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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1899
Page
3
Joe Lincoln narrates Adelbert’s chaotic celebration of the Fourth of July. He lights crackers and a roaring gun, wakes neighbors, ruins property, returns home battered, yet proclaims joy for the holiday. Burned, blistered, hair burnt away, he sighs wishing every day were the Fourth.
True Blue and two friends plot to ring Cherryfield’s church bell for a rowdy Fourth of July. Rosy McVie betrays them for candy, the tongue is hidden up in the steeple, and the kids are trapped when the trap door gives way. The prank backfires as the bell rings with no tongue, the stolen tongue is found, and the youths face consequences from their families and the sexton.
The article describes two gowns. One uses white Swiss lace with Valenciennes insertions and heavy beading, finished by a Valenciennes lace flounce and heliotrope velvet ribbon accents. The bodice has a bolero with a large heliotrope bow and velvet waistline bow. The second gown is a seamless French voile robe with a richly embroidered skirt on spotted white net using salmon silk embroidery.
Sadie Merritt notes Paris silk makers showcase dozens of shades and dress styles for the season. Designers present polonaises princess gowns and tailor made looks in heliotrope rose de Berry blue and yellow with embroidery laces and Mechlin accents. Hand painted fans and carved tortoise shell sticks accompany the gowns as Parisian women prepare for summer festivities.
A patriotic poem extols the flag as the symbol of liberty from New England shores to the Pacific and southern humps. It honors fathers and heroes, urging all to celebrate Independence Day and consecrate the nation with proper ceremony. The piece is attributed to Helen W. Clark in the New York Ledger.
A rough exchange unfolds as Rafferty confronts Wun Lung in a confrontation filled with slurs and threats. The scene hints at ethnic tension and a violent outcome as Rafferty attacks, while Wun Lung defends.
A frugal jelly recipe details half a box of gelatine two gills cold water three gills boiling water sherry to water sugar lemons orange cinnamon and spices. Soak gelatine then add spiced hot water strain add citrus juice and rind slice seasonal fruits through the jelly for flavor.
In a humorous exchange, Mrs Scrubber frets about recognizing new neighbors while Mrs Wringer reassures that the newcomers wash for the town’s finest families, implying high social standards and settled reputations among residents.
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