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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
10
The piece surveys feminine fashion and social mores with anecdotes on womanly behavior. It blends reflections on public life and domestic virtue, then details linen, dimity, and muslin gowns with trims, colors, and new stitching techniques seen for Newport and Indianapolis readers.
A brief on pineapple salad ideas from Harper's Bazar detailing serving as a fruit course or dessert with pineapple chunks, French dressing, mayonnaise options, maraschino cherries, and variations with mixed fruit and cherry salad served on lettuce. Includes quick tips and cost and time notes.
A New York Commercial Advertiser piece presents a woman’s confession about how a family’s illness revealed flaws in their lifestyle. She details shifts to rest, fresh air, and outdoor activity, plus drastic menu changes and better ventilation to combat nervous exhaustion.
A strikingly original coat on an elderly looking young woman drew wide attention on Chestnut Street. Women admired or critiqued the design while men laughed and teased, the scene reflecting social reactions to fashion and gender norms.
A slice of vintage miscellany with hints on cleaning paintings using raw potatoes, plus biscuit and raspberry sandwich recipes. It notes a Tudor era rhyme about wives and a New York Times quip on club women and smoking as a peacemaker to end squabbles.
A collection of home tips covers cosmetics using strawberries and berry juice, insect powder for roses, fashion forecasts from Paris and London, jewelry trends, and a clever weight-tracking method by a 173 period author. Practical guidance includes jelly preservation with egg white, keeping jelly mold free, packing trunks for summer, and the value of a portable flatiron and small oil stove for travel.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat ponders a waif named Little Vagabond, praising a sweet child with ivory teeth and sky eyes while questioning the child’s origin. A plea for care and divine protection accompanies the melancholic portrait of urban hardship and lost innocence.
Mrs. Burton Parry gaudy pairings at the Priory lead to heavy losses at three penny points and a big rubber while Mrs. Reggie Linton wins. Kit Cosby suspects theft when Parry borrows her pearls, and Reggie lends aid, later confronting the length of deceit in a tale of gambling, romance, and social pretenses.
A rambling guide urges readers to confess ignorance to gain poultry knowledge, offers tips on nesting light, feeding, scratching behavior, oyster shells, perch heights, and a cheap barn plan. It mixes practical care with commentary on small farm housing and livestock layout.
The article advises Bordeaux spraying for currants and grapes with specific formulas and schedules to control pests and mildew. It also discusses dairy housing layouts favoring separate food and cattle buildings, with tall hay storage and loft spaces to optimize ventilation, lighting, and efficiency.
Curator Brown of the Zoo explains captive animals lose primary instincts when removed from their natural habitat. He states three core drives endure: hunting, sex, and fear, but captivity deprives these and incidental habits fade as animals adapt or become indifferent to threats.
Indiana farmer describes the shift from low value land to higher demands on speed and money work, urging pure bred stallions and top mares to improve horse quality. He notes a shortage of horses, strong price outlook, and the role of superior sires in sustaining markets.
Practical feeders note spring is hard on farm animals who may lose flesh or eat less forage. Saving best forage for spring helps maintain milk flow in milch cows and keeps animals in better condition when shifting to pasture. Early cut hay or corn fodder aligns with grass in composition and aids digestion after winter. Harvest as much as possible at bloom stage to maximize quality.
The article argues farmers should be content with modern progress. It notes relief from past trials through state and individual experiments, inventive machines, and rising prices. New and expanding markets promise wealth as farming becomes more intensive and efficient.
A Chicago judge reportedly advised a complainant to spank his wife to uphold a marital agreement. Denver fines a man for striking his wife after the ante was served to his taste. A court inquires into a divorce over a husband spanking his wife as a response to spankings.
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