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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
5
A vintage recipe fragment describes RICH FRITTERS with rice, butter, flour and sugar, then POTATO BALLS rolled in vermicelli crumbs or bread crumbs and fried. LEMON DUMPLINGE and CHICKEN CROQUETTES follow, with instructions for dumplings boiled in cloth and croquettes shaped, breaded, and fried with onion and lemon flavors.
Fashion notes predict a notable season with frills and box plaits in straw hats. Ribbons and lace coats rise in popularity, with crepe mourning attire increasing and flounce skirts embroidered making a cresting trend for the era.
The article describes veils in various colors matching hats with dots, bows, lace, and taffeta edging. It suggests small veils tucked at the tack and advises color contrast such as black or white if the veil clashes with the costume. Fashion guidance emphasizes coordinated or striking combinations.
A prune colored silk gown features Alencon lace with an empire effect, delicate sleeves, and trim. Thin lace accents the prune fabric while the coat effect reaches the hem, shaped by small tucks and outlined with broadened bands. Neapolitan straw accessories complement the light cream prune tones.
A distant Indian uncle arrives for a six year reunion and charms Eva with a lavish Royal Hotel dinner and gifts. Mrs. Bennett, the widow neighbor, is recruited to play whist as uncle's partner. She accepts after a cautious start, and the evening ends with Eva and I defeated yet grateful for his happiness.
President Roosevelt's proposed inheritance tax shocks conservative Republicans who see it as socialist. The talk paces Congress as critics note it diverges from GOP platforms, while supporters argue it reflects public demand to curb wealth. debate centers on constitutionality, historical precedents, and potential candidates' reactions.
The report notes animals, including horses in stables, feigning lameness to avoid military exercises. A chimpanzee habitually received cake when ill, then recovered, and cocaine is mentioned oddly in the text. Dr August Schmidt of St Louis funded a church for all denominations with no sermon or collection plate.
Cora Wilson also known as Mrs. Cora Hall has been discharged from Bellevue hospital after 48 days in care. Her case, both psychiatric and surgical, is described as one of the most remarkable among 6,000 surgeries performed in a year, following a March attack where a man hid under her bed and struck her head with a butcher’s cleaver, penetrating the skull and dura mater.
A woman suffers a severe skull wound from a cleaver during an assault. Surgeons remove bone fragments and treat brain exposure as she regains consciousness, recalling events and naming her assailant while showing no nerve or movement loss. Discharged after 48 days a remarkable recovery for double skull wounds.
A fragmentary exchange shows a speaker lamenting a forgotten win of a $100 bill and muttering about what occurred. The wording hints at a playful or confused moment captured in a historical newspaper snippet.
About 200 Vermont high school girls chose to forgo a public graduation and its costs, directing funds toward an excursion to Washington. They expected the trip to teach and interest them in the nation’s capital.
A new Roman Catholic church at Dover England is partly carved from cliffs revealing interior decoration that mirrors the Catacombs of Rome in exact design and coloring, showcasing a striking architectural copy.
Morocco is believed to have about 7,500,000 inhabitants though no census has been conducted. Estimates from leading authorities are cited as the basis for this figure.
A movement proposes revealing marital status of faculty. Chicago University reportedly lists professors as married or unmarried after their names. Students counted 80 of 44 women professors are single while 360 men are bachelors. The suggestion is to add the list to the university library.
The Plainfield line expands to Cartersburg in Indiana where the famous springs are owned by A. C. Koehne and Dr. A. Kimberlin of Indianapolis. Dr. Guy Seaton administers the springs. Over 300 gallons of water are shown daily to Indianapolis and Cincinnati. The extension will reach Clayton and Amo connecting with the Green Waste line.
The Plainfield high school commencement exercises will take place at the opera house Saturday night. Dr. W. L. Bryan of Indiana University will deliver the oration and the Noel musical trio of Indianapolis will provide the music.
About 24 miles below the city of Bors deaux a rock bed menace to navigation is being blasted out and will be removed this year. The French government appropriated 9,000,000 for these channel improvements.
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