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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
6
The article notes the Dyak people of Borneo adopting Western clothing as civilization progresses. It details elaborate female attire with coin jewelry and filigree, wedding dress elements, and ornate male festival dress, including shells, beads, and brass ornaments, plus body modifications and grooming trends.
Dora Van deleur recounts a dramatic chase in the Empire Review as a rhinoceros bursts from cover, pursues a mounted party, and escapes at high speed across the plain. The chase ends with the beast fleeing and the narrator’s desire for a trophy unfulfilled.
A foreign visitor laments that American women in Washington and New York miss tea’s ceremonial charm. He argues Chinese and Japanese tea customs, and even English and Continental habits, show how to enjoy tea properly with intimate gatherings. The piece urges Washington society to adopt more convivial, ceremony rich tea occasions.
An Englishman sits with a chalked 17 on his boot triggering a room full of gamblers from Italy Spain and Russia to race to the tables. The mystery ends when onlookers realize the chalk 17 on his sole amused everyone and caused the sudden rush.
In Lowell a large asbestos operation employs about forty workers with potential for 100 tons daily. The chrysotile asbestos mirrors Quebec's product. Only one other U.S. mine, in Wyoming, is developing this grade, making Lowell the sole commercial producer of its kind in the nation.
Ten guests attended a luncheon where each wore a flower representing a country. Centerpieces resembled a miniature garden. place cards used rhymes to hint at the flower. Prizes included Elizabeth and Her German Garden and flower cards. music featured Mendelssohn and classical tunes as toasts followed by dancing.
The notes describe butterfly themed table decor with candle shades and hanging paper butterflies on silk strings. Menu features Consomme with Peas, Oyster Croquettes, Cucumbers. Braised Sweet Breads, Asparagus Tips. Veal Fillet with Brain Fritters, Pineapple Celery Salad, Pistachio Vanilla Ice Cream in Meringue Shells, Black Coffee. Nut holders with butterflies on cup rims are suggested as a decorative touch.
A mother invited the local nine to an original luncheon, using pink diamond shaped invitations. After a one o'clock gathering and practice, guests wore baseball suits. Centerpieces featured a green diamond with mini figures, bats, and team names like Cubs Pirates Tigers Giants Indians.
About thirty young people attended a social gathering when the hostess appeared especially drawn to a newcomer in town. As dancing began the crowd noticed the wedding march starting up, signaling a notable moment in the event.
One of the finest new nets features a ragged blue border fading into pale green. Little girls will wear pique and linen coats this spring. Smart models use colored linen and foulards with white stripes on dark tones and satin figures matching the ground.
Mr Bore declares it is nearly ten o'clock while Miss Caustique, stifling a yawn, doubts the time thinks it might be eleven.
The description outlines a stylish outfit featuring a box plaited front skirt, cross cut trim with black velvet ribbon, a Russian coat with basque fullness and braided waist band, trim tabs, a Gz strap, and a felt hat with quills and a velvet ribbon crown. Materials listed include six and a half yards tweed, nine yards velvet ribbon, four yards braid, twenty buttons, and seven yards lining fabric.
Distemper in all horses and dogs addressed with Spohn's Distemper Cure. Claims cure for cured and susceptible animals, with over 600,000 bottles sold last year. Priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. Available via druggists or direct from Spahn Medical Co Goshen Indiana. Agents wanted.
A classroom moment shows teacher urging Johnny to write a short story. Johnny submits a slate with the line Us boys all loves our teacher. The caption notes the humor in a child’s earnest but grammatically flawed sentence.
Do You Use Eye Salve Apply only from Aseptic Tubes to Prevent Infection. Marine Eye Salve In Tubes New Size 25c. Marine Eye Liquid 25c 50c. Eye Books in each Pkg.
A note quotes E Brooks urging acquaintance with happiness by introducing it to a neighbor. The brief presents a playful wellness idea attributed to a named author.
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