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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
5
A Chicago University professor declares sea gulls can talk, promising new knowledge from the talking bird. The verse-like fragment suggests humans could learn oceanic emotions by questioning the garrulous seabird, contrasting chatter of animals with human understanding.
Slocum John, in love with Matilda Brown, dives from a rock to Sunfish rock to whisk her to a party at Badger's. A fierce river current presses him against two wedged rocks, trapping him as Matilda watches, first laughing then fearing for his fate. The tale unfolds with peril and romantic bravado on the Branch river.
Matilda Iustily risked her life to save Slocum John from drowning after falling into wild river rapids. She swam past boulders, reached him on rocks, pulled him to safety, and kept him above water until help arrived, ending with their return to shore by boat.
Pretty sashes and bretelles for party dresses use narrow ribbons with insertion and lace edging. Street wear features semi-fitting coats, pleated skirts, heavy gloves, simple hats, and bows for schoolgirls. Bertha can be pin tucked chiffon with ribbon. skirt trims include three bias folds. purple and lavender shades dominate hats and millinery.
A call for mothers to insist on thorough practical training in household management for daughters. It argues many women assume home leadership without skills, causing heartache and failed management. Emphasizes cooking, cleanliness, cheerfulness, and restraint to improve family health and balance.
Simple care note advises washing a baby's bearskin jacket and bonnet with a handful of borax in water and Ivory soap. Rinse in several waters, wring, and hang to dry. To keep softness, shake the items while drying to restore a like new appearance.
Instructions describe infusing cake with rose geranium aroma. Place washed leaves between layers and let steam from the cooling cake absorb the fragrance for a delicious result.
Retirement of Wesleyan President Bradford P. Raymond prompts talk of a separate women’s college here. Alumni and students back the idea, while critics say coed policy failed. A new charter broadened nonsectarian status and a successor will be chosen.
A patchwork of playful lines and quips about weather, sailors and landlubbers, food dressing, seasonal produce, a London tobacco exhibit, a theater play, and a boy's writerly misinterpretation, preserving the era's humorous tone.
A vintage instruction describes placing butter in a deep bowl covered with a plate, setting the bowl in a pan of cold water, and wetting a towel in cold water to fold over so corners hang in water. The pan is kept in a cold place to keep butter firm even in heat and long storage.
James Duffy of El Reno once befriended Belle Starr while serving in the Fifth Cavalry. She later gave him a gold watch bearing the initials B.S. and the name Belle, after he sheltered her undercover as a teamster in 1877. The tale covers frontier camps Rawhide Butte and Sidney Barracks and the watch’s receipt as a keepsake.
The latest belt designs feature scarlet vivid hues with iridescent beads and large buckles. Coral buckles in rose bouquets adorn black silk webbing belts, while metal belts gain popularity. Delicate interlocked rings with enameled flowers form clasps, and white linen belts show embroidered college or club motifs.
A small description details a deep blue traveling suit featuring a hip jacket and pleated skirt. The silk plaid uses soft colors, paired with a wide white hat adorned by a large bow and blue dotted white faille ribbon. Drooping feathers match the dark color scheme.
Step by step home recipes mix bread crumbs grated chocolate cinnamon and butter with egg yolks whites and sugar then bake as a cold dessert with meringue. Scotch eggs blend ham bread milk mustard and eggs form around boiled eggs fry until bronzed, served hot or cold with parsley. Majestic Theater opens Labor Day.
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