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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1889
Page
6
A Philadelphia woman wore a pale heliotrope silk decollate dress at a resort dance. The sun revealed a pink pattern on her ivory skin through a muslin waist, as if printed by an artist. The effect surprised onlookers, explained by sunlit openwork fabric.
The Chicago Herald notes many gypsy fortune tellers and con artists, charging 50 cents to 10 dollars for interviews. Some claim cures with herb mixtures, selling fake medicines to desperate clients who trust Romany skill and imagination leads to perceived relief and profits from gullible individuals.
A Jefferson Medical University case in Philadelphia reports nitro glycerine tablets used for Bright's disease show encouraging results. The 1 percent solution mixed with alcohol forms a tablet called trini trin, with four doses of twenty grains daily. Doctors observe positive effects on the kidneys and circulation.
In Washington a census official visits the home of a wealthy New England member of Congress. A black boy answers the door and asserts his master is a congressman, challenging the taker with the claim “No, sah, my master am a member of congress, sah.” Such phrasing reflects racial attitudes in the era and the tension surrounding official visits.
The fad from London of wearing two scarf pins at once has drawn a cool reception in New York as fashion enthusiasts weigh the novelty against tradition.
A discussion on rising female tennis prowess abroad notes that girls trained early now rival brothers in skill. It argues lawn tennis suits all ages and sexes, rebuts old prejudices about women’s abilities, and lauds graceful power. The piece closes with playful social couplets about love and privacy.
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