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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
5
The article traces the shift from traditional house wrappers to Americanized kimonos inspired by Japanese import patterns. It notes the rise of short kimonos for home wear, describes five illustrated styles in pink, blue, red, and crepe designs, and contrasts practical domestic use with display pieces featuring fans, dragons, apples, chrysanthemum, and even the Japanese flag.
In a Rollins college scene Miss Mary Brown an English instructor recalls past happiness and disappointment as students mock her efforts. A former student’s letter inspires her to resign, while a New York contact receives a reforming letter intended for him.
An advertising piece extols Cascarets as artificial exercise for bowels. It claims tongue coating signals health issues and urges ten-cent tablets to rouse bowel muscles, digest food, and improve nutrition, promising no purge or irritation. It markets 752 ten-cent tablets from String Remedy Company.
A quirky column bundles assorted clippings: a New York push for a Manners society, a Detroit family-strain tale, Sherman backing Roosevelt for a third term, Henry James’s upcoming novel with a Roosevelt intro, and light jabs at women’s magazines, German germ news, and editor quips. The tone is a collage of humorous, opinionated notes from various locales.
Purdue University veterinary experts outline spread centers, quarantine, and strict sanitation to prevent hog cholera outbreaks. They warn against improper immunization practices that spread infection, urge cleaning swine housing, burning litter and dead hogs, and call for tar disinfectants and stock dips. A rabbit-derived cholera vaccine is being tested for immunity in the upcoming season.
In sewing for the summer, women can create a durable trimming by layering two lawn pieces and seven newspaper strips. Stitch loosely, baste, then remove the newspaper to reveal a delicate insertion suitable for waist yokes, skirts, or curtains. Edges can be turned in or finished with lace for a refined look.
Mrs Hattie Currie of Thomaston Maine reports a nine month old’s facial and foot rash improved within hours using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She notes cradle cap cleared and ongoing use for minor rashes or insect bites, dated June 6 1906.
A Set priced at $1 promises to cure turup poring itching burning rashes and similar conditions. The ad asserts even the best physicians may fail and guarantees purity. Includes a postal address for ordering.
Practical household advice on using soot free laundry water with lye, preserving eggs, carpet dusting with ammonia, coffee grounds as rust deterrent, sharpening sewing machine needles, talcum powder storage, vinegar treated plaster, and threading very fine beads with silk. Contains multiple dated techniques and handy maker tips for daily chores.
Early summer fashion pairs pink linen with rose brown baby velvet ribbon. Russian lace dyed deep ecru decorates pleats and reverss. ecru batiste underlay with brown velvet accents at belt and sleeves. Ecru and brown hat with leg horn base features a large pale brown velvet bow and long brown plume.
The treasury department invites bids for a derelict destroyer authorized by Congress. To be stationed on the north Atlantic, the vessel will feature the latest design, cruise 5000 miles without refueling, and be equipped with powerful searchlights and wireless telegraph gear.
An aged advertisement touts Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing 611 as superior to all remedies. It promises to cure alc cctronic sores regardless of duration and to instantly relieve burns and remove inflammation in a day. A vanroed surgeon is credited with the discovery. price listed as 15 cents.
An old item lists prices for malf gallon bottles at 5 cents and five gallon demijohns in cents. A new phone number 277 and address ald main 778 appear, followed by Elery Vesce remedy ads and a Friday sale at Rink's featuring novelty skirts at 9495 with hundreds of weaves in novelty patterns.
The piece notes small folding parasols once worn by grandmothers are regaining favor aided by the automobile. It highlights easy carry, sun and wind protection, and the value of old handles and mounts. The author laments modern haste and recalls childhood attic rummaging for treasure and theatricals.
A Detenit reprint advises that beauty stems from a calm serene face and control of facial muscles. It urges daily mirror practice to train expression, dismissing habits of grimacing, and promotes smiling as a key charm for a brighter outlook. Harriet Coates notes in the Detroit era column.
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