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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1899
Page
5
The piece advises refreshing worn mull fabric with narrow ribbon bands and pearl white ruching. It describes a Saratoza lawn party look with taffeta ribbon run down the middle to create a shirred effect for a neck wrap. It also notes bold ribbon bows on hats and lists ensembles of Mrs Potter Palmer, Miss Grant, and Mrs John Jacob Astor in bold color combinations.
John Armstrong takes Philippa Harlowe to dinner and finds the evening swallowed by her charm. He declares deep love yet faces her playful resistance over a philippine pawn rule and a required gift. Philippa finally breaks, tears in her eyes, as Armstrong bids farewell.
A tender exchange from an old Cleveland Leader piece shows Philippa confessing to Armstrong she could not offer her heart as a pawn because he already held it long ago, a quiet moment of mutual devotion.
Mrs. Voynich author of The Gadfly, produced by Stuart Robson at Walack’s theater on Sept 18. She was born in England, her husband is Lithuanian-Russian. She plans to return to England after the production to start a new novel.
The up-to-date housekeeper emphasizes cleaning mattresses regularly and replacing feather beds with outside cotton covers. Regular washing of the outer cover is advised to maintain cleanliness, whether using mattresses or feather beds, especially during autumn housecleaning.
A savory dish notes beef olives as attractive and palatable. Beef olives consist of thin round steak strips rolled with suet or bacon, browned in suet, then slowly stewed about an hour in a brown sauce. It uses flour, hot water, onion, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
A playful exchange traces how a girl born Mary gradually altered her name to Mae, then May, then Ma as she grew. The dialogue notes the dropping of letters over the years and ends with the simple, plain Ma.
An unclear fragment lists numeric prices and places such as 31.25 for 1.00 and 1.25 for 91.00, mentioning Plaza and Monument with a restaurant reference. The text appears fragmentary and lacks full context or clear entities.
The piece highlights plaid gowns with new block and broken square patterns, long belt accents, and floating borders. It notes light gowns and novelty homespuns for everyday wear, light broadcloths for social events, and colors like rose pink and clove gray. Velvet, chenille, dots, crepe, and various fabrics are featured as autumn styles evolve.
Witty quotes from various papers reflect social changes as women press for proposals and independence. A Chicago Post note mentions a lecture on the subject while playful banter surrounds the idea of women asking men.
Senator Hanna avoids coffee and tea. Gen Miles will act as chief marshal of the Dewey parade in Washington. A bust of ex Speaker Reed is being carved in bronze for the Maine legislature. Seymour Garner of Wilcox county Alabama is 108 and claims to be the oldest Confederate veteran. Hiram Cook of New York is the last surviving pensioned veteran of the War of 1812 and is % years old. Senator Chandler of New Hampshire writes editorials for the Monitor when in Concord and, with his son absent, serves as acting managing editor.
The article notes a shift in belief about opals from evil omens to symbols of fortune and happiness. Jewelers say many favor opals as romantic gifts with fiery radiance, while a few still avoid the gem. It highlights Australia as the source of the best stones and mentions new opal heart shapes in necklaces and rings.
Women mail personal samples on postal cards with cloth or lace, making the card unmailable and sent to the dead letter office. Men may paste jokes or political fragments, but nothing may be attached or written on the address side except the address itself.
A Virginia editor from Hillsville credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with restoring his health after long suffering. He details that after trying many remedies he found relief after a few doses and remains well. Sold by all druggists.
An archival note lists August Coldewey and Co established in 1848 in Louisville Kentucky with a confirmatory reference to Inéranspolis and a Delamere address at 133 South Delamere.
A poem by Frank L. Stanton from the Atlanta Constitution contrasts aging lovers. An old man laments Laura parting from youth, recalling vanished beauty and failed love, while Margaret remains beloved in family life. The piece reflects on aging, memory, and lost passion.
A Washington Star verse extols a plain, honest man who avoids glory and wealth. It praises steady caution, contentment, and the habit of returning to safety and comfort after hardship, rather than chasing fleeting fame or luxury. The speaker values resilience over ambition and finds solace in modest success.
The Big Four announces a Sunday excursion to Lawrenceburg Aurora and interim stops with a fifty mile steamboat ride on the Ohio. One dollar round trip to Shelbyville Greensburg Batesville Sunman Lawrenceburg Aurora and intermediate stations. Special trains depart Union Station at 7 30 a m and return from Aurora at 7 2 p m. Contact Big Four office 1 E Washington St or Union Station. H M Bronson A G P A.
A special round trip from Indianapolis to Lake Maxinkuckee on Sunday September 17 leaves Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and returns from the lake at 6 30 p m The fare is $1 00 in each direction offering a full day excursion via Pennsylvania Lines.
Special through coaches depart Indianapolis 7 10 p m September 18 via Louisville and L N R R to Nashville then N C S L R R forming a daylight scenic war route for Wilder’s brigade reunion and Indiana monuments dedication. See agents or address W W Richardson D P A.
Two fast trains depart Sunday September 17 from Cincinnati. The 6:30 a.m. run makes no local stops, while the 7:15 a.m. train stops at Rushville Connersville Liberty Oxford and Hamilton. Return service leaves Cincinnati at 6:25 p.m.
Big Four Route offers a Sunday excursion to Lafayette on Sept 24 with round trip $123. Funeral Carriages at two dollars each promise best service by Frank Bird Transfer Company. St Boniface Church consecration led by Archbishop Sebastian Martinielli with prominent clergy from Fort Wayne and Cincinnati. Special train departs Union Station at 7 45 a m.
Mrs. William Stahlhuth of 1123 Spann Avenue, a machinist, recalls kidney pain starting in 1896. She describes back ache, painful lifting, and dark secretions, then credits Doan's Kidney Pills with complete relief after two boxes. She urges future use if trouble returns. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U S agents.
Local piano rental service advertises the largest stock in the state offering monthly or yearly terms for grand upright and square pianos.
A local ad promotes a program offering money paid as rent toward the purchase of any piano selected. The offer highlights affordable options and stresses easy monthly contributions toward ownership.
The Union Trust Company offers time deposits with interest and absolute security. It advertises profits from trust funds and unused money for several months, highlighting investments in mortgages and securities and a range of trusts administered at reasonable prices.
The document lists paid-up capital of $600,000 and a surplus fund of $160,000. Officers include John H. Holliday as President, Henry Keitel as Vice-President and Treasurer, and H. M. Foltz as Secretary.
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