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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1895
Page
5
Attorney General Dawes writes Col H W Lewis of Wichita pledging persistent enforcement of the prohibitory law. He notes costs and the biggest taxes in Wichita drive illicit traffic, promising continued prosecution and urging taxpayers to back a strong policy despite expense.
A letter to the editor condemns the discharge of two colored sanitary police officers and condemns partisan bias in appointments. It asserts the Independent Colored League’s right to protest and vows to support allies regardless of party. The note names officials and council members and urges equal rights through constitutional votes.
The Dunbar opera company cancels its dates this week and the Topeka week will see both venues closed for the interval. The Grand opera house tonight opens with Down On The Suwanee River described as an unparalled sensation and features a sixteen member colored band. Monday and Tuesday showings precede A Fatted Calf described as high comedy. Fippigan's Ball follows next Saturday. The Spooners plan one night stands thereafter. Rumors place Topeka's young man as a leading man candidate. Robert Mantell denies saving Miss Carrie Turner from drowning. Griffith's Faust company remains in Lincoln with actor Geliunte and Fanny Davenport’s brother L Davenport without an engagement yet in Cleveland minstrels follow Finnegan's Ball.
Report from Ostland where Adventists met at the Mostly Meetings grounds. Sunday observers noted the Sabbath was not kept by some attendees, while others continued their Monday duties. Townspeople visited the site in large crowds amid vendors and noisy grounds.
H came in Saturday and by hard work we will have them on sale this week Our New Table Linens announcement signals a major linen display for Topeka shoppers We claim to show the best line of Table Linens in Topeka aiming to attract local customers with fresh stock and opening sales
Bleached table linen offered in multiple widths with per yard prices. 58 inches at 50 cents, 62 inches at 65 cents, 64 inches at 75 cents, and 72 inches at 81 cents per yard.
Fabrics described as Double Damask, 72 inches wide, extra fine. Prices listed are $1.25, $1.38, $1.48, and $1.89.
Sale notice lists damask fabrics 72 inch extra ao bleach Damask at 31 yard and 8x4 Soft Bleach Damask priced. Includes fringed damask tray cloths 19 25 33 35 38 48c, tremstitched doilies and fringed doilies, dresser scarfs.
A three o clock car parade ends at a camp where tents line the ground with beds, trunks and cooking utensils. Ice cream stalls, peanut stands, and bread for supper draw crowds while animals, including a lean black bear, entertain passersby. Two thousand attend a four hour sermon on religious freedom as Scandinavian Adventists hold services nearby. Dust from the strong wind sweeps over the grounds.
The Colored Methodist Episcopal conference in Missouri and Kansas closed at Fourteenth and Van Buren with Rev D Tucker of Warrensburg delivering the sermon. Bishop Beebe announced appointments for the coming year naming presiding elders and circuits across cities including Richmond Warrensburg Sedalia Mexico Kingston Leavenworth Topeka Emporia Wichita Hutchinson Baldwin Leavenworth Kansas City and others. Mineral Water Base advertised in the west inviting readers to try it at 613 W Eighth Ave.
The advertisement lists many towels including 17x34 and 18x40 Damask and Huck options. Prices range from 15c to 75c per piece and from 1.50 to 2.75 per dozen, with knotted fringe, border colors, and hemstitched finishes.
Two big bargains feature 20x40 inch bath towels priced at 17e or $1.75 per dozen, and 18x18 fringed napkins at 50 cents each or five dozen at discounted rates.
The Topeka high school expects attendance to exceed last year’s first day total of 450 with about 330 pupils reported and overall city enrollment around 4 900. Principal J L Williams notes desk space is adequate while Superintendent Davidson anticipates 200 new pupils and handles transfers amid boundary adjustments and census estimates. Some children arrive without books, but indigent pupils will receive loaned books funded by the board.
A collection of brief quotes and reminiscences from various figures about politics, local issues, and personal views. Names referenced include J R Burton, W Morgan, Governor Morrill, Cal Brewer, and Senator Peffer among others, with remarks on the encampment at Emporia and Kansas political sentiment.
Listing of half bleach cream table linen in multiple widths from 39c to 1.42 per yard. Includes 58 to 72 inch options, 4 pieces of 58 inch cream damask at 39c, new green and red damask patterns, red damask prices from 25c to 50c and fraction prices. Hemstitched lunch cloths priced 50c to 3.50 and fringe napkins at 39c per dozen.
A Topeka firm reported its largest ice cream sales day of the season yesterday. Citizens note growing unemployment as workers join the city’s large army. Public schools open and a sprayer wagon operator is a prize fighter by day. Nearby, mosquitos plague a Quincy street girl’s home while a chewing gum promises youth restoration. Dickley struggles at the plate as he ranks eleventh nationally. Cold weather remains a topic of community concern.
A strong weekly drive offers 40 dozen 5-8 Bleach Napkins valued at 1.25 now selling for 1.00. Also special 50 per dozen 3-4 Bleach Napkins at 2.00 quality for 1.50. Additional items include 8-4 soft Bleached Cloth and 10-4 soft Bleached Cloth at 1.25, and 12-4 soft Bleached Cloth at 1.50.
Red damask and fringed fabrics priced at $1.50 $1.75 $2.00 $2.50 and $3.00 in a vintage listing showing textile costs. The items include decorative cloths with fringe offered in a mid price spectrum for home sewing or upholstery.
An advertisement lists cloth bordered 8x8 to 8x18 table sets with quantities of 1 dozen napkins. Prices range from $4.00 for 8x8 to $19.00 for 8x18, showing variations with 5-8 or 3-4 napkins per set and differing sizes.
A local listing highlights stamped linens such as doylies tray cloths center pieces dresser scarfs and lunch cloths. The collection emphasizes ornamental fabric accessories for table and vanity settings.
A mixed Topeka column covers parish events at Silver Lake with Bishop-elect Millspaugh, police station notices, a canoe trip on the Kansas River, and local social and club leadership changes. It mentions Santa Fe worker Will Imbler’s bicycle woes, a Bowery youth, Oakland animal cages, Kellogg’s salary claim, and national teachers’ association views on Los Angeles.
A Topeka article argues the mind sees, not the eye, urging better eye care and warning against choosing cheap services. It notes Prof Samuels and eye exams at Hub Clothing over No charge. The piece mentions Topeka union events and Dr Frances Storrs opening an office at 1818 Filmore Street next week.
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