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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1899
Page
5
Mme Savory flew the Volga solo last month when a thorn bush and a brick wall caused rough moments. Her grit inspires continued daring as she is joined by Mme Flameng wife of a famed portrait artist.
In a frigid February night, three sisters await their uncle Rudolph who arrives with gifts and a warm fire. The scene follows their poverty, family dynamics, and the eccentric relative famed for travel and wealth as he comments on their appearances.
The famed beauty Lady Warwick reportedly shifts from Tory to conservative alignment, prompting commentary on aristocratic realignment. Her influence aided her husband’s 1888 Colchester MP victory, with radicals and socialists warning of broader aristocratic conversion.
In a family tale, Uncle Rudolph reveals he will adopt Polly Rockfield as heiress, unsettling sisters Laura and Philippa who fear losing status. Polly asserts a desire for shared life, while Mama remains puzzled as Rudolph hints at his old fashioned speech and charm.
The seventh national president of the Woman's Relief Corps, with 150000 members, is Annie Wittenmyer celebrated for her wartime service. She led nurse units under fire, established diet kitchens for soldiers, championed a lifetime pension bill, and contributed as a poet, journalist, and organizer. Her home is Sanatoga, Pennsylvania.
Ambassador Choate visits Andrew Carnegie at Skibo castle while Miss Margaret Long and Miss Mabel Austin pursue medical studies. Gen Wheeler gifts Helen Gould a Spanish staff officer sword from a Santiago battlefield. Joseph Jefferson once studied medicine, crediting strict self discipline. Ex Gov L Bradford Prince of New Mexico, collector of Pueblo stone idols, leads Territorial Historical Society. Richard Croker shows off swimming skill aboard the London near Atlantic Highlands. Vermont Sons raise funds to erect Admiral Dewey statue at Montpelier, with branches nationwide urged to contribute.
The verses praise a steadfast beloved whose faithful eyes and guiding hand outshine wealth and hardship. The speaker finds light in the beloved’s gaze and comfort in the trusted touch, asserting that love surpasses poverty and life’s sorrows until death parts them.
Spain loses 40 million in colonial trade while six San Domingo dollars equal one American dollar. Over 40,400 Americans have traveled to Europe since May. England land worth 00 times more now than 2400 years ago. Manitoba has 2.5 million acres under crops of which 1 million is wheat. A French charity society seeks free delivery in Morocco. In Wardbury Norway the longest day spans May 21 to July 22. A Geneva court spent two days on a 2 cent suit. Germany has no law against electricity theft. In a New York law case one party paid 7,000 dollars for a husband.
The column describes new ribbon imports with diverse patterns on white and bright grounds. It highlights chine de signs, black and white stripes, plaids, and color contrasts such as lilac with peachblow pink and autumn green. Also includes brief testimonials for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve and cautions about unsafe products.
The article describes using pompadour ribbons to imitate a tunic effect without an overskirt. Narrow ribbons edged with silk mousseline ruched or gathered create a flattering trim, best applied to skirts to suggest an overdress border without extra weight. Summer gowns look ultra seasonable with this airy decoration.
Women abroad adopt a flower emblem for handkerchiefs, embroidering a butterfly or bloom in a corner as a distinctive insignia. The trend frames personal style through subtle textile signals.
A Sydney Bulletin poem laments foretelling doom and repeated self congratulation. The speaker mocks a cynic who siempre says I told you so as fortunes fail, engagements break, and moral reckoning nears. The verse travels from speculation to betrayal to marriage woes and ultimately a grim social forecast.
The annual White House cleaning is under way with renovation and painting in every room. The president’s room and three parlors are being re finished. The blue room is being remodeled after months of work while the east room remains open to visitors in a topsy turvy state. The chandeliers with 5200 glass pieces each have been removed and two restored.
The article explains black velvet belting can be bought by the yard cheaply around a quarter per yard. It resembles black velvet ribbon with a reinforced inside lin ing to resist curling, and can be paired with inexpensive belt clasps from decorative buckles trays. A Philadelphia Record note follows about Burdock Blood Bitters aiding scrofula and other eruptions.
H IL SHUTE 24 Talbot block offers imitation rock faced stone for brick structures. Neckbands added to shirts free at Progress Laundry Tel 1121.
Sewing Machines. Everything for all machines. No agents. 322 B Washington St. Jos C Pfleger.
A newspaper blurb markets a 10 cent full meal and a ladies lunch on the second floor at Ormonde 16 W Pearl St. It also promotes the Union Co operative Laundry phone 1269 and an old nurse for children with Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething, priced at twenty five cents.
A travel note directs readers to contact the General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad in Denver for maps, views, and descriptive matter to plan mountain trips. It emphasizes getting precise guidance on routes and destinations for a mountain vacation.
Excursions via Pennsylvania lines from Indianapolis and Dunreith to Greenfield run Aug 21 to 26 at low rates with return valid Aug 26.
Travel deal for Indianapolis to Philadelphia for the G A R and allied veterans meeting. Special guide train with escort, depart Sept 3 at 2 30 pm, arrive Sept 4 noon. $14 55 round trip from Indianapolis with low rates from other points, extra trains daily and prebooking urged for sleepers and space. Tickets via Pennsylvania and Vandalia lines.
The piece contrasts northern and southern temperaments noting southerners are cordial and unhurried. It jokes about a photographer’s plea to look pleasant and suggests southern chivalry arises from a slower pace of life versus northern hurried existence.
A new supporters idea sews two ribbon pieces about an inch wide with elastic threaded through. The ribbon is ruffled to stretch with the elastic, a metal catch and button-hole finish one end, the other end attaches to the stocking and the corset tip. The design aims to keep weight from pulling over the hips.
A special train via Pennsylvania Lines runs Sunday August 27 leaving Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and returning from Lake Maxinkuckee at 6 33 p m The round trip fare is one dollar.
Five dollar Mackinac and return via the C. H. D. and D. C. steamers on Tuesday August 29. Tickets valid ten days. Inquire at ticket agents. R. P. Algeo, D. P. A.
Southern Railway issues free mailed folders and map booklets titled Southern Homes Land of the Sky and Southern Fields Minerals and Mines plus a 20 page volume The Empire of the South. A 25 cent price covers delivery. Address WM H Taylor Assistant General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
Special train to Cincinnati from Indianapolis departs 7 a m with return from Louisville at 7 p m on Sunday August 27. Ticket prices quoted are 1.00 and 1.50 for the Louisville round trip.
Travel offer via Iron Mountain Route from St Louis to Mexico City for 53 75 with return by Sept 26. Trip departs Sept 6 at 8 15 p m reaches Mexico City Sept 9 6 40 a m 82 hours each way includes Pullman sleeping car and free chair cars, 15 day visit, stopovers allowed, reservations through A A Deane Jr T P A Iron Mountain Route Indianapolis.
From Indianapolis to Petoskey or Traverse City excursions set for Aug 31 Sept 2 and Sept 6 with arrivals to Mackinac Island at $11 and $10 to Petoskey. Return limit 30 days. Through sleepers and coaches depart Indianapolis at 7 10 p m reserve sleeping car accommodations Richardson, Dr.
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