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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
5
Jessie Bartlett Davis will earn a salary equal to the U S president for singing four songs twice daily totaling 60 minutes. She will perform 50 weeks a year at Keith's, earning 1000 dollars weekly, a figure described as the largest ever for a vaudeville singer.
Jay Walters, a seven year western range rider on sick leave, spots Amy Murray, granddaughter of the parsonage, and is instantly smitten. A comic dance encounter in the village leads to a clumsy pursuit as he tries to recover the girl’s scattered packages.
Carrie Watson, a 12 year old Chicago girl, leapt between her mother and a dyink crazed husband. A bullet tore off part of her left hand. the mother lies dying at Mercy Hospital. The shooting occurred at close range and set powder on the woman's clothing.
Jay Walters and Amy Murray exchange fateful letters after a chance encounter near the parsonage. Walters describes a dramatic Western ranch proposal and vows to win Amy, who replies with cautious optimism about a future as foreman of the T. S. ranch. Observations end the page with wry quotes on marriage and society.
Fashion notes reveal gun metal ornaments now complement mourning attire. Dull or bright jet, pearls and oxidized silver or black onyx have been staples, but sleeves links lace pins hat pins and chains of gun metal gain favor. The newest items include link purses and chatelaine bags for the season.
A description of a dark blue silk craft gown featuring worn-in gold tassels at pendant ends. The design favors sparing gold accents over heavy braiding and ornate metal tags.
Edmund W. Gragg of Spokane, a wealthy wheat dealer, married Miss Rachael Dorothea Barrett of Talbott Station Tennessee in Hotel Flanders Knoxville after a three hour acquaintance sparked by a year of letter correspondence and exchanged photographs.
A detailed home method for candied orange and lemon peels. Soak in brine, boil until tender, prepare thin syrups, coat pieces in white creamy syrup, then dry with granulated sugar between layers. Do not mix peels in one vessel. Keeps long and useful in desserts.
The bishop's puff is described as a bouffant undersleeve of cream or white chiffon visible between the elbow and wrist. It extends beyond the sleeve band, billows into curves, and is very full above the wrist, often with passementerie or velvet ribbon as decoration.
A collection of aphorisms and social commentary from the Philadelphia Record notes humor cynicism and economic strain. It compares town and country life and cites hardships of making ends meet while critics face public suspicion and claims of bias or bought praise.
The article surveys this season's style with black machine stitches on cuffs collars and pleats for flannel waist shirts in Pompeian red and Empire green. It notes pale blue velvet high collars and contrasting hues, sleeve redesigns, and abundant front trimming on fall hats as Dame Fortune approves.
The article notes gloves staying short as sleeves lengthen over hands. Two clasp glace gloves in brown and gray will be popular for street wear this winter.
Practical hints on cooking and cleaning from a historical column. Hot water in sponge cake affects color, cold water yields yellow cake, sugar sweetens gravy, jelly resists mold with egg white paper, brass kettle cleans with oxalic acid solution, brass shines after polish, borax or soda brightens tinware, better than soap.
An Indianapolis resident, J. T. Fuller of 734 California St. north, testifies to rapid relief from kidney pain and back twinges after using Dean's Kidney Pills bought from Henry J. Finder's drug store. He notes improved kidney function and urges others to remember the name and buy only from Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole US agents. Price 30 cents.
A reader argues stout women should avoid extreme short skirts and box coats. Practical guidance favors medium skirt length and slim jackets to flatter figures, noting box coats are a trend. The column also advertises Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and various goods including trunks telescopes and wines.
A new bedroom idea suggests covering floors with Terry filling matching the wall paper, and using bright oriental rugs to soften the cold look, extending to hangings and upholsterings for a cohesive, up to date effect.
Finest prepared dinner in the city offers full regular dinner at 25 cents and business men's lunch at 15 cents. The place is at 116 North Tillotson near Union Station, managed by Charles Mueller at McCreast, with Clark, offering the best photographs at the lowest price.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething is advertised as the best remedy. It soothes the child softens the gums allays pain and cures wind colic. Price listed as twenty five cents a bottle.
Indiana Dental College located at 8 W Cor Delaware and Chiosis offers patient services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all dental work. Fees are set to cover the cost only.
In order to ensure satisfactory work and prompt delivery, sittings should be scheduled now at Ponder's photo studio located at 29 Massachusetts Ave.
A verse about Thomas Tinkler, Teddy's tutor, who tried tactful teaching. Teddy resisted, truanted, and faced threats of discipline. Despite turmoil, the tutor's tutelage steered Teddy toward renewed effort and talent.
A description of decorative photo frames featuring rhinestones white enamel or green stones used as inner rims in French bronze filigree. Pearls and turquoise embellishments sell for about $2.50, with alternating pearls and turquoise or gilt bead rows among popular styles. Iridescent enamel effects complete the modern frame trends.
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