New Millinery at Mollie Sargent and Local Visits
Long list of social notes and errands from Dana and nearby towns. Mrs Z D James visited Mollie Sargent, while Mrs Walter Bogle returned home from Terre Haute. Towns include Dana, Bloomington, Montgomery, Bedford, and Washington with multiple trips, visits, and goods promotions. Harmony perfume advertised. Rexall tablets offer. various guests and trips detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. D. James
Dana
Mollie Sargent
Walter Bogle
Terre Haute
Hal Searn
Black Fox Farming In Prince Edward Island
In Prince Edward Island experts report rising interest in black fox farming as climate suits breeding. Live pairs sold for 5000 pounds and over 4000 pounds, spring pups above 2000 and 1900 pounds, with deposits paid for cubs due in spring 1913. Ranches are small, about an acre, with a steel wire enclosure and simple housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Electric torches may replace bullseye lanterns for police
The London Mail reports that electric torches mounted on belts could replace the old bullseye lanterns for police work. A button triggers a searchlight, reducing burn risk and tunic damage, with trials in outlying areas and plans to equip metropolitan officers. Burglars fear the new devices as an imitation is considered likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Semi Divorced: France Sets Odd Legal Precedent
A French case describes a woman who cannot be divorced again after a second marriage to her former husband and cannot remarry. The court orders separation with alimony while forbidding her to use her husband's name, creating a legal status described as "semi divorced" that defies existing categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epinster
Origins of common fabrics traced to cities and peoples
The article explains the etymology of fabrics such as muslin from Mosul cambric from Cembrie and calico from Calicut. It links baize to bay color, damask to Damascus, and silk and serge to Seres. It notes velvet from velluto and vellum from a pelt and mentions bandanna from an Indian term for binding knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosul
Tigris
Cambric
Cembrie
France
Gaza
Syria
Damascus
Asia
China
Calico
Calicut
India
The Book Club Dilemma Sparks Train Fare Escape
In a domestic vignette from Youths Companion two couples discuss social missteps. Mrs Compton notes Mrs Williams’s sharp mood and perceived snubs over a baby, while Mr Compton recalls the wife’s subtle bow signaling judgment. The group debates why a book club invitation was declined.
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Lena Williams
Mr. Compton
Andex to Intoxication The Late George B Cluett Believed
Fragmentary OCR notes reference the late George B. Cluett and intoxication in a context suggesting an unresolved or uncertain claim. The readable text provides minimal detail on events or outcomes.
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George B. Cluett
Easy to Teach Blackbird and Its Imitative Powers
A historical note describes the blackbird as thrash family, with strong imitate abilities and even talking capabilities. It covers training from six to eight weeks, room setup, nightly and morning tunes, feeding with a worm, and immediate rewards for imitation.
Russia's Hunting Bag Ends Season Amid Tight Controls
A brief United States paper notes Russia declares the hunting season closed as authorities enforce stricter wildlife rules. Officials cite conservation aims while hunters await future permit reforms and licensing changes.
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M. Sargent’s
Earl Shaver of
Elors
Petcile
Tiot
Rexall
W. E. Trueblood of
Bloomfield
Mary Shively
Montgomery
Effie Shively
Atty, A. T. Mayfield
Jasonville
John Mumaw
Corydon
Mollie Sargent’s
Chas. Lane
Lafayette Sun
Pardue
Vic Bowman
Lafayette
Dr. Seal
Trainer
Miss Laveda Cropp of
Lizzie Malone
Bedford
Ray Wallick
Will and
Mount Bair, J. H. Alis
Chas. Alishouse
Ray
J. F. Deal
Family Sunday
Mary Crooke
C. L. Baker Ape
Grace Whitaker
Scotland
A MoHie Sargent
Hasan Crooke
Dale Cooper
Dowlinges
Homer Marshall
Roy Winblepleck
Washington
Harmony
Odon Droze
Slaven
Hazel Hooapix
Geroor
Plainville
Miss Haze
Geo. W. Gowan
Alfordsville
Sesoud
Mra
Anna Nolly
Loo
Harmony Perfume
W. J. Danner
Leo Matthews
Mrs
Grande Danner
Portland, Oregon
Frank Arnold
Tacoma
Wash
Ington
P. A. Winklepleck
Dean Richardson
Thelma
Orley Pillington
Helen Gants
Sadie Harman
Martha Myers
Ivy Demoss
Petoskey, Michigan
Ira E. Bowman
C.E. O'Dell
Indianapolis
Clyde R. O'Dell
State Fair
T. J. Smiley
East
Walnut Street
Melvin Cooper
Nellie
Elizabeth Harman
Nelle Laughlin
Oscar Bennett
Reason Bennett
Young America
Odon
Indiana
THE
Odon Drug CO
Exalt Store
Blackbird
Thur
St. Louis Horse& Mule Co
Russia
W. T. Alexander
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