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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1910
Page
8
A fragmentary verse feature by Nell Brinkley imagines the old moon observing private scenes as Elves gather. The moon watches a mother and father, a man and a girl descending a ladder, a sleeping maid, and lovers at a doorway. The piece blends whimsy with nocturnal secrecy.
A young couple in Enna seek parental consent for marriage. The mother, Mrs Smith, challenges the match, questioning George’s prospects and painting a wary picture of artists’ lives. The scene ends with the couple facing a stern, chilly night outside as the mother weighs the union.
Mrs Jones quizzes the difference between a nautical mile of 6080 feet and a statute mile of 5280 feet. Mr Jones explains that the nautical mile is used at sea while the statute mile is measured on dry land. The couple notes the effects of water on measurement in a light exchange.
The guide explains washing a white serge skirt with warm suds and borax, recommends ripping the hem before washing to counter shrinkage, and describes turning the garment inside out, pinning, smoothing folds, air drying, and ironing to restore its look. It ends with a humorous exchange about the phrase freedom shrieked when Kosciusko fell.
Laundry experts advise hotter irons for starched pieces and gentler heat for flannels. Iron until dry, tackle the stiffest areas first, and use a tested heat pad and asbestos-lined tool. Remove clothes from the line promptly to avoid excessive stiffness, especially in cold or damp weather.
A judge maintained his customary formula while sentencing a man who helped drag away a ship's anchor with a six horse team. He declared, You have pleaded guilty to the crime of stealing a ship's anchor then solemnly added the crime is becoming too prevalent. I sentence you to three years in prison.
A description of French fashion contrasts Parisian wraps with American evening wear. The piece notes the French use wraps as a central toilet element for theater and dining, while long coats with sleeves and buttons remain the preferred silhouette, regardless of other stylish coats.
The article advises white fabrics for weather wear and offers a method to remove stains. Pour boiling water through spots on linen, stretching the fabric over a bowl and repeating as needed. Tea coffee and wine stains respond to the same hot water treatment for best results.
The description highlights a slender look with coats reaching nine inches below the belt. Features include double revers, narrow white or gray silk reverses, and dainty cuffs. Skirts are slightly wider but retain a scant appearance with satin buttons and buttonholes as chief decoration.
A historical reflection on how publicity shapes recognition. The speaker urges bold advertising as essential to impressing the public and overcoming modest reticence. It notes many worthy deeds go unrecorded without public bragging and persistent, loud promotion.
A neighborhood tale follows Pa organizing a pick up baseball team led by a riverbank scrappy coach. Bobbie’s mother nags about expecting a pro, Pa boasts of a college yell and a tough lineup, and the night ends with a lost game as Pa recounts pitching in a tense ninth.
A rough guide to storing leftover odds and ends, arguing they can clutter homes and breed damage. The piece urges saving usable scraps from covers, cushions, and curtains for repairs and small decorative needs, while warning against indiscriminate, unclassified accumulation that becomes a nuisance.
The speaker recalls social climbers and financial mishaps as they ascend in life, from neighbors and friends to bank officials. Lyrical verse contrasts upper berth dreams with the narrator’s amusement and the twist that true happiness comes from a lower berth.
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