26 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
1
An advertisement lists items styled as Things to Wear with a price tag of 18.50 and notes a product name T STIFF. The offer appears in a catalog-like layout inviting readers to purchase apparel or accessories.
The piece notes Chicago on New Year’s Day 1373 with crowds and carriages, contrasts clerks and millionaires, and mentions Dr June Abbot and several Indiana locals. It urges Democrats to unite behind W J Bryan for the next Indiana campaign while urging fair voter expression and avoiding personal attacks.
Mrs. Will Gavin of Cincinnati plans a Saturday arrival to spend Christmas with her mother Mrs. C. C. Byrne. Miss Florine Hunter returns from Oberlin to celebrate with family. Several residents including Vanison Eliott, Mrs. Shera, Mrs. Roy Kenedy, Mrs. Wm. Smiley, Miss Sadie Smiley, Owen Back, Bert Davis, Mrs. Marie Nottmyer, Will Robbins, Cordia Robbins, Mrs. Wm. Davis, Mrs. Ellie Ryan, and Mrs. Ellen O'Day are noted as shopping or traveling for Christmas in the area.
Fashion notes describe filet lace items bound with lawn and swiss to form chic ties and dainty bows. Techniques include front and end embroidery with scalloped edges and tiny floral appliqués in blues greens and lavender.
A Garrett Inc man advertises for a wife aged 60 to 70 stressing character and property needs. He seeks a practical partner and warns against party or creed influence. The Robbins School House pupils are preparing an elaborate Xmas program.
The text traces the adoption of the Christian era from Dionysius in 525 AD, who fixed Jesus birth on December 25, the spread under Charlemagne, and its varied adoption timelines in Spain Russia Germany France Scotland and England, noting regional milestones and changes in New Year dates.
A short moral admonition urges kindness and positive action. Do not dwell on others' success or misfortune. Support progress, mind your own affairs, and spend wisely at home rather than petty grumbling or envy.
Stylish footwear draws attention with patent leather vamps and high buttoned tops matching or contrasting suits. Straps cover seams in patent leather. Popular styles include tan uppers with leather vamp and darker kid or calf tops. Pale gray and oyster white kid with patent leather are common pairings.
Miss E. W. Williams becomes the first woman to plead before the Minnesota Supreme Court. Invitations are issued for the wedding of Zelpha Odette Hiner to Horace Harding of Pasadena to take place at the bride’s mother Mrs William Schultz’s home on West Main Street. Harding arrives Tuesday afternoon with best man Charles Leppert of Indianapolis. A Mr Onion fills a Ft Wayne pulpit capable of moving listeners to tears.
A letter-laden critique questions Judge Cooper of Kokomo and a Indiana court ruling that a husband may seek divorce if his wife delays housework at 4 a.m. The piece mocks traditional gender roles, notes female readers' mixed reactions, and defends women's independence against court rhetoric.
A reader argues that English schoolteachers, unlike Americans, should pledge not to marry for five years after graduation from state training colleges. The writer mocks British boards for coercive promises and predicts many will desert the profession when the right suitor appears.
A cynical note on purse snatching and insecure handbag handles in city streets. The author questions why women carry bulky purses in view and considers moral responsibility for tempting others to steal.
The female author known as Daniel Lesueur in a Paris journal faced two slanders about her sex. She arrived early, presided at a meeting, and spoke for five minutes, refuting the insult while some mean-spirited person hints she uses her pseudonym to live up to the name.
Prognosticators predict a largely mild winter with a sharp cold spell in February. Indicators include near white goosebone, light saline on flesh, thinner corn shucks, and lighter tree wrap, yet a solid woodpile and ample winter clothing remain prudent.
Neighbors gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate John A. Miller turning fifty one with a traditional toast wishing him long life and prosperity. The crowd enjoyed a hearty gathering and shared hopeful blessings for his continued health and happiness.
Rev Tri Hicks forecasts a white Christmas and very cold weather with multiple storm periods in December. The third storm from December 14 to 23 brings heavy rain snow sleet and strong winds at sea, followed by a seismic and volcanic crisis around December 29. A white Christmas and heavy snows are expected for the fourth period, with rapid changes and a blizzard after December 28 ending the year in a great northwestern cold wave.
A New York man is jailed after he forged checks to appear wealthy to a rich widow intent on marrying for money. The ruse collapses in court, leaving him facing possible sentencing while the widow declines further involvement.
A roundup of Shelbyville social visits includes Ira Deweese and Miss May Stein skating together after a traction car stop. Mrs. T. E. Davidson and Donald return from Cincinnati with Mrs. James Zoller and Miles visiting relatives for Christmas. Mrs. Sallie Davis urges W R C members to attend G A R Hall with jelly or fruit for Lafayette Soldiers Home. Local chatter mentions mail order whisky ads, Miss Waters of Clarksburg, Allan Jewell of Burney, James Holder of Rugby, Mrs. Will White in Indianapolis, Miss Gladys Howe of Burney, Dr. Hicks of Napoleon en route to Indianapolis. Republicans fret over tariff politics. Mr. Bryan notes parties keep tariff in play only when winnable.
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