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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
7
Beatrice Fairfax notes the value of imagining how others view us to curb vanity and prompt self improvement. She argues most people excuse own misdeeds, while only those who shed conceit can truly change. The piece laments self satisfaction and urges honest self appraisal for peace of mind.
A 1880s tailor laments client fussiness over fit and style, noting women must fit gowns snugly at waist and hips while men’s coats emphasize shoulders. He contrasts two patron types, one who details endlessly and one who defers to the tailor, and observes shifting trends in ready to wear and made to measure for both genders.
The Manicure Lady talks with the Head Barber about her brother Wilfred and his politics fixation. They discuss ambitions, poetry, and a possible cafe venture while Wilfred envisions becoming an ambassador influenced by John Fay and Byron. The dialogue reveals ambivalence toward political life and creative pursuits.
A quirky exchange features Wilfred urging political poetry for a campaign fund while others mock the idea. The dialogue riffs on Roosevelt Longfellow and a ship of state metaphor, with barbers, a Manicure Lady, and a cabinet boy weighing the fate of poetry in politics.
The speaker riffs on a Paris woman who dressed her poodle in diamond earrings a fur coat and rubber shoes, then recalls a Washington dog parade with pink bows. She jokes about Polly Primrose and the Campania kiss, praising a crusade to end cruelty to dogs while venturing into social satire.
Nell Brinkley frames Billy Bashful as shy suitor overwhelmed by Bettys charm. The piece voice- notes his inner dreams clash with outward nerves, urging bold confession and daring courtship to win the Angel.
Mrs Newlywed laments as she sees the cook in a traveling gown, prompting a humorous misunderstanding. The brief dialogue showcases domestic mix ups and light comedy from F Har per's Weekly.
An essay blends verses by Ella Wheeler Wilcox on love and moral growth with advice on self improvement. It urges readers to seek worth through unselfish conduct at home and work, to notice opportunities for change, and to act kindly toward others while facing life’s joys and sorrows.
A speculative piece argues Lot's wife was engulfed by a historic natural phenomenon. It links a straight lightning bolt near the ancient Mead Sea to dispersal of nitric acid over vast areas, interpreting it as a likely cause of regional devastation and the wife’s fate.
A benevolent housewife offers prunes to a tattered veteran who misstates his name. The man, Sandy Pikes, answers with a garbled reply that evokes a long self styled title. The exchange hints at identity and dignity amid hardship.
A discussion of Roosevelt’s missives and their spelling quirks. The piece argues for rights to write words as seen in texts such as thru mist gnu and kKist, while noting others insist on proper form. It concludes by asserting everyone has their rights, including B Matthews.
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