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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1907
Page
5
June 17 New York fashion notes describe bathing attire shifting away from heavy nets and mohair to silk and lace, with low corsages and bare arms. Watches warn mothers to protect daughters at sea as colors like sulphur and Danish blue dominate, and sandals with ankle ribbons complete the look.
Practical hints cover gloves repair by stitching, glassware polishing without rinsing, cooking cereals in a double boiler, pimples linked to undercooked cereals, bread rising with overnight method using newspapers, ginger cookies with cold coffee, sweetening turnips and beets, avoiding lumps in batter by salting flour first, and thickening thin cream with a beaten egg white.
The former actress Mabelle Gilman Corey sits for a latest portrait after arriving in France. The image portrays her as the wife of a steel magnate, reflecting her new social standing abroad.
A street theater pitchman demonstrates a supposed “Enlarged Vision” reading trick by an injured exhibitor. In a staged blacked out room the reader appears to read a newspaper via a glowing artificial eye powered by a battery, then explains the scam and exits as the audience is dismissed.
Katherine Leckie argues that the idea of a model wife varies by country and individual taste. She stresses the importance of sympathy, attentiveness, and adaptability to a husband’s needs, noting the wife should support his desires, whether in public life or at home. She warns against relying on flashy traits and urges cultivation of genuine understanding and patience.
Dotted Swiss muslin pairs with plain Swiss in charming children’s frocks. A seven year old’s dress features a dotted muslin skirt, plain band, embroidered shoulder brettes with broad embroidered collar, and hand-embroidered vest belt and sleeve finishings.
Special to The Sun Emily Heven an orphan baby has 12 mothers all college girls who visited the Iowa Children's home and chose to adopt her for monthly care. They plan to mother the child on an installment plan with Edna and Amy Symies among the first to host.
Open canned fruit an hour before use to restore oxygen and richness. Horseradish prevents mold on squid pockets. Avoid galvanized squeezers as contact with lemon juice forms a poisonous salt. Do not wrap food in newspaper. use paraffin paper. Brush jelly molds with egg white so they release easily. Colder eggs froth faster. beat whites with an open window. Frozen dishes need extra sugar. Charcoal on refrigerator shelves absorbs odors. Rubbing celery on hands removes onion smell. Simmer green peas gently in minimal water. If slightly old, add a pinch of baking soda per quart. Heat tomato and milk soups to equal temperatures and add tomato gradually. For sponge cake, cold water yields a yellow cake. hot water makes it whiter.
A column toyingly analyzes a shop dilemma over who should cut a package string or untie it. It questions how a merchant can expect a boy to know the proper method if the merchant himself does not.
A lighthearted note cites pale yellow as the wedding color scheme and jokes about the groom’s fate as a lemon. The quip plays on traditional vows and a pun about breaking a kiss.
A Sag Harbor note mentions a lumber magnate newly married planning traditional Independence Day festivities. The dialogue hints at debates over taxation proposals for bachelors while noting the irony of advocates seeking tax benefits after exemption. The piece ends with a playful query about obtaining Red Coats for the celebration.
An analogy pits Roosevelt against critics as a relic claim surfaces about Gen Israel Putnam. A dull old razor is exhumed as a supposed safety issue sparks a squabble over responsibility. An old German named Murphy looms in a tension fueled by bets and a race that never happened.
In a street vignette Marmaduke, a gentleman walking with two ladies, stays nearest the curb to avoid blocking show windows. A former Navy man says he saved 1000 dollars and asks what to do next. Another young man with the same Navy background questions the need to ask.
New veilings emphasize punctured chiffon in many shades with hair lines suited to clear complexions. Medium chenille and large velvet dots appear fashionable while champagne veiling with brown dots pairs with brown and yellow suit tones. Chantilly lace veils trend for sailor hats and square chiffon veils with stripes suit automotile wear, offering cooler comfort.
A motivational piece urges graduates to persist through obstacles with courage hope and confidence. It recounts Napoleon crossing the Alps as a metaphor for determination, stressing that success lies beyond effort and perseverance.
When a small hole appears in porcelain or agateware do not discard the piece. Use round head paper fasteners like those used by lawyers to bind manuscripts. Insert the two flat clips through the hole from inside, bend outward and secure.
A surgeon reveals the autopsy uncovered a solid silver artery forceps he had lost during a prior operation, remarking his luck at rediscovering the item.
A vintage ad promotes hail five gallon water bottles and Gemijohns at low prices. It cites a new phone number 277 and a main 72 listing for contact. The message emphasizes affordable distilled water services for households.
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