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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1906
Page
3
Alice Roosevelt wed Nicholas Longworth in a grand White House ceremony attended by the Roosevelt and Longworth families. The event featured a Marine Band procession, a formal vow exchange, and a breakfast reception with judges, dignitaries, and guests.
The ceremony at the White House united Miss Roosevelt and Longworth with Bishop Sattertee officiating assisted by Rev. R. Cotton Smith. The guest list included notable political and military figures, foreign representatives, and family members amid bright spring weather and extensive pageantry.
The engagement followed a Pekin tour with emblems and gowns described in vivid detail. President Roosevelt announced the match on December 12, highlighting gifts from European rulers and American society leaders, with a wealth of jewelry and fine objets d art collected for the wedding.
The article details the 1909 wedding of Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt, noting gifts from dignitaries and officials. It highlights items such as a necklace of aquamarine stones, a diamond necklace, emerald pendant, and other silver and jewelry pieces. It also recalls Mrs Roosevelt’s public image and the extensive foreign and domestic attention she attracted, including lavish gifts from ambassadors and officials.
Washington January 17 Following is a description of Milas Roasgyedt wedding gown prepared by her social secretary White satin princess gown trimmed with point lace elbow sleeves court train of silver brocade bodice with orange blossoms. Gowns worn by prominent women included Mrs Nicolas Longworth Jr white embroidered chiffon gown with lace direct train. Other guests listed include Mrs Roosevelt Mrs Longworth Jr Mrs Chantris de Chambran Mrs Douglas Robinson Mrs William Cowler Mrs Fairbanks Mrs Shaw Mrs Cortmayan Mrs Bonaparte Mrs Rant Bilao Cannon Lady Durand Mme Jusserand Countess Gleyski Mrs Foraker Mrs John Jacob Astor Mrs Spooner Mrs Dalat Mrs Morgan Dixon.
An old style remedy page touts cures for various ailments with bold refunds if PAZO OINTMENT fails in days. It mentions laxatives and quinine, and borrows a signature claim from W. Grove. The ad blends medical fantasy with consumer guarantees and a sales pitch tone.
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