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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
5
Rachel Glover finds a long sealed letter from Philip Glenn in a cedar chest. The note hints at a past romance between the Glover and Glenn families and spurs her to reunite two former lovers now separated by generations.
Lord Francis abandons Lady Francis Hope amid public life scandal. The Duke’s family reportedly pushes for a divorce though her conduct remains exemplary. If finalized, she would outrank Consuela, Duchess of Marlborough, as duchess of Newcastle.
In Glenwood hall Rachel reunites with the old man, who learns Philip authored the letter and guided his early writing. He recalls slipping a crimson cloak and a dinner invitation into Rachel’s pocket, leading to her marriage to Stephen Glover. Time tests love, but truth and motive bind them as Rachel and Philip’s line ends with a marriage.
A collection of maxims contrasts virtues and vices in public life and personal conduct. It notes a good listener as a lovable man, warns sprinters against long-run failures, and critiques pride, money lending, secrecy, industry, speech, and self-image with pithy observations attributed to Chicago News.
A wary shopper recalls the danger of arranging a shopping meetup as two women drift through counters in the same store. An older man sits by the ribbon counter, waiting all day for his wife, while uncertainty tilts toward whether she is still shopping or waiting elsewhere.
Fortunate in love and money, Alfred postpones marriage until after globe-trotting. Recalled due to his father's death, observers expect a wedding soon. Elder Vanderbilt approved Miss French for Alfred, mirroring disapproval of Miss Wilson for Cornelius.
A wedding described as wonderful morning and gentle afternoon union for two long-divided lives. Guests pelted with rice and orange blossoms, toasts of health, and whispers of a cedar chest secret containing a letter slept 49 years.
Barry Aldrich pens a playful ode praising a man's refined attire and appetite. The verse celebrates his satin waistcoat and silk shirt, then shifts to his commanding presence at the table. It paints him as a mighty, appetizing centerpiece whose fashion and feasting elevate every meal.
A reflective poem laments social indifference and urges active aid to the distressed. It contrasts passing by with the obligation to help, using the biblical metaphor of the wounded traveler to call for mercy and action.
An advertisement urges readers that anyone who desires good health should seek pure rich blood, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla provides good blood and health. It also notes a laundry service offering neckbands on shirts with contact Progress Laundry at Tel 1121.
The article describes children's and schoolgirl attire in chestnut brown serge with Eton jackets and sailor collars, dark blue cheviot serge skirts, and yokes in Scotch plaid. It notes fabric durability, avoidance of excess silk, and lists patterns in plaid, garnet and green, black mohair trim, and rose pink trims for dresses and frocks.
A New York Press quotation on romance and marriage mocks women and men in a witty reflection. It asserts two sides to every woman's tale and jokes about a wife’s early courtship, postmarital embrace, and imagined long marriage scandals.
Commutation tickets offered at $1.25 for $1.00 are listed in an advertisement. The notice cites Plaza Restaurant at 38 42 Monument Place as part of the sale or promotion.
A humorous exchange about Tommy Jones, who taunts a future poet Bobby by claiming he will be an editor and refuse to publish poems unless Bobby acts as his horse. The quip reflects playful satire of art and publishing attitudes from multiple period sources.
A Cincinnati firm offers a free trial of a hair growth remedy that claims to stop dandruff and itching, restore hair to scalps eyebrows and eyelashes, and even reverse gray. Letters from users including John Bruner and Prof B F Turner are cited as testimonials, with Emma Emond of Salem cited as a success story.
From Queensland era notes this item references Mammoth Cave Bourbon Whisky bottled in Bend in 1883 with dates 1892 and 1882, Coldewey & Co established 1848 Louisville Kentucky and Indianapolis Branch South Delaware. Rab.
An old advertisement proclaims A Skin of Beauty by T Felix Gouraud as a safe cosmetic removing tan freckles moth patches and blemishes. Dr L A Sayre endorses Gouraud's Cream for ladies with a manufacturer listing Ferd T Hopkins 37 Great Jones St New York as the selling agent across the U S Canada and Europe.
The Union Trust Company offers comprehensive trusteeship services for temporary or permanent roles. Estates can be placed in its charge for minors or dependents with faithful execution of instructions. Potential clients are invited to consult with the company’s officers, whose permanent character and resources guarantee efficiency.
Offices Nos. 118 122 in the Company Building on East Market Street reveal executives. John H. Holliday serves as President with Henry Evitel as Vice-President and Treasurer. H. M. Foltz holds the Secretary role.
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