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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
8
Councilor of London notes Milas M Balkwill, a social worker, as elected without opposition in ilborn ward Hempstead, praised for broad support across social strata. The item also references notable local history and a collection of quotations from various sources.
A Victorian style recipe describes softening Malaga raisins, arranging sliced apples in a baking dish with water and brown sugar, and baking briefly before apple juice is poured over. The text blends cooking directions with editorial asides from the New York Press and London Times on charity, adoption, and social observations about women and marriage.
The piece surveys attitudes as women enter business, noting debates on male behavior and the ideal professional woman. It suggests a standard of conduct: dress modestly, avoid ogling, use minimal makeup, skip slang, insist on Miss before calls, and refrain from forming cozy intimacies in business questions.
Describes fashion trends including monogrammed linen bags, checks and stripes for suits and dresses, ribbon trims for ties and shoes, white lawn details on gowns, fringe neckstocks, shadow checks for morning waists, a grass arrow hat for outdoor use, Shantung ribbons, floral ring trims, draped waists with high corselet skirts, and nasturtium embroidery as a distinctive afternoon costume detail.
Professor Hugh Black of Union Theological Seminary preached at the Packer Collegiate Institute chapel on the theme The Shame of Detection. He argued Israel’s idolatry proved by the prophets, urged self knowledge through exposure, and warned that crime is found out. society’s code cannot fully hide vice. The sermon stressed repentance, accountability, and the call to holy living.
John J Hayes, Mara thon winner in London, turns professional. Robert Leroy of New York retains Ohio lawn tennis champion title. Hamburg Beile wins $10,000 Charter Oak Stake at Hartford with three heats in 2.05, 2.06, 2.043. Billy Papice KO's Stanley Ketchell in 12 rounds. Moran and Attell fight to a 23 round draw. Jockey Club blocks pro bettors at Coney Island. New York Athletic Club oarsmen dominate Middle States regatta near Washington. Alfred Shrubb wins 3 and 4 mile races at New York Caledonian Club games. Chippewa Bay Yacht Club seeks to reclaim gold cup from Dixters. challenges Thousands Islands YC for next summer. Princeton student John Bredemus wins all around American athletic championship at Celtic Park. Ralph Roge sets world record in sixteen pound shot at 49 ft 10 in. Gidden tour rules for 1000 mile reliability run adopted by Chicago Motor Club. No perfect climate for farmers. olive growers in Turkey face frost-free days but desert wind endangers crops unless trees are protected.
A New York Press note describes a method to keep butter fresh by packing extra butter into a bowl, pressing tightly, covering with water and salt, and refrigerating. The process is said to prevent tainting and extend freshness for a week or more.
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