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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
2
A 1914 column by Lauradean Libeys argues married women influence single friends, pairing advice with social examples. It urges wives to support others in finding good husbands, noting a husband changes a woman's social leverage and responsibilities.
A reflective discussion on how men recognize love, noting that many deny being in love while Cupid hides in plain sight. It cites a magazine heart column’s tests: constant thoughts of a girl, longing when reading poetry, seeking the girl’s approval, and anxiety at her entertaining others.
A reflective moral essay on marriage revealing how love can be overshadowed by prosperity, deceit, and control. It warns against marrying for convenience, detailing the betrayal of a wife whose husband feigns affection, and urges resilience to rebuild hope and faith in humanity.
The article discusses Cullinan as the largest diamond with its two main pieces Cullinan I at 516 3 16 karats and Cullinan II at 309 3 16 karats. It notes the French Blue's larger claim and uncertain current whereabouts, implying Cullinan I may be the largest diamond today.
Lillian E. Young details an all white dress model featuring white chiffon and mes sal ine silk with dark fur trim. The design includes a double puffed overblouse, short sleeves with fur bands, a silk girdle tied in a butterfly bow, and a two frunce tunic mounted on a net foundation edged with fur.
Quick inexpensive decorating ideas for perfume sachets and fabric hangers. Instructions describe making a cretonne bag 12 by 9 inches for renewing perfume and hanging from a coat hanger, plus gauze ribbon sachets and a back dressing table hook rack with pastedboard bases.
Topaz rises as the novelty spring color returning after a long absence with a full gamut from dark to light. Darker tones appeal to women seeking ultra fashion for spring suits and pair well with creamy complexions.
Anton Polak of Paris introduces a heated glove using insulated flexible conductors as heating bodies arranged loosely along the glove and fastened at a few points. The design preserves hand freedom of movement and glove elasticity while keeping hands warm in cold weather.
A fragment notes Lace used to trim handbags and bats, describing a tan suede edge bordered with cream Valenciennes lace. The delicate trimming surrounds corners with frilled, full edging, referencing Darrow and intricate edging techniques.
Medici collars flourish at evening functions concealing flaws and adding a delicate curve. They use net or chiffon beaded laces from French Spanish or Italian origins and are the chic finish for velvet or satin gowns in afternoon and evening wear.
A New York Herald note contrasts two fashion camps in Paris with the wide hoppelande coat echoing Victorian robes and the kimono wrap prized for its potential to express individuality. The piece highlights how mood and temperament transform a simple satin kimono into a striking garment.
Describes coat linings called crepe Chinese pompadour with bright stencil figures on contrasting crepe ground. Notes a distinctly Chinese character in the design despite pompadour color combinations.
Crocheted hoods boas and muffs in soft wool create charming practical winter sets for children. Matching sweaters and hoods can be crocheted to complement the outfits.
A purse at left features striped moire fabric with a silver top heavily set with precious stones. The item contrasts with a silver coin bag and a note against fried foods for better complexion.
The Dry Goods Economist notes two color themes this season bold modern art hues and soft sweetpea shades. Bold tones appear in dressy suits coats outing wear and evening gowns while fierce colors also decorate afternoons costumes. Sweetpea shades dominate dancing frocks and dinner gowns and high priced negligees and petticoats.
From a London Sphere quirk a lively rustic scene unfolds as a young minister’s vigorous pulpit manner disturbs a spider sheltering in a crack. A second spider, moved by charity, invites retreat to the collection box at the door, recalling long days of quiet in the village church.
A reporter interviewing a newly married bride after the ceremony asked about future plans. The bride answered that they would settle “at the old manse,” a line the reporter later printed as “the old man’s.” The resulting report sparked a familiar ring and a humorous misquote.
Mrs. Smithon recounts the first day as Boor addressed them last week. Mr. Smithon says it is about time to retaliate, signaling escalating, unresolved tensions.
A reflective verse notes a paradox where a silver lining appears as a cloud and the expected illumination of a shroud falters. The speaker observes misalignment between hopeful imagery and tangled truth.
A recalled tale shows a woman guarding an engagement for two seasons at a mountain resort before marrying another man, highlighting secrecy and unexpected outcomes.
A brief dialogue contrasts Patience and Patrice about vaccination costs and effects. Patrice confirms vaccination, while Patience questions expense and notes Fred cannot hug for over three weeks due to delays.
Myrtle recalls Tom begging for a lock of her hair for two hours last night. She refuses to give it, joking she won’t ruin her new g9 switch. Mabel finds the request silly.
Quote from a report on a car collision shows both drivers confessing they were speeding beyond twelve miles per hour at the moment of impact. The exchange highlights unusual unanimity in the fault admissions.
A playful note describes Terpsichore as an outdated muse who cannot tango, humorously marking the end of her lively reputation as a merry prancer.
A brief item notes She-Wilson avoids quarrels with his wife by spending almost all her time abroad. The couple maintains harmony through separation.
A farmer recalls the last man who came by seeking work. The man is described as a writin’ chap, visibly lonely like an owl on a graveyard gate post and as hungry as a possum after a lightning-struck fig tree.
A vivid exchange shows a grocer and a shopper inspecting a cantaloupe's ripeness, flavor, and freshness before the 15 cent sale. The grocer jokes about selling the woman an automobile, adding a weary comment to a clerk.
In a playful exchange a giraffe wonders why his shoes are never shined while a hippo explains he cannot see his feet, being far away from them since childhood. The cartoon uses humor to ponder practical quirks of animal characters.
A poem-like line hints at a giver promising a future gift once a hoped-for ship arrives, signaling waiting and faith in a loved one. The tone remains hopeful and anticipatory.
In a playful exchange, players discuss vaudeville prospects with an umpire character noting the job’s tedium and suggesting he could headline the bill as the orchestra tunes. The dialogue captures old era theater and sports culture with a wry tone.
A farmer jokes his wife killed 32 rattlesnakes this morning in the meadow lot. The tourist is shocked, but the farmer explains she was actually after huckleberries, not snakes, making it a humorous misadventure.
A millionaire recalls working for a dollar a day and notes how each memory triggers a purchase to magnify the contrast with his current affluence. The reflection suggests luxury bought to underscore earned success.
The Duke’s landing for Helen cost one million dollars, drawing astonishment as the sum is described as money spent for nothing.
A playful exchange features a traveler from the Sahara Desert and a remark about being accustomed to flat life. The dialogue illustrates cultural misperception and humor in a brief moment.
A fragment quoted line asks how to locate a husband after marriage by phoning cafes in the neighborhood. The snippet presents dialogue about method and timing with no broader context.
A dialogue pits a son-in-law against Mr Oldsport who protests being held as a model. He argues he wishes not to live under lifelong scrutiny while defending his character. The exchange underscores tension between familial expectations and personal reputation.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a homicide or assault scene with a man chasing a pair of women and a woman resisting a marriage proposal. The excerpt conveys shock and gendered attitudes but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes.
A skeptical note on management's push for efficiency cites a boss described as cranky who orders teaching a stenographer to reduce jaw movement while typing. The remark hints at the broader questionable methods used to squeeze productivity.
Fragmentary dialogue questions Jones's awareness of profit and tax implications. The passage hints at someone named Smith guiding an investment, with a remark about being fooled by taxes.
The fragment hints at minimal action by Growther on a task but provides no clear event, outcome, or specifics to confirm what is being assisted or achieved. Further readable details are needed to craft a precise summary.
The Velie Motor Vehicle Co. of Moline announces an unusual offer to automobile buyers in the vicinity. It will pay transportation expenses for those who travel to the Velie factory to study car construction and select a vehicle. Local Velie agents back the plan with guaranteed service and options to visit Omaha Kansas City Minneapolis Chicago or other nearby cities. Write Mr. Chas EB Giltner c/o Velie Co. Moline Ill at once even if travel is delayed.
A cautious refusal leads to a private exchange as a man and woman discuss unfamiliar drinks and rising hesitation during a social moment. The scene suggests tension and concern about new choices and consequences.
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a thorough cure for constipation. It frames the product as a laxative with three pellets used for cathartic effect and cites a classical quote about the sea and sun.
Danville Virginia resident Mrs. Mattie Haley reports spending ten dollars on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills improved her health, ending bearing down pains and sleep disturbances. The ad touts the remedy as a forty year old tonic for female troubles and invites letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.
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