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Newspaper
Columbus Evening Star
Location
Columbus, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1898
Page
3
The latest tea gowns show a bloused soft front often secured with jewel belts, long stole ends in lace chiffon net or the gown material, and trims like ruchings or tiny silks. Shoulders may feature rosettes or bows, with back bows and soft folds. A demitrain adds grace and keeps pace with the fashionable skirt.
Governor Adams of Colorado announces in a circular letter that he supported equal suffrage as a matter of right and justice. He asserts no harm has come from the experiment and predicts a higher moral and political standard as the suffrage movement takes hold.
The New York Sun notes that women's club speakers are often labeled vice president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs to imply prestige. It explains that federation rules make every local club president a vice president of the federation, a titular honor used to flatter speakers regardless of actual duties.
A correspondent notes a Sherborn Massachusetts prison supervisor earns far more than inmates in Concord and Charles Town facilities, attributing the gap to Mrs. Elen Johnson’s leadership. The item cites related society notes on women’s roles and various local anecdotes.
Community brief reports from Lockman and surrounding area. George R. Wagoner visits Becks Grove. Robert E. McKinney delivers hogs to Jake Branaman. A sale notice at Frank Schuab’s residence on March 15 is announced. Gravel road petition filed with 75 to 100 names. democratic mass meeting in Nashville selects delegates for county and state races.
The Sick Mrs Mayme Lewellen shows modest improvement while Miss Corda Foster remains unwell. Wim Ping’s two daughters are reported seriously ill with consumption in a family health update.
A lyrical piece extols Felipe as fearless in pursuit of cattle and battle while Camilla sings of him. The second item notes a shift toward low necked gowns in Washington society, highlighting public dress trends and a Chicago Record reference to Mrs. Annie L. Y. Orff and her publishing ventures.
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