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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
5
A Baltimore belle visiting the American Brighton d rivals attention in a hotel dining room as her striking red bonnet and black organdie attire draw whispers. An escort explains guests mistook her for a famous actress amid a dab murder trial, prompting a wary exit and a blush of embarrassment.
Practical tips cover cleaning with kerosene in water and steam methods to save heat, stain removal with raw potato, moth control with salt and turpentine, candle care, and quick soap foaming techniques. The text then shifts to silk gingham fashion notes describing a morning street gown with white gingham trimming, a lace yoke, pale blue plaid, a chip hat, liberty ribbon, and a matching spading veil.
The season sees an unprecedented veil craze with women in the East layering two to three veils. Society photos from the Saratoga races last week show extensive veiling, including Mrs Reginald Van derbilt draped in yards of filmy material.
A 1910s style guide promotes arm development for women using Bearden massage at home and simple exercises. Night massage from wrist to shoulder, dumbbell rotations, and hands clasped behind the head aim to trim arms, with cautions on scrubbing and skin care. Use of creams, lemon juice, and cooling methods advised to soothe or protect irritated skin.
Mrs Astor dazzles society with gowns described as Gibson girl perfection. Nannie Langhorne Shaw and others admired her silk lace empire robe, gold embroidery, and jewel centers. She changed outfits four times daily, wore a Tuscan gold silk blouse, and favored large Gainsborough hats at dinners.
The Washington Times highlights lightweight grass cloth hangings as fashionable for mission style rooms. Dark green fabrics with brown stripes or red and purple accents are described, with borders featuring purple appliqué and gold silk. Also noted is decorative border imagery and a nurse offering teething remedy, Mrs Winslow’s, mentioned in passing as care for children.
Special to The Sun. New York, Aug 21. Miss Nella Webb recalls a kiss moment when Frank Daniels leapt from a box and kissed her on stage at Wal l ack's theater. The crowd surged as another man tried to join, but the stage manager halted him.
Local chatter revolves around ongoing thefts at Foster's store and nearby homes. A bold thief eludes pursuit as residents recall past incidents and frightening midnight incidents, including Nancy Parkins’s nightcap being snatched and a mysterious shadowy figure.
A caustic, fragmentary essay critiques modern sociology and the sanctity of marriage. It mocks sensationalists, questions divorce as a social tool, and lampoons critics who weaponize personal life to public ends, noting heat and fatigue fuel social misfits and sensationalism.
A L H Morrison company introduces a waterproof bathing cap that acts as a cap and tray bag. The design blends a light, waterproof tray system with a handkerchief inspired cap, featuring elastic bands and fabric to secure items and aid rapid unpacking and organization.
Fragmentary tale recounts a master, chauffeur, and farmer with broken dialogue and notes of payments. Details include a buggy repair bill, a doctor visit for a injured woman, damages for an automobile, fines, and attorney fees. The master praises and pays the chauffeur, then reflects on gardening and learning from mistakes. The farmer’s wheat harvest yields little but is domestic in tone.
A new permanent theatre to be owned and run by Messrs Benne and Mayer at the New Alcazar in San Francisco is planned after the quake. The house will seat 1,000, with an estimated cost of 140,000 dollars and slated to open in the new business district.
The portable bag proves crucial for travelers both men and women who move quickly, removing worry over forgot items like toothbrush, mirror, and razor. Its lightweight fittings counters weight objections, making it a practical, near effortless packing aid.
A Rye small woman’s frock described in white organdie features a short double flounced skirt with tiny tucks creating a princess effect. Bertha yoke with embroidered blouse beneath and scalloped edge finish the yokes, while a double flounce detail repeats in the sleeves for a dainty, popular look.
A detailed description of a blue silk hat for driving cars, featuring a two inch hem and matching dyed trim. The draped fabric sits on a clean round blue straw base and is completed with a belt that blends with the shade.
Countess Maria Frentanelli- Cibo of Rome visits Chicago to advocate emigration of Italians as farmers. Former Racine resident, she is married to a man linked to the Italian lineage of Pope Innocent VIII.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a health and beauty aid for clear skin and better digestion. It urges carrying a ten cent box, taking one tablet when heartburn, belching, pimples, or stomach discomfort appear, and asserts the product cleanses, strengthens digestion, and improves blood and complexion. The copy claims wide availability and emphasizes obtaining the genuine Sterling Remedy version from druggists.
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