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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
8
A playful fashion column critiques women’s clothing and vanity, recalling etiquette and garden era morals. The writer ribbingly contrasts modern outfits with past modesty, mentioning a jumper dress, sun protection tips, and a jab at vanity in public.
An unclear overheard exchange in a barber shop recounts a brief, blunt remark about appearance. A man replies that time has changed him, noting his current look as evidence of aging.
A fragment from Wit Hu notes the movie business is in its infancy and hints that many take to drinking. It mentions a decolette gown and suggests evolving trends in early film culture.
A collage of quips and anecdotes touches on politics gossip and social topics. References range from Mary and a lamb to Stammer’s marriage India napolis and a wave of humorous asides about women cosmetics and parodies of current figures.
A rambled column critiquing changing fashions and behavior with jokes about flappers and liberated women. It riffes on the era's morals, dance spots, and social shifts, ending with a fragmented note about a Hebrew individual.
The son of a former Harvester King ends two marriages to marry the woman he prefers.
Harold F. McCormick, son of Cyrus and former head of International Harvest, marries Polish opera star Ganna Walska after a rumored 15 million dollar settlement including divorces from Edith Rockefeller McCormick. The union follows a 1920 meeting sparked by her dream of operatic fame.
A man rode his horse backwards after admitting he dropped a dime in the oats. A neighbor questioned the unusual behavior, but the rider insisted he could ride it any way he wished as the owner.
Local ad lists extracted honey of fine quality offered by Chas. Boone Saunders of Merom Indiana for sale to buyers seeking pure honey product direct from producer.
An advertising notice promotes Auto-Top-Newer for preserving and restoring car finishes. It claims the Jim Dandy product is bigger and better than before and invites readers to see it before purchase. The ad credits John A. Mattix as the contact.
Wanted a live young man to represent a leading company in its particular line for Sullivan County. Address or call Walter W. Shook at 641 Ohio Street Terre Haute Indiana. Phone Wab 5944.
Mr and Mrs Henry Evans and son Max of Greenfield visit Evans parents west of the city. C E Fisher visited with his parents near Rockville. Mrs Fisher and sister Mrs Oka Nash return home with him. Crawford Hill and son Donald of Chicago and Miss Gertrude Hopkins and Miss Helen Percupile of Rensselaer stay with Will A Thompson family. Lulu Haddon of Hartford City visits Charles H Bidwell home.
Mr and Mrs H I Brewer return from Pleasantville visit with Mrs Mary Brewer and Mrs Armon Spencer in Knox county. Byron Riggs of Chicago visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs George L Lonshire guests of Mr and Mrs John C Chaney. Mrs Lopshire sister to Chaney. Charles E Warren recovering from a light stroke in Cincinnati. Miss Blanche Quick visits Fern Wilson, former Fort Wayne classmates. Ben Skinner to Evansville insane hospital. Mrs Charles Michael of Washington DC visiting sister Will Hummel who is recovering from county hospital surgery.
A girl at the zoo quotes a remark about pickpockets as a father notes sights unseen. The piece contrasts Queen Victoria’s view of opals as beautiful and lucky with Empress Eugenie’s superstition, mentioning Victoria’s parure of opals and diamonds given to her daughters at marriage.
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