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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
10
William A. Radford outlines cement block house design 25 by 31 feet with porches and a solid stone foundation. The article explains block making, material costs, grounding, and insulation benefits, plus practical notes on cement mix, cellar floors, drainage, and window openings for durable, weather resistant construction.
A fragment recalls a tense exchange about Richun's wife supposed to be crazy. Jinks confirms she married for a beautiful costly home, while a cyclone struck their place in 99 awe and timing remains unclear.
The Seventieth Indiana Regimental association in Bethany Park, Indianapolis, re_elected Col Samuel Merrill of Long Beach California as president. Officers named for the year include Maj George W Grubbs, Lieut R M Smock, Dr F H Huron and Dr A H Farr. Franklin chosen for next reunion on Sept 1 1915.
The Indiana national banks designated by Treasurer John Burke include Hedford, Bedford Cit izens, Hedford Bloomington, Bloomingto n Boonville, Hoonville First Corydon, Corydon National Corydon First Crawfordsville First Elwood Bankers Evansville Citizens Evansville City Nvangville First Fort Wayne Hamilton More Wayne Citizens Franklin Central Greencastle First Iummond Citizens serman Hammond Continental Indianapolis Fletetor American Indianapolis Merchants Judianapo ls National City Indianapolis Howard Kokomo First Lafayette Dearborn Lawrenceburg Peo ples Lawrenceburg First Nitiemal Linton First Nae tiem Marion Marion National Martinsville Delaware Munci e Second New Albany Farmers Princeton People s American Princeton Second Richmond Citizens South Bend South Bend National South trend Firat Terre Haute McKeen Terre Haute Terre Haute First Terre haute Vevay First Vincennes Second Vincennes German Vincennes Washington Washington. Reporters Name Officers. The annual meeting of the Indiana Shorthand Reporters association closed at the Hotel Severing Indianapolis. Maurice McKenazie Crown Point president Mies Iwaura 2H Hay icsa Frankfort vice-president Migs Lieorgia Harrington Muncie Secretary and O F Lime Laporte treasurer. Addresses were made at the closing seasion by J. D Strachan Indianapolis George A Yoost Wa bash C A Couch Indianapolis and 4 W Holladay Richmond.
A list of fourth class postmasters for Indiana is announced with appointments across multiple counties including Clay Gibson Floyd and Wells. Names include O Hembree Howling Green J Cul lin Coarlmont Hoth Hawkins M L Mott Hazleton W Walters Knightsville Hoffmann Litton Hendricks Poland and more.
The article describes fashionable little girl dresses with long waists and short skirts in organdy and lace. It notes durability of Cluny and filet laces, French fashion embroidery, crochet buttons, and a light blue ribbon sash. Dresses are worn short and often last two to three seasons with careful alterations.
A detailed description of a summer hat titled Snow White, featuring a white marine and Ottoman ribbon crest resembling a wave, trimmed with camellias and foliage. Constructed on a silk covered wire frame with maline, ruffles, and a wide back bandeau, it can be home made and tied with marine. It is credited to Julia Bottomley.
A brief notice notes delicate platted frills that fall down the back of a blouse, described as quaint and attractive, reflecting a small fashion detail of the era.
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