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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
5
In a churchyard town two sisters debate a playful bird calling and a kiss gesture while Clarissa faces gossip. Deacon Upton arrives to confess he cannot bear the pain of separation and asks Clarissa to consider a future together despite social scrutiny.
In Elmville a new birding fad becomes gossip as Miss Clarissa Steele secretly rises before dawn to study birds while her sisters accuse her of a scandalous flirtation with Deacon Upton. Clarissa protests she never meant scandal. The scene centers on family accusation and social norms.
A literary reflection on enduring color and heritage as Morong notes in Transcript. The text contemplates how a man’s record remains through time as blood in his life and work.
The article notes belts that are very narrow or pointed at the front to flatter the figure. It highlights meticulous toilette details such as cravattes collars and vests with exquisite finish. Dresses and mantles vary from large ornate pieces in gold silver enamel or mother of pearl to small dainty items, with outdoor garments featuring wrought iron and oxidized silver.
A suggested holly centerpiece stands 16 inches high or less and is bound with a red ribbon. A bow finishes the arrangement, with a buttonhole sprig for men and a corsage for ladies, plus some small decorations for children to perfect the table setting.
Miss Helen Gould, described by the New York World, carries her religious practice into daily acts. At luncheons or formal banquets, she rises to offer a solemn blessing over the food and all present, a simple, childlike grace reflective of her character.
An old advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough for throat and lung affections. It claims one bottle will effect a cure and lists the price as 2c.
A poem recounts Phyllis crafting Christmas decorations while the speaker gazes in adoring memory. Phyllis asks for the measure of the stocking that should hold the speaker’s desired gift, and he requests one as large as him. The piece centers on affection and playful teasing within a holiday scene.
Quotations from a fowl roasting on a frozen limb joke about health rules while tucking her head beneath a wing. The prose then shifts to Alice canning peach preserves and a commentary on gendered behavior in public discourse.
Miss Annie Stennett of Plymouth township Pennsylvania found a diamond ring in two cans of salmon on Saturday She sold it at auction at her home for 250 dollars Then she took a train to Philadelphia and invested the receipts in Christmas presents for worthy people in her neighborhood She spent Sunday gathering names of those in need and plans to brighten many homes this Christmas.
A layered cake recipe uses sugar and butter creamed with eggs and milk, then flour and baking powder, with lemon or almond extract. Fold in chopped apples with sugar, melted butter and whipped eggs, cook a apple filling, then assemble with whipped cream and powdered sugar topping.
The article notes widows once marked by crepe veils and bordered handkerchiefs have largely dropped from fashion. Crepe as a mourning badge is now rare outside funerals, and long lace borders on handkerchiefs and note paper have vanished from sight.
The Baltimore Herald recommends a diet high in starch and sugar to ease nervousness and aid digestion. It favors ten hours of sleep, a serene mood, and ample outdoor activity with moderate exercise. Foods include potatoes, butter, milk, fruits with sugar, corn, beans, pasta, fish, oysters, and ice creams, with desserts without pastry and ventilated sleeping rooms.
Wash one pound new dates and remove stones. Boil dates in two cups water ten minutes. Add lemon juice and sugar and boil five minutes. Strain syrup, boil alone ten minutes, then pour over dates in a pudding dish. Add finely chopped nuts to the syrup if desired.
A guide advises updating violet arrangements with a 19 percent blend of colors and a gold ribbon. It outlines techniques for trimming ends and arranging stems to enhance display and longevity.
Mme Petit, the first woman to qualify for the French legal profession, enters Paris court with her husband as crowds witness a discreet, feminine barrister in refined attire. The event contrasts with the era’s “new woman” image and sparks ongoing interest among Parisian lawyers. Yeats poem excerpt follows in the article.
A poet praises the enduring value of a child over wealth power and fame. The speaker, citing Shakespeare and Plato as toys for others, declares the infant at his breast as the truest riches and crown of his life.
When a baby shows sneezing and coughing from winter play, use a mustard bath instead of drugs. Tie two tablespoons ground mustard in cheesecloth and steep in hot water, then rub thoroughly and keep in bed to fend off future illness. The method suits adults too, but is especially advised for small children who may overexpose themselves.
A reader recalls two luncheon invites with Mrs. Dash and Mrs. Blank. She wore her blue panne waist both times and fears others will think it is her only garment. The anecdote, quoted from the New York Sun, captures social worries over clothing.
Mrs L C Wachsmuth a leading Chicago bowler issues a westward challenge to Miss Rose Murray of Toledo for a home and home series five games in Chicago and five in Toledo. Murray ranks among the country’s best. Wachsmuth posted 243 in a single game and a 186 2 7 average last winter while training twice weekly.
A collection of adages attributed to Johnson Cicero Hare Lytton Beecher and others praising virtue sincerity honor courtesy and patience as guiding principles for public servants and noble conduct. It cites sayings about fame disgrace and the value of faith and perseverance.
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