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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
5
A sermon by Rev. John L. Scudder argues modern business women make better wives by earning a living and maintaining independent status. He contrasts the new, capable woman with the old drudge, praising equal partnership and the potential for stronger families when women contribute financially.
In 1860 a coast gale sank the brig near North Carolina. Only survivor Charles Taylor found a hollow tree containing a box of large denomination banknotes totaling over 14 000 dollars. He buried it, was later embittered by wealth, and kept the money until the Civil War era reduced its value. A later tale in Medina, Ohio, relates a peddler dreaming of buried treasure on a farm, urging the farmer to share if found.
A renowned Paris milliner presents a black and white walking gown with a piped bodice and velvet stock, paired with an elaborate cherry velvet toque. Separate pongee bodices feature lace yokes, and silk wraps in pongee and panama fabrics accompany spring ensembles. Lingerie blouses, notably lace and embroidery laden, are praised for comfort and low cost, with new bolero-like finishes and elbow-sleeve styles dominating.
A garbled fashion piece discusses tilted mats, new hats with mirrors, and ornate decorations. It notes bold color palettes, layered straps, and careful shoeing to maintain silhouette, while warning against obstructive or uncomfortable attire.
At the summer resort dances young people appear in pink frocks with lace yokes and draped shoulders. The gowns feature double full skirts, knee length cuts, and a distinctive bow at the bust, tied and knotted to complement a floral motif.
Special to The San from New York reports Jovalry worth 3000 dollars stored at J R Livermore home in Bedford New York perished in the March 1 blaze but has been recovered. Each ashes-filled shelf was emptied washed and searched for stones and other valuables. About 00 dollars in loose assets were recovered as part of the salvage effort.
A chopped column of verse and quotes mixes playful lines with scattered headlines. The snippet references a xenator, a bounty, Rubber boots, a glug hat, and domestic banter about a string of garments, hinting at a playful society page collage from a late era.
Common powders and household items remove stains and soften water. Lemon juice, pipe clay, brimstone matches, and magnesia provide practical methods for rust, mildew, ink, grease, and coral stains. Use hot water, paste forms, and careful application to restore fabrics, linens, and surfaces.
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery nourishes nerves and improves vitality without alcohol. It contrasts with meat tonics and tonics with alcohol, touting honesty on the label and listing digestive and systemic benefits. It mentions ingredients like Golden Seal root and cherrybark and offers a recipe booklet for one-cent stamps.
A frayed piece of stained fabric in milk boils on the fire as a cautionary note. It suggests leaving it over heat to fade the stain and mentions hats as effective furniture polishers when repurposed into a pad. It also describes making a polisher from a hat and brush, and cleaning white cloths by stirring corn meal in water to carry away solids.
Predictions warn of temper and quarrel to win favor and prosperity in business and relations. The forecast notes young people courting, Teo or Theo will be quick and fortunate with success, and marriage prospects loom amid cautious optimism.
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