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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
8
Beatrice Fairfax argues that women suffer more from intermission disturbances than men from hats and hair, proposing a hoisting device to lift departing patrons. She notes men complain about women's fashion while ignoring their own excesses such as cigars and club spending. The piece urges equal tolerance and shared rights in life.
In a chatty scene the Manicure Lady and Head Barber recall a restless junior who boasted of late nights and near mischief. The story swaps quips on manners, campus pride, and the odd request for a head rub as the young man slides toward a gentler reflection after showing off his iron constitution.
Dorothy Dix advises wives of professionals on tactful support to boost their husbands. A wife should avoid jealousy, act as a discreet press agent, and foster favorable public opinion. She should share interest, offer insightful judgment, manage home life, and provide encouragement to help the husband reach higher professional and personal goals.
A professor notes an airship built for two may aid courtship yet warns lovers risk losing common sense. He argues air travel is better for grounded couples, suggesting a subway ride in Hoboken to ground romance and test endurance against poverty, urging caution toward airship romances.
Countess Gizycki formerly Eleanor M Patterson daughter of R W Patterson the Chicago Tribune publisher is sued for separation by her aristocratic husband after four years of storms. He claims she spends nearly all her 20000 annual allowance from her father on dress.
A strictly American industry success is introduced into Spain with dime novels selling at 41 cents to about 6 American cents. Translations at kiosks popular for a year in Madrid and Barcelona. Spanish publishers profit from cheap literature, facing competition from American publishers in South and Central America.
A dated prophetic note says the birthday will be quiet with routine business and domestic affairs. It warns young women to be careful of acquaintances and predicts a child born that day will be quick, clever, and tend to seek assistance from others.
A witty, dated monologue of social observations about men, marriage, and female independence. It dismisses idealized romance, notes that practice makes an artistic lover, and questions traditional roles with sharp, humorous jabs at matrimony, flirtation, and domestic life.
A San Francisco feature argues the national motto reflects faith in public life. The piece links the motto to civic cheer and American identity, tracing its presence on coins and its cultural resonance in daily commerce and patriotism.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox reflects on San Francisco’s phoenix recovery after the earthquake. She highlights resilient residents, their practical reinvention, and the enduring motto In God We Trust as a source of hope and inspiration for personal rebuilding and universal charity.
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