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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
5
A dramatic excerpt reveals Dolly confessing old love to Jack, who learns he must move on after a failed past with Dorothea. Two years pass as a traveler on a train recalls a life transformed by loss and renewed hope, ending with Dorothea awaiting Jack at the familiar home.
Countess Adeline Schimmelmann, a Danish noble, sails the gospel yacht Duen visiting U S seaports to aid fishermen and the poor. She turned away from society life after reforming a fisherman, funding shelters, meals, and services while preaching on deck and aboard.
Dorothea recalls a hopeful meeting with Jack as a young man who plans to go to Cuba and marry Edith. Years later he returns, reveals a failed pursuit, and confesses their earlier bond was not meant to be. He arrives as a wealthy, changed man seeking to start anew with Dorothea.
Poem about a lonely boy confined by a strict, orderly house. He desires a paymate and toy but faces constant rules. The house is quiet and precise, leaving him solitary until he wears a calm smile with a lily on his breast.
An experienced shoemaker explains that people struggle to stand for fittings and favor comfortable chairs during trying on shoes. He notes feet measure smaller while seated, causing shoes to feel less comfortable once walking. Chicago News reports this observation.
A guideline from Woman's Home Companion notes a man should think before leaving his umbrella and overcoat, keep to the drawing room, rise for a lady, not look at his watch in strangers’ rooms, avoid seating others, and remove gloves before handshakes, reflecting old social norms.
A wry reflection on marriage and misperceived praise. The text contrasts male and female decision making and social reactions around weddings and gifts, noting gossip, moods, and past relationships. It uses humor about husbands, wives, and expectations in social circles.
A historical note recalls women as spies in war time. Miss Ford at Fairfax Court House acted as a north supporter, casually feeding Confederate leaders with Union army plans while Mosby, a noted guerrilla, visited her on the piazza.
Brief note invites readers to follow The Sun for daily news coverage in the best form.
Poem excerpt by Lizzette Woodworth Reese quoted from Atlantic Monthly. Lines contrast sleep with battlefield memory and fame, noting that sleep will outlast captains and towns as the sun sets.
A nostalgic survey recalls John Adams as president and the move of the seat of government to Washington. It notes imminent war with France averted, vast western boundaries, Spanish Florida, and British control of the Great Lakes. It mentions no railroads, telegraph, or electric lights, and the era of tallow dips.
The feature describes a delicate neck chiffon arrangement with black chiffon and Chantilly lace. It notes a long ample piece forming a full neck tuche edged in narrow Chantilly, with ends tied by accordion plaited chiffon and lace edging. Also mentions Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup claiming to cure incipient consumption.
Ballington Booth bought a $12 000 estate in Flushing Queens for a proposed home for ex convicts with a laundry and shops for women to be built. Residents fear the project will bring undesirable people and prefer a prison nearby to keep them under restraint.
Miss Jane Grey a society girl of Troy wed Charles Richman, a leading man from Daniel Frohman stock company, in a Sunday ceremony. The marriage shatters the romances of many matinee girls as the couple tied the knot.
A column offers practical dressing table and domestic tips. It describes a satin ribbon bow with a bone ring holding scissors thimble needles and colored silks. It notes France and Norway coffee flavoring tips and a parsley chopping method with double-bent stalks. It also suggests dresser sets in Swiss materials and easily replaceable pin cushions.
Public endorsement follows a customer letter praising Doan's Kidney Pills. O M Railsback of Central avenue nursery says the pills eased lifelong kidney weakness and back pains after buying at Henry J Huder's drug store. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. handles U S sales in Buffalo New York. remember the name Dean's.
Local reader urging guidance to utilize the seventh page of The Bun for lining and organizing daily routines. The note emphasizes practical tips and quick references to improve efficiency and consistency.
In a tight city matchup, Adies pull ahead late to secure a win over their rivals. Key players showcase strong scoring runs and defend stubbornly, turning the contest in a dramatic finish.
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