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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1899
Page
5
A Chicago Record poem contemplates a world of irony where people admire roses they have not earned and endure toil to reap only thorns, underscoring persistent pessimism and the fragility of fortune.
An ill man recovering in a house reflects on love and duty as a former beloved visitor returns with mixed emotions. She confesses enduring love and gratitude, admitting a first romance survives the marriage she is about to enter, while he remains calm about likely mortality and separation.
A verse from the New York Tribune praises a woman whose beauty and sorrow are described as carved by God. The poem notes her mouth, eyes, breath, and face as marks of tragedy and steadfastness, suggesting men seek goodness and grace in her presence.
A vibrant woman in mid life maintains freshness through exclusive body care. She airs undergarments, sun-drys shoes, washes veils and stockings, and robes clothes with care. The piece notes such self care is possible for all but the poorest, reflecting Harpers Bazaar guidance.
In a Philadelphia Times style note the piece critiques women advisers who lack self awareness and mocks reliance on fortune telling. It contrasts household concerns over a baby's first tooth with public fascination over a political capture, satirizing social behavior and fashion in urban life.
Quotations show a cautious woman noting proper greetings and Col Stillwell quipping about judging hands by the draw. A humorous line recalls a husband dressing amid alarms. A passerby comments on war’s curse as Mrs Henpeck visits her late husband’s grave and Mr Henpeck agrees.
A straw color and black spring costume features a hand-tucked guimpe and collar of straw color taffeta with straw colored lining at the cuffs and skirt flounce. Last year’s gentiane fabric may be remodeled into a chic up-to-date outfit. The sleeve is tight fitting and opens to reveal a band of black lace.
The article describes straw bonnets trimmed with black velvet for a stylish look. It notes perfumed sachets of lavender and violet powder for drawers and clothing. A refined pomice stone scented with orris root and spirits of wine is recommended to scent rooms and garments with a fresh violet aroma.
Women with faded complexions should avoid hyacinthine blue or corn flowers on hats as these bright artificial blooms emphasize pallor. The article notes color flatters the face more than the hair, and argues vivid blooms can age cheeks, unlike softer fabrics like tulle velvet or ribbon.
Velvet belt advice notes using Parme velvet for a one inch waist belt in a spring beauty, recommending a tiny dime sized clasp instead of a buckle. It suggests openwork metal clasps and hairline color harmony with the toned fabric. red velvet is common and any color may be used to match the outfit.
From late seventeenth century sukey to modern kitchen essential the teakettle evolved. Early meals featured mild ale. milk and wine heating used silver saucepans. George I era saw plain silver teakettles and pots with later ornamentation in chasing and fluting.
An old advertising piece extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to prevent disease and restore health by cleansing the blood and strengthening digestion. It cites a patient story from North Carolina and promotes The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser as the Bible of the Body, offered by mail with stamps.
Historic catalog-style ad listing items like silk mitts belts suspenders shirts corset covers and men's underwear with prices and grade notes. Includes gold plated rings and jewelry options for ladies and gentlemen in a dense 19th or early 20th century retail format.
Neatly tailored all wool vassimeres in neat brown checks offered as quality menswear.
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