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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
15
Eila Wheeler Wilcox argues that talking about men reveals a girl's mind and refinement. Boasting of admirers or boasting about conquest injures appeal, while silent dignity and kindness attract. Mothers should teach delicacy, guided by the Golden Rule when discussing male relatives.
A biographical critique of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord highlighting his diplomacy, moral ambiguity, and lifelong neglect by his mother Alexandrine de Damas d Antigny. The piece argues his success rested on hypocrisy and contrasts his mother’s failures with his later public life, emphasizing the impact of maternal absence on his character.
The Magazine of Commerce argues the future engineer must be more than a valve turner. Tomorrow's flight will rely on mastering nature's resources, making engineers real magicians who wield power.
A translated advertisement for a Standard Oil lamp in China extols happiness, long life, health, and peace from bright surroundings. The ad claims the Alei-Fu Heng lamp uses gasoline-like oil for daylike light, aiding night study, and notes chimneys can be restocked at ports with bundled supplies. The price is set at 17 Mexican cents including chimney and wick.
The text forecasts a child born on this day will be well behaved, respected, generous, and fond of pleasure. It predicts success in business and possible changes or travel, with favorable prospects in marriage or courtship, depending on gender.
A reflective verse from the Emporia Gazette echoes on gathering roses through changing times. The speaker recalls past blooms, noting a grocer’s request for eggs, and laments a million roses that bloomed and died, praising wisdom in heed to nature’s rules.
A Plain Dealer note describes a lengthy unreadable communication rejected for being too long badly written lacking conclusions libelous and printed on both sides of the paper The exchange ends with a flippant remark about minor drawbacks and merit.
Polly frets about George not taking her out while the Spinster Lady weighs his virtues. Polly admits suspicions of stinginess, then hears how George saves to marry, helps with expenses, and plans for a brighter future. The Spinster Lady urges patience and gratitude, praising George as the town’s finest suitor. Polly vows to remember and stop worrying about others’ opinions.
Describes a well guarded camp with a perfect police system and electric lighting, strict liquor restrictions, and a commitment to safety for women and children. Announced plans include August 31st target and transportation pricing.
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