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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
8
Mabel Herbert Uener portrays Helen's lonely evening as telephones misfire and silence widens the gap after marriage. Helen endures neglect as Warren's habits and late dinners erode romance, leaving her to face quiet rooms and uncertain futures.
A humorous piece from Lippincott's on true politeness. It contrasts concealing annoyance with polite acts that cost nothing, notes politeness as both to self and others, and offers quips about manners at home, in public, and during borrowings, ending with the sight that the polite man is welcome everywhere except in a few tense places.
A quirky guide describes a mental trick to clear bad disposition. It suggests properly handling inner faults, applying a grain of salt, and fading away rust of self-complaisance to reduce self-esteem blemishes.
Beatrice Fairfax counsels that a pretty hotel belle juggling three beaux risks becoming an old maid. She notes two admirers nearby and a third fisher man, and warns that excess attention can spoil prospects as rivals fade and the belle’s future dim.
Dorothy Dix argues that romance proves real in a published case of a man dying from heartbreak after a rejected suitor mourns the wedding. She contrasts male and female heartbreak, noting men tire less from love and have distractions, while women often die emotionally when deprived of affection and attention.
A reader laments a ticket agent who could not provide clear travel costs or details. The man gave vague quotes, required days to confirm prices, and failed on ship timetables, trains, and tours. The letter ends with plans to oppose the agent at a suffrage club meeting.
A nostalgic portrait celebrates the cool mechanic who tends a racing car during a wild ride. He monitors every bolt and sound, steadies the vehicle, and endures the peril beside the driver. His skill, dedication, and tense moments keep the machine running, while the driver sets the pace.
A comic tale of a father claiming he will write America a new national song. He and his wife critique two verses praising Columbia with humorous misreads and mock seriousness. The punchline has the father tear up the second song after a dramatic rebuke from the wife.
A commentary on color appreciation across eras notes primitive peoples used vivid hues and modern urban life dulls perception. It highlights beads and cabochons as fashionable color sources, with beads used to enrich gowns, overdresses, and serge suits, signaling an expanding bead trend into autumn.
A weary mother and her infant appear at a doorstep seeking to give up the child. She decides to keep him, finding strength to endure hardship and work in the country. The baby thrives, and the mother clings to hope, believing the child is a precious, sustaining gift amid a harsh world.
The text lists etiquette for a guest spending holidays with others. It covers bringing writing materials, punctual meals, consulting the hostess before plans, taking breakfast if desired by the host, not inviting visitors without hostess approval, avoiding intruding during domestic duties, giving the hostess quiet time, not forcing piano or singing if the host prefers reading, keeping the room tidy, spending a short time each morning cleaning, and not overstaying unless invited. It emphasizes that following these rules differentiates a welcomed guest from an unwanted one.
The passage discusses bags as fashion items, noting the large black leather bag for shopping and red bags pairing with gray linen. It mentions Paisley bags as dressy enough for white afternoon frocks. A dialog contrasts liking the mountains with the seashore and questions the outing location.
Insects threaten summer comfort with itchy bites mainly affecting sensitive skin. Women suffer more due to tenderness and non smoking. Remedies include pennyroyal in eau de Cologne, vinegar and water, eucalyptus, paraffin, white of egg beaten with vinegar and turpentine, aromatic vinegar, cocaine with witch hazel cream, chloroform, or altenin.
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