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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1907
Page
11
An undertaker explains that individuals increasingly select their burial caskets, sometimes planning in advance or naming preferences for their funeral. He notes old styles versus modern caskets, regional differences, and the growing trend of survivors choosing or providing caskets and matching arrangements with room decor and flowers.
The text argues that testing public ownership by other nations yields mixed results and that trends toward public control are not clearly proven by examples from Germany Switzerland Australia and England. It notes differing conditions, public sentiment, and political factors as influential and predicts growing discussion and potential political impact.
In San Francisco on April 22 C Paulsen a cement worker is jailed after overhearing a remark The American flag is only fit for the dust The incident began when a fellow union man heard the statement and federal authorities took interest Paulsen a Danish native may be deported for his expressed views though he says he would not take up arms against government
Miss Ellen Curtis a seamstress of 620 Fayette street was attacked Saturday evening on Alabama street near Twelfth street. The man grabbed her purse containing five cents a spool of thread and a thimble then fled into a nearby alley.
Myles Standish nephew of M. Marvin of Dover Delaware arrived in Gloversville to see Parace Marvin Jr. the kidnapped child held on suspicion of being the Marvin boy. Standish stated the boy is not Dr. Marvin's son.
A touring car owned by A. T. Stael was stolen Saturday night and later found abandoned. A second auto theft attempt failed in the street Sunday, with the suspect driving away before returning and escaping again. Police seek information.
Jake Vozier, longtime cook and deckhand on the schooner Early Bird, explains why he stays at sea. He lists deadly railroad and street hazards ashore and insists sailors face fewer perils at sea, hoping to die aboard and meet Gabriel at the horn.
The London Zoo adds its first known goat antelope specimen named the long tailed goral. Native to the Himalayas, it resembles a goat in frame yet behaves like an antelope with a longer tail and distinct fur.
Special to The Son Columbus April 22 John Orson Johnston president and general manager of the Columbus Gas and Trust company died suddenly at his residence while finishing a telephone conversation with his family physician.
The notice lists product prices for half gallon bottles at six cents and five gallon demijohns at forty cents. It also provides a new phone number 2177 and an old main line 778.
San Francisco dated April 22 presents a profile of Abe Ruef described as America’s only man with a private jailor and private prison. The narrative follows a day in Ruef’s life with Biggy, his elisor, noting meals, litigant interactions, lunch, family visits, and daily routines at his Phillimore Street quarters. Prosecutor Heresy is cited as supporting the private arrangements, amid discussions of graft and Ruef’s denials.
A quotation attributes to W T Stead a view that newspapers in this country should reflect the Bible as As S Amevinnne reads the newspapers to one who reads the Bible.
A fragmented religious text presents the Twenty third Psalm with archaic phrasing about shepherd, green pastures, still waters, paths of righteousness and protection in the valley of death. It mentions anointing, cup overflowing, and dwelling in the house of the Lord forever.
President Roosevelt called for the resignation of the New Mexico governor amid a favoritism accusation. Warner George Curry was named to replace him in the following appointment.
Fragmentary 19th century note describes vanity boxes and new umbrellas with metal trimmings. It mentions complexion walks and beauty aids, a tins wall box with powder compact and mirror, and a nostalgic nod to Roman relatives.
A German scientist counted the facets in the eyes of several beetle species. He found larger beetles have more facets, with males often brighter than females. Example figures include hkimpyris splendidula male 2500 female 300, Melolantha vulgaris male 2300 female 4830, and saperda ercharias male 2200 female 1800.
The Sun reports how New York receives eggs from Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Minnesota and the Dakotas. Traders describe seasonal exports by rail, with refrigerator cars and various charges, while retail prices in New York remain separate from wholesale costs.
A matron laments few good talkers today contrasting with 19th century conversational women. She recalls Victorian and Reconstruction era figures like Victoria Woodhull Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton and argues home circle talk once covered serious thought while modern discourse favors blunt fact focus.
Indoors and Out suggests decorative use of books and dishes against walls. Built-in shelves at eye level or mantel height create intimate, homelike rooms even in small houses, with slim, backless shelves holding standard novels to look flat and wall-integrated.
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