The Arsenal Grounds and Sunday Baseball Vision
An Indianapolis plea to save the arsenal grounds as a park with open Sundays for baseball for men and boys, arguing forests, urban recreation, and civic virtue, while condemning railroad crossings and demanding elevated tracks to protect life and property. The piece deplores railroads delaying fire apparatus and calls for legal enforcement and progress.
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Arsenal Grounds
Arsenal
Indianapolis
Burford’s
Levey’s
Prohibition Party Plans Brisk Campaign with Big Tent Rally
The state prohibition party promises a strong push with Rev. W. H. Boles touring the state in support. Republicans downplay recent Indiana municipal results while Democrats claim significance. A biting contrast in the political scene with a folksy refrain: you pays your money and takes your choice.
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Prohibition Party
W. H. Boles
Indiana
Is There an Indiana Doughnut in Peru History
The News reports an odd local question about an Indiana doughnut with a long Peru connection. It notes the item has existed for 57 years and carries diverse toothy impressions, revealing a curious regional oddity and local pride.
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Indiana
Peru
School site debate trims to town center location
A reader argues against placing a large, attractive school on the old arsenal grounds. The writer insists the school should be downtown for easy access and visibility, bringing the news argument up to date once more.
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Arsenal
Asphalt pavements spark debate and delays
Citizens chide the Board of Works and gas companies over road surfacing and interurban plans as they lament slow progress and question governance. The remark Cuba’s history is cited to mock local incompetence while proces routes and Washington influence loom large in the discussion.
Coal Barons Talk Like Natural Gas Barons
A fragment voices the question What will the democrats do as coal and gas barons debate strategy and policy stakes in a murky political scene.
Fragmented Opinions Parade Across Indiana Newspapers
A selection of editorials and quips from Indiana papers discusses politics, public officials, civil rights, and health policy. Notable lines critique Dr Horne, hail Chauncey Depew on railroads, and question direct senatorial elections while urging support for city officers and public health measures.
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Dr. Horne
Tipton Advocate
Orleans
Indianapolis
Columbia City Post
Bryan
Bluffton Chronicle
Chauncey Depew
United States
Knox Democrat
Lebanon
Bamar
Rockport Journal
Munche Star
Indiana
Greencastle Press
Social Swirl Highlights Local Guests and Engagements
Miss Grace Galloway visits Mrs. George Louden in Cincinnati while Miss Margaret Foster returns from a stay with Miss Virginia Keen in Burlington. Mrs. John W. Keynes plans weeks with her sister in Logansport. Miss Florence DePauw hosts ten guests for a luncheon for Miss Jean Hill of Chicago. Engagement announced between Miss Helen Elizabeth McKay and Brandt T. Steele. Sketching Club names new officers: President Mrs. Nathan C. Garhart, Vice President Miss Rose Holmes, Secretary Miss Fannie Cuer, Corresponding Secretary Dr Keeney, Treasurer Miss Virginia Minor, Critic Miss Rhoda Selleck.
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Margaret Foster
Virginia Keen
Burlington
John W. Keynes
Logansport
J. W. Schultz
Florence DePauw
Jean Hill
Chicago
Helen Elizabeth McKay
Horace McKay
Brandt T. Steele
The
Sketching Club
Nathan C. Garhart
Rose ‘Holmes
For Women's Eye The Louissine Ribbon for Sash
A guide to sash fashion in fabrics like Louissine ribbon silk and taffetas. It describes winding the ribbon around the waist to form bows and tasselled ends, weighted ends with silver motifs, and gold lace trims for elegant gowns. It notes ribbon roses as a novelty and favors soft pink satin ribbons for this style.
Parasol fashions dominate this year in bold colors and luster
A fashion overview notes favored parasols in cardinal and royal blue with long handles of polished bamboo. White moire sunshades, light and dark tones, and rich handles with silver or gilt contrast. Parisienne ladies favor plain textiles and wash fabrics alongside lace trim or self-color brocade, signaling an upcoming summer trend.
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Fair Parisienne
In Velvet Valleys Poem Fragment from Buffalo Evening News
A poetic fragment titled In Velvet Valleys depicts nature and divine love in lush, pastoral imagery. The speaker praises flowers and landscape as witnesses to life, love, and music, concluding that divine light dispels sorrow. The piece reads like a devotional nature meditation from a 19th or early 20th century periodical.
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Buffalo Evening News
Rhubarb Custard Pie and Classic Kitchen Dishes
A collection of vintage kitchen instructions covers rhubarb custard pie with meringue, mayo dressing using butter, Indian curry soup with rice, and multiple salads like radish, macedoine, and watercress. Techniques include using vegetable boiling water in sauces, celery cleaning, and a cabbage dish with milk, cheese, and paprika.
The Little Life Against the World on My Breast
In the poem a speaker exalts the small human life over fame wealth and power. The verse contrasts royal conquests and learning with the simple warmth and intimate contact of a baby held close. The Delineator presents a personal valuation of love and family as supreme riches.
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Plato
Elaborate satin blouse with intricate plaited yoke and cuffs
A pale satin liberty blouse features a heavily plaited yoke and box plaits. It uses ecru point de Venise medallions to separate the upper yoke from the lower section, with blue fabric cut away to reveal the white lining. Medallions appear on the stock as well, and cuffs mirror the yoke’s fine tucks.
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Gibson
Confession on Games I Have Never Played
A Washington Star poem laments distress over never trying golf, auto driving, ping pong, or bridge. The speaker questions life’s purpose while admitting a lack of zeal for many common pastimes. It uses humorous self reflection about earthly pleasures and personal limits.
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Washington Star
Fashions Describe Young Women Styles and Accessories
The piece notes slender silhouettes for skirts and bonnet trends fading as girls wear black silk coats and white stockings. It highlights white linen and pique dresses, black and white polka dot stockings with black footgear, and black and white hats. Accessories include round pearls, shell combs, and fine tucks enhancing crepe de chine flounces, with linen dresses featuring matching parasols.
Various Humorous Bits From Early 20th Century Papers
A collage of short witticisms and quips from multiple newspapers including Atlanta Constitution Chicago Tribune Bakers' Review Washington Star Baltimore News Detroit Free Press Puck and Chicago Post. The snippets cover jokes about writing, economics, royal events, palmistry, and everyday family scenes.
Hand Painted Buttons Add Flair to Shirt Waist Season
The shirt waist season brings hand painted porcelain button sets for waist and sleeves. Designs include violets on cream with gold borders, pink or yellow roses, and forget-me-nots on salmon with gold trim. Each button is a miniature floral study showcasing artistic painting and flower-love.
What the Papers Say on Issues of War and Prices
A collection of critical quotes from multiple papers debating imperialism in the Philippines, high prices and labor, and U S policy. It notes reactions to President Schurman and Secretary Root, with mixed opinions on staying the flag and retaliation. The excerpt highlights public disagreement over American actions abroad and economic conditions.
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Chicago Post
New York Evening Sun
Schurman
Detroit Evening News
Des
Moines
New Haven Union
Philippines
Willis
Reward offer for catarrh cure from Hall's company
An advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as proprietors and includes endorsements from Wier & Tavax and others with questionable readability.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Wier & Tavax
de Manvor
Ates Gifts
Practical home remedies for whitening clothes and skin
Useful tips include using a tablespoon of kerosene per gallon of soapy water to brighten yellowed fabrics. Also apply warm mutton suet to sores, chapped hands, or dry lips at night to speed healing and keep wounds clean with melted suet on a rag.
Winter hats and family pride in the modern home
A column notes women wearing winter hats amid trends in gardening books and fashion. It reflects on female influence, porch life with hammocks and chairs, and the idea of family pride tied to graduation. It contrasts public display with private domestic scenes and remarks on artful dress.
The Oveland Limited Enjoys Luxurious Electric Cars
The Oveland Limited offers tiled platformed cars with braced railings and ample space for passengers. Each car features six compartments and a drawing room with washstand, hot and cold water, electric heaters, parcel racks, and full toilet facilities. The train travels to Salt Lake City in 12 hours and San Francisco in 16 hours, promising comfort and luxury with no extra cost.
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Oveland Limited
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Union Pacific
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Eve
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Lessa
Lael
Board of Works
Cuba
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Spirit OF the State
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Cincinnati
George Louden
Central-ave
Atlanta Constitution
Xenophon
Chicago Tribune
Baltimore News
Sidney
Rodney
Detroit Free Press
Puck
Johnny
Harry
New York
Pric
Morrow
West Aisle
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Smyrna
Meridian St
Indiana Trust Building
Cor
Washington St
Virginia Ave
Progress Laundry
Columbia National Bank
Rianay S
Anag
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Julius Schuller
Chamberlain
H. R
Phelps
Plymouth
Oklahoma
Stevenson
Jd. J. Kyle
Newton Claypool
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