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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
8
Poetically urges self improvement through inner spaces each person houses. Describes ground floor as bodily needs, upper chambers as earthly pleasures, and the tower room as exalted mind linked to the divine. Encourages patient ascent, daily practice, and growth toward peace, power, and happiness.
A fragmented verse by Kennett Harris reworks the new year dating era with repeated misgivings about writing 1910. The speaker mocks the confusion between time and pen, noting the phrase It is 11 now but then as a refrain. The piece hints at business acumen and the pressure to record the correct year.
The piece notes table linen color trends favoring blue and white, with ecru or butter tones discouraged except as subtle covers. It highlights blue and white as stylish, with various conventional designs and guidance from art needlework departments. New centerpieces use white with a single old blue outline for emphasis.
Dorothy Dix argues that age is a matter of temperament and perception not years. She notes women historically hide age yet science now accepts self determined ages and the idea that maturity, vigor, and spirit define aging more than birthdays.
Dorothy Dix advises mothers to stay out of their daughter’s new home to avoid triggering divorces. She urges respecting the couple’s autonomy, deferring to the husband, and avoiding meddling, while offering quiet support rather than interference.
French mothers adopt the American hairdressing trend with large taffeta ribbons at least a quarter yard wide. For girls aged 10 to 16 the hair is parted at the crown, combed to one side, and tied into stiff upstanding loops that frame the face with wide loops and long ends.
Dear Miss Discouraged, the concern over a fiancé who is careless with dress reflects deeper issues of compatibility. The letter suggests that a critical partner who cannot adapt may erode happiness, and the respondent warns against marrying for money or appearances, urging self reflection and restraint.
A collection of quips and exchanges about philosophy fashion vows and social expectations. A girl questions what traits matter in a spouse while relatives debate dress virtue and character urging her to stay single.
A column argues that women must have equal rights to choose their careers and adventures, urging shared decision making. It cites Laurence Wou sman on equal opportunity and notes a quip about Japanese children learning to write with both hands and feet, reflecting playful comparison.
A young man visits a shop to buy goods for his wife’s dress. He stalls at the counter while a fat saleswoman suggests options. He protests that the item is for a dress, not an awning, and finally settles on a choice.
A Queen speaks of finishing audiences before she lets her secretary read new plays and book critiques. She describes needlework for churches, silk embroidery with stones, and preferring to stay home while others work. A contrasting joke about a child and college follows.
The article lists mourning fabric choices such as matelasse ottoman and maire velours with trimmings of jet silk or crepe. White crinkled crepe is paired with black crepe for first mourning, widows wear white touches early, and decollete gowns appear at quiet mourning dinners per Harper's Bazar.
Dialogue records a rural conversation during a holiday, contrasting admiration for Jim Hill with criticism of Rosevelt. The speaker recalls crowds, leadership at the Lodge Parade, and a tutor at the schoolhouse, all amid rural jokes about popularity and character.
A visiting lad answers with ideals of freedom and love as his country. He declares his king is Freedom and that in the Land of Love every man does as he loves, his smile rendering the moment both earnest and defiant.
The piece notes chiffon corsages remain popular for autumn dresses. Tailors favor simple pineapple like elements with net collars and guimpes combined with chiffon sleeves piped in satin and decorated with buttons. Elaborate silk embroideries are expected to feature on afternoon frocks for smart events.
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