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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
4
A Detroit Free Press item notes Charles M. Schwab’s rumored retirement from active business and warns that the demanding path to wealth may deter others. The Louisville Courier Journal admires his remarkable record and questions adding more work beyond achievement.
A collage of editorials and quips from various papers noting cooler weather turning thoughts home, the rise of a 120 million agricultural trust, questions about harvest, lavish millionaire spending, Edison’s auto venture, tariff trusts, and humorous jibes about Edward VII and a hypothetical campaign of Aguinaldo with prominent reformers.
Excerpts show editorial opinions on Christian Endeavor fund drives political shifts in Michigan and national figures. The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes generosity to church causes while the New York Evening Journal and Detroit saloonkeepers discuss prosperity, elections, and a potential Russell A. Alger prevailing choice among Michigan Republicans.
Mrs R T Wilson, famed dean of matchmaking, linked her daughters to Ogden Gould, Michael Herbert, an Astor, and Cornelius Vanderbilt, while Richard T Wilson Jr wed Marion Mason. Mrs David B Henderson, wife of the Speaker, shines at Washington and Dubuque. Miss Kelly leads silk culture efforts, appointed as national industry agent after studies abroad and Charleston lectures.
The article notes Mrs. G. Fred Stevens, widow of the late surveyor-general, to fill her husband’s unexpired term in Duluth as a department of agriculture appointee after her work was reviewed. It discusses bilk worm raising as a potential employment for illiterate rural whites and Negroes in silk culture, and mentions Gov. Van Sant’s appointment and local social prominence of Mrs. Alfred Corning Clark in Cooperstown.
A humorous satirical piece contrasts a mother's dream for her son with a father's crushed hopes. The column then shifts to a social critique about charity, noting a local editor dined with a prominent citizen and urging reform of welfare assistance.
A weary workman imagines a machine to ease labor and envisions gears and wheels. He glances at the wall clock, drops his hammer, and exults for quitting time, only to have the hopeful notion fade as he leaves the shop.
Mr. Sellers asks if his daughter is a wonderful pianist and Mr. Smith responds affirmatively. He adds that in his 47 years he has never heard of anyone with such remarkable endurance.
The weatherman bursts from his chair claiming Joshua meddles with the sun. He orders signals hauled down and business halted for the rest of the day.
May recalls a proposal misstep where a man asked a woman to travel life’s road together rather than simply marry him. Bess suggests the man used his expensive car to signal his intent. Edward Singer notes the scene with a wry joke about motive.
Mrs Hugh McGowan and children return from Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Clarence Ener stay at the Country club for weeks. Mrs A M Noe hosts birthday party. Prof W A Bell returns to Indianapolis. St Patrick’s social club event at 1705 Oliver. Martinsville weddings link Julia Avery to Edward Woodward of Brazil and Edward Avery to Stella Renner in Vincennes. Louise Tutewiler hosts tea for guest Miss Davis. Wellesley attendees enjoyed Broad Ripple outing aboard Aquatic club houseboat with chaperones.
A reflective note on praise overdue for mothers who did their duties, noting how men offer compliments to wives after the fact and suggesting mothers deserved recognition during their lifetimes. The piece urges appreciation in the present rather than delayed gratitude.
Warns against mercury based catarrh preparations and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Claims internal action on blood and mucous membranes. Advises buyers to seek genuine Hall's remedy and notes Druta sells at a set price.
Fashion notes on elbow sleeves, lace ribbons, and picture hats. Velvet hat bindings, ruffles, and wool silk weaves lead current styles. Hairstyles and parasols match outfits, with pale roses and chic hat bindings common. The piece highlights coordinated colors and tasteful finishing touches for the era.
A long narrow bag of silk or muslin worn with corsets acts to protect and scent the garment. The bag mirrors the corset color, is four inches longer, and holds scent bags tied with ribbons for nightly use.
To stop squeaking apply a few drops of oil around the shoe between the uppers and the sole using a small oil can. The technique reduces friction and silences common squeaks in boots and shoes.
A recipe describes brining cabbage cucumber onions radish pods peppers grapes and nasturtiums four days then draining and packing in a prepared vinegar with ginger long peppers onions turmeric mustard seed and celery seed. A separate dressing combines lime juice oil celery salt white pepper cayenne and fresh herbs for green salads.
Diet conscious shoppers note pine nuts at 24 cents a pound shelling gains in sauces dressings and stuffings. A diet tip suggests using milk rather than water to cook oatmeal improving nourishment and flavor. Oak furniture trends favor plain massive designs with minimal upholstery. A sunburn remedy uses lime water and linseed oil mix ratio half ounce oil to half pint lime water.
A young bride in a snug flat decorates her kitchen by matching wall colors to her cooking utensils. The article notes her clever approach to creating a cohesive, pleasing color scheme in the small space.
A poem notes a speaker drawn to a single cherished voice Edith Thomas. in Harper's Bazar the verse contrasts haunting longing with the blur of change from last year. The speaker finds solace in a single presence guiding footsteps wherever they go.
A short gold inscription in a bedroom at Skibo castle, Carnegie’s Scottish country seat, urges sleep and peace. The verse pleads the reader to forget yesterday and tomorrow, trust in the Maker, and drift to rest as the stars watch overhead.
The text explains selecting elastic gloves by color and material, prefers dressed kid for durability, warns against small or short fingered designs, instructs on removal turning, storage, and maintenance. It recommends a glove mender, assorted threads, restitching, and careful tear repair with buttonhole stitches.
A dress designer notes ribbon will define summer fashion with bows for every gown and widespread ribbon use in trims. She describes making thousands of ribbons into bows, wide ribbons threaded through hat brims, and ribbon lace work as durable trim. Autum modes may hinge on ribbon designs, while cost remains a concern as ribbon is expensive and taffeta offers a cheaper alternative for makers.
The new skirt yoke trend gives a smart look to late summer gowns and will dominate fall dresses. Lace yokes with appliqué or insertion offer varied detailing, with deeper front and narrower back cuts flatting the figure for different body types.
Bishop Henry W Warren of the Methodist Church will leave Denver in October for a year long tour of India and the Philippines. Robert Womack, discoverer of Cripple Creek gold, was honored in January in Denver. Attila Cox, famed for saving Ole Bull from drowning, remains in Louisville where he leads Columbia Finance and Trust Co. Annie Leary, recently made a countess, and Mrs Henry Plant plan a New York church for Blessed Sacrament Fathers. William Blair of River Edge celebrated his nineteenth birthday on July 4. Bee, a friend of Gen Winfield Scott, built a hammock for his Mexican trip and paid Vanderbilt to row him across the Hudson. Modern science mocks the fall of man.
English's presents Al G. Fields minstrels and Cowles band at 8:15 with Indianapolis military band. The Convict's Daughter by Louis Weslyn Jones returns brighter than last year and plays at the Park all week. Bronson Norworth company brings California to the Park next Monday, drawing local interest from home-folk performers.
Eugene Cowles offered a pair of classic tunes and a tender version of Annie Laurie drawing new admirers at Fair bank on Wednesday. Ostendorf's band performed usual selections while Indianapolis groups prepare a midsummer concert at Fairview park Thursday featuring Charles J. Kiefer and a expanded military band with new pieces and Cupid's Pleadings.
A collage of witty quotes and notes from various papers describes a philanthropist asking if he has enriched humanity while a skeptic claims only self experiments. The clippings include social notes from Chautauqua outings, lectures, visiting guests, and humorous exchanges about racing colors and twin brothers.
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