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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
5
A vivid portrait of a young woman described as vivacious yet sleepy eyed, moving with gazelle like grace along the boulevard. The piece compares her to Evelyn Nesbit and Aphrodite in charm, noting the plume she wears is meant to intrigue the boys and that she knows what's happening nearby.
A commercial traveler engages a pretty seatmate on a Chico to Omaha train. He chatters about travel, eats, and past conversations while praising her “spiritual beauty” and recounting a tale of a previous trip to Denver. Her silence ends the exchange.
A man tries to impress a young woman beside him on a train car. He offers to paint her and asks questions while she ignores him, exchange of glances and fruit shared, a window opened, and a playful interruption from a fellow passenger. The scene ends as he leaves, claiming he is taking her to a deaf and dumb school.
Commentary on orders and language in a playful scene. The dialogue hints at stalled plans for the Atlantic squadron as steam rather than sail is noted. References to compliments and fruit prices suggest a domestic, humorous cast with a prompt attention to miscommunications. The missing papers scene adds intrigue to the play’s comic tension.
A whimsical piece describes the Wandering Minstrel in Moreborough, with sketches of Guinevere the spinster, a Saxon seer, and other village whimsy. Players react with humor and local color, while a French remark and hay fever note punctuate the satire.
In old days children wore copper-toed boots that lasted a season. Boots were durable, and makers deserved praise. Now the copper toe faded, replaced by frequent shoe purchases for each child every six weeks, delaying costs for parents. A. N. Oldgigh notes rural demand persists where modern wearers are fewer.
An old newspaper notice advertises Puro Distilled Water Company offerings including half gallon bottles and five gallon quantities with pricing in cents. The snippet notes a new phone number 277 and a male contact, indicating a local sales or service announcement.
A fashion feature surveys modern lingerie focusing on slip-on gowns with low necklines and decorative sleeves. It highlights yokes with beading, wide drawers forming short skirts, and the rise of princess undergarments that slimly fit under clinging dresses, detailing corset covers, veining, ribbons, and hand embroidery.
Special to The Sun reports Kaiser Wilhelm anxious over Princess Frederick Elizabeth’s spending. Since marrying the Kaiser’s son she has enjoyed lavish purchases, straining the imperial finances. The Kaiser plans a response to curb the expenses of the Hohenzollern family.
Mies Dillpickles engages in a frantic combat to save her facial pulchritude and emerges victorious for once not stung. The quirky saga highlights bold action and comic persistence.
A diarist frets over a freckle that could ruin her life and marriage prospects. She cites failed remedies from cream to cucumber masks, and plans to visit Mme. La Taleum, a renowned skin specialist, hoping for a cure tomorrow. The tone is anxious and melodramatic as the story promises continuation.
A playful exchange centers on nautical similes as The Girl notes Cholly resembles a sailing vessel with a yard arm, provoking him to respond with a puzzled remark and further flUSTER.
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