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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1906
Page
5
The diarist recalls meeting Tremayne Marblebrow, the stock star, on a crowded car ride. She notes his wan appearance and, moved by impulse, slips a pink carnation into his lap while debating whether her bold gesture will be seen as appropriate. The entry ends with anticipation for the next installment.
Providence and my deceased parents settled my future with Dallas Gale, son of an old friend. Laura Tremaine hints at his amusement, then Dallas confesses love despite an arranged engagement. In Dark Place we stray, a whispered declaration shocks me, and I flee to Wales. I never see Dallas or Laura again.
Special to The Sen. San Diego November 12 Charles Osborn becomes the first man to sail around Lower California in a small auxiliary power sloop. He crossed 3,000 miles in 10 days from Guaymas, Mexico racing a storm that nearly wrecked the cruiser Charleston off Ken Lucas. He survived a wreck among whales and a hurricane that left the vessel dismasted at its destination. Osborn mapped 30 miles of canal and found oyster beds containing thousands of acres, the largest in the world.
A 7000 foot well near Iola Allen County Kansas aims to probe beneath old pools to locate gas and water. Estimated cost at least 20000 with total likely between 210000 and 250000 dollars. Toln city and several towns including Gas City and La Harpe show support with proposed voluntary funding. multiple firms and cement and mining interests are involved.
A new deportment and social training school for young women opens this month in Cleveland Ohio. Supported by Mrs Tom L Johnson and other prominent women it will teach etiquette at home and in society. Only girls recommended may enroll and the curriculum covers behavior in wealthy homes and public settings.
A western paper notes women have proven capable in finance and commerce, arguing their growing role will reshape industry. It warns current affairs are fragile and, if not addressed, may soon change as women pursue greater control of their fortunes.
Fragmentary text discusses the justification for child protection laws and recalls the long history of state action against child labor. It references factory work and aims to set up the argument that reform has evolved over more than a century to safeguard children.
The Sw has arranged with a leading pattern company to supply readers with latent patterns for ten cents each. A different pattern will be described daily. Patterns may be stained, postpaid, by avoiding ten cents, with the number and the desired pattern and address sent to The Fashion Department of The Bun.
An account of an American adventurer in Mindanao who befriended Hinid tribes, led them in tribal fights, and adopted their customs while refusing dog meat. The piece notes the Criganes tribe, their dog diet, hair customs, arranged marriages, and ritual displays of captives.
A fragmented fashion description outlines velvet and tulle winter hats adorned with feathers, flowers, ribbons, and jeweled pins. It emphasizes pale tulle trims, chiffon accents, and decorative features like beaded bands, with emphasis on luxurious detailing and regal styling.
The text lists flower names linked to months with names like January snowmIron Penrunes primense Marek and May hawthorn dune honey sickle July Water Tv Angiett poppy September morning glory Octaher han blossom November chrycantheriuns December hotly.
A female traveler undertakes an African journey between the Nile and the Rambesi in Mas. Powell Coleman accompanies her husband on the expedition. Her long hair and appearance draw interest as she explores distant lands with the party.
The piece notes the American woman in Cuba relies on herself with no clubs or afternoon musicales, era of emancipation visible in daytime shopping, and comments on colonial social dynamics. It also recounts a tale of De Corma- Via Da Tev investigating a factory in Alton, climbing a fence to expose child labor abuses for a legislative hearing.
Frances Fearn reports a Roumanian queen's planned visit to the United States in January to attract support from prominent Americans for blind assistance programs. The news item notes hoped establishment efforts and expected interest among American leaders.
Era of sensational misprints and odd phrasing follows Jack Jumjachian as he faces three magistrates for a kiss with Virginia of Algeiinlayer. The tale blends improbable domestic drama with dreamlike commentary and dubious weather theories from a chaotic New York Sun copy.
A distorted clipping notes that people discuss most on Mondays and mentions a recurring claim about a person named Contke withers. The text is garbled but indicates a casual statement about weekly talk patterns and a named individual in a recurring context.
The Behouner Arage, commanded by Capt. Mutensen, sails from San Francisco bound for sunken Mexican treasures valued around 1.5 million dollars. Local backers join the voyage aboard a vessel with modern hoisting gear, hoping for a large recovery amid wartime losses and a share of the spoils.
A garbled dispatch notes a plant serving as a weather barometer, mentioning figures like Prof Norvark and references to origins in England and America. The fragment hints at nationwide impact and a scheme involving a plant used to forecast or measure atmospheric conditions.
A charity shop titled A la Bonne Re nommee opens in Chicago as a Streeta of Paria event. Mrs Stanley Field runs the shop selling lamp shades and candle shades. Young women in black coats with white aprons assist, and Mrs Honor Palmer along with other ladies participate.
Mrs Veron Warren set out for California to pursue speculation in orange farming. The article notes she became a pioneering grower, described as the first orange grower to ship heavily from the region. She lived in Norway and is linked to a daring venture lasting many years, highlighted as a surprising success for a woman in a male dominated field.
The British government announced plans to educate Egyptian women, a move met with harsh attacks describing women as beasts of burden whose role is to work and bear children. Critics emphasized traditional duties and mockery of the education push.
Historic ad copy touts Cascarets as the choice of millions, claiming six years of use and over five million dollars spent to promote the product. It highlights rapid daily consumption, vast monthly box sales, and endorsements while warning against imitators and counterfeiters.
A historical ad-style snippet extols Cascarets as a sound business product for cleansing and strengthening the digestive canal. It claims Cascarets act like exercise for bones and guard against dangers to children, urging safe use to maintain cleanliness and well being.
An old sales pitch warns against slick talk and the “Just as Good” claim for Castarets. Sterling Remedy Company manufactures the genuine Ten Cant product, with each tablet marked CCC. Readers are advised to beware of bulk sales and to ensure authenticity, as false or inferior versions mislead shoppers.
Special to The Sun reports Springfield Ohio officials expand yard capacity to 320 cars by adding eight new entrance tracks. Seven extra crews from Indianapolis and Cincinnati work to remove constrictions after a blockade in the yard, while manufacturers say material shortages persist. A booster note follows about Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children, 25 cents a bottle.
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