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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1894
Page
3
In a humorous University Courier piece, Jack Haven recounts Moses’s rescue from the Nile as Pharaoh’s daughter discovers him swimming with a basset and candy. The tale riffs on Irish speech and playful speculation about his origins and future.
Zenobia Barrington's wedding plan unravels as Aunt Consolation Peck’s rag carpet, a gift tied to a will, reveals itself. The carpet, once routed to a modest Downton estate, becomes the center of a family quarrel when Ruth Ann Docktop discovers Aunt Consolation’s will hidden in the carpet.
Honest Reuben Docktop presents a will proving Aunt Consolation Peck’s widow gift was real wealth. Zenobia reflects on past harsh treatment while Reuben and Ruth Ann occupy the hill farm. Mrs Arran offers the old homestead as reward for his steadfast duty, and he asserts he only did his duty.
Princess Stephanie of Austria has written a novel and her cliring association in Jerusalem counts about 50 members. Baroness Tsutphenny, author of Quite and The initials, died recently in Munich and kept her work secret from her husband until completion.
Fine china should be washed in warm water as hot water can crack enamel. Lemon stains on cloth vanish with warm soapsuds or ammonia. A spoonful of vinegar in water poaching meat or fowl tenderizes it. A well-used feather bed is not ideal to sleep on. Preserve jar rubber rings regain elasticity after a spell in weak ammonia. Chocolate cake stays fresh when wrapped in buttered paper and stored away from others.
A famed medical authority advocates athletes from 18 to 36 with strict limits on tea tobacco alcohol and dining. He urges four meals daily seven hours sleep and lists breakfast oats porridge egra toast dinner steak vegetables and fruit for lunch options.
The fourth page lists markets with detailed prices on smoked meats, pork, lard, fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy, canned goods, and staples. Items include Virginia hams, sugar cured bacon, sausage, dried beef, lard, Virginia potatoes, Florida oranges, strawberries, apples, corn, and cheese with per unit and per barrel or box quotes.
City announces public improvement on Wabaga Street from Alabama to New Jersey using brick and geoncrate foundation. Improvement Resolution No. 71 outlines plans. remonstrances may be filed by April 20 1894 with a hearing at 10 a m and final action to follow. Members Wildman Kramer Meyer of the Board of Public Works oversee proceedings.
On and after Sunday April 8 1884 trains will run as follows in Central Standard Time. Departures and arrivals listed for Union Station on South Illinois Street.
A fragment contrasts one art portfolio with others, noting it stands out as out of sight while others dealing with American scenes fall short in comparison. The passage emphasizes distinctiveness of the featured work without naming creators or venues.
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