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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1915
Page
1
A reader notes that many working girls, beyond dancing and cinema, seek intellectual and artistic outlets. They attend free lectures and read beloved books, study Shakespeare, paint portraits, dream of poetry, or invent ideas, yet lack affordable access to these enriching pursuits. Free lectures and first-class drama could broaden horizons and respect for their varied aspirations.
A reflective piece argues that a man may end a relationship based on circumstances, but cautions women of wealth to avoid conspicuous display. It contrasts romantic volatility with the fate of hungry, unseen women and warns against attracting thieves and mockery through lavish attire.
The article discusses the rise of empire influenced sleeves with short puffs and long, wide skirts seen in high fashion. It notes potential changes from French openings, the shift away from the evening sleeve, and the move toward conservative street wear with elongated tunics and broad silhouettes.
Fragmentary notes warn of accidental poisonings and deaths. A call for stronger safeguards and public awareness follows multiple alarming incidents, urging communities to address household chemical storage and product labeling to avert future harm.
Indiana lawmakers met for the first forenoon session since the current term began. The Ways and Means Committee will draft appropriation bills this week, with total funding about 800000 dollars less than two years ago. Senate committees killed or advanced several bills including a governor mansion measure, a married woman's real estate rights bill, and a Saturday half-holiday proposal.
The article describes corset covers in silk and net with surplice shaping and a single belt snap, priced to seven dollars eighty eight. It notes camisoles crossing bust with shoulder straps, worn under transparent gowns, and the use of lace, embroidery, and chiffon roses for decoration.
Linen slippers to be worn indoors with comfort and durability. Linen is used for the upper and embroidery adds a decorative touch with scalloped edges and ribbon runs. Soiled pairs can be removed, laundered, and replaced, suggesting a pleasant winter project for charity.
Linen crash and ratine tailored morning skirts described with corduroy stripe on wet ground. Skirts measure about three yards around the hem and are cut in two or three gore circles. Style features a flare and a belted waist for a smart look.
The article describes a simple cotton reel holder made from a cardboard box and a hatpin. A diagram shows how to cut and assemble to hold three or four reels, with a suggestion to use thin wood for strength and easier construction.
The article promotes baby quilts described as both pretty and practical. Features include upper and under sides of soft china silk in pale blue or pink, with a sheer linen cover in full size. The layover edge is five inches, finished with an embroidered scalloped or Jaes edge, and the cover can be removed for laundering to keep the silk quilt clean.
Representatives of the Boosters club at Indiana University have filed a petition with 200 names asking the faculty to approve forming a university battalion of the Indiana National Guard. If approved, four companies of 100 men each would be recruited this spring, with drill pay and free equipment. The adjutant general says the unit would be exempt from state calls until all militia companies are mobilized. The university band, now First Regiment Band, has boosted support for the plan amid mixed faculty opinions.
The state board granted fifteen licenses to practice medicine. Dr Russell Horton of Bringhurst Carroll County received the highest credit and will depart for France to join the hospital corps. Others named include Dr Gustave Bergener and Dr John Sluss who received examination licenses, plus several physicians listed by surname and initials.
Scattered reports reveal a murder trial in Clark County where James Brammel stands accused of killing John Jann near Charlestown in October 1914. Other items note Lafayette veteran Margin, oldest at Indiana Soldiers' Home, dying at 95. Miss Iva Pearl Kem's death linked to her sister's loss. Assumption Catholic schoolboys founding a bank. embezzlement arrest in Hammond. Rosenberg jailed in Indianapolis for alleged bigamy and desertion. Kokomo considers a new Howard County courthouse placement. and archival threats from a court house fire risk.
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