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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
5
Nikola Tesla announces Mars signals while Prof A F Douglass reports bright lights on the Martian sea of Icarium from Flagstaff observatory. Many astronomers doubt Martian communication but general scientific curiosity rises.
A young heroine Kate Heath defies British pursuers during the American Revolution. She overhears plans against Greene, borrows a horse, passes British pickets with a countersign, and races to Greene’s camp to warn the patriots of an impending attack.
In 1781 South Carolina Gen Greene withdraws to escape Lord Rawdon. The home of Mrs Heath near Ninety Six hosts Kate a 16 year old beauty as two mounted officers including Rawdon approach in a tense moment amid the war.
Kate Heath assists General Nathanael Greene during a crisis as Lord Rawdon retreats. Greene thanks her, offers shelter in his tent, and notes that a captured prisoner credits her with saving the army. She later travels with her husband George, a former American colonel, toward peace.
Rice balls for garnish in soup mix cold boiled rice with a beaten egg salt cayenne and flour form into tiny balls and drop into soup. To keep coffee pot clean rub salt on inner surface during washing then rinse thoroughly and boil with water and soap for an hour.
The article notes using pineapple in tea as an unusual substitute for lemon. It suggests fresh fruit or beer-preserved pineapple may be used and a small amount yields a cordial-like effect in tea.
Dialogue between Clara and George aboard a train hints at secrecy about marriage and future hotel attire. Exchanges touch on love, jealousy, and possible remarried commitments, with reactions from Chicago Tribune Life and Chicago News highlighting humor and social expectations.
The Russian blouse features fullness with no pouch and a low crown sailor hat trimmed with roses or pompons for morning wear. Swiss muslins show varied polka dot patterns in white or tinted grounds while black satin ribbons replace muff chairs. A gold or silver slide sits above a rosette. White may dominate next summer with white shirts appearing twice as common as colored options.
Prick baked potatoes near end of bake for a fluffier interior. Grate raw onion to extract juice by pressing cut sides against the grater. Stewed figs with rice and cream make a tasty breakfast change. Melt marshmallows to create a marshmallow icing for cakes.
A simple savory stuffing using bread crumbs suet parsley marjoram and thyme with egg to bind. Instructions note adjust quantities for larger birds and ensure a moist consistency for chicken and larger fowl.
The Sun's seventh page features lines urging readers to read, reflect, and apply the paper's guidance to daily life. It emphasizes practical advice and steady routines for personal improvement.
A violet room is described as the up-to-date trend among girls with a signature scent. A blonde student displays a lavender themed space featuring a lavender rug, embroidered linen, empire whitewood dresser, and violet satin accents. The entire room radiates violet tones with a light violet fragrance in the air.
Miss Daisy Grogan of Charles Evans Naughty Antony company inherits half a million decllars from a French uncle and plans immediate retirement. She will sail to France on Ua Champagne around January 2.
Edith Jozier Weatherhead of Oregon will join the Pan American association as one of two women commissioners at Buffalo. She was appointed by Governor Greer.
A young woman with a cut-glass inkstand and pearl-handled pen contemplates writing a poem about the whither and the whence. She drafts lines, then asks friends to a tea, inspired yet chasing elusive inspiration as theWashington Star notes.
A set of proposed future conveniences includes self sticking postage stamps a cushiony pneumatic shoe sole non rubbing stove polish a gravity energy storage device for hill climbs and a square fruit jar with a round top designed for space saving and easy handling.
The text warns against tight shoes and cold exposure. It advises quick cold baths with a warm bathroom, brisk dry rubbing, light alcohol on chest wrists and feet for warmth, avoiding hot drinks before going into frost, and caution with delicate baths and heavy foods. It notes that celebrities deem certain foods hard to digest.
Shops in town showcase domestic linens including doilies lunch cloths centerpieces and scarves as they emphasize beauty over practicality in table settings.
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