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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1893
Page
3
A Lycoming county woman recalls a dramatic elopement plan ruined by a bear on a rural road. Her lover fled, she pressed on, and a calf saved them both from the pursuing danger. The couple never reunited, and her father’s view of the lover changed forever.
A cryptic dialogue shows a small boy claiming the teacher Jesin favors them while his father questions the reason. The boy jokes about aging and effort, while unrelated ads and garbled phrases clutter the scene. A street ad promotes health products and a local ride advertisement appears.
A collection of historical recipes and fashion notes. Apple tart combines mashed apples with butter, cream, lemon rind and juice, baked briefly. Frozen apples are sugared and spiced, sometimes cream added before freezing. Cream fritters use macaroons, sugar, lemon rind and eggs, fried golden. Noodle soup uses chicken and noodles with onion, bay leaf, parsley, simmered two hours plus an hour more. serve with sauce and crackers. The piece closes with fashion trends from Philadelphis Times, detailing gowns, hats, pleats, feathers, and decorative accessories.
Edward Tregar in Popular Science AfLonthly describes a traditional NZ courting ritual. A girl signals desire in a designated gathering space called the wooing house with a knot tied to signify acceptance or rejection. If accepted, the couple’s marriage prospects are affirmed after cues and family input.
A compilation of quotes on home, marriage, and women's influence by The Rev Joseph Cook Dean Stanley and Ruskia. It presents views on happiness, new beginnings, and the moral strength of women guiding men. The excerpts reflect 19th century sentiments on gender and virtue.
A roundup of dramatic events across the United States and Europe includes the death of Rachel Cox in Paris Illinois after alleged care neglect, a Kansas lynching near Salina, a Washington pastor opening global prayers, injuries from a Carnegie Braddock explosion, labor dispute settlements in New York, a Bulgarian prince and an Italian wedding, Emperor Wilhelm’s Rome visit, Hawaii flag tensions, a Topeka court restraining Santa Fe strikers, a Scranton bookkeeper robbery with $10000 stolen, a fatal Ohio river train crash near Ceredo Kentucky, bond controversy between Cleveland and Carlisle, attempts to reorganize the Nicaragua canal firm in New York, and Fortress Monroe women visiting warships amid a voyage salute.
A three year old boy, Frank G Ramps, fell from a gate post and was ruptured on the right side. Advised to Dr W H Nott who cured him by July 20, 85. The boy has been strong for eight years and worn no support. Ramps, a dealer in fat and gama, 143 N Delaware, December 12, 82, endorses Dr Nott and offers pamphlets, offices at West Washington Street, Indianapolis. No pay until cured.
An ad touts a laxative product claiming quick, permanent relief from constipation and related ailments. It promises satisfaction or money back and highlights ease of use, with references to headaches, biliousness, and digestive disorders.
A fragmented advertisement claims Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy cures chronic nasal catarrh with certainty and offers a $506 reward for proof of incurability, asserting reliability and financial incentive to attract buyers.
Leacock, once a Big Four brakeman and Hoosier lodge No. 261 treasurer, stands trial on embezzlement charges. Prosecutors say he was $300 short in his accounts after taking office, fled to Pittsburgh to visit his ailing wife, and was arrested upon return. Court hears the case before a crowded rail labor-turned-jury audience.
Readable strips list numerous market items and prices across city vendors. Includes meats, produce, dairy, canned goods, and staples with scattered brand-like names and per unit costs, reflecting a bustling marketplace catalog style.
Amid scattered timetables the notice lists routes and fares for divisions such as St Louis Chicago Peoria and Cincinnati with arrival and departure times. It references connections via Cleveland and Indianapolis and notes services to cities including Louisville Detroit and New York. It directs readers to Big 4 offices for exact details.
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