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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
4
The piece notes states increasingly pass laws providing pensions for mothers, praising recognition of childrearing as vital as livestock breeding. It critiques delays in adoption and references a Cincinnati Enquirer remark about distant suns and burning fingers.
The 500 mile International Sweepstakes Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30 draws superstition from drivers. Gil Anderson traded number one with Harry Endicott over fear of the top digit while William Thompson clings to number seventeen for luck. Jules Goux keeps number nine as in the French Grand Prix. Johnny Jenkins draws eighteen to drive the Schacht car.
Sterney Co. Tailors and Cusum Shirt Makers advertise added savings for made to or cer clothes with a perfect fit at same price as ready made. Mrs. W. M. Shearer of Indianapolis visits relatives here this week. Albert Chandier of Logansport is visiting friends and relatives. P will be at the E. B. Babine Jewelry Store the first days in each month for free consultation.
J A DeLon was a business visitor at Kokomo this week and James Rivers came from Kokomo yesterday to look after business affairs.
Sunday visits include Mrs. D G Ridenour in Kokomo and James Ratcliff with wife also in Kokomo. Mrs. Russell Sheets and children visited Mrs Sheets' parents Mr and Mrs J P Wilson near Michigantown. Thomas Shephard visited Lafayette Wednesday. William spent Sunday evening in Frankfort. Tailor ad invites made to measure suits from $15. Stern Co. Kokomo.
Lace trimmed white dresses in voile and Persian lawns with various necklines and sleeve lengths, regularly 7.50 now 4.95. Lingerie dresses in voiles and crepes with embroidery and ribbon girdles, low necks, short sleeves, values 12.50 now 8.75.
Dainty voile and lawn blouses showcase new spring and summer wear ideas. Prices are doubled with lace insertion and tucked fronts. Styles include elaborately trimmed pieces with fine lace medallions and sprays of hand embroidery, short or long sleeves, high necks.
Women's corset covers and muslin drawers in good quality muslin with lace or embroidery trim. Several styles to choose from at 45 cents. Ask to see them.
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