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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
6
A concise survey of current dress styles, outlining hallmark traits of prevailing mod fashion. The article highlights silhouettes, fabrics, accessories, and color palettes shaping street and ballroom looks for the season.
The article surveys present season fashion with emphasis on ordinary flat sleeves and organ-plait skirts, praising alpaca and mohair fabrics for travel wear and detailing evening gowns with ivory lace bodices, silver sequins, and elaborate headpieces. It notes period hats from Amazon to Louis XVI styles, plus sporty athletic outfits with Norfolk waists and shorter skirts for chic practicality.
A nostalgic recipe describes mixing four parts baking powder with salt and water to form a dough. Roll to half an inch, spread berries and sugar, roll, seal ends, and steam for two hours over boiling water, serving with a sauce.
The article describes present collar fashion with yoke embroidery and empire frills, suggesting gussied yet simple options like turn down collars and embroidered muslin edges. It notes differences in collar styling to achieve dressy effects and practical wear.
Practical guidance on removing fruit stains from light fabrics without prewashing. Suggests boiling water, sulfur, or a lighted match for stubborn marks, and warns lemon salts can cause holes. Recommends moistening, lemon salts, and sun exposure for peach stains, then thorough washing.
To a pint of hot milk add a cupful of bread crumbs a cup of sugar tablespoon of butter a pinch of salt and any spice. When cold add 3 eggs and 3 cups of chopped ripe peaches. Stir well put in a covered mold and steam two hours. Tart apples may be used instead of peaches. Serve hot with abundance preferred.
Rev Charles M Sheldon travels to the Cornish miners in the Michigan iron range to study conditions during a five week stay. He attends sociology lectures in Grinnell and Chicago and describes attendance at Hadley’s temperance meetings while observing a strike. He notes 5000 miners idle, prayers at gatherings, and the dangers of undergound work, with a panel of 1000 faces to illustrate the miners.
Thousands gathered in Topeka to watch a total lunar eclipse lasting three hours and fifty four minutes. Spectators filled yards and streets, many outsiders carried cushions to lawns, while locals observed the shifting dark on the moon as clouds occasionally blocked the view.
Ex congressman Ben Clover, now a reform school wagon driver, was seen sleeping in a large covered wagon on Kansas Avenue. Eyewitnesses recall his congressional habit of napping on government sofas during debates, a trait noted since his time in office and tied to his political career.
Miss Ella M Glen wed Mr J If Guy in a prominent colored Episcopal ceremony at Cyrenian Church. Rev Minor officiated with Dean Millspaugh assisting. reception followed at 204 Topeka Ave. Both graduates of Oberlin, they plan home after September 9 at 224 Topeka Ave. A second wedding, Mr E Ridley to Miss Mary Rose, was quietly celebrated in Manhattan with Ridley a Topeka teacher.
In St Josara on September 4 a row over a band ends with threats made during a meeting of the St Jos Central Labor Council. No injuries reported and authorities opened inquiries.
A dispute within the Central Trades Soil Labor Council arises over employing a United States Army band from Fort Leavenworth for the Labor Day parade. The local musicians union protests the high price. A special meeting of the council is set for Friday night to settle the matter.
Lottie Bowes, newly joined with the Alabama company, enjoyed Omaha engagement after a Kansas City debut. A wealthy Omaha hostess entertained her at a large afternoon party and guests showered Bowes with flowers at the theater. The Alabama company performs in Topeka in October with Will Wadsworth expected to join.
J Muir of Parkdale near Sixth Street sues Dorcas Muir alleging she and her children threw stones at him. He testified before Police Judge Ferry and swore out a warrant. Tomorrow he and witnesses will recount under oath what Dorcas did to annoy him.
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