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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1899
Page
5
Among hundreds of beautiful women at the horse show in Madison Square Garden, Mrs. William E. Carter of Philadelphia stood out as the most striking. On the third day she appeared in a black and white ensemble with a wet white crepe de chine gown and turquoise accents, drawing all eyes as the crowd’s cynosure.
A nine year old boy Jimmy Steer helps a younger hungry girl Al by sharing a ten cent coin for pudding. He has no parents and drifts between doorways in Grecian Lane with the girl, fearing separation by authorities, contemplating marriage as a way to stay together.
The New York Journal reports Karoline Beets described as pretty educated and clever and a thief. She allegedly recruited crooks and stole silverware clothing and jewelry totaling about ten thousand dollars from six families within six months. She gains trust by presenting flattering references and quickly learns household routines. Madame worries over her potential romance with Beets.
Jimmy and Al's wed in secret at St Martin's as a police rescue uncovers their past. Decades later the couple, now grown with scars and strength, reunite with Alice Graham in Quebec, finding Dr Barnett's letter led to a mistaken but fated meeting. The tale closes with Jimmy returning to London with his wife and child.
A user from Manchester New Hampshire reports long term shoulder pain relief after a single bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. The testimonial claims prior medicines and doctors gave no benefit and attributes improvement to the balm, with it to be sold by all druggists.
Miss Blanche K Felter born in Carthage Ohio now serves as superintendent of the operating room at Royal Victoria hospital Montreal Canada. She trained under Miss Murray who led a Cincinnati hospital training school. Felter assisted at a major operation before a thousand surgeons and students.
An excerpt discusses Professor Mantegazza's analysis in the November Humanitarian claiming women are far less criminally disposed than men. It lists statistics from France Italy Algeria England Bavaria Turim and Europe overall, noting varying ratios of female to male delinquents and prisoners across periods.
A Washington Star column laments election day fallout and family tensions as a father instructs Hannah to feed the turkey and prepare Thanksgiving, vowing to hide his sorrow from the children while planning to endure the blow with humor and gravy.
Mermaid-like stockings of Mercerized silk priced at 50 cents offer a luxe alternative to silk hose. A jabot of chiffon trimmed with fringe in blue, pink, canary, or white variants adds dainty flair. A black and white chaille dressing sacque features trellis design and rose-pink satin ribbon. A pink French flannel lounging gown with sheer fichu and velvet ribb ons presents a bold, feminine ensemble.
A Baltimore American verse notes a couple, Cholly Smart and his love, meeting at eight and sharing a later kiss at ten. The playful stanza suggests their souls meet in bliss while they sit apart, hinting at romance under gaslight.
A young lady, acting temporarily as hostess, was kept busy by guests. An anxious lover, hoping to hasten events, drops a memorandum on the floor and a fragmentary note hints at his plan and emotions in this curious social scene.
A collage of comic quotes and jokes ranges from a dog swap tale to a race of wit about honesty and simultaneity. It includes a storefront rat catcher line about 3.75 and a Jigby marriage quip highlighting the burdens of work and meddling spouses with a courtroom remark.
Mrs. Delia Gettin, living in a three room flat in New York, was taken to Belle Vue on Friday after becoming insane from homesickness for the freedom of her Nebraska plains home.
A poem fragment portrays a woman condemning war and urging peace. She lambasts brutality and oppression and scolds her husband for failing to provide adequately while advocating harmony. The piece reflects antiwar sentiment and personal domestic tension.
The article advises stylish but restrained use of hat strings made from transparent fabrics like chiffon or liberty silk. It notes the left end is shorter than the right, strings drape around the bust, and two ends meet at the shoulder then fall to the waist. Best dressed women reserve hat strings for ceremonial occasions only.
A guide on managing a limited family budget with nutritious meals. It argues meals should prioritize nourishing, affordable items like meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans and greens. It cautions against unnecessary expense and notes lamb forequarter offers cost efficiency.
Mrs Eva Riggs of New York outlines a plan to establish a home for young women students preparing for professions. The house would support country town girls living in hall bedrooms, offering a real home atmosphere at affordable cost. Wealthy women and club members back the project hoping for self support once started.
Mrs Matilda Ferguson of Indiana Avenue testifies kidneyoids cured severe back pain urinary issues and nervous debility after other doctors failed. The Yellow Tablets come in two week boxes sold for fifty cents and manufactured by John Morrow Co Springfield Ohio.
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