Promises and politics mix in asides across campaigns
The column attacks Mayor Bookwalter for breaking a ward four promise about a pesthouse and contrasts him with Councilman Eppert. It notes Eli Zaring’s claim about Gerber, mentions a Kansas lynching and Durbin’s Florida trip, and touches on weather, railcars, and Roosevelt's Venezuelan arbitration stance alongside local weddings and society notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwrter
Eppert
Bookwalter
Roosevelt
Richmond Palladium
Muncle Star
Terre Haute Tribune
Social whirl notes from early week gatherings
The Chevaliera club will dance at Hren nekes Friday night. Miss Lucy Nathan hosted a matinee party Thursday. Knights of Columbus plan a nalice Friday night at club rooms. Mr and Mrs Swain hosted a Christmas family dinner for 27. Coffin and Finch hosted a family dinner for 12 Thursday. Indiana University alumni dinner set for Tuesday at the Commercial Club. Mrs McCrea and Miss Bessair-Crea will host a tea January 2 with invitations out. Gilchrist hosted a dancing party at Berrericks Thursday for their son and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Thomas A. Swain
D. W. Coffin
M. M. Finch
Indiana University
Commercial Club
John M. Gilchrist
Berrerick’s
Why Should a Gay Maiden Refuse the Marital Knot
A Baltimore American verse fragment echoes resistance to marriage, praising independence while warning of the hard master. The text contrasts deceit in men with believers in women and follows a maid promising never to marry despite wooing. The snippet ends with a note on a proposed car plant contact from A J Jacobs in Cleveland to Indianapolis officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aster
A. J. Jacobs
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Sketches and songs of a singer through childhood and gloom
A collage of verses recalls happy childhood days and a later grim mood. It blends memory of carefree youth with dialect color and Christmas hardship, noting a sense of fate and small moments of daily life.
The Babe of Bethlehem Poem From a Winter Night
A devotional poem depicts the stable birth of Jesus with Mary Joseph and shepherds as they welcome the Babe. The speaker pleads for mercy and forgiveness while kneeling at the door to adore the infant and bear witness to divine grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Joseph
Cass County saw fewer divorces than marriage licenses in December
In Cass County, December recorded far fewer divorce grants than marriage licenses issued, reflecting a tighter balance between separations and unions. The report notes the divorce total lagged behind the number of marriages in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Cass’ County
A Corner for the Women Dress Pointers and Lingerie
A home dress guidance feature urges cautious styling for stout figures with brown suits and simple hats, warns against bright colors and fussy belts, and notes lace belts rhinestone buckles and pale blue lingerie gowns. It details handkerchief lingerie corset covers made from fine handkerchiefs with narrow hems and delicate embroidery, plus diagonal cutting and lace edging.
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Blythe
Spirit OF the State Press
Anderson News
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Loogootee
Martin County
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Alpany Ledger
Anderson
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Shelbyville
Lottie Natl
Fred Taylor
Chevaliera Club
Hrenneke’s
Lucy Nathan
Baltimore American
New York
Garner
Nancy Brown
Valley of Kentucky
Bill Bailey
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Childern
Dom
Cheese Box Philosopher
Babe OF Bethlehem
Fat Mary
Conde B
Palien
Barney & Berry
Rogers Bros.’ Co
Vonnegut Hardware Company
East Washington Street
Vonnegut Hardware CO
E. Washington
Union Painless Dentists
Monument
Watson & CO
New York St
E. Ohfost
National Furniture Co
W. Washington Street
Dru Ces
Hoyt
Tinkham
Kilmer
Duffy
Cardus
Dr. Pierce
Scott
Warners
Bee Bell
Bluckmeyer's Pharmacies
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Prospect
Laurel Su
Madison Ave
Dunlop-Bta
Tion
Aeure
Baby
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
H. D. Vories
PublicInatra
Physicians and Surgeons
J. Je Kyle
Newton Claypool
Menter, Rosenbloom & Co
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