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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1901
Page
28
A fragment from The Modern Fables by George Ade describes Aggie, a girl raised by her parents who seek a successful coming out. Training for her debut is described amid perils of illness and the era’s home remedies as the narrative hints at social expectations and challenges.
Aggie, heir to a conventional upbringing, succumbs to matinee fever and actoritis as she chases Bohemia. A studio tea and a real Latin Quarter artist spark plans to marry the una shaved genius and live in a Paint Shop while misadventure shadows family concern.
A humorous tale follows Aggie as a father balks at a painter suitor while Aggie endures a burst of physical culture and a weight lifter scare. After a 21 day recovery she resumes health and stumbles into a literary hobby choosing to write an historical novel as ink and pencils appear in her back hair.
A humorous domestic vignette contrasts Aggie’s social reform flirtations and photography experiments with a practical father and mother, then shifts to a Christmas scene where Houston’s anticipation meets Santa and his bike wish unmet by a stockings full of toys. The piece blends light satire with family warmth and holiday humor.
A mother Martha and father John reinforce belief in Santa for their son Houston despite Grandfather Rudd doubting the myth. They plan a cost conscious Christmas with handmade gifts and a special bearskin outfit while Grandmother Rudd quietly aids. Houston is kept at Kindergarten, unaware that the adults plan surprises.
A mother buys two boys a sewing machine and a telegraph set to fuel their inventive play. The dedicated room holds a workbench, printing press, microscope, and planned electric bell, battery and meteor, fostering practical curiosity and self-made learning through crafts, tools, and books.
A survey of postage stamps across Europe reveals how coinage revolutions and political upheavals shaped philately. From Napoleonic era to United Italy, stamps mirrored dynastic changes, national unions, and territorial shifts, with notes on notable issues, shortages, and collecting guidance for enthusiasts.
A seller offers 6,000 calendars at 5 cents each mailed to any address. Buyers choose calendar type and quantities by state. The item is described as a beautiful, tasteful calendar not gaudy, an unusually fine work of art likely to prompt multiple purchases.
The text describes a word drawing game where players seek to form words from letters drawn from a pile or opponents. Blank cards count nothing, letters from others only if unmarked, and word completion grants extra draws. Red and blue stars grant extra draws, green stars protect against taking from opponents, and misspelled words incur penalties.
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