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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1905
Page
4
An Indianapolis Sun editorial criticizes city street cleaning as poorly coordinated, noting dirty alleys and chipped windshields from broken glass. It accuses the administration of delaying reforms for political gain and questions track elevation progress.
A New York correspondent paints John D. Rockefeller at Point Pleasant New Jersey as a grandpa helping grandchildren build a sand town while a chauffeur arrives noting it is after 4 pm. The scene frames wealth with simple joy and quiet contentment, suggesting the law of compensation and happiness beyond riches.
Newspaper Enterprise Association recounts Chief Not-Afraid-of-Pawnee, a Sioux leader at the Roosevelt inauguration, detailing Pawnee origins, wars, and shifting fortunes from early plains territory to an Oklahoma reservation, noting his mild demeanor and interest in farming.
George Ade learned a Indiana born neighbor visited with her granddaughter. He booked tickets to see The Merchant of Venice. She recalled the old performance and noted Venier has risen in price while Shylock remains the same grasping figure.
A Boston Herald anecdote recalls poet Whittier joking about a newly married teacher becoming a school board member. Whittier quips to the young husband, Thee ought to be on the school board, praising his judgment as a schoolmaster.
A Cleveland Leader clipping recounts Dr. Cyrus Edson praising a woman with strong ideas on scientific hygiene. The anecdote shifts to a child asking to visit Katherine after borrowing gum, highlighting a light moment amid hygiene talk.
Predictions warn to sell before 1 p m and note travel favors while birthdays bring squalls and potential losses at home. Business disappointments loom for some. employed individuals may fare better. A child born on those days should stay in employment and avoid starting own business to avoid misfortune and impulsive spending.
A college professor argues that the saying early to bed and early to rise is outdated. With electric light and modern comforts, night hours become ideal for study as minds stay keen and creative. He contends mornings offer little for serious work.
A San Francisco Chronicle opinion argues that corporate managers do not justify corruption to protect themselves. It asserts that people are generally generous, and contends the claim that one must employ corruption to survive is untrue, framing poverty over crime as a better path.
Time for visiting grew as Noah and Edward the Kaiser led a parade of European monarchs. Delegates planned safe trips and deferred visits, with talks on easing travel amid mounting tensions between nations.
A survey notes New York Mall Indianapolis aims for the next Republican national convention while states like Missouri Iowa Wisconsin and others seek the presidential nomination. New York is favored to win the electoral college but a small faction would refuse Carnette’s money.
Nicholl Zavalsky, described as the adopted son and lieutenant of Maxim Gorky, has left New York with three companions to tour the United States. Their purpose is to spread socialist doctrines among the poor, traveling as missionaries from Gorky to imitate the famous Husain writer.
Ben Greet to be professor of dramatics at the University of California. San Rafael forms junior section of the Local Improvement club to preserve street trees and keep streets clean. Nye County residents threaten a vigilance committee to stamp out liquor trafficking between whites and Indians. California merchants warned of Toyo Kleen Steamship Company's plan to extend Manila service via Panama and build 12000-ton ships after the war. Three eastern tourists enter Yosemite Valley. Earthquakes felt in California and India on consecutive days.
The article argues that plants sleep like animals, noting the dormancy of many species during winter. It describes bulbs and tubers entering underground rest and reemerging in spring, listing plants such as crocus hyacinth and various bulbs as examples of hibernating vegetation.
A fragment recalls a wife recalling marriage after six weeks and how business troubles feel insignificant. The speaker notes the husband’s absentminded response and questions the meaning behind words during a tense moment.
An analysis titled Not GENERALLY KNOWN lists averages for marriage duration and country standings. It names Ife marriage length about two years, France atop Euro countries, and various numeric claims for lipiy, Germany, England, Spain, and Austro Russia. It also cites Kontadt’s investigation on animax hacklus surviving in water about three and a half years and a typhoid machine lasting over ful days.
The death dances of Tibetan mystery plays occur during the final three days of the year, with an effigy of a man made of dough and red quid. Ghosts attack the figure as Lamaism displays power over evil spirits. Monke and Inman perform ceremonies to repel demons, while a horned fiend appears. A Buddha incarnation dispenses mercy, granting a ceremonial meal to the defeated spirits.
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