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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1905
Page
5
In a village a trio meets a radiant young princess near a lake. A moonlit boat ride leads to flirtation and a vow from Nadia to repay a debt with a cyclamen bloom token before she vanishes, leaving a legend of the fairy of the lake.
A man remarks on women wearing white stockings as they pass, calling them negligees for the street. He notes the sight of white feet as women tread softly past, comparing it to a wife moving about the bedroom in stocking feet to avoid waking a baby.
A historical note claims U.S. women use about 10 million birds each year for hats and that roughly 1 million hobolinks are slaughtered annually in Philadelphia for millinery. The total birds killed yearly to supply feathered fashion is estimated between 298 million and 300 million, while men kill many more for sport than for fashion.
Beads are more popular than ever with most people owning at least two strings to match outfits. Jade necklaces are believed lucky and prized, often as a Chinese god amulet. amber necklaces are worn by those with throat troubles as a preventive measure.
A biased treatise argues marriage erodes personal pleasures and promotes freedom at the expense of the ring. It laments that spouses drift into separate lives, endorses keeping no more than a token bond, and urges self-respect and mutual respect to sustain happiness.
A recipe notes hot weather soup using watercress and spinach with potatoes and cream. Boil vegetables in water, strain, reheat, then stir in yolks and cream. Finish with butter and garnish with watercress leaves in hot water for serving.
A traditional remedy advises not to move on Saturday to avoid neighbors trouble. Place a new broom, loaf of bread, sack of salt, and pennies behind the door. Sweep with the broom and stand it on its handle behind the door to invite luck and ward off misfortune.
The piece argues the Japanese conflict is with the Russian bureaucracy not the people. It decries sycophants and time-serving courtiers and laments government defeat while noting the nation’s energy and talent remain unspent.
Albany dispatch reports Gov. Higgins granted clemency to Fayna Moore and her husband Moore, once jailed for the badger game against Martin Mahon. Fayna Moore likely in Paris. Moore reportedly turned state's evidence. Merrick of Ohio signed the pardon petition. Moore is nephew of the late Capt. John Moore of Cleveland.
Special to the Buni Roeltn Long Island Aug 7 Mrs Clas sence H Mackay wife of one of America’s richest men was elected school trustee on a ticket with harness dealer John F Remsen. Critics led by Tr Bogart warned of private enterprise influence while supporters said Mackay would push for expanded staff and better facilities.
A note on seasonal stationery in guest rooms notes matching the wall paper and hangings with Vale yellow and gray as fashionable colors. It also suggests placing the telephone number and address at the head of the notepanel for proper display.
An aged advertisement praises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims soothing effects, relief of wind colic, and as the best remedy for diarrhea. Mentions a twenty four bottle package and urges use for young ones.
Industries locations The Chicago and North Western Railway Co will promptly furnish reliable information regarding suitable points of statue for manufacturing establishments Thriving with abundant material and fine market facilities Parties seeking locations for new industries should apply for particulars Address Industrial Dept C and NW Ry To Jack oot Boulevard Chicago
On the English Great Western railroad maids attend ladies, patrol cars when idle to ensure service, wearing black alpaca dresses white collars bonnets and silver badges. Phone 60 for orders. Fresh daily. Hoosier Flab Co. Virginavave. Also promotional Lake Trip via D and G Coast Line to Mackinac offered by navigation firm with sales pitch on health and efficiency benefits.
Fashion guidance denounces wearing cheap jeweled combs and plain amber pieces with tailored gowns. It notes preferred materials are tortoising shell or amber with matching hair pins, and advises refinement in dress. Also mentions steamship and rail tour promotions for Lake Superior ports with low rates and a Pullman car service from Chicago.
The harvest in the west is the best yet and provides prosperous chances for farmers, mechanics, and merchants to start new homes. Round trip Homeseekers tickets go on sale the first and third Tuesday each month at low rates. Write for free booklets maps and information to W B Kalakerm BP Cak Ww R y Chicago HL.
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