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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1898
Page
3
Buckey, Chief Clerk at National Hotel Washington testifies he was run down. Bicola Pills gave him relief and he gained over twenty pounds after using Columbus Agents Hausgsre and Parker. Turners' Little Liver Turners claim to cure sick headache biliousness and indigestion.
Poised to influence wardrobes, upcoming styles whisper of short pad bustles long skirt bustles panniers high heels close fitting sleeves and bandy curls. The anticipated passing of the notorious picture hat signals a shift in winter millinery.
Lord Sandhurst backs women doctors and praises their medical service while a Baltimore women’s club forms to promote civic causes and study metropolitan club policy. London’s “Sandwich women” appear in white attire but face insults. Paris delays La Froude’s printing efforts over night work rules.
The piece reports Mlle. Cleo Marie de Palkowska a Polish noble palm reader gaining New York society attention at Mrs. Lounsbery’s reception. It contrasts fashionable palmistry with a Persian-like stance while detailing Burmese women as freer traders who run markets and control earnings.
The piece questions John Russell Young’s critique of hiring women at the Library of Congress, arguing trained assistants succeed while appointments by influence fail. It cites Miss Annie Metcalf’s Colorado appointment as warden and comments on women’s ambition, work boundaries, and the need for civil service exams in appointments.
The New York Sun and New York Commercial describe silk skirt fashions with full draperies and numerous ruffles, plus new materials like mouline natté and colicogne satin striped poplin. They note feather turbans and toques styling, professional women’s clubs, and a rise in women’s official roles and general improvements in men’s height and physique across generations.
The article notes skirts becoming tightly fitted with little space for undergarments, hinting at possible abolition of petticoats. Yet experts doubt this, while skirtmakers remain busy with new, appealing models to lure buyers.
The English setter, once owned by Mayor Beck and C. S. Baker, was shipped from Ightfield England and given to Mayor Beck by Bert H Whitely of Springfield Ohio. Whitely bought the dog five years ago for 325 dollars and presented it to his friend, who prizes the gift highly. Mrs Sam Bray has been ill but resting easier.
The Sick Miss Pearl Heierson has improved after illness. Mrs. Wm Burnett remains on the sick list. Mrs. Alice Washburn is very ill at her North California Street home. Mrs Mayme Lewelten shows some improvement today. C J Kollinger is confined to home with grip.
Mrs Frack Gore recovers after a long illness. Miss Lizzie Shumway hosted friends from Seymour and Columbus. Mr and Mrs John Hand returned from Shalbyville after visiting relatives. John Williamster’s funeral drew many attendees. Tritt advised the youth in his sermon. Mrs Lewis mother of shooter James Lewis lies in critical condition. R M Ford spent days in Louisville with son Ernest. Mr Schleshter helps S B Sutton sell a McCormack binder. Mr Hazard bought a fence machine from Fred Cahill of Chicago. A Gassett received and delivered another car load of coal.
On the Potomac this drama debuts at Cramp's Opera House on Feb 27 with Mr. Ghas Ellis and a local cast. Ellis plays dual roles in Capt Lee and Private Boyu, staging a Shenandoah style military drama with costumes and scenery supplied by Ellis. Proceeds benefit the encampment fund.
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