Gifts Are Surprises Not Matters of Trade
A historical column discusses evolving fashion and etiquette for parties noting slippers, fans, shawls, gloves and tulle as cost and style shift. It advises simpler dress and warns against overvaluing small gifts or ritual accessories in social events. A reader asks about romantic fidelity and diamonds amid gossip, with guidance to either ignore rumors or discuss concerns directly with the friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Lee
Jackoline
Etiquette Guidance From Two Girls on Small Social Minutes
Two girls answer common questions about handling candy on the floor and dining decorum. They advise picking up dropped candy at home and discarding it, thanking a boy who accompanies you home, and not waiting for a gift in advance but rather deciding how to respond to gifts in your own home.
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Martha Lee
Bay
Ae Ray
Dear Misa Lee Advice on Relationship Quarrels and Repair
A 19 year old writes about breaking up with an 18 year old after frequent quarrels. The reader asks how to renew friendship, admit fault, and promise to change habits so she accepts him seeing others. The guidance urges acknowledging fault, requesting a second chance, and proposing that both should have many friends.
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Misa Lee
Antil
Tanny
Oil stove explosion causes 700 dollars damage
A coal oil heating stove in the dining room of C. Williams at 1601 Montcalm Street exploded at 5 a.m. today. The burning oil spread across the room but no injuries occurred. Damage is estimated at $700.
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C. Williams
Montcalm St
Typewriter Stolen From Office in Bank Building
A sneak thief entered the 315 Peoples Bank building office yesterday and stole a typewriter owned by Mrs. E. 8. Carr.
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Peoples Bank
E. 8. Carr
Bandannas Showcase Silk and Linen Blouses in Style
The bandanna once the ruler of the kitchen Aunt Dinah entered society in Deauville last summer. They appear in blouses of silk and fine linen and can be tied for a plain throat knot or folded into a chic turban.
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Dinah
Deauville
Marriage a la Mode In China Celebrations Persist Beyond Death
The passage describes Chinese wedding customs including the bride’s dress sedan chair umbrellas gift boxes candles and hangings. Betrothal is treated as highly important and ceremonies proceed even if the bride or groom dies. If the groom dies before the wedding the bride is considered a widow.
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China
Marriage of Regina Christian to Eugene Morrison in Chicago
Miss Regina Christian wed Eugene M. Morrison at St. Patrick's Church with Father O Connell officiating. The ceremony in the morning followed by a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home and a Chicago departure for the couple’s new home.
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Regina Christian
Emma Christian
Eugene M. Morrison
Chicago
Father O'Connell
St. Patrick's Church
Josephine Christian
Aaron Ward
John Boudoin
George Morrison
Local Christmas Events Attract Area Residents
A Christmas gathering at Mrs. Mayme Engle’s home featured a children’s program and readings. Mrs. T. C. Clapp hosted dinner for Mrs. Etta Bickle, with guests from Ft. Wayne and Anderson. The Dramatic Club showcased The Woman in the Case at the Athenaeum, directed by Prof. R. A. Talcott. Thelma D. Nathan wed Charles P. Shannon of Louisville, and Indianapolis Athletic Club plans its third annual formal at the Athenaeum with Ft. Harrison officers as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Engle
Mary Ann Hoffman
Nancy Minick
Betty Lea
Elsie Hanscock
Ada May Allred
Ruth Elaine Merrifield
Eugene Huston
T. C. Clapp
Hotel
English
Etta Bickle
the Daughters of Veterans
Ft. Wayne
Grace Hoffmeyer
the Dramatic Club
the Athenaeum
Walter
Indianapolis Athletic Club
Athenaeum
Ft. Harrison
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Evalyn Barnes
Ada Payne
Highland Golf and Country Club
Gavin Payne
Charles Pfaffin
George Taylor
Arthur Basham
Wooster
Ohio
Clyde Titus
D. K. Baggs
Grace Miller
Springfield
Ill
James P. Schroeder
Calhoun, Ky
Clinton D. Lasher
Fred Scheiger
Indianapolis
Zetathea Club
Bron
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ITI Eastand
Ayres
Hot Point Electric
Ayres—Electrical Dept
Katherine Graves
Effie Rogers
Emma J. Rogers
Frances Bilque
Caddie Farnsworth
F. M. van Pelt
Anderson
Sadie Hall
Pittsburgh
Paul Robinson
Mystic Tie Club
P. Pfaff
William ©. Bobbs
Sidney Miller
Owen Mothershead
Robert Millikan
Garvin Brown
Charles Lathan
Henry Jameson, Jr
Austin Brown
Robert Hendrickson
Austin Hubbard
R. A. Talcott
Hutler College
H. B. Nathan
Thelma D. Nathan
Charles P. Shannon
Louisville, Ky
Morris M. Feuerlicht
Shannon
Louisville
L.S. Ayres & CO
Coats
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