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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1906
Page
5
Edith Stewart falls for Gene Carr after a web of misidentified roles as hired help in a rural berry patch. Their love grows despite deceit, as both reveal true names and intentions. The couple plans to wed, fate guiding their union despite maternal schemes.
Edith, fleeing pressure to marry a wealthy stranger, hides at the Sanders farm for two weeks. Mrs. Sanders welcomes her, while a handsome grazer named Tam helps her after a dog spooks her in the pasture. Edith explains she ran away to avoid an arranged match and to seek independence.
A note in a 19th century fashion item highlights tailor-made gowns with pockets. Real pockets exist as patches sewn into the dress at the tush, hips, and other parts, but they are not meant to hold items and are too small to carry much beyond a five-cent fare.
Lieut. Damant and Gunner Cat to of H. M. S. Spanker descend in diving suits to 35 fathoms in deep sea naval inquiry. The London Mail reports a world record here, though pearl divers of Australasia are said to have reached greater depths.
The piece describes practical automobile veils blending function and style for driving and trolley rides. It details two veil types a mesh lighter veil and a heavier chiffon or crepe veil, ways to wear them with hats and bows, and color trends such as brown and ombre patterns with subtle, decorative dots.
A London summer visit by the Duchess of Marlborough showcased a long negligee with pleated skirt, lace plaits, hand embroidery, and wide lace collar worn for calls until six. Another tea gown in champagne yellow of soft taffeta featured rich lace trim and gathered rows, illustrating the era's elegant house dress standards.
A collage of quirky quotes and small town tidbits from Bagley to Cassville, highlighting theater talk, clergy, and a local correspondent report. Mary Anderson loves Shakespeare, Hana Quirck starts work at Park Fall, and Jim Créets returns from Sunnyeids with a celluloid collar, a sign of familiar faces and everyday life.
A fashion snippet notes elaborate white tea gowns with lawn insertions, wide sleeves and muslin bands framed by ribbon embroidery. It discusses cost, advising careful choices for budget shoppers, including taffeta by the yard and wide ribbon belts, while noting undergarment slips can be found cheaply as $15 outfits rise in price.
The fortification of Stockholm is advanced enough to allow armament, funded by the union for the defence of Stockholm. The union offered to pay for modern guns for one fort and King Oscar has accepted the offer with appreciation.
The Bun announces daily pattern descriptions supplied by a leading pattern company. Each issue features a different pattern at ten cents, the only one that includes seam allowance. Send ten cents, the pattern number and your address to The Fashion Department.
The article estimates world international trade will reach 25 billion dollars this year, versus 4 billion in 1850. It notes a dramatic half century rise in commerce among nations, highlighting the vast expansion of global exchange and economic activity.
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