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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1899
Page
5
A young woman narrates her obsession with wealth and money out of interest. After becoming a head stenographer and amassing 8500, she invests in a mortgage on a cottage, then faces a foreclosure threat from a sick husband and desperate wife, challenging her view of capitalism.
Miss Florence Hazzard daughter of a millionaire leaves for America to work rather than seek a rich marriage. A medical college graduate, she plans to stay in the United States and practice. The wedding was described in brief as part of society notices.
A lender narrator debates foreclosure and mercy after helping an old couple by canceling a mortgage. Lucille taunts him as he battles guilt, and a late act of charity saves the day as they attend a performance by Maude Adams, leaving him feeling richer in spirit.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's descendant Lady Sielen Vincent is hailed as England's most beautiful woman by Cassell's Magazine. The tall, fair great granddaughter reportedly maintains her looks with strict routines, never lingering past 11 at society functions, with days spent walking and resting.
A Chicago News quip notes a woman who rejects arts and chores and prefers none of life’s niceties. The sole passion expressed is finding a suitable marriage partner, reflecting social expectations of courtship.
The article contrasts a flawless fitted skirt with the failed attempt of a dressmaker who misses the curves and yields creases. It warns that such missteps turn fashionable ambitions into disasters amid widespread disappointment.
The London Daily News notes a Book Teas fad inviting guests to wear badges depicting book titles. One example shows a bronze devil with crystal drops in his eyes symbolizing the sorrows of Satan. Prizes accompany the playful event.
A collection of sharp wit and social observations poking at railway touring, mortgages on farms, diamonds, romantic remorse, poultry yards, baseball changes, advice, courtship, doctors, prison meals, and a country editor’s note. The tone echoes a Chicago News style of clipped fragments and ironic aphorisms.
A devotional prayer asks for daily courage and simple unselfish living. The speaker seeks guidance to endure crosses without complaint, steady faith, and strength to fulfill a woman's duties with contentment in all life’s conditions.
A compilation of quips about language and marriage. A child asks if every word is in the Dictionary while a father deflects to his wife. A remark notes the nuisance of a wife who prepares early to urge her husband along. A humorous line imagines Miss Wilroughby with a Clarissa-like name and a greyhound.
Satirical verse from Harper’s Bazar contrasts Dewey’s fame with wealthier backers. A bootblack pledges to offer a nickel’s worth of beer and a shine in defiance of rich patrons who lavish praise and gifts. The piece blends humor with patriotic mood and consumer ad copy interludes.
Excursion on June 19 and 20 to St Louis priced at 7.50 round trip with return valid until June 23. Vandalia Line offers local sleeper cars both directions usable after 9:00 p m until 7:30 a m. Five trains each way. Ww W Richardson D P A.
A brief public notice lists a $1 Cincinnati round trip via the C., H. & D. Ry on Sunday June 25 with a 7:15 a.m. departure from Union Station and 6:30 p.m. return, paired with a National League game Cincinnati versus Baltimore.
Jos. C. Pfleger advertises sewing machines for all kinds at the White office located at 332 East Washington Street. H. Ly Shute offers brickwork coverings imitating rock-faced stone at 34 Talbot block.
The article prescribes a weekly foot salt bath routine. Mix a quart of warm water with a tablespoon of salt, wash feet first, soak 15 to 20 minutes, then dry. Regular weekly treatments over months aim to rest and strengthen the feet.
A guided round trip from Indianapolis to Los Angeles departs June 28 with Profs Woodruff and Benton guiding. The itinerary uses multiple railways including Big Four Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific, offering through Pullman cars and sleeping berths. Optional return via Portland and Northern Pacific with extra fare. For details contact J H Woodruff in Indianapolis or Big Four agents.
A home remedy directs mixing half a raw chicken in a quart of cold water, letting it stand an hour, then simmering until reduced by half. Season with pepper salt and mace, strain, and mold to serve when cold.
Instructions describe washing one half pound of rice and six ounces of raisins. The mixture is tied in a wet pudding cloth and boiled for one and a half hours. Serve with sweet sauce.
Rail promotion announces one fare plus 22.00 for a round trip from Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden with good returning until October. Tickets on sale in St. Louis from June 2 to July 11. For full information contact G. A. A Deane T. P. A. Mo. P. R'y. Bob McCreast Indianapolis Indiana.
A practical four dress described in navy blue weight silky serge features a long maid like skirt with simple stitching. A red and white checked silk forms the pet coat or flounce with a Hil jacket lined in red orange and a detachable reverse collar in white or lighter blue linen.
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad offers tourists in Colorado Utah and New Mexico two routes through the Rocky Mountains with daily Pullman palace cars between Denver San Francisco and Los Angeles and Denver Portland. The best Utah Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington route uses the Orden Gateway. Write S. K. Hoppe G P T A Denver Colorado for illustrated pamphlets.
Daily business lunch served from 10 a m to 2 p m with a special ladies lunch service on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 W PearlStreet.
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