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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
5
An aged advertisement fragment shows a Royal Baking Powder line with bold branding and a reference to New York. The snippet hints at product promotion and distribution in the era, capturing vintage marketing style and typography.
Two sisters launch a glove repair venture by advertising in evening newspapers. They mend torn gloves, clean them, and charge modest fees, quickly expanding to a shop with assistants. Their business thrives on quality fixes, buying damaged pairs, and selling restored gloves at a small premium.
In a lively drawing room debate at a campus gathering, professors and guests discuss writing real or imagined romances for a magazine. Miss Fairfax receives two unsigned manuscripts from Henry Binclair and Mansfield, deciding to publish one with a hopeful ending while the other faces rejection. The scene moves to the park where love, paths, and literary pride intertwine as both authors have their stories accepted.
A large Catholic gathering in Indianapolis prepares for a banquet at the Gmna hotel next Sunday evening honoring Washington's Birthday. Rev. Francia H. Gavish will be principal entertainer, Irwin D. Egan to preside, and Supreme President W. M. Fogarty will deliver the keynote speech titled Tibeta.
Efen Cridg, 24, sues in superior court for 95.00 carages against Armstrong iatmary proprietors claiming three fingers were damaged in a tangling incident.
A fragmented article describes a Coat of Arms displayed at Sulgrave Manor, home of the Washingtons, linking the stars and stripes to the family shield. It notes inscriptions in St Mary’s Great Britain and the vault of Laurence Washington, ancestor of George Washington, with various references to the family crest and legacy. The piece then digresses into a sensational instructional fit with health tips and exercise routines.
Cleaning guidance on choosing floors, favoring hard or stained over carpet for ease of upkeep. Advice covers sweeping, washing cloths, polishing, stain removal with permanganate solution, rug weaving from old carpets, and weekly wax polishing. Mentions hair brushes for dust, canton stave technique, and avoiding wet mops.
A fragmentary caption about a figure named Mrs Tomato in a vegetable land scene. The text mentions a peculiar image and a person named Churence in unclear context.
Ribbon girdles are praised for affordable fashion with diverse styles suited to all figures. Descriptions show shapes that flatter, with narrow waistbands, back fullness, and decorative touches like streamers, knotted ends, and color coordinated trims. The guide highlights white satin and lace rosettes as pretty options.
Predictions warn of financial and business risk on the day. Those employed should be cautious. The young may court. a child born on the 16th will be fond of money, quick and clever, likely to choose romping and pleasure. a female may have fortunate marriage prospects.
The article details several elbow sleeve designs and fabrics, noting trends toward shortened sleeves and fashionable embellishments. It describes varieties in materials such as white pile, mull, point de Paris, mull trims, lace, and silk, plus cuff shapes and rosettes.
A fashion note describes a separate waist combining plain and fancy scraps. It features a black velvet bodice with cream lace and mull, trimmed by cream satin ribbon and turquoise blue polka dots. Crochet-covered buttons complete the look.
A simple guide to making scrim laundry bags using linen, hoops, and tape. Sew two linen lengths to form the bag body, top with hoops, stitch with washable color, and ornament with bows. When opened the bag fits a good-sized garment and closes by hanging rings. The colored ties are especially pretty for baby clothes.
Judge Carter sustains AG motion to writ of habeas corpus regarding the state of William Rye three girl cases from Indiana Industrial Behoor for Girly Wie. Flynn lives at Mammond and De- Teves his wife sent to prison. Unlawful acts cited with Ex-Mayor Knotts of Mammond assisting in the attempted seizure.
A period guidance column advises women to wear a proper gymnasium outfit for physical culture. It recommends a correctly cut divided skirt with secure sleeves and cuffs, a blouse kept in place, and lightweight materials. Footwear should be leather slippers with ankle straps, avoiding rubber or canvas shoes, and no corsets under gym clothes.
Indiana health official J N Hurty outlines a state wide probe into food adulteration. Samples across cream of tartar butter and baking powders show high adulteration rates with acids phosphates alum salt and other adulterants. Estimated losses exceed three million five hundred thousand dollars to residents daily and yearly, highlighting widespread food deception.
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