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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
5
Residents in Hardin Illinois watched a cistern rise about five and a half feet above ground in half a day. The brick and cement remained intact as water appeared inside the cavity. Some blame a rock vein and expanding gas from heat. othersPhoto souvenirs were made as townsfolk observed the phenomenon.
Ortonville Michigan August reports Bill Giles of the Fifth Michigan cavalry returning from the G A R encampment in Minneapolis with famed whiskers that impressed old comrades. Giles explains his wife trims and pins them. he has not shaved for 20 years and is 68. Also notes on a Minnesotan pocketbook incident and a remark from Mrs Giles about their size. Dr Josiah Oldfield claims women need less sleep than men across societies.
A death notice for Geo. Jas. Hurlbut, 32, captain, died at sea after rescuing a child overboard during a Madeira voyage. A disputed past and a man’s tribute frame the tale as colleagues toast his memory. Also noted is Marian B. Rodgers’ appointment to lead Colorado state industrial school.
At Saratoga New York up to Aug 2 white gown famine caused anxiety among hotel guests. Limited local laundries force delays of three days to a week. some women resort to colored fabrics or single frocks. Indignation meetings prompted husbands to threaten with local laundry firms. A laundryman asked police protection to avoid damage. Many patrons take on their own laundry duties as window drapes show drying white garments. A freight car ferried white frocks to Troy for return within 24 hours.
Cincinnati hosts its fifth Pall Festival opening with Mrs. Nicholas Longworth pressing the button to start the display. 20 000 balloons released at dusk, exploding bombs, and festival colors. Music Hall presents The Blue Boon amid a large cast. Firefighting and life saving shows draw crowds alongside exhibits and animal acts as guests arrive from nearby cities.
Prediction warns postponing important business and warns of a unsettled year if birthdays fall on this date. It notes possible help from friends, favorable outcomes for employed individuals, and marks a 1908 child as generous or steadier with afternoon birth.
A satirical essay argues about the No Hatters movement with mock trials and experiments on head temperatures under various hat styles. It satirizes enthusiasts from England and America and concludes the tests prove nothing while the debate continues about hats versus bare heads.
The article notes a shift from mothers hand sewing fine garments for infants to purchasing machine made clothing. It argues that spending months sewing is unhealthy for the mother and that ready made outfits are cheaper and common now.
Florida women will continue club activities to sway public opinion for a compulsory education bill that failed previously. They also work to protect formats from turpentine industry erosion and to safeguard bird protection efforts.
Miss Yung Kowal sister of the first secretary of the Chinese legation in Washington loves violin and other strings. She spent the summer in the capital perfecting music and hopes to form a string band among friends when she returns home.
An advertisement for a vest pocket health box named Cascarets candies, promoting bowel and liver benefits. It claims quick relief without purging or stomach upset, compares to exercise for bowels, and stresses future independence from laxatives. Portable box billed as a simple health aid with small 10 cent price.
Elfie Fay signed for the W J Block Amusement company to star in Coming Through the Rye with Stim Way and Frank Lalor. The engagement follows her success in The Belle of Avenues and a noted role as Mia Cobb, widow. The cast and production promise one of the season s top American theatrical offerings.
The Women's club of Denver does not pay property taxes on its building, described as a charitable organization engaged in humanitarian work.
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