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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1897
Page
9
Marks Bros offers trimmed hats at $1.45 to $2.95, Leghorn flats for Misses and children, and men's and boys shoes and leather boots at bargain prices. Also featured are corsets, undergarments, infants and children's clothing, caps, hats, gloves, dresses, and reefers with substantial savings across a wide range of sizes.
Dame Fashion Decrees recounts a bicycle outing by three companions, a mishap in mud, and a soaking return ride through Essington and Darby. The narrator recalls damp clothes, a wardrobe mishap, and a moral against craving a tailor-made bicycle suit.
This piece surveys fashion notes on tailor outfits for both men and women. It describes a double-breasted white linen waistcoat with a large black satin ascot, pearl pin, and loose apron ties, plus styling tips for a modestly open jacket and restrained hip spread.
The piece argues not to harshly condemn husbands who allow wives to run businesses to meet luxuries beyond their means. It notes extenuating Circumstances where a man may be forced to consent, and urges recognizing the fault lies with the man who profits from a wife’s labor rather than condemning him.
A writer contrasts the tailor made wardrobe seductively chosen by a skilled girl with her obsession for quality against a 60 cent shirt waist and 21 cent tie worn by a rival. The piece implies class envy and sympathy for the poorer shopper while condemning flashy consumption.
A tall screen of dark red matting in dark wood frames blocks an unsightly porch area for afternoon tea. It shields sunlit spots, provides a refined background for light gowns with silver-green curtains, rubine awnings, and jetty cushions to create a lively vine shaded scene.
Slice stale bread into strips two inches wide and the length of the slices. Heat a sauce pan with olive oil. Beat one egg with four tablespoons milk, dip the bread strips in, and fry quickly on brown paper. Serve piled with liquid pudding sauce.
The column muses on summer warmth and social life in Philadelphia. Notes on renovations, fashion unions, Shad fishing along the Delaware, and women dining with younger men amid a sunny season. Evokes June air and urban leisure with wry social commentary.
Federal employees in Pittsburg have not received pay for several months. An order stops pension payments on all on hand certificates until next month. Captain G W Skinner, pension agent, will send $41000 on hand to the Sub Treasury in New York. New pensions await Washington orders. regular July payments are expected to resume.
Mamie White alias Mary Stone faced Magistrate South at Central Police Station on kidnapping Stella May Kline, 2½, adopted May 25 1895. Arrested at 1835 Filbert Street in a house of ill repute after a warrant from Sarah Jane Kline, taken to Lancaster by Chief Henry Hartley. Bail set at $800.
Secretary Long ordered a court martial for Commander D W Mullan on a charge of drunkenness linked to his Pensacola Navy Yard command. A prior court of inquiry sustained the charges, and Mullan demanded a court martial to avoid a tainted record before later service. Commodore Norton will head the proceeding at the Washington Navy Yard, meeting next Wednesday.
A reflective piece on vanity and temptation. It contrasts a bicycle party with failing tires and critiqued shop window gowns. It notes how surface glitter can mislead and warns that material gifts cannot replace personal integrity or home. It closes with a rueful memory of a former home.
Religious notices from Philadelphia churches highlight sermons and events. Dr. Tupper speaks at First Baptist on youth stock in trade and bright aspects. Rev Lawson on vacation due to daughter’s death. multiple ministers hold services, meetings, and Children's Day programs across city churches.
An ecclesiastical council at Second German Baptist Church Hancock Street above Dauphin examined William Kuhn pastor elect on Christian experience call to ministry and Bible doctrine. Satisfactory results led to an 8 pm service with Weddell Drew Lewis Knoth Mihm Falloway Knobloch and Kuhn. Kuhn is a Rochester University German department graduate.
A large gathering is planned at Point Breeze between 10 and 12. The event may feature the steamship Rugby or Dundee, both loading for Japan, with hopes for a large turnout if weather cooperates. Rev. R F Y Pierce will give a chalk talk, President Shields and others will speak. F Nevin will perform on the corners.
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