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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
15
A reflective tale from Yellowstone about two young heiresses and working girls. One heiress, guided by a harsh mother and lavish wealth, suffers unhappy family life and a loveless marriage. The narrator argues wealth cannot guarantee happiness and urges working girls to seek genuine love and stable homes.
A reflective passage extols true wealth as love and independence rather than wealth. It lauds a girl with a loving home, supportive parents, meaningful work, and the freedom to marry or not marry, viewing these as far more valuable than material riches.
A column urges those who must shoulder family burdens to do so cheerfully without martyrdom. It advises not to whine, to act with kindness and practicality, and to stay hopeful, noting strength of character and a sunny outlook attract sympathy and support. The message targets readers feeling overburdened within families.
An early start and a definite plan go far toward assuring success for the young person. Open a savings account with this company and deposit a fixed amount weekly or monthly. Stick to it and in time your success will be assured. Begin saving today. The Indiana Trust Co. is promoted as a home for savings with capital and surplus listed.
Representative John Sharp Williams cited an Alabama tale of an elderly Black woman reliant on neighbors for care. She gratefully expressed thanks in original language, saying, You is powerful good to a pure ole woman like me, wid one foot in de grave. The anecdote illustrated his point about communal support and aging.
In a domestic vignette from Woman's Home Companion, a boy named Tommy asks if his sister Gladys will be an aunt to his future children. His father confirms, and Tommy explains he will not tolerate aunts causing trouble in his home.
Great English astrologer Raphael offers daily guidance for Friday August 7 1908. Advice covers seeking favors work and business push. Forecast for a child born that day predicts steadiness perseverance ambition and rapid rise, with best success in employment and a prosperous year ahead.
A Western country editor recalls a lucky day as a faithful wife asks about a subscription payment. The editor notes he was shot at and missed, describing the narrow escape as the key moment of the event reported by the New York Weekly.
Dorothy Dix examines Dr. Mitchells claim that seven of eight marriages are unhappy and argues that many letters from married women show a pattern of neglect and lack of appreciation. The piece laments wives left to toil without affection while husbands pursue money and ease, urging men to prize and cherish their partners.
Insights on marriage from a witty female perspective. The piece muses on love, secrecy, temptations, and the quirks of matrimony with sharp irony and playful counsel. It contrasts old and new flirtations, notes how desire evolves, and ends with a wry line on the road to happiness.
Basements advertise cotton goods priced by the yard including Lawns Batistes Voiles Sateens and White Waistings. Items include 15c 20c yardage with dot rings and conventional designs 35c for Madras and Oxford like fabrics plus India Linens 28 inches wide and cotton challis for comforters with 3 to 10 yard remnants.
A compact listing highlights basement sheets and pillow cases with unbleached muslin and soft finished muslin options. Prices range from 15c to 1214¢, noting standard sizes and extra weight varieties.
Balbriggan shirts and drawers in long sleeves up to size 44c at 22c. Large size ribbed vests for stout women sleeveless full taped priced as low as 10c to 25c. Lace trimmed ribbed pants for women offered at 18c. Limited time clearance likely from a vintage ad.
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