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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
5
A frontier voice reflects on weather and fate, noting people grumble yet choose to rejoice. The speaker, seasoned by years, says most rely on Providence and accept events as they arrive, recognizing humanity’s limited control over life. The tone is folksy and reflective.
In a reminiscence, a narrator recalls Amy Lisle and her father who drifted from the mines to trading, then back to the states to find his wife in the mountains. He shares years of absence, letters home, and a final ranch life while Amy’s spirit lingers guiding him away from trouble.
A devotional morning prayer urging the soul to rise and fulfill daily duty with devotion. It asks for renewal of vows, protection from sin, and guidance to dedicate all thoughts, actions, and powers to God’s glory, invoking steadfast praise from dawn.
A survey highlights women near Augusta and Aiken who earn livelihoods through bulbs and flower farming, bird training, dog care, perfume distilling, wine testing, and bridal couture. Names include Agnes Oliver Louise Cheatam Asch Ida Norrell Marie Christiansen Henrietta McDonald Eleanor Burwell and others.
A rugged mountain camp tale unfolds about Daisy Belle a missionary figure among rough men. Amy Lisle and her mother Mrs Lisle run a bakery and laundry serving the camp, nursing the injured after a devastating flood fire, earning respect for duty and kindness amid dangers. Stranger visits raise suspicions as Amy’s fate becomes linked to a looming tragedy.
The actor Stuart Robson weighed in on the sex question, praising what little is known of women and imagining life as a woman. He argues a woman would be self-sacrificing, patient, and kind, lamenting that history would mourn if womankind lost him.
New textiles arrive in renaissance inspired yokes and delicate fabrics crowding shelves. Linens and crepes sell at a penny and a quarter yard price range, with patent leather belts offered at a dollar. Hair curlers and weaving sets go for a quarter, as fashion trends spotlight airy dotted barege and sheer mousseline applique pieces.
Spring jackets favor short, clean lines with rows of stitching or narrow piping. Some designs are double breasted with polished buttons as a finishing touch. Coats are shaped down to the waist in front, echoing autumn tailoring.
An ancient health column argues heart failure often stems from stomach and digestion issues. It praises Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for curing stomach diseases, purifying blood, and boosting strength, citing a Kentucky man’s recovery after lengthy illness and five bottles of the remedy.
A collage of social quips and theater satire from historic papers. Mrs Winterbloom and Mrs Peterkin clash over remarks with sly barbs. Butterly praises a Shakespearean flair in a railroad smash scene, while a young man pleads for love until fashion changes.
A fashion note highlights the Russian blouse as a top choice for boys, offered ready made in velvet or cloth with white kid belt and white cloth collar. It mentions brondecloth options, a blue soutache design, and optional lace applique for durability. Mrs. Calvin Zimmerman of Milesburg endorses One Minute Cough Cure for children as a rapid, harmless remedy.
Daily market list from Indianapolis on March 2 detailing provisions. Smoked meats including hams and shoulders, dried beef, lard, pickled meats, and breakfast bacon with varied prices. Vegetables, fruits, nuts, canned fruits and vegetables, teas and spices, flour and feed, and coal prices listed with numerous brand names and unit sizes. Names of firms and wholesale terms appear throughout the detailed catalog.
A jumble of textile items and accessories listed with prices: outting flannel in patterns, damask Turkey red fabric, percales, spring patterns, broadcloths, cordials like collar buttons and beauty pins, silk veiling, and ladies bow ties, all offered at reduced liner prices.
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