Bettis recollects a party mishap with Bettis girl
A fragment from a childhood reminiscence recalls a Uttis girl and other girls at a party. The speaker, Bettis, notes a fall and the reaction of laughter from others while he remained silent.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1892
Page
3
A fragment from a childhood reminiscence recalls a Uttis girl and other girls at a party. The speaker, Bettis, notes a fall and the reaction of laughter from others while he remained silent.
A dramatic episode follows Madame de Victor in a Parisian setting as she plots to poison Herbert de Vere after a rejected love. Ida Faulkner exposes the plot, foiling the plan and sending three people to America. The tale blends betrayal, danger, and a sharp turn toward retribution.
The page blends a chicken croquette recipe with notes on meat preparation and a moral anecdote about a minister who jokes about poker. It references croquette fillings, sauces, and frying tips, then shifts to observations on dignity and restraint, citing a Detroit Free Press anecdote about a preacher and poker.
The article reports the death of the alleged criminal Hewe in New York. It also mentions Yeading coal workers on half time, a Toronto broker’s alleged $140,090 defalcation, and various local incidents including accidents, legal notices, and market listings with prices and goods.
An old advertisement touts Favorite Prescription as a universal female tonic promising relief from menstrual irregularities, nervousness, insomnia, and weakness. It pairs with Shiloh’s Cure for coughs and colds and Bhilow’s Vitalizer for dyspepsia, all guaranteed by local sellers W H Stocker and associates.
A testimonial from Mrs Mamie Sweeney of Indianapolis praises Tritanavol for curing her catarrh after months of illness. The letter, signed by Mrs Sweeney and Dr. F. M. Sackhouse, describes a quick recovery and offers consultations and mail treatment options from an Indianapolis office.
A fragmented note shows medicine costs kept low to widen reach, with cash payments emphasized for affordability and broad availability.
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