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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1888
Page
3
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Lea Caxton plans a day with Dr. Danton in the garden while her stepmother warns of hopeful intentions. Lea finds a note in her flowers written by Danton and reads a chilling line about a pale blue gown and a charming but not serious blue-eyed woman, shocking her and sending her into distress.
Lea plans to run away but Dr. Danton reveals he wrote a novel and asks Lea to marry him. Mrs Caxton notes the engagement as Lea departs with Pharaoh, rekindling a planned union. The Ladies column then reports notable centenarians and women of achievement including Mrs Snyder and Mrs Stone.
The article describes afternoon costumes using simple white fabrics with wide selvages and borders. It highlights bordered woolens for spring, bordered cottons for summer, tinsel stripes on soft woolen street wear, and hair stripe borders as charming autumn walking outfits. Expensive eastern silks and gauzes form rich petticoats and ornate dresses.
The text lists figures such as Emperor William named admiral in Sweden and Herr Tisza as Hungarian prime minister. Stodard owns Milton hair, the duke of Ripon funds local baths, Senator McDonald heads a Canadian dry goods house and is a Methodist preacher. A soldier removes his cap while talking to a superior. Mackenzie named surgeon to volunteers. Cincinnati judge lingering in library to deliberate after trials.
The Indianapolis Natural Gas Company claims it will beat all rivals by offering domestic store or office contracts 30 percent off and include a clause to continue gas supply at or below competitors' future prices. The firm warns early patrons will receive preference when supply tightens, labeling rival “half price” pitches as misleading.
The city water company lists licensed plumbers authorized to work on water pipes, urging patrons to choose skilled workers and quality materials for long term economy. The roster includes Aneshaensel & Strong, Coulter James, Dunnpone Gea Llind, Freaney Bros, Pittsburg Plumbing Co, and others with addresses in Illinois and Pennsylvania streets and avenues.
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