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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1926

Page

9

Black Bottom Bonnet Appears in Indianapolis Fashion

Dorothy Stephenson reports the Black Bottom Bonnet trend in Indianapolis resembling a diablo style close fitting aviator influenced cap. Popular with young bobbed hair and round faces, blue gray or tan tops with black bottoms, in larger sizes for long hair. Also notes devil helmet names and Paris origin, plus local notices of a card party reservations by Daughters of Isabella and a Tuxedo W C T U Christmas party hostess details.

Dorothy Stephenson Indianapolis Reboux Paris America Mephistopheles

Midol promises quick relief for menstrual pain

A historic women health notice proclaims a tablet named midol relieves menstrual pain in five to seven minutes and lasts twelve hours or more. It claims no narcotic effect and safety for teenage girls with direct action on affected organs. Drugstore price listed as 40 cents per slim aluminum box.

Two De Pauw Graduates Wed in Christ Church Ceremony

Miss Alice McCartney daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry McCartney of Chillicothe Ohio married Edwin D Sayre formerly of Terre Haute now of Manhattan Kansas at Christ Church Terre Haute TheRev John B E Sulger and Rev Floyd Van Keuren officiated The ceremony featured palm and Easter lily decor and a reception for 100 at the Columbia Club The couple plans a Chicago honeymoon and residence in Manhattan Kansas Sayre is a Kansas State Agricultural College music department member and a Phi Gamma Delta member Mrs Sayre is a Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority sister

de Pauw University Christ Church Alice McCartney Harry McCartney Chillicothe Ohio Edwin D. Sayre Manhattan Kan Terry Haute Ind John BE. Sulger St. Stephens Episcopal Church Terre Haute Floyd van Keuren Stevin C. C. Heath Samuel Ham de Pauw Bernice Fee Columbus Stevia Janet Neff A. J. Peek Greenwood Sara Ann Poucher Rochester Mable Sayre Harry K. Lam Columbia Club Sayre Chicago Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Hayre Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Kansas State Agricultural College

Christmas party and club events across Hamilton area

Miss Otilda Sutter hosted a Christmas party at 201 N State Ave with Loretta Weiner Agnes Evans Eleanor Sexton Ray Demaree Gladys Grave and Mrs Frank Wise in attendance. Service Star Legion met at 2238 Talbott Ave with Pearl Forsyth recounting Orient experiences and Adelaide Moore Miller singing. Alpha Latreian Club hosted Miss Margaret Evans with a program by Karl Nessler. Southern club dance planned at Woman's Department Club with Kennedy Reese organizing. Grace Ker shaw and Forest Van Arsdell announced. Master Barbers Association card party at Odd Fellows Hall. The fur note mentions lynx or badger removed from black velvet coats.

Isabella K. of C. Hall Louis Wending Veronica Ratz Richard Oberfell Melvin Sehilsa Carl Strack Anna Kennel Hugh Davey Sr Edward Trimpe Timothy Sullivan Jennie Sudres Roberta Fessler Katherine Hamilton Frank Kxirkoff Bernard Costello Margaret Dwyer Edna Wilhelm Alma Oberfell Irene Roehm Otilda Sutter N. State Ave Banco Loretta Weiner Los Angeles Caly Agnes Evans Eleanor Sexton Ray Demaree Gladys Grave Frank Wise Service Legion Cora Young Wiles Service Star Legion Hamilton Berry Talbott Ave Frank Nessler Wiles Alpha Latreian Club Margaret Evans Washington Blvd Karl Theodore Nessler Martha Oliver James Pearson Nessler Kerop Ashjian Southern Club Woman's Department Club F. H. Windate Kennedy Reese Bobble Jean Johnson John B. Helton William T. Young William E. George David Craig George Wainwright Frank Flanner Judson Moschelle

Tailored Dresses Pattern No 2943 in The Times

The Times pattern page presents Design No 2943 for tailored dresses with a trim collar band and dart fitted sleeves. Sizes 16 18 36 38 40 42 44 inches, yardage given for 36 inch fabric, pattern price 16 cents. Request by coupon with 15 cents and mail to Pattern Department. delivery in about a week.

New York City Pattern Department of the Times

Some Let Down at City Market

Trading at the city market was dull after two days of heavy holiday business last week. Thursday and Friday are expected to match last week’s buying. The market opens until 9 30 p m on those days and closes Saturday as last week. Foodstuffs are similar to last week with eggs rising to 55 to 65 cents a dozen. Stands are well stocked with rabbits turkeys fowls nuts fruits and vegetables.

Family breakfast and dinner menu with parsnips recipe

Menu lists breakfast lunch and dinner items including breakfast applesauce cereal bacon toast and milk. Dinner features braised lamb potato marbles beans and spinach followed by pear and chocolate cake. Then a parsnips recipe with butter flour milk eggs and baking directions dated 1926 NEA Service.

NEA Service, Inc

Convent of the Good Shepherd Thanks Indianapolis Givers

Sisters express appreciation for the Christmas gifts sent to the orphans at the Convent of the Good Shepherd and wish blessings on all contributors. The note thanks residents of Indianapolis for their charity and shares a Christmas blessing.

Convent of Good Shepherd Indianapolis Convent of the Good Shepherd

Hand-painted crepe scarfs shown in New York shops

Hand-painted crepe de chine scarfs in bright or soft colors are displayed in premier New York shops with prices ranging from 3.25 to 12 dollars. The items appeal to fashion-conscious shoppers seeking affordable luxury in current season hues.

One Way to Pay for Education

Marjorie McGurk of Oak Lane Pennsylvania works as a sandwich man in Philadelphia to fund her college studies at Temple University. The piece notes the competition from boys who typically hold such jobs and comments on the labor market for student employment.

Marjorie McGurk Oak Lane Sandwich-Manning Philadelphia Temple University

Not Much Flu Reported In Indiana This Week

The weekly Indiana board of health morbidity report shows no influenza cases in any Indiana city for the week ending last Saturday. Only sixty statewide influenza cases were recorded, all in rural areas, while smallpox rose to 176 cases amid renewed vaccination advice.

United States Indiana Board of Health Indiana

Pastor U S Johnson to remain at Fountain Square Church five years

The Rev U S Johnson pastor of Fountain Square Christian Church will stay in his current post for five more years after declining a Southern church call. Sunday marked his third anniversary at Fountain Square Church.

U. S. Johnson Fountain Square Christian Church

Household Suggestions Guard Rings

Slim guard rings set with white or colored jewels are worn in sets of two or three by those who care for novelty jewelery.

Dyeing Furs For Costumes Creates Delicate Effects

Some costumes require matched dyed furs using short haired pelts. The dyes are delicate and produce bizarre effects, enhancing the overall dress or evening wrap.

Silver brocade gown trims with silver braided girdle

A Paris teagown features silver brocade on black satin with heavy silver ribbons braided into a girdle as the sole trimming.

Paris

Last Word in Paris Styles and Cold Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes striped sweaters and two piece frocks with ribbon bands. It also touts a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets branded as The Safe and Proven Remedy and bears the signature of E. W. Grove on the box, price 30 cents.

Paris E. W. Grove

American women criticized in Japanese piece and era food notes

A collage of quotes on American women from a Japanese writer, comments on love and marriage, a Simmons College study on female student builds, and a 1879 hotel Christmas menu featuring game meats. The piece contrasts past and present dining norms and gender roles.

Tennessee

Esch Chosen Chairman of Interstate Commerce Commission

John J. Esch was named chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, to take office January 1, 1927. A 22 year Congress veteran, he was appointed to the commission by President Harding in 1921 and helped author the Esch Cummins transportation act. His home is La Crosse Wisconsin.

United Press Washington John J. Esch Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Esch Joseph Bb. Ligstman Congress Harding la Crosse Wis

Noblesville man missing after leaving home for Broad Ripple

Edward Johnson, 67, of Noblesville Indiana, is missing from his residence. His son Bliss Johnson told police his father left home intending to go to Broad Ripple, but has not returned.

Edward Johnson Noblesville Ind Bliss Johnson Broad Ripple

Free speech clash at University of Oklahoma sparks charges

John Nevin Sayre accuses Lieut. Col. G. C. Lewis of trying to stop Sayre from addressing Oklahoma students. Sayre claims a War Department role in suppressing free speech as he cites a letter to Secretary of War Davis and a hostile campus scene at Norman December 9.

University of Oklahoma Norman Okla John Nevin Sayre Sayre Davis G. C. Lewis 59Th Reserve Division Oklahoma City Lewis Bizzell University First Presbyterian Church

Embroidery Update on Glove Silk and Lace Insets

Philippine embroidery now graces glove silk and trous seau pussywillow taffeta with insets of finest French lace, highlighting a blend of local craft and imported finery.

Remarkable Free Trial Offer for Winter Asthma Relief

A sensational notice claims a free trial from Frontier Asthma Co that cures severe winter attacks. It urges readers to send for the method regardless of faith, promising progress and relief from lifelong asthma although the text is garbled and inconsistent.

Frontier Asthma Co

Free Trial Coupon for Frontier Asthma Co Offer

A postal solicitation from Frontier Asthma Co invites readers to mail for a free trial of a method. It gives a Buffalo New York address and requests sender details for the trial offer.

Music Program on Air by Federation of Musical Clubs

The Federation of Musical Clubs will broadcast from First Presbyterian Church over WFBM Mer chants Heat and Light Company tonight 7 30 to 8 30. Miss Bernice Fee organist and Mrs Jane Burroughs soprano will perform selections by Bach Handel Grieg Thompson and others in a varied program including Cantique de Noel Cradle Song and Christmas pieces.

The Federation of Musical Clubs First Presbyterian Church WFBM Merchants Heat and Light Company Bernice Fee Musical Federation Jane Burroughs First Presbyterian Church Quartet Claese Tschaikowsky McFayden Eughetta Thompson Grieg Boellmayer Messiah Handel Redeemer De+ thier Rogers Russell

Widow Identifies Body in Hit and Run DeathCASE

The widow of a man found dying along Rockville Road last Friday night identified the body Monday night as Thomas E. Pell 56 of 848 Denison Street. Coroner Paul F. Robinson held under $10 000 bond a man arrested Monday night for questioning.

Rockville Rd Robert Long Hospital Thomas E. Pell Denison St Paul F. Robinson

Childrens Negligee Luxury for 4 to 16

A charming glove silk lingerie set and nightgown for children aged 4 to 16 features pale colors and dainty trim. Though pricier than cotton, silk garments launder more easily and last longer.

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