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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
16
A reader questions if a twenty six year old woman living alone can receive male visitors and whether a private sitting room or a living room should be used. The response: the living room should be accessible to all residents and be attractive. It notes that a sitting room with a chaperone preserves self respect and earns respect from male friends.
Jim seeks fresh party ideas for twenty teens aged eighteen to twenty. A lively approach involved guests each representing a famous man or woman. Provide props or hints, write name trails, and award prizes for correct identifications such as Paul Revere, Washington, Betsy Ross, and Frances Willard.
Mrs AL asks where to find a good etiquette book and if to add a preferred day for callers on calling cards. The reply requests a self addressed stamped envelope to send the book and confirms it is proper to engrave an at home day, advising strict adherence to the specified day and staying at home ready for visitors.
A brief note thanking the sender for the wedding announcement. The message states there is no need to acknowledge unless the notice includes an at home address for the couple.
The note offers polite guidance for hosting a bridge tea with a visiting friend. Suggested treats include fruit salad with grapefruit shells and cheese on crackers, a bit of burda duc, coffee, and optional ice or frappe in mid afternoon. Additional ideas mention oyster cocktails, sardine sandwiches, and hot chocolate for thirstier guests.
A reader asks about leaving food when served too much, and how to title and engrave visiting cards. The response notes one should not be forced to eat more than desired and suggests politely saying that is sufficient. For cards, engrave as Miss Brown. The reply admits limited space for questions each week.
The practice shows place cards bear guests names and mark seating. They are placed on napkins for guests to keep as souvenirs and help manage large or small gatherings, easing the seating process.
A guidance column notes it is proper to leave a visiting card when returning a first call to show courtesy and record. It adds that intimate friends seen at home need not receive a card, while callers in the city or small town should leave one when appropriate.
Handbags appear in many forms with the new long double sac bag threaded through a ring to wear over a finger or as a bracelet. They feature steel or dull gold bead embroidery on velvet or maire to complement gowns.
Two original blouse sketches showcase day after tomorrow styles with double-width materiel like charmeuse or crepe de Chine. Details include a braided plait inside the arm and delicate net or lawn jabot draping, with emphasis on front fastening and movement in sleeve design.
The church should not be the main vehicle for all social improvements. Its task is to proclaim Jesus Christ’s ideals, train supporters, and inspire action through others, while advancing intelligent Christian leadership in response to social unrest.
The piece explores how private thoughts become public in prayer and worship. It notes that closeness and shared purpose unlock inner mindsets, with Jesus’ teaching about secrecy in prayer fulfilled when believers gather in his name. A meditation on communal faith.
Edgar W. Work reflects on personal failure and the possibility of renewal through divine presence. He suggests that despite reaching dead ends, one can rise again when God comes into life, guiding hopeful effort beyond despair. The text emphasizes using one talent fully rather than wasting it.
Solomon Sack, a theater goods dealer on North Clark street, intervened when three men dragged Patrick Furlong under the Kinzie viaduct. He punched one assailant and knocked another across the ice, then escorted the trio to the Chicago avenue station. Furlong filed assault and robbery charges. the suspects identified were Carl Jones, Peter McFadden, and Raphael GMM. Captain Rehm praised Sack's action as his usual exercise.
James A. Morgan of Marion reports his barnyard fowls souged on spoiled wine and joined a chaotic turkey trot. Chickens ducks geese and turkeys hopped buck and wing and rallied in a drunken parade as Morgan and his wife watched in disbelief.
Irene Moynahan, who lived as a girl for eighteen years, was discovered to be male in La Junta by Sheriff A. Al Welnecke. He had attended Victor high school and planned to visit his father in Bluff or Bishop, with his mother unaware of the truth. Moynahan, a lessee in the Independence Mine, now wears boys clothes.
A dated culinary guide suggests baked potatoes with salt pork and milk gravy for winter meals, and outlines a fish soup using salt cod with onions and milk crackers. Also included are Spanish steak, prune salad, and a Spanish sauce pairing with roast beef and fish, with simple seasonings and cooking steps.
A reader recipe column describes Blushing Apples and Apple Trifle with apple sauce custard, Apples and Almonds with almonds and syrup, and fried spiced apples. It notes serving suggestions with whipped cream and cake use, including variations for table presentation and storage.
Asbestok described as a pliant whitish gray mineral rich in silks magnesia and iron oxide. Its fibers form a cloth used to wrap corpses and preserve them, a material noted for indestructibility by flame and abundant presence in Corsica.
A Chicago pamphlet from Glow Pharmaceutical Laboratories markets a home mix of Toris compound and syrup of Sursaparilliy to create a rheumatic remedy. It claims quick relief, urges authenticity of the one-ounce sealed package, and promises druggist can obtain stock from wholesalers.
A man recalls his wife's silence about his late return at 3 am. He notes the timing is near Christmas and she said nothing, implying tension without confrontation. The exchange hints at marital strain framed by holiday pressure.
In a provincial town a peculiar advertisement appears in a shop window. A photograph of a man is displayed with the caption seeking “a female companion to the above” and directs applicants to apply at the office. The stunt blends novelty with matrimonial browsing in public.
A London Opinion quips about a yesterday’s stew or leftovers not fit for consumption. The remark alleges the speaker was forced to offer the food to servants, highlighting social norms around waste and class.
Gabe asks how to tell a genuine diamond from a fake and Steve responds with a sharp remark to try hocking it. The exchange hints at skepticism about value and honesty in jewel dealing.
Readers are urged that applying Resinol to eczema sores stops itching burning and raw skin torment quickly. The ad claims healing begins immediately and skin improves rapidly, saving money on ineffective treatments.
An advertisement claims free samples of Resinol with a live tions offer from Dept. 16K Resinol Chemical Balognore. It states all druggists and stores sell Resinol for 60c and notes Resinol Soap is available.
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