Debutante Tea and the Looming City Ball Scene
Stark's catered gathering unfolds at a formal debut tea for Dolly Howe. Guests arrive in fur wraps and silk, as a football star, a crowd of suitors, and socialites navigate flirtation, nerves, and polished ceremony amid candles, flowers, and delicate confections. Dolly eyes Bob and Vernon Pierce's circle, weighing future social paths.
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Dolly
Mrs. Howe
Bob
Mr. Fields
Alice Avery
New York
the Springs
Atlanta
Vernon Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Alice
Donan
Rob
Mrs Sternberger launches crusade against Mormonism in Denver
Mrs Sternberger of Denver pledges to reveal what she knows about Mormons after leaving the church with a Jewish husband. She claims deep cruelty hypocrisy and immorality among Mormon people and asserts polygamy remains widespread despite prohibitions.
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Denver
Col
Idaho
Dolly and Letters at Greenbriar Amor Disclosures
A melodramatic scene unfolds with Dolly recalling whispered vows at Greenbriar. An Atlanta letter reveals a suitor’s regret and a holiday visit bid tied to Dolly’s coming out, while Alice Avery’s engagement to a cousin shifts the town’s romantic dynamics. Bob notes the moment, the mirror scene reflecting unresolved longing.
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Mather
Greenbriar
Alice Avery
Alice
Dolly
Bob
Atlanta
Miss Avery
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Stage Life and Rising Talents in Early Theatre
The article discusses social dynamics in the theatre world with actors like Harriet Vernon and notes Mabel Howard rising rapidly. Vernon is portrayed as using her husband for backstage influence, while Howard's ascent is highlighted for securing the rights to Zaza and starring in the title role in smaller towns.
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Mabel Howard
Cincinnati
Mansfield
Mme. Dufrene
Leslie Carter
Zaza
Miss Howard
A Little Shaver Dialogue on Civil War Meaning
A boy asks his mother the meaning of the word civil. She says kind and polite, prompting the boy to wonder if a civ il war was once fought in this country. This brief, humorous quotation reflects a child’s literal interpretation and domestic view of history.
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Commercial Tribune
Statue of Jefferson Davis by Zolnay unveiled in Richmond
New York sculptor George Julian Zolnay has created the first Jefferson Davis statue, seven and a half feet tall, to stand on a granite pedestal in Hollywood Cemetery. The monument is funded by Mrs. Davis and her daughter Mrs. Hayes of Colorado, with unveiling planned for early autumn. A companion statue of Winnie Davis by the same artist will also be unveiled on the same day in the Davis family plot.
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Jefferson Davis
George Julian Zolnay
New York City
Davis
Mr. Davis
Michigan Cavalry
Alabama
South
Daughters of the Confederacy
Scattered 19th Century Snippets on Mosquitoes and Heat
A triad of brief headlines captures sharp early 20th century witticisms. Smiles from a mother and daughter discuss keeping out wolves and mosquitoes, Miss Puncheon draws ribald commentary on her legs, and a man laments heat fatigue amid a warm day, needing a fan but fearing overexertion.
The Feminine Observer Says on Pleasure and Resolve
A collection of playful maxims on desire self control and daily life. The piece notes the value of pursuing wants when desired and keeping resolutions while joking about singing, heat, travel, writing, cheerfulness, and memories from childhood.
How to Buy Poultry
Guidance on selecting poultry notes signs of freshness for young geese and turkeys. Describes breast-bone gristle leg looseness eye brightness moist feet yellow beak color and the effect of weathering. Advises hanging poultry briefly to improve quality unless very warm weather.
Susan B Anthony at eighty in London Congress spotlight
The London Daily News highlights Susan B Anthony in her eightieth year as a leading figure at the Woman's Congress in London. It notes her enduring energy and influence among American suffragists, praising her as a grand old woman in a global movement.
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Susan B. Anthony
Woman’s Congress
London
London Daily News
America
Full Meal for 106 Lunch Special at Ormonde
Daily business lunch from 10 a m to 2 p m offered at Ormonde 16 W Pearl St Ladies lunch served on second floor Wulschner Son are sole agents for Chickering Piano Indianapolis Ind
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Our Business
Ormonde
Pearl St
Wulschner & Son
Chickering
Indianapolis
Ind
Culinary and household tips from an old manuscript
Glaze pastries by brushing with egg yolk, seal leaks with a whiting paste, and remove swallowed fish bones with a raw eye wash. Clean mother of pearl using whiting and cold water, avoid soap to preserve luster. For soft boiled puddings, heat knife and spoon to prevent heaviness.
Feel the Change Kindreds Endorse a Scientific Product
A civic figure praises Morrow's Kid-ne-oids as a kidney and nerve remedy. Testimonial from Geo. W. Kingery of 1126 Union Street describes relief from back pain, nervousness, and sleeplessness after using the yellow tablet treatment. Boxes sell for fifty cents, with a descriptive booklet available from John Morrow & Co.
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Geo. W. Kingery
Union Street
Morrow
Sloan Drug Co
John Morrow & Co
Springfield
Ohio
Help Wanted Liner for The Sun Message Service
A terse ad encourages readers to send a liner to The Sun stating the fact they seek help with a yard stable or house tasks, promising fulfillment of the request. The notice implies a mail-in service for assistance or favors via a simple line.
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THE
SUN
Gone and taken Sue and May to the sea
A sentiment of loss and longing from a Chicago Times Herald piece. The speaker laments his wife leaving with their two daughters, May and Sue, hoping to find new marriages far away. He worries about his own toil while the sea and trunks symbolize departure and distance.
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May
Sue
Chicago Times-Herald
River Song Comforts The Reapers In Deep Sleep
A lyric from the Atlanta Constitution speaks of happiness by a singing river where water lilies float and the river ripples through the land. The piece imagines the river sharing the country’s secrets with the distant sea and the maples’ branches trailing over the narrator.
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Atlanta Constitution
Bargains in plenty for shoppers at season end
Shoppers' note book lists wide bargains with white pique neckwear lingerie and airy cotton Hammock pillows. Silks in varied patterns at end of season prices. Latest golf hat in pure white felt trimmed with crepe de chine and a quill.
Pruned Pudding Baked In Water Bath Please Serve With Cream
Beat egg whites till foamy add cream of tartar and sugar then prunes. Bake in buttered dish set in hot water for 20 to 25 minutes and serve with whipped cream or custard. The ad urges health via pure blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as improving health and success.
An Old Nurse for Children Ad Text Claims Universal Teething Aid
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children noting it soothes pain eases gums cures wind colic and diarrhoea and is sold for twenty five cents per bottle.
Learn to Swim at Schissel's Bathhouse
Visit Schissel's bathhouse to take a swimming lesson for 40 cents per lesson as the water temperature sits around 84 degrees.
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Schissel
Vacation in the Mountains Promoted by Colorado Midland
The General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad in Denver offers maps, views, and descriptive matter to guide travelers on where to go for a mountain vacation. The materials aid planning and highlight scenic routes and destinations in the region.
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Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver
Special train from Louisville to Pennsylvania Lines
Ohio River timetable item announces a $1.50 round trip on Sunday August 6. The special train leaves Union Station at 7:20 a.m. and returns from Louisville Fourteenth Street Station at 7:10 p.m. with service organized by Pennsylvania Lines.
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Louisville
Pennsylvania Lines
Union Station
Fourteenth St
Return-to-Indianapolis baggage service instruction
When returning to Indianapolis save hours by giving railroad checks to the Frank Bird Transfer Co.’s agent at the main exit of Union Station.
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Indianapolis
Frank Bird Transfer CO
Union Station
Cincinnati to Louisville baseball doubleheader trip
A Cincinnati round trip to Louisville and St Louis by train via Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton on Sunday August 6. Two special fast trains depart at 6 50 a m and 7 15 a m with the latter stopping at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6 25 p m. Two baseball games Louisville and St Louis vs Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Liberty
Oxford
Hamilton
Louisville
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Lines Seashore Excursion to Atlantic City
Annual $15 round trip excursion to Atlantic City and Cape May and other seaside towns. Special through train from Indianapolis on Thursday Aug 10 at 2 30 pm. Ten day stopovers available in Philadelphia on either leg. Reserve sleeping car space at city ticket office. W W Richardson DL PA.
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Atlantic City
Washington and
Illinois-sts
W. W. Richardson
DL. P. A
Reliable Furniture and Carpet Co Liquor License Notice
Fred Beck gives notice to Marion County Indiana authorities and Center Township voters that he will apply at the September term 1899 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five gallon quantities with on premises drinking privilege at 3728 Meridian Street Indianapolis. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same rooms.
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Furniture and Carpet CO
Hlineis Street
Seventh ward liquor license request in Center Township Indiana
H W Green applies to the Marion County Board of Commissioners at the September term 1899 for a license to sell spiritous vinious malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallon quantities with on premise drinking privileges. The business address is 17 North Pennsylvania Street, Ward 7, Center Township, Indianapolis, in a first floor room facing west between Market and Wabash. The location description specifies lots and lines in a three story brick building.
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Seventh Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
Pennsylvania St
Market and
Wabash Sts
Indianapolis
H. W. Green
Local liquor license notice for 371T Massachusetts Ave Indianapolis
George R. Park seeks license from Marion County Board of Commissioners at the September term 18 for sale of spirituous vinous malt and intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. Business located on Pendleton Ave first floor Hutchinson and Daniels Brookside addition lot 15 Indianapolis Center township. Park also seeks pool table privileges in Ward 15.
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First Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County
Pendleton Ave
Hutchinson and Daniel’s Brookside
Indianapolis
Massachusetts Ave
Geo. R. Park
Notice to sell intoxicants in Center Township Indiana ward scope
Voters of the Eleventh ward Marion county Indiana apply to the Board of County Commissioners at their September term 1899 for license to sell spiritous malt intoxicating liquors in the room fronting east on Illinois street ground floor in a three story brick building portion of 52 feet on north side of southeast quarter square 88 city county Indiana known as No Illinois st ward No U I also give notice to apply for pool table privileges in the same room THOMAS F SMITE
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Tenth Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
State of Indiana
Eame
Meridian-st
Meridian and
South-sts
Blake
Square 69
Indianapolis
Indiana
Meridian St
Beard
Fred Beck
Board of County Conisioners
Illinois St
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Jeff. Davis
Chicago Tribune
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Thomas
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Washington Star
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Mlinois
R. T. Felix Gouraud
Iime
L. A. Sayre
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Great Jones St
Atlas
Johnson & Waltz
New Jersey St
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