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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1900
Page
5
A Washington Star verse echoes rural life and work values with humor and resilience. It frames daily labor and social judgment through characters like Hoss Dog Cat and the possum and bee, concluding that laughter persists as a folk way amid blame and gloom.
A Chicago Times Herald note describes a pupil who followed a girl to school prompting the teacher to worry and try to expel him as rumors say the girl is soaring.
Miss Ethel Baines hides in a closet during an awkward visit from Captain Baines and Mr Cosmorand, fearing discovery by Colmerand. The scene, framed as a domestic gothic moment, builds tension as the visitor plans travel to India and the cupboard remains a tense refuge.
In a chatty scene set aboard, Colmorand asks Captain Hemant about taking Miss Ethel as his wife. The captain plans to fetch Ethel, but she hides in the cupboard as the conversation unfolds, leaving Colmorand hopeful yet uncertain. Mrs. Baines offers discreet support.
In a tense drawing room scene Miss Baines hides from Mr Colmorand who bursts in to find her in a state of fright after a mouse provokes a dramatic awakening. He confesses love and she negotiates a cautious path to reconciliation in a period tone.
The article previews a range of new wash fabrics including embroidered Swisses at 1.25 a yard and mercerized grenadines at 69 cents. Cheaper embroideries 25 to 98 cents. dimities 12 to 39 cents. satin stripe dimities 49 to 69 cents. Foulardette 25 cents. lace-stripe madras 39 cents. 43-cent Jinen shirtings. madras 19, 25, 39 cents. These fabrics are described as not intended for washing, with premium imports expected to arrive later.
Miss Mary H. Kingsley, a renowned English explorer and scientist, begins a mission to South Africa serving as a nurse in an army hospital. Her appointment highlights her long career and dedication to scientific and humanitarian work.
A reflective piece questions common sense and gender roles, contrasting compassion with expression. It ponders round earth myths, self exhibition by artists, and youthful wealth fueling ambition. It notes some women seek full control beyond being a “better half.”
The passage notes Persian challies with bright colors used in abundance to balance each other. Large interwoven figures cover the grounds. Garniture includes solid silks and satins in apple green, orange, scarlet, purple, and royal blue, with extra trimming of cream or ecru lace, white satin, and black velvet knots on steel buckles.
In Cambridge City Indiana March 31 There will be very little wheat in this portion of the state due to dry seeding conditions and Hessian fly areas. Clover has suffered and many fields will be ploughed up for corn. James A Boyd a major local land owner says he will have neither wheat nor clover.
A collection of old fashioned salad recipes detailing Eec salad Roll eggs yolks mashed with mayonnaise and lemon juice formed into balls with garnishes of lettuce tomatoes parsley and French dressing Appie and celery salad diced apples and celery with mayonnaise on lettuce English walnut and celery salad with French dressing and shredded lettuce border
The article describes spring and summer gowns featuring yokes made from yard goods priced up to 35 per yard. Yokes require about half a yard, with sleeves adding to the bill. It highlights trimming artistry with taffeta silk tacks, valenciennes insertions, and embroidered appliques including gold and white designs.
Miss Eleanor Jay Robinson, one of New York's aristocratic young women, becomes engaged to James Lowell Putnam of Boston after he proposed 22 times. Friends note their five year courtship, with her interest growing after the twelfth proposal and she began to rely on him as surely as she did on his daily breakfast violets.
A reflective verse asserts that love endures through suffering and strife. It champions steadfast faith, resilience, and a responsive heartbeat that consoles and uplifts, claiming love conquers darkness and sustains hope.
A collage of brief comic exchanges from 19th century papers. Mrs Greene questions marriage motives while Mrs Blew defends deception as love. Katherine burns a novel after temper flares. A professor forgets a wedding appointment as he searches his study.
Public praise from Indianapolis residents for Morrow's Kid-neoids as effective kidney cure. Mrs. M. Weber of 223 Adelaide Street testifies to relief from back pain nervousness insomnia and loss of appetite after use. Kidney tablets sold by druggists and Stoan Drug Co at fifty cents a box. manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
Supplemental notices list increases for named heirs and guardians in several towns including Marion Frankfort Cambridge City Milltown Door Village Morgantown Wabagah Danville Lawrenceburg Boonville and Salem with amounts from $8 to $30. Reissue notices include Sarah R. Clayton Orleans Rebecca A. Babcock Fort Wayne Lydia M. Bowman Indianapolis and minor of Peter H. Zink Salem with specified sums.
The piece argues bright rooms come from a tasteful, gentle personality and cultivated artistic sense. It praises orderly decor, proper lighting, and favorably cites Hood's Sarsaparilla for health, with brief ads for Lap Robes, meals, and Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children.
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