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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1903
Page
7
A brisk preview of fall ready-to-wear shows at The Mills highlights new costuming and trimming, with strong emphasis on colored wool fabrics. The Ladies Department features Norfolk effect suits, stylish walking suits, and corsets like La Vida for hourglass silhouettes, with prices from 12.50 to 75.00.
A newspaper notice touts elegant autumn fabrics with heavy color contrasts on dark grounds. It highlights Scotch Tweeds English Trouserings and varied Zibelines such as broadtail baby-lamb and mirror styles, offered in a broad color range at modest prices.
A catalog style overview highlights bands and appliques as key trims this season. Wood fibre bands, verticle appliques, and two tone color schemes black and champagne or white with curlars feature prominently. Venise and appliques come in Tintch patterns $4 to 7 wide in white creage and ecru with a wide assortment. Roses and Chrysanthemums embroidered as appliques on lace plus embroidered laces in color on white. Also chiffon applique colors black white Persian bands braids pendants frogs offered in various widths.
A large selection of broadcloths and wools including Granites Melrose and Serges in 38 to 42 inch widths and Cheviot 52 inches wide priced by the yard. Also Black Zibilene Neb Cloth Melrose 45 to 48 inches wide Cheviet Canvas Cloth 52 inches wide all at one price. Cream White Wools and new fabrics like Adriane Crepe Egypta Zibilene Crackle with old favorites available in various qualities.
This week we will show our Fall collection from foreign and domestic markets. The store offers up-to-date, quality dry goods with full stock across departments. Visit to view our home, stock, and facilities for customers, whether buying or browsing, and consider our MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT.
Tuesday marks our formal show featuring ready-to-wear and tailored hats from our own makers Miss B Wilson trimmer will greet friends and new customers seeking stylish hats. Phipps and Atchison and Gage Hats praised as up-to-date, fine materials. French Pattern Hats to be announced later.
A dealer promotes an extensive stock of black silks and velvets with numerous weaves and colors. The catalog lists Pean de Sole, Pean de Cygne, Armure, Louisine, Latin Duch ess, taffetas, crepe, peau de soie, and fancy silks. Black velvets include Croise and Paon in varied widths with several price points.
Shamrock Linens in stock showcasing a full line renowned for over a century. Lovers of elegant table nappery are invited to view the display and call on us for enquiries or purchases.
The Fur Store in Kansas showcases a wide display of fur apparel led by Alaska and Copper Island seal coats. Highlights include near seal blouses with beaver cuffs, an electric seal imitation coat priced at 25 dollars, and the Isabella Fox Double Scarf with silk cord tails. Various lengths and shapes for muffs and saddle pillows are offered.
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