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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1901
Page
5
A distressed editor sits in his office pondering a dainty scented poem sent by his lover asking for publication. He fears readers will abandon him if he prints it while withholding it may ruin their relationship, a moral quandary amid pressure from subscribers.
A child dressed a doll in patriotic colors for a Christmas portrait. The doll refused to stay still while the photographer captured the moment. The final print oddly shows only the child and the mother reacting with humorous disbelief.
A physician with modest means and a youthful look is confronted by a tattered visitor seeking help for his ill daughter. The scene paints poverty and illness amid a shabby staircase and crowded, odorous rooms, underscoring a moral tension between care and cost.
In a tenement, Dr. William Workman treats a starving five year old girl and her family. He struggles as his clinic loses funds and belongings but continues care. A chance letter reveals a new post at the Foreign Seamen's Hospital, offered by the board, sealed by John Boyer’s quiet plea.
A collage of humorous quips and misprints from Philadelphia Press Puck and Baltimore World. Jokes about ears and foolish questions with Willie and his father, mock figures Uncle Josh Uncle Silas and a quip about New York elevated roads. A gossip note on Gladys, Claude, and a ring error with an expected Clarence.
The piece surveys fashion details such as cherries embroidered on hose, grape clusters in natural colors, pale green gloves, and gowns in matching tones. It notes a bird’s egg parasol pattern with embroidered dots and insect hat pins featuring jeweled beetles and spiders on springs for realism.
The London Graphic reports honeymoons are shortening from grandmothers' fortnights to a few days. Brides now hunt, attend theaters, travel abroad, visit friends, and take lighter measures to ease the tete-a-tete. This hints at an approaching extinction of the traditional honeymoon.
The newest summer curtains feature a Colonial tuck border. A simple tuck gains a fancier name. Tiny applique bands between tucks add prettiness. Vary widths and cluster groupings create diverse effects.
A disjointed excerpt discusses caution in selecting the press and avoiding overloading bare material with accessories and trimmings. It emphasizes careful balance between content and presentation from a design perspective.
Irene L. Getty ran as an independent for Kalkaska County school commissioner. Tom Platt claimed Republicans held an 800 vote majority but Getty won by 360, marking the first GOP defeat for that office.
The plain linen shade long unadorned gains beauty from applique lace fringe. One style features a black net foundation with buff linen and lace, producing a subtle through-light effect. Another design blends plain linen with tinted lace and insertion for elegance.
The department of agriculture annual report shows Americans spent large sums on flowers in 1890. Roses 6 million dollars, carnations 4 million, violets 750 thousand, chrysanthemums 500 thousand, and miscellaneous 1.25 million, with about 100000 producers and dealers benefiting.
Shirt waist boxes with a till top and a lower drawer, covered by denim art ticking cretonne or glazed chintz, are praised as convenient in summer shirt waist days. They resemble a smaller box couch in look and provide handy storage.
Mrs S E Rose of Big Otter West Virginia recounts five children and eight days in care and two days at the doctor, claiming two bottles of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription shortened her last labor to two hours and endorsing the medicine for women’s ailments.
May Ladies' Home Journal notes this summer's fashion for children and all ages, with white lawn graduation gowns trimmed in lace and hemstitching, white or colored wash silk shirts, long ribbon belts, two to three inch collars, parasols in striped silk or dark shades, and simpler long sticks.
The item notes fashion trends with new square spangles angelique blue Maire suede wrist bags puff sleeves elbow and updated ribbons with gauze centers Grass cloth parasols show color through and nun's veilings with shiny borders among dress novelties.
The Federation of women’s clubs in Rockford appointed Mrs. Wm. H. Utter as the city’s only woman tru ant officer. She serves without pay and was legally confirmed. Mrs. Utter, a society woman, is youthful and attractive and formerly worked as a schoolteacher before marriage.
The year of the roses highlights rose motifs in fashion and home decor. Milady favors rose crowned hats while American Beauty roses dominate house decorating patterns.
A Crafton cattle girl receives a party invite from a friend and suspects a birthday celebration after her father inspects the note. The invitation reads Your presents is desired and prompts a moment of doubt about the event's nature.
Wholesale prices show turkey hens seven to eight cents per pound, ducks seven, geese five, eggs ten cents per dozen, and butter at market roll rates. Also listed are hides, tallow, nuts, coffee, sugars, salt, flour, meal, spices, beans, molasses, rice, shot, lead, wood dishes, and twine with varied per unit costs.
A new magnifying mirror aids women in spotting defects to improve themselves. It stands on a table and may feature a regular mirror on the reverse for relief after viewing flaws.
A summer revival of Leghorns features lace inserts in both brim and crown with narrow black velvet threaded through the openings for a novel effect. The updated style offers a refreshed look while preserving the hat’s classic silhouette.
High colored cretonnes with huge blossoms best set off forest green wicker furniture. The bold contrast creates a striking, stylish display for upholstery and decorative use.
Candy cathartic Cascarets marketed as a fragrant medicated tablet for quick relief. Drug gists offer 1c 25c and 50c sizes, highlighting the shift in bowel remedy trends.
Baldwin Music Store advertises three nearly new upright pianos offered at bargain prices this week. Customers are invited to inspect and compare models.
Feb 12 and every Tuesday through April 20 special colonist rates to California offered by the Southern Pacific via Ogden and Sunset routes. From Chicago 30 dollars, from St Louis Memphis and New Orleans 27.50, from Omaha Kansas City and others lower. For details call or write W G Neimyer G W A 3 P Co 238 Clark St Chicago IL or W H Connor C 4 SP Co Chamber Commerce Bldg Cincinnati.
Bargain prices on almost new upright pianos at Baldwin Music Store this week. customers flock to see discounted models and inquire about financing options. sales staff report steady demand and limited inventory.
A notice states the sun's temporary office is located in the Tee use block at 109 East Uhia. The wording confirms the address and temporary nature of the setup.
A dense catalog of items with prices across groceries and produce including flax, jute, paper goods, washboards, and pails, plus extensive fruit and vegetable rates such as Cabbage from Florida Celery from California onions and lemons from Messina and California, various nuts, berries, and canned seafood. Also includes coal and drugstore items with per unit or per ton pricing and notable regional brands and sources.
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