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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1899
Page
5
A striking Philadelphia hospital scene tells of Mrs. Caroline Hertz, once famed for beauty and stage ambitions, now a pauper inmate after seven months of widowhood and a shattered mind. The French-born actress wandered the country before returning to Philadelphia, losing fortune and prospects.
In a period piece, Esther rejects Harry as duty-bound to care for her family. A wily widow manipulates events, guiding Harry toward proposing to Esther while masking her own designs. Esther resists a heartbreak that would betray her duty, even as the widow plots to secure happiness for others and herself.
Esther bursts into tears and pleads to be taken home after a charged moment with Harry. He consoles her, kisses her, and escorts her home as she learns her father plans to marry the widow. Esther vows to leave, sensing her role and future altered by the widow’s scheming and the proposed match.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt portrays the dainty girl who eschews luxury and showy accessories. She favors simple, well-made undergarments, solid leather boots, modest linen and cotton summer wear, serge or cashmere gowns for winter, and clean, unragged attire. She avoids ostentation and pricey imitations, preferring tasteful frugality.
After a long struggle the female physicians of Russia have secured a decree placing them upon an equality, both socially and politically, with the male physicians of the empire.
Miss Muriel Wilson, famed English beauty now in New York to tour the country, travels with her sister, brother-in-law and six maids. Daughter of Arthur Wilson of Tranby Croft baccarat fame, she embodies London society’s famed Marlborough House set, famed for wealth and lively entertaining presence.
In a dramatic scene from a St. Louis Globe-Democrat piece, a widow mocks Harry and Esther’s union while hinting she will play a playful role in raising the boy. Harry thanks her, blissfully unaware of the broader implications, as the widow taunts their foolish happiness.
Gov Steunenberg of Idaho avoids neckties and seldom wears one. Bliss Perry debuts in print as a Atlantic Monthly short story author now rising to editor. John Willis Baer declines a prohibitionist bid for Massachusetts governor and is active as national secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor. Cornelius Vanderbilt kept methodical five outlay lists. Dole recalls a master’s warning to Doyle that he would never amount to anything.
The piece describes talent luncheons as a fashionable entertainment fad. Guests perform readings or music, and each participant contributes a personal program or handiwork. Hosts guide guests on expected acts, with programs shuffled to reveal individual souvenirs made by the performers.
A Chicago Record poem predicts the future role of children as future soldiers sailors generals presidents lawyers doctors merchants priests and patriots. It imagines a rising generation of dignified leaders from mischievous youngsters to potential future judges generals and presidents shaping affairs of state and commerce.
A humorous meditation on marriage and gender roles. The author jokes about Eve Adams and money, a minister’s salary, old love letters, and a wife confronting Providence and moths in a fur coat, reflecting lighthearted social satire of domestic life. The piece reads as a string of witty maxims about women, men, and marriage.
Patient testimonials tout the remedy by Helen McHenry of Bismarck claiming instant relief from lingering lung ailments and early consumption stages after an attack of pneumonia. The advertisement notes availability at all druggists.
SHUTE proposes coating aging brick structures with a rock-fired imitation stone finish to enhance durability and curb maintenance costs. The plan emphasizes cost efficiency and historical property preservation for Talbot area blocks.
A jumble of remarks from a boarding house and rural talk mocks vanity and scandal. Johnny teases about Dolly and Marshall with army clothes, prompting family scolding, while a medical student jokes about bone and sinew. Farmer Sassafras and Mrs. Sassafras debate women’s blame for troubles in South Africa and Susie McManity is invoked.
A Chicago Times-Herald reader reflects on trust talks and confounding viewpoints. The piece mocks polished speakers who claim to know the truth and questions whether trusts help or harm, ending as indecisive as the start.
A collection of short sayings on virtue, integrity, and character. Notable lines cite Ben Jonson, Thomson, Saadi, and others on praise of change, influence, gratitude, education, conscience, industry, and legacy. The quotes underscore moral living and personal betterment.
An urgent plea against delaying letter writing urges women to seek Dr. Pierce's remedies for health issues. The excerpt promotes Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo New York and shares a testimonial from Mrs. M Vas tine of Galesburg Illinois after using Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets.
The Indiana Dental College advertises its Department of Dentistry in Indianapolis offering full dental services from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The fees cover all kinds of dental work and are stated as covering the center.
Do not simply cut ham into slices for sandwiches. Chop a quarter pound cold boiled ham with a teaspoon vinegar Worcestershire sauce and olive oil. Spread on thin bread slices. For stuffed eggs boil six eggs chill remove shells mix yolk with vinegar Worcestershire parsley and olive oil. Refill whites and wrap each with fine paper for shape.
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