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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
4
The Indianapolis Journal reviews mountain vacation attire detailing practical packing for cooling climes. It covers gowns for lounging and sport, hats and footwear, linen ensembles, knit sweaters, and smart yet simple morning outfits, emphasizing comfort, mobility, and seasonally appropriate fabrics for golf, walking, and leisure travel.
Mrs. Albert Thompson returns to Liberty Indiana while others, including Mrs. Pierre Gray Mrs. E H Dean and Miss Nancy Newcomer prepare travels to Mackinac Wisconsin and abroad. Families plan summer visits to Connersville Terre Haute French Lick Tippecanoe lake and Charleston with engagements and social events noted across towns.
A long list of social visits includes Miss Amy Harmon in Greenwood from Franklin, Miss Hattie Freeman with her parents in Brownstown, Mrs. Robert Whitesides in Winona, Miss Gertrude Mitt from Cincinnati visiting Washington, D C, and many other relatives and friends from Indianapolis, Franklin, Tipton, Columbus, Greencastle, Greensburg, and more. The piece also notes a humorous society anecdote about a fly obsessed husband nicknamed Jack the fly killer, recounting his comical antics at home.
A small shop shows plaster art busts and shoppers debate the subject, with fashion notes on housewear, ribbons, and fall fabrics. The column blends light consumer tips with examples of decorative trims, woven ribbon pictures, and a French menu ribbon idea.
Miss Louise Brehany wowed Indianapolis audiences with a new love song Dear Heart I Cant Forget You by Louis W Jones, published by M Witmark Sons. The 36 piece band conducted by William E Barnes backed her with orchestral solos by Montani brothers and Eugene Wack. The performance drew enthusiastic crowds and will be repeated at today and tonight concert with De Camp and next week promises Eugene Cowles return. Savinsky noted for a soprano voice and dramatic mezzo voice is also highlighted.
A nostalgic blend of household fashion notes and plant praise. The piece discusses a Square medallion center pillow design with rose and chrysanthemum handkerchiefs, then contrasts the dressing sack habit with petticoats and skirts. It extols begonia argentea guttata as easy to grow, detailingits rapid growth, silvery spotted foliage, and pearly flowers. Practical tips cover cooking gooseberry pie, ironing, floor care, flypaper, salt use, and husbandly considerations.
The Columbia Club hosted its second Chinese roof garden entertainment, with a full club member audience and guests, though smaller than opening night. New acts joined the program while keeping the prior show's popular features, and organizers H. C. Kahlo, the entertainment committee, and Superintendent Hurley received thanks for their success.
Cape effects are in vogue with many waists shown in white pongee and lace trimmed capes. The model suits costume or blouse, stitched in corticelli silk, adaptable to silks and light wools, linens and cottons. Waist closes at center front with a back tucked in groups, offering versatile fabric options.
Describes a cape and vest style pattern with shoulder fitted cape, tucked center front, and deep yoke. Details include full sleeves gathered into pointed cuffs, fabric quantities for medium size, and bust sizes 32 to 40 inches. Pattern coupon offers ten cents for garment patterns with mail instructions.
Indiana state education officials plan a comprehensive exhibit at the St Louis exposition. No board or department staffers will be paid. the commission will supply necessary stenographers. A 3000 foot space is sought to showcase kindergarten through higher education, technical institutes, and reform and special schools. A three-member committee will visit St Louis to gauge space and coordinate exhibits.
Park Theater prepared for opening next Monday afternoon with staff busy in advance. Walter Bolby acts as manager, Fred C. Dickson remains tied to Talbott offices while handling duties, continuing the house policy of two attractions per week. The initial bill features the English melodrama The Bell Tolls followed by Lincoln Carter's Two Little Waifs, with performances slated across three afternoons and evenings.
Leonard G Sargent appeared at the county clerk office with a marriage license for cappella tion after his sweetheart Miss Dollie Douglass ran away and refused to marry him He had just returned from St Louis where he found no trace of her The clerk noted the end of the affair and Sargent said it was best for both of them The mother believed she was at St Louis at a friend s home and that Dollie might return home now that the suit is given up
James Cook died at City Hospital yesterday from injuries received last Tuesday when he was struck by an East Michigan street car. The funeral will be held today from his late residence at 417 North Davidson Street.
In Bethlehem Samuel fulfills his mission by anointing the shepherd David, the boy who tends flocks yet bears a kingly destiny through faith and service to Jehovah. The piece links David’s humble beginnings with his future role, praising his heart over his looks and urging steadfast conduct amid adversity. It reflects on Samuel’s grief, the Spirit’s guidance, and the enduring value of early piety.
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