Indictment of Indiana Ave Dives and Failing Officers
A citizen blast denounces Indiana Avenue as a den of crime and indecency run with impunity under lax law enforcement. The piece accuses public officers of failing to act, calls for accountability, and links the issue to local politics and decency in Indianapolis. It weaves in contemporary events and figures to underscore political fault lines.
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Citizens speak on columns and campaign insights
A collage of Indianapolis opinions features A L Block and others weighing a coliseum, party prospects, charity work, and local issues. Voters discuss investments, rail lines, press quality, and the economy as campaign debates unfold across the city.
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer Deathbed Repentance
A fragmented verse sketch and dialogue fragment present a somber scene. It includes lines of remorse regarding a singer and a candidate who offered sympathy and a lethal cigar, illustrating a sharp social exchange and inner regret.
Stranger Talk Ends Brief Card Reader
A brief note recalls a humorous exchange where a woman declines a stranger’s attempt to start a conversation. The girl explains she does not practice talking to strangers.
Candidates fail to grasp voting impact on farm outreach
Fragmentary OCR hints at campaign notes about candidates underestimating how circulating among voters could boost votes. Mentions an E86 man and farming context with unclear phrasing about persistence and influence.
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Grath
A Corner For The Women What Indianapollis Women Are Wearing
A feature on winter street fashion for Indianapolis women highlights velveteen gowns trimmed with soutache and buttons, fur accents on jackets and collars, bright hose for contrast, monogram stockings fading in popularity, and high heels remaining popular despite discomfort. It notes crepe de chine evening waists in black and colorful hues, then shifts to condemn rummage sales as trashy, unsanitary, and a health risk for children, recounting a specific shopper’s disappointment over broken china and the misleading charity framing.
Veil fashion shifts with broad hats and risky style
The era of the broad brimmed hat brings a new veil method where the veil is placed over the face before the hat and fixed high on the hair. It is criticized as unattractive and potentially dangerous, with warnings about health and aesthetics.
Reached the Top of the Ladder Sparks Fame's Modest Rise
A remark that reaching the top of the ladder reveals Fame using only small step ladders signals a lighthearted view of celebrity status. It suggests fame comes with simple tools and understated ambitions.
Just notice Minnie Rankin in town ad
In a country town a lighthearted ad promotes Minnie Rankin with repeated notices and verses. The verse teases her hat from McDougall's priced at a dollar ninety nine and hints at a past romance through stray lines. The piece reads like a playful local advert or column snippet.
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McDougall
Richard III and Merchant of Venice at English's Admired by None
Amusements listing reports English's presenting Richard III with Walker Whiteside and company to a scant audience. Grand Vaudeville and M'lis show and Empire Gay Morning Glories also noted. Whiteside aims for spectacle but fails to captivate. Mrs Richard lacks vitality. company not equal to Shakespearian standards.
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Walker Whiteside
Whiteside
Indianapolis
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The Modern Corset Fit In Indianapolis Shops
Women now seek the style that suits their figure and have corsets altered to fit. Indianapolis offers fitting rooms in major shops, with sales staff assisting, and larger cities employ expert fitters to guide selections for better comfort and style.
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Indianapolis
Halloween Prank Gone Wrong At Millinery Sign Switch
Col Harry Smith recalls a Halloween prank by a crowd of boys that swapped a milliner’s sign with a blacksmith’s sign and set it on a church door. The janitor seized two ringleaders, necks caught, they escaped after a brief scuffle and heads bumped.
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Alabama
North Sts
Physiomedical College
Lee
Swirl of Society Highlights Local Social Roundup
Miss Annie Dean hosts a Friday party while Mrs. M V McGilliard plans to depart Monday for Denver for the winter. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison returns from the Adirondacks and Mrs. O P Morton with Mrs. S C Gul prepare for Anderson travel. The Bachelor Girls host a sheet and pillowcase party at Miss Regina Wineman’s home. A reception by Mrs. John F. Hennessey is set for November 8 at 2218 Broadway for Miss Crowe of Dayton Ohio. The 1908 Shortridge high school class plans a dance with autumn decorations. Mrs. Geo W Stout visits Crawfordsville. sister Mrs. Elsie Fletcher travels to California. Mrs. Henry Gruman hosts a linen shower for Miss Lizzie Schreiner and fiancé Henry Rauch with guests including Mrs. Charles F. Dawson and Mrs. Albert E. Rauch.
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Crowe
Dayton
Eudora Landers
Lena Mrash
Harry Raymond
Gertrude Wobher
George Pattison
Shortridge High’ School
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Stale Bread Griddle Cakes Recipe Card
Break stale bread soak in milk for an hour mash to paste. Add sugar salt melted butter and eggs. Fold in flour then sour milk with soda. Form batter and bake on a hot griddle until golden. This simple kitchen item yields light savory pancakes.
The Woman That's Good Bless Her In White
Poem-adjacent verse praising a pure woman amid worldly temptations. The speaker recalls Bohemia's lure and fading revelry, then honors the maid with tender eyes and white breast as the source of virtue and blessing. Refrains affirm devotion and enduring kindness.
All Humors Are Impure Matters Affecting Health
A health note states that impurities in the body from skin to kidneys cannot be managed without assistance. It warns of pimples, boils, eczema, loss of appetite, fatigue, bilious turns, indigestion, headaches, and related ailments caused by these accumulations.
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Richmond Sun- Telegram
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