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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1906
Page
5
A handsomely styled indoor gown features Mignonette green silk voile as the main fabric with white Valenciennes lace and dyed heavy Russian lace. The 8 princess line dress shapes a narrow yokot, with a fitted bodice, waist, and flared hem. Sheer veil ruilles and green moire edging complement rosette decorations.
The article notes a rising trend toward wearing a single color in summer dress, favoring blue and green as most flattering, with pink, yellow, and brown considered less suitable in various contexts. It cites social figures like Mrs. Anthony Hope, Mrs. Perry Belmont, and Mrs. Jack Astor as examples adopting monochrome styles across accessories and gowns.
An advertisement extols a tonic said to heal nerves and organs without alcohol, featuring Dr Sere SGeilen and Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It promises increased strength and health, cites testimonials from medical bodies, and offers free views of Souvenir Sense Medical Adviser with a sample mail order option.
A self appointed lunch counter inspector in Chicago drags through several saloons with zeal, pokes at cleanliness and food quality, is ejected at Hinky Dinks, then moves on to Jake’s and finally McGuffey’s Clark Street bar areas with talk of restaurant regulations and reform while seeking better work in city halls. The burlesque tale follows Pete’s attempts and misadventures, ending with a vow to realign his career at barrel houses.
New York July 5 May McKenzie rose to prominence amid the Thaw scandal as Mrs Harry Thaw pursued her husband’s alleged shooter, Stanford White. Since the shooting, May has been caught between the district attorney and photographers, visiting various locations as the case unfolds. Her exact statements to the district attorney remain undisclosed while speculation grows about her influence in Thaw’s circle.
A quirky editorial fragment notes the acting mayor of Jersey City offers one free wedding ceremony and questions the fairness of charges. It touches on Rockefeller’s New York visit preparations, a chaotic crowd plan, and various humorous asides about weather forecasters and social quirks. The excerpt mixes political whimsy with unrelated clippings and oddball quotes.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss infant care advice including feeding intervals bathing routines and clothing changes. The text includes unsafe guidance on keeping windows open and air exposure and mentions avoiding solid foods before age one. The passage shows inconsistent language and garbled phrases.
A New York report notes Liberty’s statue will receive a brown varnish makeover and brighter torch light after a $4,000 contract. Artists oppose changes to the famed patina, while officials push improvements including an electric elevator, altering the statue’s appearance and access for visitors.
A column urges caution about women handling gasoline and oil in homes. It cites Annie Ritterhoff's fatal burn from a tank explosion and argues many women linger dangerous habits despite risk. The piece warns repeated fire exposure will likely lead to severe injury or death for the woman and her household.
The article details bead and jet collars and fet tab collars with long front strands, high aldes and back cuts, pendants hanging down the front, and corset-like details. It notes jet beads, gold sequins, and iridescent tones, with lace chemisettes studded with sequins and turquoise beads and fringe ornaments.
A London Daily Mail note describes a hot climate remedy dubbed the summer cold cure. It recommends steeping limbs in hot water before bed, drinking hot lemonade or whisky and water, and taking quinine, then a refrigerant drink and a wet rub in the morning. It claims miners reliably used the method to speed recovery.
Washington July new discovery by Dr A L Day former US Geological Survey unveils a method to produce a true quartz glass free of bubbles. With Carnegie support Day tested glass at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit under 600 pounds per square inch, yielding a hard, nearly bubble free material suitable for furnace doors and high temperature use.
A French method for furnishing a nursery proposes hinged washable wall panels that can be removed for washing and rehung. While attractive and clean, it would require nearly as much labor as repainting or rewallpapering, suggesting painted washable walls remain more practical for most homes.
The document presents a balance sheet for Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company dated December 1 1905. It lists cash on hand and in agents hands bonds loans on collateral and mortgages real estate and other secured debts totaling assets. Liabilities include present value of claims under installment policies losses reported and other claim amounts. The Indiana Auditor certifies the statement as a correct copy on file.
New York July Madam Anta Ruppert pursues fame with How To Be Beautiful a ward beauty guide promising clear secrets for attaining and maintaining beauty. Free copies offered to ladies who write. An old nurse advertises Winston’s soothing syrup for teething used to calm children and ease pain. Twenty five cent bottle.
The Right Road describes the Chicago Great Western line from Chicago to Minneapolis Kansas City and Omaha with fast time and unequaled equipment. All ticket agents will be advised via this one. Rebults, D.P. 118, Adams at Chi. G. Ps.
Legacy unadjusted liabilities appear with disputed items including an apportioned surplus of Assam and other claims against the company. The document references awaiting further proof and notes total liabilities with incomplete figures.
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