Wealth and Social Elite Critique From Mrs Fish Opinion
A controversial 1900s column condemns Mrs Stuyvesant Fish for aristocratic pretensions and anti democratic views. It argues true culture cannot be bought, values dignity over dress, and asserts the public holds genuine equality above gold and social rank. The piece concludes that many Americans spurn elitism and would not dine with Mrs Fish or similar elites.
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Stuyvesant Fish
New York
United States
Roosevelt
Mrs. Fish
Europe
Fish
Shand
White House
Arka
Avery
Tess
Mrs. Roosevelt
Two Paths for Mayor Borrowing Funds in Mount Jackson
Democratic candidate John Holtzman charges Mayor Bookwalter could either borrow to cover October bills or take a temporary loan. He argues the tactic would reflect poorly on the city and on Holtzman’s opponent. The Sun defends Bookwalter’s financial handling and criticizes the ministerial propaganda linked to the campaign.
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Bookwalter
John Holtzman
Mount Jackson
Ulawards
Holtzman
Bio
Stralia
Bookwaiter
Indianapolis
Humorous column and jokes on growing hair and gossip
A satirical piece chronicles aging barbers, stray hairs on coats, and a sly jab at vanity. It intermingles with reader questions to Clara about love, warning against infidelity and ending with a detective tease. General Bourbon is sentenced to two months in prison for an insulting letter to the war minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneval
Madrid
Bourbon
A Corner for the Women Dont Tell Everybody
A feature reflecting on female friendships and secrecy during youth, warning against gossip and confidences. Includes domestic recipes such as Potato Salad and Apples Baked With Nuts, plus householder tips on cleaning, dusters, and testing wallpaper for arsenic.
Preserved Yellow Crabapples Old Family Recipe
A grandmother's method for preserving yellow crabapples uses perfect fruit with stems, sugar at a one to one ratio, and a spice boil. Boil until tender, skimmer remove, then reduce to a thick syrup with lemon juice. Reheat fruit in syrup for 16 minutes, fill jars, pour syrup, and seal. Very delicious.
Seasonable Neckwear Trimmed Collars Describe Velvet Lapses
The article details black velvet laxenges in bed sizes used to finish white chiffon or mousseline stock, showing irregular application and rich appearance. It notes heavy materials with large embroidered spots, extensive use of black velvet ribbons, drawn work wheels, lace dices, and long tabs around collars. Necklines reveal bare skin, supported by featherbone foundations for shape and comfort.
Local social notes from Hauguville to Bloomington visits
Miss Mary Egan of Hauguville attended Oldenburg College on Wednesday. Mrs. J. H. Greenstreet returned home after several weeks in Chicago. Mrs. W. H. Glasscock of Bloomington visits Miss Belle Campbell. Mr. Keyes of Terre Haute visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hibben on Thursday.
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Mary Egan
Hauguville
Oldenburg College
J. H. Greenstreet
Chicago
W. H. Glasscock
Bloomington
Belle Campbell
Keyes
Terre Haute
Harold Hibben
Emmet J. Heeb
J. M. Green
Milas Caroline Conrey
Shelbyville
Charles Jeffrey
Bough
Canada
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the Sun
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Nowere
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Alabama
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Smoor
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Best Furniture Department
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RKO
Axminster
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Irish Point
Arabian
Brussels
Cellibry
Indiana Trust
Indiana Trust Bldg
Washington St
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis Gas CO
49S
Pennsylvania
Sten
Boguiksteitpec EE
Vries
Karl Schneider
F. Hintersteiner
Vienna
L. Vannuccini
Florence
Talbott Ave
Central College of Music
North Meridian 8
N. Capitol Ave
Edward Taylor
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Immitrala
Union Station
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