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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
5
Zitella Cocke laments the loss of old-fashioned girls in a Christian Endeavor World essay. She praises the simple manners and gentle speech of budding womanhood, portraying it as a pure, untarnished ideal reflected by a girl described as a gear with hat and gown aligned to charm.
A refined 45 year old man Mr Nicholson woos Miss Morton after a Mrs Blair ball. His devotion blends tenderness and reverence in a love that seems deeper than ordinary passion, as Miss Morton gradually returns his ardent glances.
The orphaned Alice Morton, raised by Mr and Mrs Morton, agrees to marry Carter Nicholson despite a tense, evolving affection. Mrs Grundy watches the couple as Nicholson’s age and reserved adoration contrast with Alice’s cold behavior, hinting at hidden tenderness beneath a poised exterior.
Miss Laura D. Gill of Northampton chosen Barnard dean volunteered as a nurse and led the first Red Cross detachment to Tampa in 1898. Miss Caroline Stewart, a Tennessee native, studied at Kansas, Michigan, Bryn Mawr, and passed Berlin medical exams becoming a doctor in philology. Miss Lillian Hamilton, longtime staff at Lady Dufferin’s in Calcutta, served Kabul as court physician after accompanying the ameer and later advised the Shazada during a U.S. visit.
A collection of concise quotations from Shakespeare Aristotle W Matthew Lavater and others emphasizing that virtue endures through self reliance and moral rigor. The phrases stress dignity earned through merit not entitlement and value obstacles as drivers of character.
The Dry Goods Economist notes silk gains favor among higher classes in New York with guaranteed silk and taffeta dresses. Narrow ribbon braid and flounced skirts signal a prosperous season as fashion favors plain gowns adaptable to many wear occasions.
In Cincinnati on January 28 a theatergoer’s false teeth flew from his mouth during a funny turn at Walnut Street theater and landed in the lap of Miss Ida Brockway in the parquet. An usher retrieved the teeth as nearby patrons laughed at the moment.
A brief note urges readers to consult The UN's Seventh Page for guidance and practical use of the linear information it presents. It emphasizes accessibility and practical application for a broad audience.
The week features Lost river at Englishs Monday and Tuesday, Naughty Anthony on Wednesday and Thursday, and Alice Nielsen Friday and Saturday. Grand bill includes Dorothy Morton Gus Williams Filo Irwin and more. The Rexes present skating novelty while the eight Cornallas perform. Big Frank the boxing kangaroo arrives at the Zoo with Prof Briggs and will spar each show. The Cingalese guessing contest results will be announced tonight.
Short quips from the Washington Star the Chicago Tribune and the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph feature a wary bride to be who vows to buy fabric Friday despite superstition a telegraph room joke about a lone office boy and a pun about Secretary Root taking the grip.
Practical kitchen notes cover sponge cake color from water temperature and separating strong flavors with fish and onions. It suggests brushing pie crust with egg white, hot chocolate sauces for ice cream, a maple walnut sauce, and mashed potatoes lightened with hot milk. A bread pudding variant uses milk chocolate and dried bread with sugar, thickened with corn starch and flavored with vanilla.
The Minuet club will dance at Brenne ke's Tuesday night. J. W. Piercy will read 2 story at the Century club Tuesday night. The engagement of Miss Agnes Herd to Frank M. Black is announced. Mrs. Daniel F. Fleener will give parties February 14 afternoon and evening. Miss Florence Atkins has gone to Chicago to study music. Mrs. McCloskey will entertain St John's social club Tuesday night. Miss Kate Wari returned from Springfield Ohio. Miss Amy Kothe hosted a ride and dinner at Greenwood Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wells gave a Grand party in the evening.
Bill posters and Orthographers formed a union on Sunday and elected officers including President E. E. Earl and Vice-President Ben Cullen. Ralph Wishard became secretary, Bruce Binager as financial secretary, G. M. Griffith treasurer, with guards L. C. Mason and Daniel T. Judge. Delegates to the Central labor union are B. E. Earl and Ben Cullen. Committee chairmen announced will include L. Lyster grievance and Henry Friedman organization for painters.
A guest explains the term wedding breakfast tracing to the Church of England custom. The bride and groom take holy communion fasting before the ceremony and remain fasting until after, when the meal served is the real breakfast.
ST. FAUL Minn January 2 The tallest living man is said to be Lewis Wilkins now attracting interest in European scientific circles Wilkins was born on a farm near the city He was ten when he stood six feet tall and has grown to 107% inches just three quarters of an inch shy of nine feet and weighs 364 pounds
The poem recalls bidding farewell to Folly and turning away from youth's laughter. The speaker reflects on youth's joys fading as Folly reappears in memory, matching the mood of nostalgia and loss. The Chicago Times Herald is cited as the source.
A series of aphorisms contrasts home life and ideals with practicality. Observations question candor, egotism, cowardice, and gendered reasoning, claiming women act first while men deliberate, and that women's intuitions often prelude revision.
A column notes women dressing children to resemble foreigners with ecru Swiss curtains and cream dots. It jestingly remarks on weather supervision by women and praises a woman at the helm for rapidly changing course.
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