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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
5
A satirical piece notes a high school expels three girls for short sleeves prompting laughter and alarm. A famed beauty doctor predicts long sleeves will cover forearms and even arms hair, sparking protests and puns as women react with humor and fear.
A historical science note explores how animals and insects respond to light. It discusses whether light attracts or repels them through unconscious reflexes and how chemical substances and temperature influence these directed movements. The piece cites Loeb’s experiments showing chemical presence can trigger light responsive behavior.
A guest described as the Italian fiancé to Cleveland Mayor Johnson's daughter calmly told a newspaper he was busy with talks at the Johnson residence. The water wagon parade adds a milkman division after protests from the bottlers' union, while crosstalk and political quips fill a bustling page of social and civic minutiae.
Nostalgic ad copy promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for nervous exhaustion and related disorders. It touts benefits for mental fatigue and general nervous debility, aiming to reassure readers seeking tonic relief.
Special to The Sun describes scarlet sage baskets and rustic planters brightening rooms from Paraker's Washington mansion to the White House. It notes winter blooming confidence with proper care, various hostesses preferring glow of gleaming baskets and vivid greens, including Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Roosevelt interiors and a secretary of war office display. A Boston woman argues four year olds deserve choice in dress, claiming children have taste and often copy peers.
A late winter fashion feature describes long coats that enhance slender lines. It highlights a tailored coat in reseda chif fon serye with tight fit and stitched upper body details. The outfit pairs a full skirt, side hip pleats, and a fern and black satin hat.
A 17 year old boy, Der Crawford of Richfield New Jersey, was saved from drowning after breaking through the ice on the Moris canal. A human chain formed by three boys and a girl pulled him to shore as he struggled in frigid water. Crawford was taken to Hepburn's house nearby.
A Chicago woman over sixty proves usefulness endures by distributing circulars door to door. She asks managers to let her supervise the reading of ads in homes, promoting a blue salt from a local store. She targets moderate customers in nearby towns, earning 1.50 a day plus expenses, with both she and her employer pleased.
Special to The Sen. Milwaukee, an experimental milking machine from the University of Wisconsin agriculture department promises to revolutionize dairy work. The piece imagines the end of the dairy maid's romance as air pumps and iron pipes replace hand milking, with cows startled by visitors during milking.
A Washington dispatch notes footstools have become essential in furnishing drawing rooms as upholsterers withdraw from low-value work. Queen Alexandra's footrest inspires Mrs Taft’s London purchase while Mrs Bonaparte’s historic Saint Cloud stool is cited. Mr Root orders seven for the State Department reception room, reflecting a trend toward grand, mahogany furnished drawing rooms with lace and milk hangings.
A fragmentary notice describes Mrs Bryce as descended from an American line and well regarded in Lanedun society. It notes her grandmother remarked a resemblance to Mrs Bryce, while highlighting her intellect and growing reputation as a hostess since her husband became a cabinet member.
At the Dover agricultural conference, Prof Webt advocates extending farmers institutes to include women. He notes women often manage farms, urging special institutes for women to accelerate domestic and agricultural progress amid ongoing discoveries and improved systems.
Lady Aberdeen supports Intercat in Ireland and Irish Industries to push materials for which the Irish deserve encouragement. An Irish lane ball in Dublin features lace quadrilles with varied lace, Trish poplin and Celtic embroidery. Many old dances revived. Kingston prints old whisky. Hotel English offers 24 hour tailoring and pressing. Phone Maine 347 for pickup. Gayety Puppet, Smithy Works advertise dinners and novelty services.
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