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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1910
Page
8
A fragment discusses happiness through self conceit arguing that liking oneself outweighs others opinions. It mocks others as envious and dull and asserts beauty and wit arise from self adoration, implying women seek beauty but few gain real happiness from self-regard.
A reflective essay on vanity and self view. It argues conceit elevates some women and men beyond reality, while true happiness comes from self contentment, not inflated praise. It contrasts conceited parents and workers with humble, honest achievement, urging self love over social approval.
Poem reflects on human limits in perceiving God's works and the vast unseen realm. The speaker suggests unseen presences and distant stars emit a music beyond human senses, implying constant companionship with the unseen. The piece emphasizes that solitude ends for those who perceive invisible fellow beings.
An anxious mother questions a newlywed about her husband who allegedly plays at the club every night for money. The wife calmly explains he shares winnings with her, while a plan involving Mrs Nextdoor supposedly nets both couples extra cash by pooling winnings. The exchange hints at a cynical scheme to double earnings.
Percy explains to the Show Girl how an accidental blow during a vaudeville film screening caused a black eye. He recalls sitting between two rowdy fans, one slapping his back and another shouting during the fight reel, leading to elbow contact and a visit to the doctor.
Percy and Joe the waiter swap tales of a boxing match as a showgirl clutches a chair after a misfired jab. The crowd voices mixed opinions on the bout with the Wildcat and Bruiser delivering memorable uppercuts and near misses.
Dorothy Dix argues that women crave the truth from men yet seldom receive it. She cites business and social contexts where flattery and falsehood undermine women, especially workers, urging direct honesty to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and unfair blame.
A humorous yet sharp survey of fashion shops where clerks push extreme hats on customers. A narrator and shoppers confront the phrase they “are wearing” as the sole justification for impractical styles, revealing social pressures and the sanctioned absurdities of trend setting.
A speaker argues that men mislead women with idealized visions of marriage and wealth and that true harmony comes from honesty about finances. He urges husbands to tell wives the truth to foster peace, noting women often do not know what they can afford and that deceit fuels jealousy and tension.
In court the prisoner asks to question jurors and experts before pleading. The judge grants permission. The prisoner then pleads guilty after anticipating courtroom testimony on hypnosis handwriting chemistry and insanity.
A historical poem fragment questions women voters offering to support suffrage if they perform household tasks. It contrasts ballots with domestic roles and references past suffrage struggles. The speaker jokes about proving capability through sewing buttons and darning socks.
An ironworker who quarrelled with a friend waited until night. He knocked to wake the man and falsely claimed a window was open. The ruse: the friend’s head was the opening window, then the prankster left chuckling.
Gack asserts his seriousness in declaring intentions while a prior refusal prompts questions. He hints at a proposal, though the exact plan remains unclear. The exchange reveals tension as expectations clash with past refusals and implied feelings.
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