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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1892
Page
4
A poetic fragment from the Atlanta Constitution extols April as a time of woods streams and birds, dreaming of fishing and spring sweetness. The speaker personifies April with imagery of golden hair, rosy cheeks, and budding violets, urging readers to feel and enjoy the air and sights of early spring.
In a crowded city street car Miss Bessie Lane endures an awkward close encounter with Clarence Porter. A child named Nell unsettles the moment as Porter finally confesses love, and Bessie accepts with blushes, leading to an engagement and vows. The scene unfolds amid fare notices and a playful balloon man.
A Georgia dream speaks of hidden gold conveyed by an Indian angel while New York nostalgia recalls past street spectacles such as runaway horses thefts and domestic mishaps. The piece blends folklore with long forgotten urban memory and a wry look at daily life.
Gov. Rewit of Colorado delivered a rambling address to settlers before a public land sale in Creede urging bidders to take land with no violence. The report also sketches Washington lawmakers dining habits, listing several senators and officials with their preferred foods.
The piece surveys American women as the best gloved wearers and lists summer shoe styles. It notes the queen of Italy leading a women’s industrial college funded by her, eight women funding themselves at the London opera comique, and plans for their own plays. It mentions Nellie Merbury training in riding and Merleury’s next play with a circus finale.
Practical household hints on preserving fish after dipping in hot water and keeping cat flowers fresh with soda in water. A home remedy suggests lemon juice in strong black coffee to help headaches, noting no sugar.
Cedar Rapids reports snow while whisky trusts may cut prices to blunt opponents. West sees severe rain and wind storms. Life-saving crew members drown in Oregon during a rescue drill. Various legal, political, and social items from Denver, New York, Coal Creek, St Louis, Chicago and beyond fill the page with notices, anecdotes, and jokes.
The London Daily Telegraph reports trousers worn loosely with two narrow braids. Waistcoats are single breasted with a white vest showing above the neck. Summer overcoats will lack a back seam, hang loose, and show no fit, with men and women dressed alike this season.
An old feature extols spring as life renewing, cites health boosts and vitality, then quotes testimonials and ads for remedies. It notes a shift from youthful energy to fatigue, and references products from Warger’s Print with local market listings and prices for provisions and produce.
Dr A B Barker proclaims expertise in eye care and cataract removal using painless methods. He advertises complete artificial eye gear and glasses with written guarantees, claiming to treat watery eyes sore throat skin diseases and related conditions with prosthetic and medical offerings.
Trade inducement announced by JM Balfour and Co as agents for Bram and Fitts' dairy butterine in Illinois. Readership urged to engage with the wholesale dairy and creamery supplier for special deals and manufacturing details.
A garbled local notice describes Blaine and Premier Salisbury in a muddled episode involving a public car. It promotes Ren's German Cough and Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for cold related illnesses and kidney troubles with dubious health claims and sales prompts.
SRTECTIVE AGENCY proclaims services for detective work across all classes of eminent business and civil cases. It lists correspondents in the United States Canada and England and cites Albert Gall State Treasurer and Auditor Taggart as references for competency and integrity.
A medical ad offers home treatment by correspondence for syphilis gonorrhea and other sexual health issues. It claims cure for varicocele and stricture without operation and promises permanent relief from effects of self abuse. Medicines mailed discreetly by major express from F M L Abbett MD in Indianapolis Michigan city? (text shows Indianapolis, Ind).
The Indiana General Assembly prohibits anyone from connecting or reconnecting gas mains or service pipes without written permission, turning on or off valves, enlarging mixer orifices, or using gas for heating without proper mixers. Violators face fines from five to one hundred dollars upon conviction.
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