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Newspaper

Russiaville Observer

Location

Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1913

Page

6

Probing Views on Wives Scolding Husbands in Domestic Relations

Miss Rose McQuade, a probation officer, defends a wife’s right to scold a husband and argues that judges would likely view scolding as acceptable. She notes husbands often deflect fault to wives and their relatives, while mothers of husbands and wives shape family reactions and support in times of trouble.

Rose McQuade Court of Domestic Relations Miss McQuade Kansas Mies McQuade Enoh George

Plunkers Children Inherited Dirt From Father’s Care

In Brooklyn Life a remark contrasts neat children with their inherited dirt and notes their father always takes care of his own automobile, highlighting social contrasts and family responsibilities.

Plunkers Brooklyn

Relief drive urged for Arctic rescue expedition leader

Rear Admiral Schley, retired and Arctic Club president, appeals for $30,000 to outfit a relief party for Dr. Cook. The request recalls the 1884 Greeley expedition survivors and a 1997 Arctic exploration effort.

Dr. Cook Schley Greeley Arctic Club Arctic Que Veen

State fair awards assigned to noted national judges

Officials and leading authorities from across the Midwest and East will judge Indiana state fair competitions the week of September 8. Judges include Dr. Carl W. Gay of Philadelphia for draft horses, F. C. Giltner of Eminence Kentucky for coach and show horses, and Prof. E. A. Trowbridge of Missouri for saddles.

Indiana University of Missouri John E. Vestal Plainfield Ind T. J. Wornall Liberty Missouri Kansas City Thomas Mortimer Nebraska C. J. Martin Chardan Iowa Hugh G. van Pelt Waterloo Thomas Mortimore H. L. Compton Kyle Ohio A. O. Brouse Kendallville Uriah Privett Greensburg G. W. Jessup Rockville E. E. Coler Dayton R. C. Wait Cedarville L. M. Huff Newcastle F. A. Campbell Tipton Tom Vinnedge Columbus Coler Poland China Record Co C. L. McCord Danville American Poultry Association W. C. Pierce Carmel William J. Ritterskamp Princeton J. H. Gwaltney Poseyville

Brand New Bed and Chiffoniers From Large Factory Sale

The listing offers a bed with 2 inch posts 8 inch caps 105-8 inch tillers strong legs and fine finish. It promises cash discount of ten percent on sale prices and describes chiffoniers as brand new not old shopworn from a world’s largest factory. The piece features a 32 by 19 inch top a beveled French plate mirror 5 by 2 inches and four large drawers plus two small ones.

S.ze Alargest

Turf Stars in State Fair Races at Indiana Fair

Horses from top stables gather at the Indiana fair grounds in Indianapolis for a trotting and pacing meet opening September 8 with $26,200 in purses. Races run daily from 1 to 1:30 PM under a point system with starter W L Talbott of Pontiac Illinois. Special interurban and city lines provide transport. Children’s Day is September 9th for schoolchildren and teachers.

Indiana Fair Grounds Indianapolis Hoosier Fair W. L. Talbott Pontiac, Ill Western Horseman Stake Indiana Wil Veterans of

Rocker on sale at $3.98 from $6.50

A sturdy hardwood rocker with bolts and screws in a quarter-sawed finish is offered at a sale price of 3.98, down from 6.50, inviting buyers to purchase this comfortable piece.

240 White Enamel Bath Mirror S119

We highlight a 14x2 tube mirror with a coal frame and rounded smooth surface. The hard white enamel finish is rubbed and polished, featuring a French plate mirror for a high value bath accessory.

Solid Oak Dining Table and Dinner Set Clearance Sale

A clearance sale offers a solid oak dining table and a handsome dinner set valued at 20.50 dollars. The deal highlights affordable furniture for shoppers seeking quality at a low price.

Oak Table and Dish Set Sale Offer

An advertisement promotes a sunt oak table with a 42 inch top extending to six feet and gold finish, paired with Haviland pattern dishes. The package originally priced 15 for the table and 5 for the dishes is now offered at 310.95.

Haviland

Reversible Floral and Oriental Weave Rug for Low Price

This scarce sale offers a one piece woven rug in floral or Oriental colors. Durable construction in a reversible pattern, presenting the same look on either side. An inexpensive option that compares favorably with higher asking prices.

Oak wood cabinet with mirrored door and jarved drawer

Advertisement describes a well made piece in two American quartered oak with a complete mirror, carved drawer, carved board and towel rack.

Ieigi Pace Develec

Limited Lamp Sale Offer for Amber Glass chandelier

A limited number of electric or gas lamps are offered at 7.50 each and 3.95 for another model. Lamps stand 20 inches high with heavy press stand and two light fixtures. Amber glass shade features Turkish glass rim and ornate shade. Hurry to buy today.

Shire

Sailors' Special Davenport Promises Value and Comfort

Modern Davenport offered at 939.85 with an 87.50 value. Features include a single motion conversion to a full size bed with an excellent bed spring. Frame crafted from quartered oak with artistic design and guaranteed upholstery.

Adair Tracks East on Divorce Case

Western detective H. K. Adair travels east to handle a divorce investigation while commenting on a stenographer to whom he dictating evidence. He riffs on a letter case tale where the culprit is a type writer or sign-painter and notes the need for a business directory. An undertaker and his boy attend a melodrama prompting a boy’s joke about the curtain body. Rubber boots gain a 3 feather inner heel for longer wear.

H. K. Adair Li R

Artificial Wood in Match Manufacture Experiment

A fragment notes an experiment with artificial wood made from straw and dried grass for match production. A brief joke exchange between an American and an English friend hints at a humorous misunderstanding about weather and travel, ending with a puzzling line about the heat.

Liverpool Bneasily America

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