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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1902
Page
5
A playful verse notes that social life and seaside trips hinge on a father's cash and business, leaving the would be travelers to linger home while others chase waves. The scene captures family finances shaping summer plans and leisure.
A columnist discusses rising female independence and a surge of coarse language among women, linking it to golf culture and modern emancipation. He cites reactions from New York society and anecdotes of women swear words, comparing humor and offending taste, and notes supportive and critical views. The piece also mentions bridal gifts and domestic preparedness as social signals.
The Journal on May 15 released a complete description of the Soldiers Monument in a handsome illustrated souvenir. It reproduces James Whitcomb Riley's poem The Soldier and includes The Messiah of the Nations hymn used at dedication services. Price ten cents, mail or counting room.
An advertisement highlights St Gall Swisses in imported fabrics priced at 2 dollars 25 cents and 2 dollars 75 cents per yard. French Batiste with intricate designs and Irish Dimities are offered, along with Lorraine Tissues and Embroidered Silk Mousselines. Woven Swiss Plumetis and Latin Stripe Matte patterns appear in the textile selection.
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