes. It mentions West Jimp tides, Stves and Oxfords, trimmed prices, and specific numeric fragments. The garbled text references ribbon lots and stock numbers with limited legible details.
Garfield Park reported more than five thousand paid admissions for the latest event, underscoring strong public turnout and community interest. Officials highlighted sustained attendance and promising engagement for upcoming activities at the venue.
A Garfield park gathering drew about 5 112 paid admissions with thousands present, despite earlier estimates of near 10 000. The day featured boxing, pole vaulting, races, and a lively athletic program around Soldier Creek with crowd scenes on Kansas avenue bridge, prizes including cigars, shirts, and a silk umbrella, and Mayor Fellows praising labor and local workers.
In Hartford and Creveland items, Judge A B Quinton mocks Ralph Waldo Emerson citing a Harper's Fifth Reader line. The report notes death of Horner store manager Charles Kerr in Hartford and a four day session of the National Railroad Master Blacksmiths association in Creveland with about fifty delegates.
Society notes announce the forthcoming marriage of Mr. Fred Nipps to Miss Mame Smith. Formal engagement details and wedding plans appear in the society column of the local paper.
Tomorrow at 2 PM Miss Marie Smith daughter of ex Secretary James Smith and Mr. F E Nipps will marry at 1019 Fillmore street in a quiet ceremony attended by close relatives. The couple, to depart for a wedding tour, receive best wishes from a large circle of friends as Mr Nipps is noted in business circles.
The Kansas Bi Metallic League State Central Committee calls a meeting for September 10 at 2 p m in Topeka Kansas at Hotel Throop to consult and plan statewide work. Pres Sparen and Sec Jonsson urge full attendance for important agenda items.
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