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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
7
A collection of essays and notes discusses women's autonomy and public life. It contrasts modern femininity with old-fashioned views, questions justice officials, and condemns extravagant jewelry while warning of jealousy's corrosive effects on beauty, love, and careers.
A review of contemporary fashion highlights detailing the Imen blouse with metal button, pale-yellow marquisette dinner gown lining in salmon pink silk, tan suede fringe belts, yellow tone dresses for brunette debutantes, Mandarin jackets and Chinese sleeve embroideries in opera coats, flatiron shoes with bold soles, chenille decorations with bugles and beads, hats with crushed chiffon rosettes, velvet borders on bodices, Gainsborough hats, and color-rich motor yells for automobiling attire.
The Rev Ira W Henderson preached at Irving Square Presbyterian Church on Hamburg Ave and Weirfield St on the theme The Bible. He argued the Bible has faced modern criticism yet remains the preserved Word of God and will stand forever, inviting intelligent inquiry and faith. The sermon asserted scripture’s inspiration and divinity endure despite scientific tests and shifting beliefs.
A reflective piece argues that human progress hinges on self sacrifice rather than self will. It links Calvary as the source of divine self sacrifice guiding humanity toward meekness, burden bearing, and a brotherhood under God. The article highlights a North Devon workhouse story and the Missimary Candidates Fund aiding missions and parish life through earnest patient faith.
District Attorney Jerome A. announces fatigue with public life. Admiral Dewey marks his seventieth birthday as officers toast in his honor. Andrew Carnegie adds 2 million to the Carnegie Institution endowment from a 10 million trust. Signor Gianturco dies in Rome, fifth loss for Prime Minister Glolitt. Alfred Vanderbilt donates 100 thousand to Newport Y M C A for a Vanderbilt memorial building. General T S Harrison, Cairo consul general, sued for 10 thousand by T B Whitmarsh. Charles G Dawes to leave finance to compose music. Edward W Morley receives the Davy Medal from Sir Rayleigh. Thomas W Lawson forms a third-term party with Governor Johnson. Colonel John Jacob Astor spends 250 thousand on a private Hudson River club house.
The Chilvers Coton Parish Church tower bells are being recast at 2600 and three new bells added above. The article recalls author George Eliot who, as a child, attended the church with her parents and later described the building and its incumbents, with vicar Mr Chi and curate Amos Barton linked to the local scene.
The Charleston News and Courier argues for enacting prohibition in Washington and offers a plan to reduce Congress salaries to 5000 dollars a year, asserting no objection would remain to the cut.
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