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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
5
A satirical look at upcoming fall men’s fashion with tight trousers, four button vests, square crowned hats, flaring overcoats, and telescope hats. Describes boots with very short vamps and high, double-thick soles, plus colored socks and high heel shoes.
Marshall Marvin and Lilian Morgan navigate a forced separation after a trial marriage claim. Years later Marvin falls for Miss Morgan again as she advances at Avenue freight, while Supt. Van Horen courts her, leading to a tense reunion and a hopeful confession.
Special to The Sun reports counterfeit bills detected at a Claypool, Indiana bank as merchants in the area were victimized by fake currency. Bank cashier Kinzey notes multiple spurious greenbacks circulated locally.
Special to The Suan Paris Aug 28 Vicomte G d Ave nel returns from America and argues wine requires skill and patience. He notes white wines around $10 per hectoliter in San Francisco with pleasant taste, red wines too alcoholic and rough. Americans, he says, cannot wait, hoping to mature wine in six months, sometimes sending barrels on sea voyages.
A Boston zoological convention unfolds as speakers forecast rising brass prices and potential profit from a recent gold purchase. The chatter hints at brewing conflict in Central America while farmers brace for tighter markets and rising costs. War talk dominates the dialogue.
Margie and Wilfred discuss the engagement and future visits as he plans to go away for business, debating December versus earlier, and she notes the ring is appreciated while they exchange addresses and say farewell.
A fragment shows Mrs Poorly praising her husband for fixing the stove to help with chores this winter. A remark about Queen Alexandra and her bonnet collection contrasts with a joke about the American presidential bee. A question about vacation plans follows.
A playful lyric praising a partner as a dreamlike presence with a peachy voice and smooth, soothing tone. The speaker compares dancing to a high tension auto and repeats calls to waltz around again with a light rhythm and affectionate imagery.
Rollo and his father observe a bustling flag station farewell scene with a crowd on the platform and car steps. The discussion hints at departures for Vladivostok and a ritual parting as three women and a child prepare to stay two days at the next stop, delaying the westbound train.
The passengers bid farewell as the engineer readies the throttle. Rollo and his father joke about last impressions and the last chance of a misstep, while a florid lady’s basket of guinea eggs becomes a quirky symbol before departure. A wary galoot may miss the move and trigger the bell cord too late.
A humorous reminiscence notes a short lived fad of belt vests with fabric pockets for coins and gum. The writer, A N Oldgigh, observes the trend failed to replace traditional belts and suspenders, leaving vest belts largely out of style as men clung to vestless options.
An autumn import showcases a visiting gown of black taffeta trimmed with white silk bands heavily embroidered in color. It features an odd cutaway coat, rippling full skirts, and a bolero front with embroidery descending from it. Short silk sleeves show embroidery beneath.
A Budapest scientist reports a Roumanian district viper befriending a schoolmaster’s daughter in Mehadia. Each morning the snake drank milk from the child’s cup and played with her for about a fortnight before neighbors killed the reptile. The child mourned the loss, insisting the snake had been a constant friend.
A former Washington resident describes President Roosevelt walking from the White House to his office, riding daily in carriages or on horseback, often without a hat. He notes guards watching for safety, the president in sweaters teaching tennis, and fencing bouts with Gen. Leonard Wood.
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