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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1901

Page

5

Rector’s Cake Capers Stir Parish in New Orleans

The Rev. Arthur Cunningham visits a Norton lawn fete where he buys two cakes and much candy. Notes arrive at his rectory, and Madge Thomson’s laughter shadows his plans as he faces Miss Green’s gift and a marriage gift coming his way. He seeks ministerial relief funding amid sentimental pursuit and community mischief.

Billy Jones Norton Place Miss Green Billy Mr. Cunninghan Sisterhood Miss Robertson Arthur Miss. Robertson Arthur Cunningham Madge Thomson Hester St. Mission Robertson Diss Robertson Garrison Thomson Hester St Madge Archer

25 Years Courting Ends in Littlestown Nuptials

Abner Vernon won Emma Bercaw of Littlestown after 25 years of weekly visits and many letters. Vernon, 73, quips he is only 73 by record and still good for 2% more, while Emma is described as buxom. The couple married after decades of courting near Chester Pennsylvania.

Abner Vernon Emma Bercaw Littlestown Chester Cupid Vernon

Enter a steady business to build a life

Edward W. Bok counsels choosing a lasting vocation, avoiding worry, and maintaining health. He urges honesty, cautious planning, eight hours of sleep, temperance, moderate smoking if any, and steering clear of religious and political debates. He praises marrying a true partner and creating a home.

Those Loving Girls observes a scarf gift plan

A brunette notes Marie wisely gave her a blue scarf she says suits the recipient’s yellow hair. She plans to keep it safe now and dye it scarlet for her birthday next month.

Marie

Hair Care Attracts Winter Notice In Sample Dictation

The passage advises on grooming including hair, lashes, brows, nails and skin. It discusses avoiding harsh clips, keeping lashes natural, using light polish, and whitening methods. It recommends grease for necks, face powder, rice flour, glycerine rose water, and talcum to prevent chapping. It mocks excessive washing before outings. It mentions cream for soil removal to ease winter discomfort.

Observations on Love and Morality in Varying Hearts

A reflective piece contrasts pleasant and painful happenings noting how women and men speak of rights and wrongs. It asserts that affection often silences talk of the beloved and praises living faith over hollow talk. It links absence, youth, and moral courage with human virtue.

The Life I Would Live Again by Gordon

An Australian poet Gordon reflects on a life of toil and missed chances. He contemplates gifts wasted, resolutions unmet, and the inevitability of returning to common paths after a long life, noting the brevity and repetition of human effort.

Gordon

Sailor Suit Fashion for Miss Littlegirl

The navy blue sailor suit is presented as ideal for service, with white noted as beautiful where cost is not counted.trimming should be minimal for best effect, with a possible contrasting collar. An embroidered anchor decorates the shield as a decorative feature.

Rights or Lefts Fashion Note on Rose Adornments

A fashion blurb discusses how a trendy girl trials roses and rosettes as hair decorations. She experiments with placement on both sides, leaning toward the right temple when mimicking a L'Aigion style, while her pompadour may reveal only a partial hairline.

Velvet Fur Muffs Shine In Rich Color Combinations

The article praises velvet fur muffs for style and serviceability. It highlights a standout reddish purple velvet with twisted folds at the center, large shirred velvet puffs at the ends, and a rhinestone accent securing the top.

Velveteen takes center stage in fashion shops

Fashionable dressmakers report velveteen steadily growing in favor for gowns. Velveteen skirts with flounces pair with fancy waists for theater costumes and street suits are common. Ivory cloth with Cluny lace and gold accents suits dressy occasions. Panne velvet shines for evening wear under artificial light. Robe dresses display endless variety with laces nets silks and soft woolens.

Double Ties Bind Warren Couple as Ministers

Mr and Mrs McConnell of Warren Ohio are joint pastors of the Disciple church. Mrs McConnell recently performed her first marriage ceremony and is noted as a talented literary woman and active W C T A member. Mr McConnell is an effective minister and an ardent odd fellow.

McConnell Warren, O Mc Connell

Not Funny to Her An Idle Oriental Corner

An Atchison Globe remark notes women spreading a red shawl over a sofa and placing a red shaded candle on a table to create an oriental corner. The quip reflects early 20th century humor about domestic taste and exotic decor.

Atchison Globe

One Way Out Through Kidney Pills Cure Back Ailments

Indianapolis resident praises Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney ills. Mrs. Josephine McKane describes years of kidney pain worsened by colds, noting relief after using Ocean's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Huder's store. Sale price 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.

Josephine McKane Highland-place Henry J. Huder

Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Health Benefits

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla for rich blood and immune protection against colds fevers and pneumonia. It also promotes Hood's Pills as the favorite cathartic.

Hood

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