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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1914
Page
2
A treatise contrasts maiden and wife roles, revealing a wife's sinking faith as a husband deserts affection and funds, while the maiden seeks new love. It argues love can be blind, and urges hope for all women despite trials of fickle partners and social expectations.
The piece argues business girls gain independence by earning their own living, valuing prudence in dress and conduct, and pursuing duties with focus. It praises selfreliance, financial prudence, and the choice of a thoughtful, capable partner, noting many eminent men have chosen such women as wives.
A fragment describes a manicurist in the Netherlands using a revolving wheel and steel pointed instrument, comparing it to a dentist's wheel. The client rests her hand on a velvet cushion while nails are polished, with electric manipulation of the steel point and polish.
Washington reports a high state of readiness with a centralized general staff. Secret-service and war maps cover Mexico from railroads to water supplies as officers stress rapid mobilization of state militia and volunteers.
In Paris an agricultural show reveals living rabbit skins used to create furs and myths of extravagant origins. Advertisements tout dressed and glossed rabbit pelts as sable and martin, while claims link rare furs to common rabbits. The piece argues the rabbit supports a profitable by product in French society.
John Wilkins told police he wore his wife’s kimono to the station to testify against Ralph Scott, who is charged with stealing clothes valued at 200 dollars from Wilkins’ home in Philadelphia.
Paris reports Crown Princess Marie Alexandra Victoria wife of Crown Prince Ferdinand of Romania, famed as Europe’s beautiful princess, served in the Red Cross during the war. She ministered to wounded soldiers, gaining admiration for her hospital work and devotion to her country. Other European royals are also engaging in hospital and maternity care efforts.
St Louis Paxton William McClug, ninety four, won the state wide contest for continuous Sunday school attendance. He produced certificates from ministers proving he had not missed a Sunday for 64 years.
A Sunbury, Pennsylvania rental dispute proceeds to suit with Bradford claiming the owner refused to acknowledge a 50 cent payment. The fragment notes an unresolved dispute over a beach rental and a cited 50 cent receipt.
A Kansas City Star excerpt recounts a Philadelphia church incident where Rev. J Andrews Harris disciplined a choir boy after a solo assignment sparked his indignation. The rector insists the boy not dwell on past grievances and offers a sobering moral to seek contentment.
An advertisement claims Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills ease acid stomach heartburn and nausea quickly. It urges sending for a trial box to 3972 Pearl St New York. Adv.
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