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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1913
Page
6
Julia Bottomley notes coiffure trends still echoing older styles with glossy close fittings and ear coverage. Middle parting prevails, light fringe flatters many faces, hair coils at the nape, soft braids appear, puffed fronts replace coils when hair is sparse. Pearls or rhinestones finish demure looks.
A fashion feature surveys hat ornamentation with jeweled rings, Bulgarian bead colors, and silk leaf disks. It notes Jeanne Lanvin hats with yellow wool roses, pleated velvet ribbons, peacock feather accents, pheasant wing fantasies, and simple knotted moire ribbon roses.
Tailor made suit features green and gray checked wool with a cutaway jacket and green taffeta cuffs and collar for a refined, season ready look.
The new straw derby targets youthful fashion with an elongated shape and rakish wing brim. It stands as one of the smartest millinery modes for the spring season, inviting wearers not afraid of extreme styles.
The piece honors four women including Mrs Harry Lane Wilson and Victoria Hastings for brave aid to refugees during the Mexican bombardment. It highlights Mrs Wilson’s courage and aid to women and children near the embassy as shells fell, with quotes from Joseph Joubert and others on women and social wit.
Scarves replacing decollete gowns rise in fashion as women use two lengths of tulle tied or tasseled for warmth and color. The lighter, more conservative accessory adds a stylish touch to white or black outfits with combinations like turquoise blue white or black green.
Describes short wraps of silken material with deep sling drapery at the back forming a hood effect on the Riviera. A cerise lansdowne wrap worn by a French beauty features simple lines with cords outlining a shoulder yoke and a bold front crossing ornament.
The article notes a current fad for wearing aprons across ages. It contrasts today with old ladies’ black silk and younger women’s muslin lace gowns, highlighting a lace Mull Marquisette gown featuring a peasant bodice and an attached embroidered apron with lace-edged pockets.
Four short straight ribbon pieces form sharp chrysanthemum shaped bows. Made of gros grain in black or colors. Color bows thread through horn rings matching shade and fasten with rings at ends joined beneath the knot to form a clasp.
Charlie Merz, now nearly twenty five, will drive a Stutz in the third annual five hundred mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. He began racing in 1905 and has since set several records and earned many trophies. Merz helped launch the first races at IMS and has competed in two previous five hundred mile events.
De Palma recovers from injuries and will drive a Mercer car in the Indianapolis 500 race as head of a three car Mercer team with Spencer Wishart and Caleb Bragg. After a Milwaukee crash he healed quickly and is training to return to competition in May at the Indianapolis Speedway.
The article notes great variety in sleeve width and shape with overblouse and dropped armholes. Wrist length sleeves are favored now, and three-quarter or shorter lengths are not unfashionable, though the trend favors longer forms.
A smoked ceiling results from lamp or gas smoke staining a single spot. The note advises rubbing the area with ivy white to render the stain less conspicuous.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway offers a total of 50000 in cash prizes for the May 30 500 mile race led by 20000 for first place. Second prize 10000, third 3500, fourth 3600, fifth 3000, sixth 2200, seventh 1800, eighth 1690, ninth 1500, and tenth 1400.
The article describes a classroom Proverb Contest with oral and written rounds where students finish proverbs such as A stitch in time saves nine and Never count your chickens before they are hatched. It also recounts a wedding event with spoon gifts and a Primrose Day tribute honoring Lord Beaconsfield with primroses as prizes and decorations.
Guests pose before a light so their head silhouette is projected on a paper square. An outline is drawn, names placed on back, silhouettes cut and mounted on black paper for a mock portrait exhibition. Guests guess who is who with prizes for most correct identifications.
A six member sewing club planned a unique shower for their engaged member. Each woman made a pair of sheets and a pair of pillow cases and surprised the bride candidate wearing the garments. After the reveal the group prepared lavender sachets for the linen chest and the refreshments were arranged by the bride’s mother.
Describes new dresses in white serge and white satin with serge extending above the girdle to end as if the skirt sits very high.
A fashion note describes street costume details including pleated left front skirt, coat with waistcoat and cuffs, satin Drake hat with galloon band, and use of vieux rose cloth for revues. It lists requirements: 5 yards serge 46 inches wide, 10 buttons, 1/2 yard edging and revers, 442 yards silk or satin for lining the coat.
L A Stewart of Art Dentistry located at 5 West Washington Street has passed away. The notice requests arrangements and notes service details will be announced by the firm.
Dr F Briggs physician and surgeon offers eye disease treatment and glasses fitting from Briggs Building with office phone 263 and residence 146 for patient contact and appointments.
Walter N. Thompson M D reports specialty in diseases of the eye and throat. Electricity offered as a painless method to remove enlarged tonsils and treat catarrh and hay fever. Attorneys George W Buff W P Stratton announce legal services with emphasis on collections for Citizens Trust building.
J. W. Lindley attorney at law offers careful handling of legal matters with office on the north side upstairs.
Isaac H Kalley attorney at law handles all legal business promptly. Specializes in collections and probate. Offers loans on long or short terms with easy terms. Office located on the ground floor in the Sullivan State Bank building.
Hays and Hays, attorneys at law, sue Sullivan State Bank seeking resolution of a banking dispute. The filing outlines legal claims and requests relief from the court.
John C. Chaney, attorney at law, will handle business with prompt attention. He will practice in all courts and is available at Suites 4 and 5 of Citizens Trust Building.
Community notice lists W. L. Laurent at Shelburn with contact data old phone number 76 03 and address Ina.
A. G. McNabb states his business will receive prompt careful attention and that he will practice in all state courts and other courts as needed. Office locations cited are in the Citizens Trust Co. Building.
Notary public positioned over Hunt's Drug Store in West Sida, identified as local business premises.
Jas K Brown Jr and Schroeder Brown operate Brown & Schroeder Abstracterse of Title Owners of the only abstract book in Sullivan county. They specialize in examining and perfecting titles with careful estate management and settlement. Office in Dr Crowder building E Side.
Chas. D. Hunt and Gilbert W. Gembill operate Hunt and Gambill Attorneys at Law with timely careful attention. Office located over National Ry corner of Washington and Main streets.
A legal practitioner states readiness to appear in all courts where services are required. The office is located on the north side square, upstairs.
Dr T Howard a graduate of Indiana Veterinary College operates from Parks and Knotts livery barn in Sullivan Indiana offering veterinary services.
J F Scherb Insurance Real Estate and Rental Agent Office with Hunt and Gambill Sullivan Indiana announces office hours the third Friday of each month with Dr George Knapp of Vincennes Davis House providing services at the office.
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