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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1906
Page
5
A Paris inspired autumn coat in deep French blue lainage features small green plaid outlines, short sleeves with green lace, a close back and open front revealing the under layer. It reaches three quarters in length and fastens with a large green bronze clasp, paired with a Tuscan straw hat with a flared rim for a complete ensemble.
Mrs. Margaret Carpenter, surrounded by four generations, marked her 100th birthday at her son-in-law’s Brooklyn home. Guests included a 101-year-old great-grandson’s partner, telegraphs poured in, and roses flooded in from Manhattan and Brooklyn. She urged busy, uninterfered living, and to read daily, retire early, and avoid worry as keys to longevity. She planned next year’s celebration.
Wyatt confesses forging a will that would leave his fortune to Beryl Gray. He returns the true will to her and repents as he dies. Beryl, moved by mercy, destroys the forged document to shield his son Leslie from the truth, choosing love over wealth.
Women misdiagnose ailments as separate diseases and seek multiple remedies from flashy doctors. A proper medicine directed to the root cause would remove the disease, says the text praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a scientific tonic for women, strengthening the system and organs.
Fall hat styles appear in shop windows with chic models to captivate women. Highlights include a dented crown French felt hat with pale ribbon and bow, a white felt hat with blue feathers and a white pom pom, and a large flat crown hat with a white felt band creating a wide brim effect.
A period fashion column notes parely described scarves, borders, and wraps in vivid pinks and whites. Linen coats, light colors, and Mille coats appear among stylish ensembles, with seashore wear favoring wraps, fajas, silks, and sheer fabrics.
The article discusses linen fabrics and patterns for domestic use, detailing tablecloths, napkins, and border cloths. It covers bleached varieties, yarn bleached linen, and practical tips for making napery, with prices and store notes for curtains and table linens.
A narrative about a street dog named Yellow Dog and a rival, Rufe. The tale follows their fence skirmish, threats, and a subsequent rematch that ends with Rufe prevailing. The piece blends near fantasy dog language with a reflective ending on canine courage and perception.
A Poughkeepsie Eagle excerpt discusses historical dress, contrasting past and present styles. It notes how early 19th century garments exposed shoulders yet maintained decorum, while later trends emphasized modesty versus flirtation. The piece reflects on social expectations and evolving fashion norms.
A housekeeper describes a hand treatment using gum cicnidth in softened water with alcohol glycerin and perfume. The solution is applied after hands are moistened with lemon juice and is designed to keep hands from drying.
Airs Mary L Bookwalter criticized interior decoration saying the average home is a jungle of unrelated things a burden to the housekeeper maid and breadwinder. She urged correct lines harmony of color and restraint in ornament as essential recommendations.
An article notes reproductions of eighteenth century textile effects to tempt housekeepers. English chintz items include “nose Ray” with floral patterns and “rosebud” designs. A Marie Antoinette hanging bracket motif features a wavy vine on a dotted background.
A fragment describes pre trip preparation with scented spray and perfume packed in compartments. It mentions a half day of reriing the trink and placing a perfumed water atomizer under a cover. The resulting experience is a pleasure for the summer.
Curated clippings from Coshocton Daily Age and West Lafayette Indicator with jokes on presses and readers. Includes random dialogues about baseball certainty and a Mantinwer Wis streetcar conductor tale. Mentions Pittsburg resident seeking advice after sudden wealth and a New York stamp intrigue.
The piece details amusing possibilities of a baby’s feats and the impact on parents, contrasting with a boarding school girl’s notice of required clothes and items. It lists household antics and emotional effects, then shifts to a shopping list of undergarments, outfits, and accessories for a girl entering school, all clearly labeled with initials.
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