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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1890
Page
3
A narrator recalls gifting yellow roses to Mme. de Lorgerel, sparking a past romance with Naomi. An old suitor, M. Decoudrais, recounts a family pressure to enter the army and a turning point where courage, love, and timing must decide if Naomi loves him. The tale blends memory, advice from an uncle, and a plan to test Naomi’s feelings before a potential match.
An ornate romance fragment recounts a soldier’s vow to win Naomi after a long separation. A note hidden among yellow roses seals a three year wait, with twists revealing Naomi as Mme de Lorgerel, long married and now widow. Interwoven are theatre and literary gossip from Paris to Duluth and Washington Post quips on playwrights and fashion.
A chaotic street scene unfolds as a grieving uncle informs a startled bookkeeper of his nephew’s death. A tense bystander, overheard by a police officer, questions a break-in while a father exits in a bizarre outfit, shouting a child’s death as the scene skitters past.
The article notes Peraian lilac perfume, black lace tabs over white gauze with tortoise shell sticks, and agartists color Prussian blue as autumn fashion hues. It observes New York women embracing trim dress styles, with a belief they will cling to new fashions despite pressure. It also highlights Hood's Sarsaparilla as a purity claim and labels economy and merit statements as promotional taglines.
Mrs Hattie Scott reports long standing rheumatism and suffering eased by the company remedies. She states the treatment brought marked improvement and happiness and offers her testimonial to help others, dated August 1, 1890 in Illinois.
The Gun Wa Chineze Herb Remedy Co offered remedies only at 26 West Washington Parlors with free consultation and advice. They stated remedies would be sold if helpful or clearly declined if not and invited distant customers to correspond. Remedies could be mailed or expressed nationwide with hours listed for daily and Sunday operation.
Train arrivals and departures between Indianapolis and St Louis with through connections at Greencastle and Terre Haute. Parlor cars run on through trains. Hor rates and information available from ticket agents.
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