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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1902
Page
8
New season fashions for Easter show Dolly Varden hats and washable summer shirtwaist suits. Ladies stroll to church in long silk coats with pastel gowns visible beneath, as millinery displays offer dazzling styles. The Dolly Varden hat features broad undulating brims and pink chiffon, with rose accents and pearl details, while another piece highlights a silky pink hair braid and neau de sole ribbon bow.
A detailed look at the season's millinery and apparel trends. Descriptions cover hats with lace, velvet bands, and blue chiffon trims, plus floral decorations and pearl accents. It notes the Gibson shirtwaist, the rise of pongee fabrics, silk embroidered waists with hand painted buttons, and washable tub suits in assorted colors. Also mentions related social events and upcoming weddings in high society circles.
The article notes that the waists are designed with Fokes, a style that some find extremely becoming while others regret the lines used. It discusses the mixed reception among readers to the new tailoring approach and its impact on overall appearance.
Lieut. Richard Hooker of the Marine Corps is assigned to the Philippines. His wife, formerly Louise Condit-Smith, vows to accompany him soon. Mrs Hooker, niece of the late Justice Field, is connected to Senator Stewart of Nevada.
The article notes Miss Hattie Tutewiler traveling to New York for two weeks with her sister, Mrs. J A Ferguson visiting Cambridge City, and Mrs. John W Swift guest of Mrs. Sewall at 6% North Pennsylvania. It mentions St Pauls Church youths performing The Snow Ball on April 16, with participants listed, and Mrs Florence Kelly delivering lectures during Societ Week with events at Masonic Hall and a Tuesday schedule.
Philadelphia fire engineer George Nallinger commends Bryn Mawr students for exceptional fire fighting during a Sunday night dormitory blaze. He notes their discipline, coolness, and bravery, including one student climbing to a third floor room and others retrieving extinguishers and furnishings despite rising water.
A Baltimore American humor item recaps a playful exchange where a man asks to accompany a witty woman on a ping-pong outing. The pair joke about the game as she takes the lead at the table, delivering light blows and a humorous admonition as the social radioed scene unfolds.
The article notes a growing American taste for country living and enthusiastic herb and wild gardens. It highlights English influence, practical yard plans, old fashioned flower beds, and the joy of creating a lavender and herb garden. It cites an East Indian herb collection, a New York summer herb garden, and lore from historic herbalism and distilling dreams.
King Victor Emmanuel II of Italy seeks an heir as Queen Helena's health is delicate. Court gossip says the stork will soon visit the Quirinal, the Roman palace of their Majesties.
The piece extols women growing a wild garden by woodland paths learning plant habits and seasons from arbutus to aster. It links wild gardening to herb gardening, praising plants like basil, mandrake, marjoram, rosemary, and thyme as mood enhancers and timeless companions for body and mind.
Roswell Field notes in Chicago Post that Cook County teachers consider James Whitcomb Riley superior to Browning for poetry instruction with one exception. The piece suggests moderation, approving both poets while praising Riley’s clarity and self-expression.
A Coin Collector refers to his uncle as a “numismatist” with erratic ideas. He notes the uncle is great at collecting any coin regardless of date or design, while the family hesitates to call him a miser until after his death.
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