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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1922
Page
9
A playful column notes Christmas gift exchanges create social pressure as office workers mingle. A reader asks how to stop colleagues from pestering the office Sheik and Clare, with casual advice to focus on work and set boundaries.
A reader worries about exchanging two identical bags without upsetting kind givers. Dear Miss Lee advises not telegraphing the switch. Exchange quietly now and use one bag while keeping the other for later use to avoid hurt feelings.
A 21 year old man writes of workplace friction with female colleagues who bother him while he works. He wishes to get along, avoid rudeness, and pursue dating with several women who misinterpret his intentions. He seeks guidance to navigate boundaries and relationships.
The Monday section of the Woman's Department Club held a Christmas party at the club house with a decorated tree gifts and songs led by Miss Laurie Stafford. Engaged Miss Jen nie Kline to Eli Shapero of Louisville with a Jan 2 wedding at the club. Various clubs announced upcoming events and parties across Indianapolis including December gatherings at the Normal School alumnae meeting the Local Council of Women and Kappa Kappa Gamma anniversary dinner at Irvington.
An advertisement claims that people over forty are more susceptible to colds flu and pneumonia due to reduced resistance. It promotes Bulgarian Herb Tea as a remedy to keep the bowels and stomach functioning, improve blood, and break up a cold quickly, with physicians and druggists recommending it.
A 17 year old girl writes concern about marriage at a young age after her mother remarried. The advisor urges delaying marriage for at least two years and only marrying if in love. She cautions the girl to stay careful when unsupervised due to lack of a guardian.
A 19 year old girl asks how to win back a man ten years older who has grown distant. Alma advises keeping confidences, not chasing him, and treating him as a friend while looking for other potential suitors. The column encourages self restraint and exploring other relationships.
Tea gowns shape a mood of ease in women with tea, an open fire, and candlelight. Fabrics favored include chiffon velvet and brocaded crepe de chine with moufflon trims and Paisley silks. lace and ruffles appeal to frill lovers.
Two public meetings were held to promote missionary work in China. After a dinner by the John Chestnut Club at Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church, Dr. I. M. Ewers of Pierceton Indiana, a medical missionary in China, stated that Chinese people have been convinced the Christian forces of America are friendly. Dr. W. L. Berst followed with remarks on medical missions.
Officials in Walkish Wisconsin obtained a John Doe warrant for a “poisoner” accused of trying to kill two school children with carbolic acid. Dr. Benjamin Levine said analysis of food from a dinner pail carried by Norma Olsen, 11, showed the poison had been poured over the meal.
New York notes report quaint embroidered handkerchiefs with animal motifs are bought by the box for children. Another item notes that girls now wear evening gowns to show they have outfits, moving beyond the old refrain I have nothing to wear.
The Palace Theater presents thirty little midgets in a vaudeville act that delights audiences with varied stunts. The show is billed as family friendly and fun for all ages. New arrivals feature brushed wool jackets similar to jacquette blouses.
Offers significant discounts on children's fur sets including nutria lamb coney and opossum options. Highlights savings, future usability, and urges shopping today before stock runs out. Mentions Brunswick phonographs, kitchen containers, beauty services, and other local store offers.
Dame Fashion predicts capes will top trends next season due to easy adjustability and near universal appeal. The Georgiette Shoppe at 110 Pembroke Arcade offers winter wardrobe remakes for children with affordable, guaranteed work by Miss Gloscio. Enhance homes with January curtains and use our free Shopping Service to have Peggy Ann shop for you with full description.
A speaker at a bean dinner of the Bible Investigation Club at the Y M C A urged that China's future rests on its Christianized sons.
Arrangements for the Indiana Republican Editorial Association mid winter banquet are nearing completion. Frederick E. Schortemeier, secretary, announced preparations for the annual meeting and event.
The state committee and a committee of editorial association members plan a banquet here on January 26 after a two day convention. George B. Lockwood editor of the National Republican and secretary of the Republican National Committee will be the principal speaker. Jesse W. Pierce of Clinton serves as association president.
Twenty six chickens were stolen from a coop at the rear of the home of Mrs John J Yoke located at 1931 West Vermont Street last night.
The E O M sale features two dozen dresses in navy black and green including two-piece jerseys with capes and tweed options at 4.95 and 28 crepe de chine pieces at 10.00. Gown Toom offers handmade cotton voile and crepe dresses up to 10.00, with many groups priced 7.95 to 26.00. Lower-Priced dresses include fresh-condition wool and silk at 13.50, crepe house dresses 3.45, and gingham dresses at 1.45. Skirts, petticoats, and Philippine garments fill Ayres Third Floor with various markdowns.
E O M and Coats lists winter Bolivias novelty mixes and Canton crepes at 7.50. Knitted suits from abroad for misses 7.50 and 15. Fur trimmed Marleen and Duvet stocks priced 15 to 39.50. Fur trimmed coats in navy black brown 39.50 to 49.50. Untrimmed coats at 15 to 19.50. Marleen tailleur brown pommeran 10.00. Kit fox navy black Marleens 19.50. Three piece fox trimmed suits 29.50 to 49.50. Other fur trimmed suits 15.00 and stout tailored suits 10.00 to 29.50.
Ayres Street Floor offers a sale of sewing notions including white and smoked pearl buttons at 5¢ per card. Stickered edges come in white and color at 3 bolts for 10¢. Featherstitch braids in assort ed patterns 3 bolts for 5¢. Seven Supporters pair for 10¢. Large pin sheets 5¢. Collar bands odd sizes 3 for 10¢. Hooks and eyes good plates not all sizes 2 for Be. Perfect U forms each 1. Dress belting French per yard 12¢. Rick Rack red only belt 8¢.
A selection of hats from velvet, felt and velour in many shapes and colors. Embroidered or trimmed with ribbons feathers and ornaments in navy brown sand gray and black. AYRES SECOND FLOOR.
AYRES VICTROLAS FIFTH FLOOR offers E O M Victrolas demonstrators and discontinued models with varied prices. Units include 895 and 2 at 115 dollars, 81 down and 81 50 weekly terms, 4 at 175 with 85 down and 10 a month, 1 at 225 with 10 down and 15 a month, and 1 electric at 285 with 15 down and 20 a month.
Tea and coffee spoons priced at 15 cents each. Modeled handle knives forks salad forks ice cream forks pickle forks oyster forks butter spreaders soup spoons table spoons dessert spoons sugar spoons and butter knives at 30 cents each. Hollow handle knives and cream ladles 49 cents each. AYRES-SILVERWARE street floor.
E O M gloves include Kayser leatherette and chamoisette models with strap wrist twelve button length and two clasp styles priced 65 cents. Two clasp glace gloves with varied colors cost 1 dollar 35. Postman's capeskin gloves white with strap wrist priced 2 dollars 95. Suede fabric gloves two clasp style in broken lots cost 35 cents. Imported glace two clasp gloves in several colors sell at 1 dollar 85.
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