Women as Imitators of Men in Modern Society
A historical column argues that a woman’s primary duty is homemaking and motherhood, not paid work. It condemns the push for women into professions, praises home influence, and notes that many women still value modesty while supporting family life. It cites birth trends and native American contexts to weigh women’s roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewch
Hennojersen
Rome
Rey
Ata Ff
Jesus
Rooteward
Chris
China
Sharp Practice and Autard in Paris Wig Trade
A Paris barber Autard denounces sharp practice as he recalls taxing duties on Rockefeller’s wig. He recounts a London apprenticeship anecdote where a patron cut his wage for supposed language bounties, noting deceitful hiring and unfair salary deductions.
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John D
Paris
le Rockefeller
Autard
London
Advertising’s boost to local paper and town prosperity
The editor notes increased use of printer ink and local advertising driving business. Merchants’ campaigns and home buying keep money local, boosting subscriptions, salaries, and the Record office plan for a larger 12 page issue with new printers and a printing press. The postmaster reports declining money orders and traders seek expansion.
Local merchants trade at home boosting sales and prices
In a lively shop dialogue, sellers tout cheap foods and bargain sales to lure customers. One merchant boasted yearly half-page ads, cutting prices, moving long-stored stock, and hiring staff to meet demand. They praise local trades, favor home merchants, and note debt relief and community support.
Birthday Gift Request Nominated for Sparker Arcania
A wiadomo text requests sparker to bring him to Arcania for a birthday gift for Wright A Patterson, addressed to his wife. The message conveys personal intent and family context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparker
Arcania
Ad Wright A. Patterson
Ten Good Reasons For Buying At Home
A fragment advocates supporting local merchants over mail order houses. It argues home merchants offer satisfaction guarantees, easy credit, and prompt corrections. It claims local business boosts city and country property values, taxes, and community vitality, and urges readers to patronize home industry to save money and maintain a thriving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
John
Notat
Jones
Jane
Fiore
Old Cannon Hunt in Luzerne County Tradition
In Luzerne county Pennsylvania a local historical society formed by Ashley residents searches for buried brass cannons believed to be left by General John Sullivan during his 1779 expedition. Volunteers comb Wilkes-Barre mountain area to locate relics amid sparse Indian arrow points found nearby.
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Luzerne County
John Sullivan
New York
Wilkes-Barre
Ashley
Memorial tribute honors Gen Henry W Lawton in Indianapolis
A vast Indianapolis crowd and national leaders gathered to honor Gen Henry W Lawton. President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks attended as Frances Lawton unveiled a bronze portrait while troops and citizens offered a solemn tribute to the wartime hero and his regiment.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Lienry W. Lawton
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Lawton
Frances Lawton
Third Indiana
Lawston
Big Tank Explodes at Muncie Flint Plant
A large gas filled tank at the Chartes Bold Flint plant in Muncie exploded causing a blaze that shook the west end of the city. The fire destroyed the tank and damaged the facility where 140 workers produced mostly flint bottles. The plant closes for summer in two weeks and may be moved to the Cincinnati facility. Loss is about 25000 dollars, largely insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Cincinnati
Commpany
Memorial Day Parade Ends at Soldiers Circle Grendale
Lawrenceburg Indiana marked its first Memorial Day without rain in ten years with a military parade ending at Soldiers Circle in Grendale cemetery. Judge Irwin of Cincinnati gave a stirring patriotic address before about 2 000 attendees.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Grendale Cemetery
Judge Irwin
Cincinnati
Plan for Evansville Bridge Across Ohio River
Evansville plans a new bridge across the Ohio River costing 240,900 as part of the Reo Island system in the lakes-to-culf route. The link will carry ordinary traffic at this point in Evansville.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Reo Island
Lakes
Constables Arrested in Grand Jury Case Rumors
Fragmentary report states constables Junged and de Ines Cox among those mediatest to the grand jury were arrested. Several other constables are said to face charges of exverrine a rms umder arcmest. Details and court appearance unclear.
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Og de
Ines Cox
Constantes
Othe Needie
Grend
Warrant Issued for Jerick Hoehn in Theft Case
A warrant is issued for Jerick W Hoehn over alleged theft of 600160 in stocks and bonds from a safe box at Fletcher National Bank belonging to sister Christina Nohl. Hoehn reportedly took items from a safe estate box.
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Jerick W. Hoehn
Hoehn
Christina Nohl
Fletcher National
Jasper
Ind
Charles Behrens
Behrens
People’s State Bank of
Rivers Rise in Indiana Flood Outlook
Inland flooding spreads as waters swell across counties in Indiana with concerns of continued rises and residents urged to monitor conditions and prepare for possible evacuations.
Miners' Strike Threat Looms Over Indiana Mines
President Van of the Indians miners says unsettled issues at several companies could lead to a 4000 worker disruption. Officials aim to drive non union heatgest as protests rise over discharge grievances. A separate report notes an international convention of the Womens Union Label League set for June in Logansport. In Indianapolis police investigate a buried baby found near West Washington ball grounds.
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Erpe Hawre
Ind
Van
The
Indians
Heatgest
Loganspet
Women’s Union Label League
Indianapolis, Inc
West Washington
Evansville youth charged after attempted assault in Kentucky
James Troutman age 17, described as a negro, is charged with attempting to assault Betty Willett, 12, near Morganfield Kentucky. He was tracked by a bloodhound, captured and placed in jail.
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Evansville
Ind
James Troutman
Betty Willett
Morganfield
Fa Ja
Feud Fights Injure Thurston and Breece Kin in Indiana
In Noblesville Indiana P W Thurston 76 is dying at home from knife wounds after a feud with the Brecece family erupts on a public highway. Bricks knives and clubs were used. Melvin Thurston and Tebe Breece were injured. Four kinfolk Alonzo Thurston Clifford Thurston Walter Breece and Charles Lowe are under arrest. The fight drew women into the melee as tempers flared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
P. W. Thurston
Thurston
Brecece
Melvin Thurston
Tebe Breece
Breece
Alonzo Thurston
Clifford
Walter Breece
Charles Lowe
Couner
Desperado Held After Baying Posse Near Mt Carmel
A sheriff led a large posse of about 50 officers and citizens to corner a wounded desperado near Mt Carmel Illinois after a two hour standoff. The man refused to give his name and fired at pursuing officers during a running battle in which at least 150 shots were fired. He was wounded four times including loss of an ear and nose, and was captured when he could not shoot further.
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Princeton
Ind
Mt. Carmel
Aboore
Noblesville Chivarial Incident Ends in Assault
In Noblesville Indiana a party of 20 young people tried to chaperone Mr and Mrs Fletcher Ogle. Ogle seized a club and struck several youths. Overpowered, he retrieved a pint of formaldehyde and dashed it in Rob ert McCarty s face. McCarty may lose sight. Ogle may face prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Fletcher Ogle
Robert McCarty
Ogle
McCarty
Ogio
Hurg Suspended by a Crushed Arm at Quarry
Winchester engineer at Miyxville stone quarry was caught by a slipping centrifugal pump belt while the 30 foot running machine pulled him into the line. He hung suspended for hours before two farmers found him. arms crushed, three ribs broken, injuries feared fatal.
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Hurg
Winchester
Ind — Ne
Teddy Roosevelt Visits Winchester Amid Crowds
A big crowd gathered in Winchester as the Big Four train neared the President Roomsevelt to Indian. Police dashed through town while schoolchildren waved flags. The president acknowledged the cheers before the train curved away.
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Winchester
Aged Man Found Unconscious In Terre Haute
Patrick Mcmahan, 95, a wealthy St. Louis, Missouri citizen, was found on the front stoop of a South Seventh Street residence in Terre Haute unconscious and dazed, unsure how he arrived there.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Patrick Mcmahan
St. Louis
South Seventh Street
Explosion at Farnsworth mine storage kills two boys in Terre Haute
In Terre Haute Indiana a blast from several hundred pounds of powder at the Farnsworth mine storage house killed two boys. Bear Sullivan is identified in the incident. the cause of the explosion is not known.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Farnsworth
Bear Sullivan
Ploston
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