Keach Wins Democratic Chair. Republicans Skeptical
The piece notes James L. Keach's election as city Democratic chairman over John W. Kern and describes Republican reactions as cautious, with Mayor Bookwalter and Chairman Logsdon depicted as unconcerned or optimistic. It also covers the Sentinel’s new evening edition launch and general commentary on political and newspaper matters of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Keach
John W. Kern
Logsdon
Bookwalter
SUN
al Roi
Keach
Very, Very Funny Comic Snippets From Newspapers
A jumble of humorous lines from various papers features witty exchanges about music, celebrity nods, a child’s concert etiquette, and social quirks. Quips touch on jealousy, honesty, baseball homers, and family anecdotes reflecting early 20th century light humor.
Jones Collection of Rugs Is Large and Beautiful
The Jones collection in Indianapolis comprises rare oriental rugs and curios gathered by Charles Jones of 110 East Thirteenth Street. spanning eight years, the display rivals an art museum with priceless pieces including an almost priceless Ispahan, a royal Bokhara, Samar and gold blue rug, and a famed Chi chi rare rug no longer made. The owner, a connoisseur of hot rugs, preserves colors through age and traditional methods, with Anatolian pieces, Kurdistan and Kazak examples, and a wall-hung Anatolian mat among other treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cnaries
Thirteenth St
Jones
Thirteenth-st
California
Reco
Thts
Howevr
Analine Yes
The New Type of Business Woman
The article argues that tactful socially skilled women hold a growing edge in business over trained specialists. It describes roles in beauty parlors private sanitariums and dress houses, where witty hospitable conduct and fashionable presence open advancement. It notes deputy mistresses, interviewers for doctors, and promoters of stocks or real estate as lucrative paths for self reliant women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneschel
May’s Joy Month as Burroughs Hails Nature’s Call
The passage reflects John Burroughs praising barefoot contact with earth and the rejuvenating arrival of May. It contrasts rheumatic afflictions with nature’s seasonal awakening, urging readers to embrace the joy month of May. The excerpt celebrates blossoms, birds, and edible herbs in a lyrical homage to spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burroughs
Beecham's Pills Advertises Female Health Remedy
An old advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as a universal cure for ailments unique to women and stresses that neglecting early treatment leads to serious illness and death. The copy claims that millions rely on this medicine for happiness and health, appealing to a global female audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecham
Sketches and Songs of a Singer and Other Fragments
A collage of verse and prose pieces including rants on public behavior, a child’s quip about treasure, a pun laden exchange at a store, a humorous sign encounter, and a weathered poem by Edward Singer. It blends satirical sketches with lyric observations on society and media.
Swirl of Society Notes and Upcoming Weddings
Dr C Fletcher plans abroad in July. Miss Voss travels in New York and returns next week. Eugenia McOunt to return from California Tuesday. Mrs William E Hayward to host luncheons Thursday and Friday. Mr and Mrs John W Stokes marked tenth anniversary Monday. Miss Caroline Marmon and Miss Leonora Paxton of Princeton to travel abroad Thursday. Mrs Thomas L Sullivan to host a May 2 reception at North Capitol Ave home. Mrs John E Hollett to be a hostess. Mrs W H Coleman to host May 2 reception for D A R chapters, with Edmund H Bingham and Miss Nora O Malley present. Edmund H Bingham and Miss Nora O Malley wed Tuesday at the bride’s lodge in Detroit. They will reside at St Clair. Miss Florence Russell, bride elect, to be entertained by many, prior to June 30 marriage to William Lilly. Mr and Mrs Russell to host a bridal dinner. further dinners, breakfasts and showers planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Coleman
C. W. Fairbanke
Edmund H. Bingham
Nora O'Malley
Detroit
Mich
St. Clair
Florence Russell
William Lilly
Russell
Notable Americans and Britons in Odd News Fragments
The report lists varied oddities: Peter Volin arrested in New York for wearing an arape on his boots in mourning his father. Paul Volodin, a Tolstoi disciple, jailed a year to curb his pessimism after a failed suicide bid. Alonzo Weed, a hobo, elected mayor of Amesville as a joke, now facing impeachment bids. George Bernard Shaw, now in London after marrying a rich widow, shifts to property and family as values. Rev. E. C. Simms of Pittsburgh accused of locking church doors and delivering long sermons. H. Dharmapala, at Chicago, seeks aid to build Indian manual training schools, not charity. Emperor Menelik of Abyssinia tests a metallic currency, salt blocks still used, new coinage rejected, value tied to cartridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Volin
New York
Paul Volodin
Tolstoi
Alonzo Weed
Amesville
George Hernard Shaw
London
Eng
E. C. Simms
Pittsburg
H. Dharmapala
Chicago
India
Thi
Menelck
Abyssinia
Abssinia
Paris
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Honesty of Cheney Firm
An old advertisement asserts Hall’s Catarrh Cure and endorses F J Cheney Co. Toledo. It includes testimonial wording from druggists Warner, Kingston, and Manure, praising Cheney’s business integrity and promising relief from catarrh with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
P. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Betieve
Weer
Tavax
Oy Warner
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Indiana
Grover Cleveland
Pitchfork Tillman
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United States Supreme Court
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Watts
Gail
American Federation of Musicians
Mimors
Edward
Faris
Pennsylvania
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Spirit OF the State Press
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Clay County Enterprise
Lulu Spence
Booker T. Washington
Lafayette Journal
South Ben
Marion ‘Chronicle
Tas
Tipton Tribrane
Beveridge
DeKalb-Breuben Bar Association
Auburn
Fort Wayne
Bishop Chatard
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Miss Hoemely- Rich
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Mother Earth
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Pacific Islands
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Boxee
Willie Boy
Willis
Mamma
Lttle
Johnny
Papa
Boggsville
Iace
Mttle Harold
Excepton
Edward Singer
W. M. Fogarty
Telegraphers’ Journal
Dr. C. Fletcher
Huntington
East Market Street
de Vore Company
Jos, R. Adams
Roth
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Grove Assets
TSGL
Wabilidea
John HM. Holliday
H.C. Martin
Vulcan
Indianapolis Gas CO
Satus
Indiana Trust Co
Indiana Trust Building
Burplus
America
Ted
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Sele
Patras
Teece
Pettis Dry Goods CO
the Commercial Trust Co
East Market St
West Pearl St
Indiana Screen and Mfg. CO
Cornell Ar
Washington
Lilly & Stalnaker
Mme Marie Leon
St James Bldg
Broadway
N.Y
Boosiecote
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Phaneor
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Tate Supt
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Stransky Steel Ware
Vonnegut Hardware
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