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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
5
Miss Florence Kahn, a Memphis native with home education and college coursework, is slated as Richard Mansfield's leading woman next season. The move draws public interest amid reports the role within Mansfield's company carries challenges.
In a seaside town Nell Ward shines at a gala benefit while Robert Winthrop debates independence from his family. Mrs. Winthrop threads between duty and affection guiding Nell and Robert through a secret romance, a mother’s diplomacy, and Nell’s dawning confession of an impostor's role that could redefine their future.
In a tense scene Mrs. Winthrop confronts a romance that tested her trust. The lover pleads, a confession comes, and the mother admits she has erred, torn between pride and maternal love. The young couple reunites as tears soften hard memories and forgiveness flows.
Mrs. F J Cronk of Cleveland Ohio married a man unknown to friends. The bridal procession walked to their new home last Wednesday to find the house decorated with signs and a brass band. Neighbors and many youths joined the celebration amid noisy music and spectacle.
A nostalgic verse from the Cleveland Plain Dealer laments lost youth and winter pleasures. The speaker recalls snow filled skies, straw rides, bells, and a dear maiden as the wind and rain beat on the pane.
The piece portrays Pretty May Bibighaus, a Reformed Episcopal member who aimed to teach Christianity to Chinese Philadelphians. After a concealed double life ending in death from an opium den, her father learns the truth posthumously. Clergy respond with mixed views on Christian work in this area.
The Philadelphia Record outlines simple oyster preparations for cold nights. Panned oysters cook with butter cream and oyster liquor then toast, creamed oysters mix butter flour and cream with heated oysters and sherry, and oyster saute browns large oysters in butter with salt paprika served atop crackers and lemon.
Florence Baker, described as a young actress, pined after the passing of her sweetheart Victor Kinsel and died of a broken heart. The local inquest noted no other cause and reported her death after the sorrow over his demise.
A vivid portrait of a red haired noisy boy nicknamed Darting by his mother. His loud Taiz voice and freckles siblings and neighborhood fear are described as a comic living picture from toes to head. The piece notes muddy footprints and uprooted carpet with a chaotic daily scene at home in Washington Post style.
An exploration of early New York society’s embrace of black attire. Mrs Frank Leslie, Mrs William Astor, and Mrs Culver popularized black with white accents, transforming evening dress with subtle f eathered tulle and white silk details into a memorable style.
A collage of witty snippets from 19th and early 20th century press. References to Mrs Prizeington, coffee in cancer, a fore-caddie, and a steam roller flag carry humorous social commentary. Included are Punch and Detroit Journal quips on opera and aristocratic polish.
A study notes that writers vary closings from curt Yours truly to cordial Cordially yours. Personal notes reveal preference for practical endings and avoidance of gushing phrases. Some sign simply with signatures, skipping set phrases entirely.
Benzine is a strong cleaner for gloves but simple soaking in a bowl often fails due to rapid evaporation and unpleasant handling. An alternative is to place gloves in a wide necked bottle with benzine, seal with stopper, and shake for a few minutes to restore usability.
An advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the modern cure for constipation and liver troubles. The claim: rapid relief from digestive issues, with availability through all druggists.
A new vestibuled train starts daily from St. Louis at 2 21 p m adding four to six hours savings to travel between Ohio Indiana Hingis and major Texas cities. Reclin ing chair cars and Pullman buffet sleeping cars operate through without change from St. Louis. For details contact G A A Deane Jr T P A Iron Mountain Route 231 McCresst In Manapolis.
January 234 and February 12 2800 Iron Mountain Route offers personally conducted excursions to major Mexican cities with special Pullman trains both directions. For full information contact G A A Deane Jr T P A Iron Mountain Route 231 McCreast Indianapolis Ind.
Grant H. Olay, dentist with fourteen years of experience, offers sets of teeth at five dollars each. New management promises a strictly first class experience at 106 N. Illinoisst. Best Meal nearby, with a note about Oley’s restaurant at 150. New establishment at 4 Mosument Place.
The note blends aphorisms on love temperaments and social witticisms. It offers jests about engagement rings deceit, counterfeit money, and domestic roles, ending with a quip about marriage and partnership from a Chicago News style fragment.
The article notes Boer youths marry at age sixteen with education ended and regarded as men of business. The bride often arrives with a dowry of cattle and livestock. Children receive farm stock as a nest egg for future dowry or livelihood.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as kidney specific medicine. It cites Indianapolis resident Joseph Rusche of 407 Dunlop Street describing a severe cold lingering in his kidneys causing back pain and abnormal secretions, claiming relief after using the product bought from Henry J Hyder. The promo notes price fifty cents and Foster Milburn Co as United States agents.
Big Four timetable updates adjust departure and arrival times for multiple routes. Route 11 now leaves at 11:50 AM, Route 3 at 4:25 PM, Route 35 at 11:35 PM, and Route 46 at 5:45 AM. Arrivals: Route 2 at 10:25 AM, Route 12 at 2:45 PM, Route 1 at 6:05 PM, Route 18 at 3:45 PM, Route 23 at 10:20 PM. HH. M. Bronson, A.G. P.A.
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