Noon Lunches Shift Downtown in Indianapolis
A Cleveland-tinged reflection on the noon dining habits of Indianapolis workers notes a widespread shift from homes to downtown eateries. Caterers estimate high downtown patronage among both employers and employees, with women making up about a third of patrons. Clubs like Columbia, University, and Commercial host lunches for members and guests, serving chef’s finest dishes at the heart of the business district.
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Indianapolis
Columbia Club
Univeralty #ink
Commercial Club
Baltimore
Pennsylvania St
Anglers and tackle trends in Indianapolis spring fishing
Readers learn about fishing luck and gear from Charles Mayer & Co. Novelties include steel rods, Milam reels, luminous baits, Chicago weedless spinners, and new minnow traps. Articles emphasize preparation, weather, water height, and nearby anglers as luck factors in the sport.
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Charles Mayer & Co
Kenson
Indiana
Indianapolis
Patience
Fisterman
Noon lunch rooms flourish in city have fast growth
The city showcases a bustling noon hour with over 1,000 diners daily at Vienna’s new lunch spot and multiple eateries including White & Co on S. Moorelchant and other cafes such as Lorain’s, Denison, English’s, and Harshee Haynes. Saloons with lunch annexes cater to business people while department store lunch rooms rise, and box lunch services by Joseph Taggart bakery and Delicatessen lead the trend. The scene traces the evolution of free lunch into more pretentious formats as dining options explode.
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W. Washington
Vienna Baking Company
Tablex
Menegers
Vienna
White & Co
S. Moerlchanst
Joseph Taggart
Delicatesuen
Enormous Elevator Traffic in Indiana Buildings
A Indiana report claims about 7,000 daily elevator riders in ten hours in major buildings. Using Stevenson building figures, four cars carry about 72,000 trips daily, with 30 riders per hour per car. The estimate suggests tens of thousands of riders weekly, highlighting sizable elevator usage in urban centers.
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Indiana
Amea
Stevenson Building
Thia
Verone Whitaiker
Bevant Ue Stevenson
Sravenson
Elevators in Indian cities handle many riders daily
Reading from the fragment, estimates suggest public elevators in several buildings move around 1500 people daily. Despite uncertainties, the text argues a much larger figure, potentially 73000, is plausible when considering all city elevators and public offices, indicating substantial commuter use.
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised By Citizens
A Merida resident testifies that after trying simple remedies and a physician, her 17 year old daughter suffered kidney illness labeled Bright's disease. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry's Drug Store the daughter improved, regaining appetite and health, with price 30 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Merida Jan
Bright
Henry 14
Hitler'n Drug Store
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Eye Wei
Foster-Miburn Co
Dole
Doan
Easter fashion in 180s as grandmotherly yet modern
The piece describes the Easter girl's attire blending antique and current style, featuring a collarless neckline, long shoulders, very full skirts with restrained fullness, and fringe and tassel trims. It notes imported spring models, sheer fabrics like voile, crepe de chine, grenadine, and lacework, with velvet ribbons and elaborate embroidery as key trends for the season.
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