Mayor Bookwalter and the interurban station idea
An editorial urges Mayor Bookwalter to press for a unified freight and passenger station for all electric railways entering Indianapolis. It argues the city must decide on interurban franchises, align with magnates like McGowan, and push a settlement with the Indianapolis company to benefit the city, faulting the council’s delay.
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Bookwalter
McGowan
McCulloch
Board of Public Snails
Indianapolis Company
Mr. McGowan
Indianapolis
What the Papers Say on War and Welfare
An assortment of clipped editorial snippets from Buffalo News Detroit Free Press New York Evening Sun and Buffalo Times discuss British losses in South Africa boer surrender tactics Irish loyalties president’s influence and a Pittsburgh philanthropy model for poor women workers with child care proposals touched on in a brief read of recent editorials.
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England
South Africa
Buffalo News
Detroit
Congress
New York
Evening Sun
Pittsburg
Porterhouse steak versus Panama hat in price race
A collection of quotes notes public life, price shifts, and opinions from four papers. The Lafayette Courier jokes about value, the Muncie Herald warns drivers against speed, Michigan City Dispatch cites oleo butter price rise, and other papers compare war’s end to U S politics. Mark Twain’s Missouri return reflects aging and memory.
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Lafayette Courier
Muncle Herald
Michigan City
Dispatch
South Africa
England
United States
Columbia City
Mark Twain
Missouri
South Bend Tribune
Swirl of Society Spots Local Teas And Lectures
Mrs Henry Coe hosted the Conversation club Friday afternoon. Mrs N A Gladding plans a musical next Monday for her sister Miss Emma Atkins. Miss Estella Newhaus delivered a second lecture recital Thursday at Mrs Hugh McGowans. Misses Schellschmidt plan a tea June 16 for Miss Nettie Shover and Miss Dilhardt. Mrs W W AL Hughes hosted an informal gathering Thursday morning where Mrs O B Jameson read an original story. Laura Donnan will entertain Shortridge seniors Monday evening honoring Clifton Henry, first night-school graduate. Weddings noted in Cicero Tipton Elwood and Richmond.
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Henry ‘Coe
Conversation Club
N. A. Gladding
Emma_ Atkins
Estella Newhaus
Hugh McGowan
Schellschmidt
Nettie Shover
Dilihardt
Www
AL ‘Hughes
Laura Donnan
Shortridge High School
Clifton Henary
Indianapolis elementary pupils to sing at Tomlinson Hall
About 600 pupils from an Indianapolis elementary school will present a Friday night concert at Tomlinson Hall. The program includes songs by the Manual High School chorus and other local groups.
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Tomlinson Hall
Sfeioine High
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A fragment from Edward Singer presents poems and mini prose pieces titled The Song of the Mower and Do you ever have any trouble with your cooks leaving you with humorous quips. It includes a humorous correction about John Beal’s health versus judgment and brief witticisms on life and work.
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Jinks
Mr Nightfist
Louise
Decoration notes on fabrics and window hangings
Silk stripes enhance cretonnes and floor screens, with rubber tips protecting polished floors. Lace and ruffles stay in style, while light-weight chintz and imported cretonne window hangings gain vogue for out-of-town homes. New flower and vine patterns appear among oilcloths and linoleum, shifting away from tiles to ornamental designs. Lace bedcovers grow elaborate, Arabian lace remains common while oriental lace grows newer. A medallion center with broad lace flounce and matching bolster cover is typical, curtains fade to goff China silk in pale cream or ecru with lace borders or integrated lace. Curtains feature three narrow serpentine inserts across front and bottom with an edge to match.
Quotations From Various Newspapers On Commonplace Humour
A collage of brief, often punning news snippets and quotes from multiple papers. Topics range from volcano warnings and pawnshop jokes to grocer woes and light domestic quips, with minimal narrative and a focus on witty or ironic exchanges. Authorship is diffuse, reflecting a parody of press humor.
Embroidery fad expands women’s self support network
The monogram craze has spurred a thriving niche among women with women’s exchanges displaying embroidered initials and names on linen and fabrics. Some artisans take orders for personalized pieces while others work as self employed professionals. table linen marking has grown into a sustaining trade with Battenberg furnishings and Honiton lace fetching high prices from Irish and Russian sources.
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Battenburg
Embroidered Monograms Fashion Needlework Detail
The passage notes monograms and hand embroidery as key fashion decor. It highlights sleeves, cuffs, collars, and handkerchiefs featuring initials in script and capital letters. Silk hosiery, linen handkerchiefs, and turnover collars are adorned with French knots and artistic combinations to convey refinement.
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