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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
5
A college style essay by Anna Tosin, Pittsburn High School graduate, arguing women now have varied careers beyond matrimony. It notes shifts from domestic aims to professional paths in business, law, and clerical work, and the evolving view of women as essential to progress in society.
The general orders O'Reilly detained after a dinner mishap with Mrs. Brown widow of Col. Brown. O'Reilly reportedly brought back a champagne feast and roses with a $1 tip from Mrs. Brown. The officer explains the incident and defense for the confinement as a corrective measure.
A fragmented historical ad touts Dr Pierce medicines with testimonials and requests readers to mail for copies. It lists doctors and cities, claims cures for painful periods and constipation, and invites women to contact Dr Pierce’s Medical Advisor for a one cent stamp and binding details.
Special to The Sun Wilkes Barre Pa June 11 Thomas Cushing and Mrs Frances Worthington both 60 and with adult children have just been married. They procured incense locally and Cushing was eager to wed at once but the bride and her minister in Duryea should have the wedding fee. The bride said she was so nervous she hoped nothing would be known about the wedding.
In Derby Connecticut the Galen Ferry Cemetery Association reports no funds to mow grass. A farmer proposed turning sheep into the graveyard for grazing to keep paths densely cropped and sheep he will manage the task.
Practical and dated kitchen hints cover efficient roasting and gravy thickening, safe handling of hot meals, drying starched garments, and avoiding lumping. Tips warn against damp food contact, safe glassware washing, bread toasters, and using steam to keep food warm while preventing drying.
Special to The Fen reports June 11 that D Rockefeller Jr and his brother-in-law have begun a bold move against the rubber trust. They control supply and pricing via the Continental Rubber Company of America, driving down rubber values and costing millions to rivals. Elders aid, with Rockefeller and Aldrich linking to European and U.S. agents to press advantage.
Fashion notes describe straw buckles as must have millinery details with capes gaining traction, belts described as arcable and costly. The piece highlights orange accents, embroidered mull, lace substitutes, buttons of all sizes, and the rise of the princess gown influence with a chemise style corset cover.
Special to the Sum Derby reports the Ansonia Board of Education ordered the bells in all public schools removed in anticipation of the Fourth of July. The action aims to quiet school districts and prevent disturbances the night before the holiday.
A humorous letter from Everett True Parle recounts a Paris hotel misread menu and a sausage prank. He suspects a imported sauvage dish from Redclover farm was actually his own Chicago packing-house product with pink paper casing. The piece lampoons overblown culinary hype and spoofed food inspection.
A letter fragment discusses duties in Europe and US streetcars, comments on Crescent brand sausage shellac, proposes a cheaper shellac, and suggests a process to make canned lobster from overprocessed meat. Contains a speculative note about beef and formaldehyde in army rations and a sign-off from IOUN REERFHAM.
Promoter touts Cascarets as a trusted remedy with massive daily and monthly sales figures. He cites 220000 daily users, millions using when needed, and over six years of loyal patronage, while warning against imposters and counterfeiters seeking to profit from the brand.
Advertisement touts Cascarets as safe pure vegetable tablets from Sterling Remedy Company. It claims they cleanse and strengthen the digestive canal, act like exercise for bowel muscles, and protect children from disease. Warns against dishonest salesmen and counterfeit bulk sales.
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