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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1893
Page
3
A fragment from Jack Beanett presents a poetic speaker reflecting on promised rain and fading joy. An old man repeats a forecast of rain while vivid imagery of love, seasons, and distant bells unfolds, ending with the refrain that tomorrow will rain. The piece blends dreamlike lines with nostalgic mood.
A northbound train tale unfolds as a visitor recounts a self confessed curse: I am fatal to my friends. Stone, a two decade rancher, tells of four killings tied to partners from a cursed streak ending with his own tragedy and a haunted warning. The narrator records a haunting confession with an ominous obituary link.
A Chatty man named Chicago Water Ocean Ile flouts self made wealth claims to a young woman. He proclaims personal ambition while she bluntly compares him to a gable end facing the street. The exchange highlights sharp wit over pretension.
The report notes the death of ex-President Gonzales in Mexico and mentions widespread turmoil including famine in Perm Russia and unburied dead. It also cites regional shocks from Pico Canyon California and jealousy in Charleston Delaware City and references to religious, political, and scientific notes.
A snippet cites a modern woman wearing diamonds and gems while a physician warns women to climb stairs slowly for health. It recounts a Philadelphia patient avoiding a doctor, then portrays Japanese customs shaving eyebrows and whitening teeth. It notes cooks adapt cake recipes at high altitudes in Colorado and fort settings.
A fragmented recipe set describes making banana custard with cornstarch and banana pulp, a pineapple pie with sugar butter eggs and fruit, followed by detailed silk washing and drying steps. The text includes odd spellings and procedural notes on preparing the desserts and cleaning silk garments.
An old advertisement extols Pearline for washing and cleaning, claiming it is harmless and suitable for clothes and dishes. The copy urges customers to try Pearline despite skepticism, noting its wide reach among women and suggesting it reduces wear while saving time and effort.
Grocery and produce prices listed include apples, bananas, oranges, berries, lettuce, cucumbers, onions, potatoes, and various meats. California cant be seen. notes mention Messina oranges and Florida oranges with varied box prices. Market items cover canned fruits, dairy, eggs, beans, flour, tea, coffee, and other groceries with numerous per unit and per pound figures.
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