True Economy Lesson Sparks Family Debate
Mrs. Gibbons questions Preston about a burned wrapping paper from a package. Preston defends wasteful acts, while Mr. Gibbons contrasts true economy with miserliness and explains government thrift and practical frugality. Preston vows to pursue true economy.
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Preston
Tom
Susie
Luzie
Mr. Gibbons
Barney Stewart
the Poveraent
Army
Navy
United States
Earth
Mrs. Gibbons
Woman at Home Ella Wheeler Wilcox in Verve and Virtue
A portrait evokes Ella Wheeler Wilcox in a white cashmere gown with satin, pink ribbon, and open sleeves. The piece lauds her gentle beauty and compassionate nature while critiquing readers who neglect newspapers, then mentions hot weather.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Congress
Eastard
Huilding
Hue
Fashion Notes on Skirts Fans and Color Advice
The article surveys fall and summer dress styles including under-hem wadding for skirt hang, Chapiste sleeves, and light summer fans. It discusses parasol fans, color choices for blondes avoiding pale yellow near fair skin, and favors rose tones with pink and white combinations, referencing Marie Antoinette era imagery.
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Boma Journal
Angele
Angel
Tasie
Litle Trianon
Marie Antoinatte
Liucked
Ested
Tia
Etiquette Guide for Table Manners and Utensil Use
This piece outlines refined dining norms including correct knife and fork placement, keeping spoons on saucers, handling olives with appropriate tools or fingers, and proper napkin use. It notes that meat is eaten with a fork while the knife remains the preparer and that cheese is served in its traditional manner.
Notable Washington Diner and Parody Couture Commentary
A breezy survey notes President Cleveland’s wealth from salary and Washington real estate, then ridicules Speaker Reed’s summer attire and size. It mocks French speech by Voltaire’s imagined heirs and quips about phrase usage in shows, ending with a jibe at language translations.
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Cleveland
Washington City
Speaker Reed
Washington
Max O’rellesks
Paria
Voltaire
Torgue
Spectacular Outdoor Show At Haag's With Balloon Ascension
On Sunday August 3 an extraordinary event unfolds at Julius A Haag's 87 North Penn Street. Four shows in one feature log rolling, balloon ascent and parachute leap by two aeronauts, and a boat race between Wallace Ross of England and Harry Vail of New Brunswick for 250 dollars. Over 30 acts promised with trains from Union Station at 10 am 1 pm and 430 pm. Fare 60 cents including grounds admission. Mothers urged to try blood orange phosphate drink and Winslow soothing syrup for teething 25 cents a bottle.
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Wallace Ross
England
Harry Vail
New Brunswick
Union Station
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Indianapolis
Indiana
Pennsylvania Street
New York Street
Seventh Street
Citizens’ Street Railroad
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Ciy of
Indiaaepolis
General Assembly of Indiana
E. B. Swift
City Clark
Uncle Daniel Craws Business Moral Tale From Wall Street
A short anecdote shows Daniel Craw in the country judging a wheat measure dispute between two farmers. He muses on how a bushel should be measured and jokes about using different edges of the scoop for different buyers, ending with an unresolved quip about fair measurement.
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Daniel Craw
Wall-st
Daniel
Gun Wa Chinese Herb Remedies Offer Cure All Ailments
The Gun Wa Chinese Herb Remedies claim to cure piles fevers asthma catarrh malaria dyspepsia neuralgia paralysis rheumatism indigestion consumption constipation heart disease nerve diseases kidney complaints and female weakness. They advertise herb based medicines with testimonials and offer free consultation at 25 W. Wa The address and mail option imply patients can inquire by letter or call for condition assessment.
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Tre
Hixton
M.C
Washington, Ark
Therad
J. H.zeilin & Co
Gun Wa Coinese Herb Remedy Co
Epsak
Gua Wa Chinese Herb Homey Company
W. Waabinstenst
Msi
Marve Bean Co
Buffalo
Browning & Son
E. Wash &T
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Hood
Heyton
Broad Kippis
Julius A. Haag’s
North Penn
Brighton Beach
Hoffman
Cleaveland Yard
Cleaveland Fence CO
Biddle St
Ind
Flenon
General Assembly
Common Council and Board of Alceman
City of
Harrison Street
Noble Street
Dillon Street
ER. B. Swlet
Didianapolis
Common Council and Board of Aldermen
Ohio Street
Penessivania Street
Conmon Council
SUN
Spd
Marion County
T, L, Sullivan
Swift
Tsaag Thilman
Perrott
L Shelter Tayor
Tsaac Thaliman
J. B. Swirt
Cun
Chinese Herd Remedy Company
Washington Street
Indianapolis, Ind
Aids Per Bashel
ARD
South
Buritoni Co Ginginnati
A.J. Stoner
M.D
Decatur
Ill
Sarbiewlars
Adaregs
F.C, Fowler
Moodus
Conn
The
Indianapolis Sun
Sun of
Iee
Hay & Willits
Ohio Sr
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