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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1899
Page
5
Olive and the minister seek shelter in a dark schoolhouse during a thunderstorm after gossip and pressure threaten their relationship. As they wait, they confront gossip, vow to give up psychology lessons, and finally admit affection, planning to study together for life. The storm ends and they face their future.
The article details the empress of Russia spending lavishly on dresses and silks, with 40 sewing staff during court seasons and yearly purchases including 100 evening gowns and 450 frocks. It notes blue and white as favored colors, high fabric costs, and the practice of recycling demi toilettess via the head woman of the bed chamber, with actresses among buyers.
Sister Mary Aloysius died while attempting to rescue others during a convent fire at the Sacred Heart in New Haven. The tragedy honors her bravery and selflessness amid the blaze.
A Women’s Home Companion piece urges simple breathing drills to improve health for most women and especially weak children. It prescribes standing with arms raised then dropped, deep inhalations held briefly, and slow breathing to ten breaths a minute for five minutes thrice daily while avoiding dizziness and fatigue.
The Countess Pappenheim once Miss Mary Wheeler of Philadelphia is in America after an unhappy international marriage. The Bavarian court seeks possession of her children whom she has with the count.
Mrs BE Gillespie originated the National society of colonial dames and faces trouble with rival New York and Philadelphia dames. At a hearing over a suit by New York dames against Philadelphia blue bloods, lawyers could not distinguish the factions, provoking spectator amusement and the dames’ indignation.
A reflective poem recalling a tranquil meadow away from crowds. The speaker describes buttercups, clover, birds, and a clear spring as a refuge from toil. The vision promises rest after life ends in a celestial meadow with eternal springs.
A New York Press quotation notes that many acts puzzle the devil to account for and that a woman's unforgiveness mirrors her own ignorance until she experiences it. It also says a baby's innocence cuts deepest when we lack personal charity to spare for others.
A young woman started a small income venture by selling tiny powder-puff sets in silk bags tied with a shirt string. The compact accessories could be carried in the hand or sewn to a dress for easy use, and their sale rose in shops and women's exchanges.
An updated bridal trend favors a milliner crafted tiara of tulle instead of orange blossoms. The aerial headdress features three to five loops, centered high over the brow to add height and dignity, especially on dark waved hair.
In Switzerland a milkmaid earns wages if she sings well as cows yield one fifth more milk when soothed by melody during milking. The idea suggests milkmaids in this country should cultivate voices to boost profits from herds.
Charles P. Brown, active in novelty advertising and promotions, filed the largest schedule of liabilities under the national bankruptcy act in the northern district of Illinois on Thursday. His listed liabilities total 1,636,076 dollars with assets of 3 dollars.
Pretty little collar clasps shown in assorted designs ideas to fasten ribbons around the neck. Features include butterflies and conventional patterns in various colors, enamel finishes, and mock stones.
A girl receives five cents for standing still during a dress fitting and reappears with several items. She bought a kite a tin whistle three pieces of candy and a sticky yellow mass of taffy claiming the vendor gave the five cents’ worth cheaply due to flies on it.
Bargain sale of shop-worn bicycles at White and Featherstone located on 332 Washington Street. Limited stock with prices reduced to clear inventory.
In a New York Sun note Lampton recalls a May 13 marriage and a 12 year arc since then. He describes visiting John in New Mexico with family including 13 children and two sets of twins. John remains reserved about the 18th of May inquiry.
A collage of light exchanges and quips from Chicago papers features Aggie and Harry debating devotion between ice creams, Little Edward dreaming of whiskers, and a witty exchange on marriage. The snippets mix domestic humor with social chatter.
A four day rail excursion from Indianapolis to Los Angeles runs July 11 to 14. Profs. Woodruff and Benton will lead travelers via Big Four Route Missouri Pacific and other lines with through Pullman services and sleeping cars. Berth rates are 13 dollars in palace and 6 dollars in tourist cars with double berths for two. Additional return option via Portland and Northern Pacific adds 12.50. Sleeping car reservations are being taken. contact J H Woodruff at 2036 Broadway Indianapolis or Big Four agents.
An old newspaper ad promotes A Full Dinner for 15c at Plada Cafe 38 and 40 Monument-place, plus a drug note for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup with teething relief. Also offers round trip rail fares to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Balt Lake City Ogden, single fare plus 2.00, good for return by Oct 21, with tickets via St Louis and Jeune Ath until July 1. Information through A Deane, T P A Mo Indian.
Mrs J Edward West a patriotic Cleveland Ohio woman attended a Templar convention in Toronto Canada and waved a small American flag from the gallery when an apology was made for the flagless decorations. Delegates from Europe Africa Australia and Great Britain joined in the cheering.
The National Educational Association convenes in Los Angeles July 11 to 14, 1889. Union Pacific offers one fare plus 2 for round trip with excellent service noted from the Washington convention in 1898. Palace cars dining cars and other amenities advertised. agents Sherman and June provide tickets and information.
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