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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1907
Page
5
A reflection on summer footwear highlights bold trends in matching shoes to gowns. Buttoned boots with enamel buttons pair with patent leather toes, while blue walking dresses inspire combinations like blue and tan accents including stockings, hats, bags, and accessories.
A diarist recounts a sting involving Mr. Taffeta who teased her about being from Charleston. He apologizes and forgives her, easing her embarrassment. She then worries Sadie Siegle saw her with him at a show, ending with frustration and reflection.
Washington March 9 A social season end saw the millionaire set fail to topple Mrs. Roosevelt from capital society. She still rules with refusals to recognize self made readers of unofficial circles and keeps small dinners and levees exclusive. Social rivals like Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth and Mrs. Mary Scott Townsend aspire but remain in the shadows as plans for Mrs Belmont’s Washington palace grow.
Frank Bain, a wealthy man, pursues a ploy to woo Miss Alice Carew while posing as a humble worker. The ruse collapses when Carew flees after spraining her ankle, stealing Bain's diamond ring and nearly $1,000 in cash as Frisco Mary. The Chicago detective notes the con and vows to search the train.
An appeal urges readers with rheumatism and related pains to request a home treatment claimed to cure at home. It promises relief without changing climate, asserting the remedy purges uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and brightens eyes, with testimonials from many users.
Checked taffeta will be the summer silk for coatless days. Brown and white patterns feature ecru ground with dark brown lines. A morning gown with a belt-tucked skirt and a unique panel ends on the corsage, outlined in dark brown silk. Embroidered batiste collar, Mechlin lace waistcoat, brown velvet scarf, amber buckle hat with plume.
Fashion notes highlight the high turnover collar as the current craze with neckwear evolving to match. Ties in uplards and stripes appear in all shades at prominent shops, designed to coordinate with collar styles. Embroidered collars pair with accordion plaited bows, white or polka dotted options, and plaited satin stocks in white or plaid silks ending in four-in-hand or Windsor knots.
March 7 in Nice reports a bold theft from Ferdinand Schiff, an international diamond dealer visiting the local trade. A hand bag containing unset stones valued at 250000 dollars vanished from the floor between his feet while he wrote a telegram in a crowded bank room. Schiff did not notice the theft at first, assuming it a magic-like disappearance.
The two Postmaster General Von Meyer daughters resemble each other though not twins. In Washington society they wear identical dress and perform stunts. They are said to be highly proficient in dancing and will enliven drawing rooms next winter.
Charles S. Rhoades reports on extensive Japanese espionage in Hawaii as a Japanese surveillance network maps fortifications near Honolulu and Kahauiki Army post preparations. A Honolulu bank visit reveals two Japanese men tied to the officer class, prompting suspicions about local ties and loyalty amid growing wartime anxieties.
A stant tan shoe piece urges readers to buy new tan shoes as the most comfortable option for frequent walkers. It notes quality pairs cost more but offer lasting value, lasting with fashion.
Special to The Sun from San Francisco recounts Father BD Crowley who for 20 years has sought out waifs in the streets to become their guardian. He rescues abused youths before they drift toward criminal influence and works to shape their character, with many grown men now attributing a start in life to his care.
Ada L. Howard longtime educator and first female college president passes away at her Brooklyn home. She led Knox College's women department and was honored by Wellesley in 1890 with a portrait. Former Mount Holyoke teacher, she hailed from a notable family including Revolutionary heroes.
The 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act is cited as protecting health and banning adulteration while Cascarets touts its long standing purity quality and medicinal strength. It claims over a million boxes sold monthly and appeals to customers to try a 10 cent box, emphasizing honesty and reliability.
In England a woman drowned in a pond with four men nearby. One shouted for help but ran to fetch a zone and failed to find one. He did not enter the water due to influenza. Another, tired from riding, did not aid. A third hesitated after being discouraged by another bystander.
The Sun offers ten cent sewing patterns from a leading company. A new pattern is featured daily and each description notes a pattern that makes allowance for seams. Postpaid requests to The Fashion Department at The Sun include the requested size and address.
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