Monument to Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Declared Great
A critical review lauds the Indiana soldiers and sailors monument as the world’s greatest battle monument surpassing only Coblenz’s Emperor William statue. It credits the original Indiana commission for merit and notes criticism of the war and peace groups and praise for local sculptor John H. Mahoney's figures of Whitcomb Harrison and Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors
Emperor William
Germany
Coblenz
Rhine
Moselle
Bruno Schmidtz
Berlin
Indiana Monument
Frederick McMonnies
Paris
France
Indianapolis
Army
Navy
Gov. Whitcomb
Wm. Henry Harrison
Geo
Bids Rejected for Stone Bridge Project Mentioned
The piece argues that bids for a stone bridge should be rejected and re advertised for stone alone. It warns that flushing away all bids or duplicating the effort could doom the project and references local government actions and historical cautions. It then shifts to observations on pests and public health, noting mosquitoes, buzzards, and dogs as blamed agents in various cities. The text also pays tribute to Bret Harte and references literary praise for Dickens. It notes the Sun nominating an editor for consul at Zanzibar and reports on Fort Benjamin Harrison’s naming, with a jab at Gen Miles and Beveridge. The passage concludes with a commentary on politics and springtime rhetoric.
Admiral Sampson Dies Amid Mixed Reactions
Admiral Sampson who died Tuesday was described as an able naval officer though criticized for actions toward Admiral Schley. The obituary notes public belief the act was unjust to a brave adversary and laments his death while acknowledging lingering jealousy and bitterness toward Schley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Ad‘miral ‘Schley
Fragmentary note hints at political reflection and names
The readable fragment mentions names Russell Amos Corrigan and E fone among a brief political musing about Democrats deciding to do nothing. It lacks clear date or location and provides limited context beyond partial names and a political sentiment.
Fashion Hints From The Season's Styles
Pongee belts with firm foundations and stitching. dull gilt buckles. Scotch plaids revive as walking dresses paired with plaid straw turbans. Empire lace and mousseline frocks poised for summer success. Sleeves tighten from shoulder to wrist while upper sleeves stay close and flat. Ribbon finishes at neck and sleeves with rosettes or beadwork trim.
Plaid Straw Trim Models Bright Colored Hat Flair
A smart model features black straw hatwork with bright plaid accents. The round flat hat shows an inch wide brim band, two large rosettes on the crown and lower brim, and a royal blue silk drape from one rosette to the other ending in a chic bow.
Elegant shirt collars and cuffs described in fashion notes
The article details white wide turn over collars and cuffs with flowered lawn bands, sheer muslin collars with hem stitched edges, French knot embellishments, and fine material dots in color. It mentions pongee and coffee color trends with cream and linen tones, pongee stocks with folded edges, colored silk buttonhole stitching, and petal bows matching the stitching color in pale green or red.
Fashion notes highlight summer silk trends and patterns
Shop news surveys vibrant fabrics and design shifts as summer silks dominate. Stripes and checks appear with bold combos of green and blue while velvet accents, corded silks, and silky mousseline offer versatile options. Polka dots, clover leaf motifs, and appliques decorate shirtwaist suits and laces, with machine dotted French silks and colonial inspired buckles framing accessories.
Spirit of the State Press Uplifts Indiana Politics
Several Hoosiers would be willing to go to Zanzibar to represent the government while Indiana remains ready for political martyrs in office. Commentary from Knightstown Journal and other papers notes mixed views on leadership, prosperity, and government spending, with critiques of meat trusts and urban bias amid national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanzibar
Indiana
Knightstown Journal
Woman shares method for hanging silk garments
A woman advised by Housekeeping says to hang silk petticoats and skirts with three or four loops under the facing rather than in the waist belt. She claims hanging flounces in the opposite direction freshens them and gives a new life, noting the wearer’s pristine garb suggests usefulness.
Veiled Materials and Fashion Descriptions Recalled
A fragment notes Canvas and Tun’s veiling once seen as unsuitable for youth wear. It mentions years ago views on fabrics, over trimming, and attempted appeals to make items more attractive. The text hints at evolving style judgments and design choices without concrete events or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tun
Hibernians Division 3 Initiates Large Class May 2
Resolutions adopted at the last meeting honor Archbishop Cor. Tigan. Initiation announced for May 2 at Patrick's Hall by Division No. 3 Hibernians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernians
Patrick's
Cor. Tigan
The Sketches And Songs Of A Singer
A fragmentary, humorous piece about a poor man and his romance, contrasting rail life and autos with social page sneers. A young man asks if he is hopelessly spendthrift and his fiancée teases him about money and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dern Society
George
Darkness and airships end ball game call
Jinks notes the game was called due to darkness though no clouds were seen, joking a crowd of airships blocked the sun. Milt Simpkins the butcher pulled his ads after a cartoon showing Justice balancing gold and beef, which he claims targets his weight methods. The paper defends the cartoon as a critique of the meat trust, not Simpkins personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinks
Milt Simpkins
Justice
Milt
Sweet girl plans yachting in a smack tomorrow
Edward Singer quotes the girl saying she and her father will go yachting in a smack tomorrow. He notes the possibly gifted Dick provided the boat last night and questions the plan amid light dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Edward Singer
Quick Vignettes Of Life From Several Papers Across The Nation
The clipped humor column compiles snippets from Boston Transcript Nell and club meetings to Tit-Bits and Chicago News. Notes include a college student debating ideals, a poker quip about Brown and Green, a wireless station salary rumor via a monkey, and a playful baseball rumor about legal and financial prowess.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertisement Promotes Spring Health
A vintage health ad urges spring shoppers to take Hood's Sarsaparilla for a strong appetite, purified blood, steadier nerves, and renewed energy. It claims the tonic vitalizes the whole being and cures fatigue, warning to avoid experiments with other products.
Cook Book Style Biscuits Jellied Wheatlet Salad
Two quarts flour with salt milk and cream to form soft dough for small round biscuits baked twenty minutes in a hot oven. Wheatlet uses wheatlet with water milk raisins vanilla, baked in double boiler then moulded and chilled, served with cream. Crees Salad mixes mint sugar salt oil vinegar watercress nasturtium peppergrass and hard boiled eggs for immediate serving.
Household Tips and Cleaning Remedies From a Society Column
An old society note shares practical recipes and cautions for daily care. It suggests mixing equal parts linseed oil turpentine vinegar and spirit of wine for furniture polish, draining fried foods on coarse brown paper, and shredding fish under water to avoid odor on hands. It also offers a glove cleaning method using ammonia in a closed box to vanish spots after four to five days.
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SUN Building
H. Ohiont
THE
SUN
Vera Cruz
Constantinople
Bret Harte
Old
Overland Monthly
Mr. Harte
Dickens
Brete
Harte
Nell
Benjamin Harrison
Miles
War Department
Turkey
Mr. Beveridge
Mae Angel of Death
Frere
Sol, Smith
Russell Amosee Corrigan
E Fone
Empire Staffe
Shop News
Pongee
Spirit OF the State Press
Terre Haute Express
Fred Funston
Greenfield
Meat Trust
Connersville
Examiner
Richmond
Podunk Times
Boston Transcript
Jack
White
Brown
Green
Chicago News
Hal
Puck
Atlanta’ Constitution
Washington Star
Brooklyn
Yarn Sox
Chicago Tribune
Hood
F. M
Horsford’s Old Phosphate
Horsford
Ilth
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Union Station
Terre Haute
West Washington Street
National Furniture CO
Albert Hutchinson
Old Tel
New Tel
Hoyt
Pinkham
Kilmer
Duffy
Cardus
Dr. Pierce
Jose Scott
Warner
Bell
New York
Gibson
Batiste
Dimity
Eoneee
BOC
Richelieu
Hermsdorf
Madras
Nyack
Imperial
Tae
Nassau
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Miki
Meridian St
the Central Trust Company
Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
Indiana Hotel Company
Qennjar
Compan Company
Indianapolie Fire Inursance ‘Company
H. P. Wasson & Co
Wees
East Market Street
Usiness
Srg
Bormoening
the Starr
the Starr Piano Company
Pennsylvania Street
Bes
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