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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1898
Page
2
A fragment from a story features a character exclaiming about a missing encoded wound piece. The dialogue shows pursuit and confusion as characters search for the piece’s location, with a question about a nearby boy knowing the whereabouts. The setting hints at a science fiction adventure.
A visiting girl from the city enjoys a country stay. She admires the large house and the expansive surrounding ten acre lot. The girl declares the best part is the big back yard, in a lighthearted New York Times tone.
A diary-like note from the Elmira Telegram reflects on maternal guidance for daughters. It asserts mothers act for daughters' good, even if motives are unclear at the moment, and that with experience the child will see the reasons behind refusals.
A London Sketch report surveys Algerian youth marriage ages and widower counts, noting 12 to 15 as common ages for girls and boys. It recalls Pepys on 1668 woman’s day, Mrs Barry in 1687 benefits, Quin’s Covent Garden benfit delays, and Drury Lane’s 1828 Grimaldi tribute raising £1700 in a famed farewell performance.
An excerpt from Sir Grant Duff tugs about a Lewes discussion on who writes tragedies with Herbert Spencer cited by Lewes and Huxley. A Lord Cowley dispatch anecdote shows caution in diplomacy, Walewski threatening passports over a private reading and alteration.
The article surveys rose varieties such as Gloire de Dijon and Marechal Niel with dates from 1840s to 1860s, noting modern additions like American Beauty and Catherine Meryuse, and comments on elegance in stockings with plain bodies and plaid turnovers in bold colors.
A new fashion shows hats trimmed with tortoise shell or metal combs, adorned by rhinestones and mock gems in various colors. Mrs Josephine Shaw Lowell cautions married men against volunteering for militia duties, noting many unmarried men can meet requirements. The University of Pennsylvania trustees propose equal undergraduate courses for women leading to the same degrees as men.
A bright faced 22 year old Jessie Parker Kendrick Idaho is elected mayor amid praise for breaking gender norms. The article details her campaign, the vote, and her plans for sidewalks, streets, and city improvements. It notes Idaho women gained voting rights and Parker’s Independent win on the first Tuesday in April.
Mrs Hester M Poole argues that true beauty in women comes from artful dress and that art in dress will create durable, timeless beauty. A listener protests by quipping about lines of contour as the discussion centers on fashion and propriety.
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