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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
Mrs. Dora Davis heads a religious group called the Church of Alpha that mixes men and women and claims a court of last appeal. An adherent, a wealthy woman, has sold possessions and turned receipts to the treasury as the church plans to settle in a western location. Four rooms and eight tents house the faithful who say they have ample funds.
The Star fears the patent office may grant patents for electrical inventions claimed by a South Dakota woman who says the ideas come to her as pictures from heaven. The paper notes her ignorance of electricity and questions the basis of the heavenly guidance.
A Fr Wayne woman sues her husband for divorce citing thirty nine relocations in sixteen years and a weekly support payment of one dollar. The filing notes no stated child count but calls the husband a troubled figure in a troubled marriage.
The commentary defends the arrest for kiesing a wife while noting the public display was allowed and could deter other men from similar acts. It suggests the event prompts cautious husbands to limit displays of affection, arguing the surprise arrest may have been necessary to set a proper example.
A farm journal says a man over twenty five who remains bachelor misses life’s best part by delaying marriage. It notes how both men and women lose joy and belonging when delaying a home and partner, stressing that marriage offers irreplaceable companionship.
A Danville woman left two boys home alone. they ate a days old moldy cherry pie and died. The incident prompts admonition on child supervision and kitchen safety, highlighting dangers of spoiled food and unattended children.
John Mason, a Wisconsin farmer, separated from his wife after quarrels grew from her sharp tongue. He did not blame women in general, only those who talk too much, and the couple divorced.
An old newspaper snippet records a personals ad by John seeking a wife who stays silent unless spoken to and who can restrain her tongue. The ad has appeared two or three times with little or no response to date.
A reader scorns calls for sympathy toward Mrs Roosevelt over home redecoration delays after her summer trip. The piece argues most people cannot afford vacations or new furnishings and should focus on everyday frugality and repairing existing items rather than praising or pitying the First Lady.
Henry Barnohart, Democratic nominee for Congress in the thirteenth district, says he will vote yes if given the chance on women’s suffrage. He spoke at Wabash declaring women can influence a campaign and urged their aid in his bid.
The Northwestern passenger train on the Black Hills and Wyoming special was delayed near O’Neil as Miss Opal Spaugh, daughter of Joseph A. Spaugh president of the Citizens National Bank of Hope, attempted a lottery sign up. A swift sprint to catch the car left a Pullman porter at risk of losing his position as the conductor refused to stop the train.
Earl Hite and his wife enjoy their honeymoon at the French Lick resort and plan housekeeping in a new East Main street house built by Oscar Miller. During a dry spell Robbins Ice Company founder Joba FE Robbins donated over a ton and a half of ice to the needy, a commendable act.
Directions describe caramelizing sugar in a mold with water to moisten. Heat until golden brown, stir constantly, then turn mold to coat all sides. Once evenly caramelized, the mold receives the remaining mixture.
A recipe recommends adding one pint of vinegar to one pinot of ml and separating toe curbs from the whey. The whey is mixed with the white of five eggs, beaten thoroughly, then combined with unalacked time to form a thick paste. Glass mended with this cement will not break again and resists fire and water.
Local residents including Frank MecCulloch and W A Minor Deedy Christian gather in Clarksburg for events while others plan Cincinnati visits and attend the Smiley Archery wedding. Ed Fee and Ed Pumphrey visit for business. Raymond Earhart and Mrs Gail Miers’s family also appear in social notices. Allen Winters races in Roeston season with Old Fashion, driven by Alonzo McDonald in notable Kentucky event.
Mrs Judson Dife and Mrs Henry Christian host a dinner for friends at the DeArmond dining room. The venue grows popular for congenial gatherings and offers a superior alternative to home entertaining with 60 elegantly served courses, letting the hostess enjoy her guests.
Many summer shapes reappear in winter guise with satin velvet and heavy corded silk. Gray dominates millinery with combinations of hues and the grayish amethyst schemes attract attention. Peacock blues and greens figure prominently in the winged designs.
Fashion notes describe turbans with velvet or satin drapes encircled by feather brresste and trimmed with aigrets. Wide brima features contrast log color. tri corne appears occasionally as a decorative element.
Washing the Colored Frock gives practical guidance on avoiding hot water and using warm water to preserve color. It warns against bleaching, recommends a strong wash with ox gall and a touch of gum arabic for certain fabrics, and stresses thorough wringing and rapid drying.
Imitation Canton Ginger recipe describes selecting young carrots, parboiling, sugaring with ginger essence, lemon rind, and water, then simmering four hours and sealing like a jelly. The article notes the traction car delivering Mary and Margaret Walker to visit grandparents, under their uncle and aunt supervision.
Wash four medium potatoes and halve them. Boil in salted water until done. Drain and shake dry. Toss with a quarter cup chopped parsley and pour in beaten egg to cook over hot potatoes. Serve hot.
A short recipe describes corn fritters using two cups corn, one egg, two tablespoons milk, two of flour, salt pepper a pinch of soda and cream of tartar, fried in hot fat. The note ends with a misspelled delicious.
The text argues lawyers may decline cases and must judge what to take as counsel. It condemns advising disloyal or corrupt actions and urges adherence to moral law and statute law. A lawyer earns honor through fidelity to private matters and public duty, embodying honesty and patriotism.
Frank Kabey plans about 3000 dollars in improvements for his establishment. Decorators re paper and install new fixtures while Kabey will manufacture some electrical components for his own use. A new fountain will be added and new warming and drinks offerings prepared for hot days and cool days.
Rev William Sunday the famed evangelist linked to the Chicago Ball Team while Lem B Parker stars in The Fighting Parson at the K of P venue Friday night. The show blends physical prowess with moral vigor in a single title role.
A fragment describes making a mince dish from cold cooked meat with vegetables, ham or suet pudding, fried in dripping and seasoned with pepper salt onions parsley and vinegar. The text mentions serving hot with toast and a note about Francois Galbraith of Sunman and a town election reference.
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