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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1909
Page
7
Dorothy Dix argues against boyhood marriages and urges men to marry only after maturing. She contends the ideal age range is 26 to 45, when a man blends enthusiasm with wiser judgment, while cautioning that after 45 marriage becomes riskier for both partners. She invites readers to share views to the Indianapolis Sun.
In a Saturday evening event at Lysander John Appleton's residence, Miss Daysey Mayme and Miss Burdge received at-home graduations. Daysey Mayme, in white and pink, graduated by her mother from the dishwashing depart ment to cleaning the parlor. Burdge, who prepared vegetables for cooking, moved into the preparatory cooking depart ment. Each read an essay and received a diploma with themes on the Higher Life.
Ballard Dunn, brother of Miss Dunn, claims his sister is returning home alone with money he sent her. Reports link Miss Dunn and the artist Affinity to Paris, where they allegedly live under assumed names in a Western style.
A brief verse about a ball and a woman with pretty dainty feet that capture the speaker’s heart. The speaker laments she leaves and hopes to await her return as life’s hardships may tire her feet.
A brief joke contrasts a workingman with an astronomer. The ground watcher signals a bricklayer above him to call for more mortar, illustrating a punchline about practical construction over distant theory.
Paris reports a will endowing prizes for women over 35 who combine merit with strong character while allowing some human flaws. The French academy faces a dilemma over how to interpret the clause requiring not too perfect, not too plain winners. The fellow academics consider declining the legacy.
Alice confronts a mysterious woman claiming to help M. Kittredge while a web of love and danger unfolds. The visitor seeks to clear the accused man, offering money and exposing truths, but Alice pressures her to reveal the full story and the patient man’s wishes. The scene ends with a clash over honor, honesty, and loyalties in a tense stairwell confrontation.
A poetic line laments road fatalities as a driver speeds away when hailed by a police officer. The verse frames the riderless chariot as a dangerous symbol and questions society’s treatment of travelers.
In a country tavern a traveling salesman bets five dollars he holds the hardest name. He proclaims Stone as the hardest, while an old farmer counters with the claim that his name is harder, stirring a playful exchange between two locals.
An energetic reminiscence on summer fashion, contrasting cheap hats with smart purchases. A shopper prefers saving for a fall hat, noting a $5 hat today won’t endure trends, while delaying praise or gifts until needed. A lighthearted mockery of impulsive buying and fashion cycles.
A tired businessman on a crowded train endures three middle aged ladies returning from holiday. He hints he may offer his seat but the women ignore him, engrossed by advertisements and remaining silent as he stands.
Mistress instructs the new servant about the usual breakfast hour, while the servant warns not to wait if not present. The exchange shows domestic routine and a cheeky readiness to start chores.
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