Sculpture of the Soul: Time shape us all in marble
A verse reflection by Ella Wheeler Wilcox urges writers and artists to recognize that each act and thought imprints a mold on the self. Time stands as the artisan, chiseling the man through deeds, so the statue of the soul is formed by motive and action.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Drun
Miss Flyppe
Chicago Tribune
Pierce
S. A. Knapp
San Jose
California
San Francisco
Past Year’s Reckoning With Drink and Vows
In a humorous reflection the speaker counts his failings over the last twelve months addressing the old year. He jokes about promising sobriety and churchgoing yet admits repeated drunkenness, regret, and renewed vows to reform, ending with a defiant farewell to the old year.
A Naval Lieutenant and May In A Rural Tryst
In a secluded riverside cottage, May and the narrator recount a playful flirtation with Tom Hildreth, recently returned in naval dress. May openly teases him while the narrator plans to redirect Tom’s attentions, sending bouquets and notes as they ride and walk under moonlight.
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May
Tom Hildreth
Tom
Naval Academy
Noo
Maya
Bulle
Love and farewell on the piazza in New York News
Nan recalls a summer romance as May teases Tom with music and a kiss. Tom admits disappointment and plans to leave next day while May hints at a future with Lieut. Hildreth. Nan hides her feelings as May’s confession reshapes their loyalties and prospects aboard the ship.
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Cane
Tom
Piazza
May
Nannie
Hildreth
Miss May
Nan
Nannette
Mamma
Lieut. Hildreth
New York News
Ring out the glad bells and new year cheer
A quirky dialogue mix from newspapers shows characters debating tradition and aging. Mr Barker notes the century will pass before that fin de siecle phrase can recur while a young man discusses gendered stress and a safe outlet for women.
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Sirius “Barker
Washington Star
Plain and dotted shirt waists in pastel shades contrast with trimmed silk styles
The Ladies' Home Journal notes plain and dotted shirt waists in pastel blues tan greens and reds with pearl or gilt buttons and thin linings. Silk varieties feature extensive tucks and featherbone cording while black taffeta becomes a wardrobe standard.
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Liome Journal
The Daughter's Place in the Home
The article states that a daughter's place in the home varies with her effort. It can be a creative space where she shines as a bright, happy, helpful influence, or a passive participant enjoying the home’s comforts and protection without expectation of reward.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Way to Keep Cider
Directions from Ladies' Home Journal explain how to preserve cider by boiling and reducing it at least one third before bottling. A raisin or a few mustard seeds may be added to each bottle prior to pouring. Corks should be wired and bottles stored in a dark cool closet.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
White Fenu Cake Recipe Passages From Historic Note
A preservational excerpt outlines a cake recipe titled White Fenu Cake. It lists butter sugar eggs whites only white wine citron almonds coconut and gifted flour with baking powder. Instructions describe creaming butter, beating eggs, folding fruit and wine, then baking in a quick oven for about 40 minutes.
Culinary Notes From an Old Cookbook Entry
Instructions on folding beaten eggs and combining leavening agents, with tips to sift cream of tartar with flour and dissolve soda in hot water just before folding in whites. Also advice on cauliflower prep, boiling method, and a celery soup enhancement with almond paste.
Aphorisms on Morality and Mindset
A compact collection of old maxims notes pious sadness and mercy in heaven. It quotes Beaumont Landon Whately Barton Giles and others on integrity manners influence and obedience. The fragment presents brief reflections on character and belief.
Rainbow Stitchery Brings New Silk Dress Styling
A new stitchery method called rainbow uses shaded silk sewn onto gray cloth. Gowns feature silk strappings matching the fabric and blue purple stitching. Bodice drapes to the left, fastened with blue and purple panne, plus a belt and turned silk collar. Perfect health claims follow.
Soothing Syrup for Teething From Mrs Winslow
An 19th century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic, and treat diarrhoea, price twenty five cents per bottle.
Indiana Dental College Clinic Hours and Fees
Indiana Dental College located at 8 West Cor Delaware and Chiosis offers patient care from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for all dental services. Fees are stated to cover only the cost of procedures.
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W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosis
Potato Scallop Bake and Croquettes From Leftover Potatoes
A practical kitchen note describes layering thin potato and onion slices with butter, salt, and milk in an earthen dish, baked until full and tender. It also covers croquette prep: hot mashed potatoes seasoned with celery, pepper, butter, egg yolk, sieved, flavored with parsley, shaped, breaded, chilled, and fried in hot fat.
Dr Ball's Cough Syrup Promises Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Ball's Cough Syrup as the fastest remedy to end a cold and warns against delaying treatment. The price is listed at 25 cents.
Ladies Shoes at Siersdorfer's 69c Plain Toe Shoes
Advertisement notes ladies 4.50 shoes offered at 69 cents for plain toe and button styles, advertised by Siersdorfer's located at 37 East Washington Street.
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Siersdorfer’s
E. Washington St
Infants' Shoes Advertised at Siersdorfer's Store
A brief notice lists one dollar infants' shoes for sale at Siersdorfer's located at 37 East Washington Street, inviting shoppers to browse the small footwear selection offered by the retailer.
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Holy Sabbath
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Brooklyn
Chicago
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
Stone
Wesat
Ohio Street
Beaumont
L.E. Landon
Whateley
Barton
Giles
Indiana Dental College
Siersdorfer's
Washington-st
TILY
Heeb
Bryant & Stratton
Indianapolis
Universitf
E. J. Heeb
Vories
Cetana
Joe
Vonnegut's
Vonnegut Hardware CO
Washington St
Central Printing CO
E. Court St
Bowenmerrilg
Uldg
Ofice
W. Wash
Stersdorfer
East
Washington S
the Central Trust Company
E. Market Street
Claas Mechanics
Freaney Bros
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia
Massachusetts Ave
Muses OF
Lical CO
Pennsylvania
Moses Optical Co
I. M. Rowe
Gatician
Chas. D. Githens
Lilly & Stalnaker
the Star Store
Illinois
SOX
Wien’s Sox
Ld Man Payments
Outfitters
People’s Credit
Owen
Pointe
Oregon
Brnox
Qaly
W. B. Kniskern
Catcace & Nonta- Western Railway
the Sun
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