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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
1
A reflective monologue compares poor and rich girls views on love and marriage. It argues hope drives wedlock choices, noting poor girls seek genuine partnership while rich girls chase wealth and multiple suitors. It discusses actresses’ dual lives and warns men to verify who is truly free.
A discussion on the fascination theatergoers hold for actresses. The piece describes how admirers seek introductions, send gifts, and follow performers from town to town, unaware of the lack of reciprocation, while noting the attention from all ranks behind the footlights.
An opinionated meditation on the vanished era of the dude with scented locks and bold gaze. The piece notes the decline of the fashion forward urban rake who once charmed women and flouted convention, now replaced by self made, practical husbands who support their families without wealth.
The article extols a water skiing device as both lifesaving and enjoyable. It cannot sink and offers superior speed to a swimmer while reducing rider fatigue. Suitable for long distances and works in heavy undertows by riding high above currents. Easy to master unlike surfboards and features motor power, unlike traditional paddled boards.
A columnist extols book plates as marks of value and interest, noting that once inserted a plate should not be removed. The author recalls a friend’s collection and an exchange about choosing a plate, citing Edward Newton and a reference in The Atlantic.
A fashion notice highlights bleu soldat as a vivid blue near violet, ideal for spring taffetas. The illustrated gown features a white China silk waist lining, sleeveless base, a shirted yoke over a V neck, a gathered skirt with corded tiers, self trimming, and dull silver embroidery at the hips. Trim details include rosea serge and patent leather accents.
Patent leather trimmings prove very effective and new in dresses with modified empire silhouettes. Skirts are very short and show four narrow bias ruffles edged with patent leather on each side of the blue serge gown.
The article describes spring blouses with military inspired trimming including narrow braid edges and frogging. It highlights satin coffee colored models with pearl buttons, dutch blue georgette with brass buttons, and a Paris import white voile embroidered with daisies and a black tie. It notes hidden snap fasteners as a safer closure.
The article notes that simple lines will be the key feature of the upcoming frocks with emphasis on restrained materials and clean silhouettes for the season.
A feature on the rise of black and white interior decor spanning rugs, beds, furniture, curtains, and bold boudoir sets. It describes using heavy white linen with black mercerized cotton embroidery, white pillows with black embroidery, and cautions on pillow color to avoid soiled looks.
The article describes a tailored black satin stock with a wide neck ribbon folded into flat plaits and fastened off center with tiny white pearl buttons. White faille square tabs unfold beneath the chin to form a Pierrot style ruff for a chic somber finish.
Indiana’s Greencastle penal farm nears completion as prisoners from Indianapolis and Bloomington begin to arrive. The 1555 acre site will house 200 now, with plans to expand. buildings include a 210 by 36 foot dormitory, a four-ton kitchen range, and a combined dining kitchen block. Guards and paroled inmates help run the farm, with future expansion and self sufficiency expected in five years. Trustees for state institutions were appointed, including George D. Franklin and Nathaniel D. Cox, among others, to serve four-year terms.
New footwear trend introduces suede military boots with patent leather vamps heels and trimmings to match tailored military style suits. The urban fashion note highlights colors and trim details as feminine footwear advances.
A brief note describes dresses for summer featuring flowered lawns, with attention to afternoon wear and casual daytime style. The item highlights lightweight fabrics and seasonally appropriate attire for warm days.
James L Burns and Harvey Cush of the Indiana state board of accounts submit their examination report on the Boys' school at Plainfield. They commend the financial administration detailing expenditures, favorable handling of supplies, and the records and bookkeeping system.
Notice lists dissolutions including Plymouth Masonic Temple Association of Plymouth and Noblight Manufacturing Company Angola with $3,000 capital for vaccine tree products. Indianapolis based Kregle Company renames to Cotton-Wiebke. BaF Goodrich Company of New York reduces capital stock by eight dollars.
The Indiana State Board of Finance directed county treasurers to send to the state treasury by April 25 all funds due to state tax benevolent and educational institutions. Officials expect 300000 to 350000 dollars, easing the need for midyear loans, though further borrowing after June 30 is possible. A 400000 dollar temporary loan will be paid at June settlement. A March call raised about 223000 dollars and 125000 dollars is needed to compensate farmers hit by foot and mouth disease.
The Board of Soldiers Home trustees met and reorganized with all former officers reelected except secretary Lewis B Fulwhler who was replaced by Nathaniel B Fox. Collett of Logansport remains president and Fessler of Indianapolis vice president with Rinear of Liberty Center as treasurer. Kehler continues as commandant for three more years after a long service. Governor Taggart and French Link and Carl G Fisher named to a commission to pick the Dixie highway route. Governor Ralston announced the appointments.
New Albany reports Edith Brown aged 35 wife of John the Alai Simon, described as a aeoneter, is implicated in a case of alleged guilt and eluding arrest. Further details are sparse as authorities pursue leads.
Woodson S Marshall seventy six year old Marion lawyer and Civil War veteran and uncle of Vice President Thomas R Marshall died after two weeks of uraemic poisoning at his home. He was born October 4 1838 and served 1861 63 rising to captain. He survived by daughter Mrs Gertrude Beard and wife who died eighteen months ago. Funeral arrangements not announced.
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