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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1901
Page
3
An old Western Union style notice reports an unusual wedding in a small town near Yankton G T described as a revival of a Bohemian custom. Guests gathered at the bridegroom’s house and the dowry rite followed with a bidding contest and a Catholic church ceremony, then dancing and a long night of festivity.
A fragmentary 19th century style note presents a love poem by Phillips Brooks about a private, sacred refuge from worldly strife. It references shared soul life, a curtain between world and home, and a cautious tenderness for public eyes. The closing line mentions platinum photographs and modest pricing by a photography business.
An Eastern writer questions if the old fashioned gentleman is fading as hurry and youth neglect refined courtliness. The piece notes that courteous acts like offering a seat in street cars are more often performed by laboring or artisan workers than well dressed youths, urging strict observance of polite conduct.
The clipping lists numerous social notes from Rushville Shelbyville and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Stohir Parry visiting relatives in Rushville Emma Wasson guest of friends in Shelbyville and Mrs James L Mitchell at 710 North Meridgin Street. Other entries mention Mr Alien Fletcher and Miss Mary Fletcher returning to New York, Brash spending Sunday with friends in Peoria Illinois and various visits to Chicago Bloomington and New Jersey among residences and upcoming social events.
The catalog lists sheer clinging fabrics in sprig and Voilles, priced from 1.00 to 1.50, including novelty Eoliennes and all wool Albatross in fresh colors. Nun's ceiling pastel colorings and imported waist fabrics with silk stripes and Persian designs are offered in hard finish, dirt-resistant options priced 59 to 85 cents.
Advance styles present Limonsville black Cheviot suits with Taffeta lining and Peau de Soie trimmings. Also new taffeta silk waist blouses in multiple colors with puff sleeves, and mercerized Chambra shirt waists, all priced from 3.50 to 20.00 dollars.
A fragmented sale listing describes bleached towels, damask cloths, and linen embroideries offered at reduced prices. It notes patterns, sizes, widths, and discounts for housekeep shop items including jaconet, cambrie, and Nainsook embroidery with several price points and yard references.
Advertisement lists a ladies muslin gown with new yoke Valenciennes lace inserts clusters tucks ruffle around yoke and cuffs edged with Valenciennes lace. Also promotes a ladies cambric skirt cut extra wide with knee flounce and lace trimming including Point de Paris and edging.
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