Indianapolis Sun listing for Willis S. Thompson
The Indianapolis Sun lists Willis S. Thompson as an associate or advertiser in the daily paper. It notes the publication location at 123 and 135 B. Ohio street and provides foreign ad reps addresses in New York Chicago and St. Louis. The paper is entered as second class mail and references the Association of American Advertisers with No 165.
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B. Ohio Street
Settl & Budd
Fifth Avenue
New York
Tribune
Chicago
Third National Bank
St. Louis
We No Longer Laugh at the Drunkard Progress Toward Civility
A drunken man staggers onto a trolley car and the conductor covers his fare to spare passengers. The piece argues drunkenness loses humor as society grows more intelligent, with public life and tragedy of alcohol abuse examined. It notes fewer laughs at intoxicated officials and a shift toward empathy and help.
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United States
Why Women Should Vote Editorials by Readers
A collection of reader letters praising and debating suffrage in the Indianapolis Sun. Contributors argue women’s home insight justifies voting, while others praise editorials like Discouraged and Mother’s Work and Her Hopes and urge continued civic guidance from the paper.
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Indianapolis Sun
Oes
M. Z. Diamond
Selma Lagerlof Birthday Revered Across Sweden
Sweden marks the fiftieth birthday of Selma Lagerlof with celebrations in schools and clubs. Telegraphed congratulations flow from royal to peasants, praising her fairy tales and optimistic, mystical view of Swedish nature. Ellen Key noted as a sociologist contrasts Lagerlof’s artistic influence.
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Ellen Key
Selma Lagerlof
Berlin
August Strindberg
Peter Pan
Sailor disputes height of waves at sea voyage
Tar and Spar argue over wave height claiming 100 feet versus 40 feet on Tar's last voyage. The exchange shows a seasoned sailor challenging a more cautious crew mate about sea conditions and rising ocean reports.
A Joke in Boston Lions and Leopards Roast Roosevelt
A Boston Transcript snippet depicts a joke where a lion warns of Roosevelt with a gun and a leopard admits being spotted, highlighting a humorous exchange in a metropolitan exchange.
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Lion
Roosevelt
Skip
Leopard
Boston Transcript
Prominent Kansas Citizen Remembered in Editorial Quotation
A Kansas editor reflects on a respected local figure, noting a forty year marriage and readiness to die in the face of mortality. The Kansas City Journal quotes the obituary sentiment as an unfortunate expression from a typewriter perspective.
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Kansas
Kansas City Journal
Phrase about signing checks with a sword
The excerpt humorously questions if the pen is truly mightier than the sword by noting no one signs a check with a sword, suggesting a playful contrast between writing and weaponry.
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D. Offen
Fred
Necola Simon Promotes Kurdistan Mission in Indianapolis
Necola Simon a Chaldean mission worker travels through Indianapolis asking for funds to support churches and schools in Kurdistan. He carries endorsements from Shimon the patriarch of the east and greetings from British Greek Swedish French and Persian consuls and governors. The article also notes new anti meningitis serum by Flexner with potential to save lives and mentions Col W Hag gard becoming commandant of the Indiana state soldiers home.
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Necola Simon
Shimon
Kordschanous
Kurdistan
Indianapolis
Asia Minor
Gov
Marshall
Great Britain
United States
Sopher Simon
Seemon Antoon
East
Arabia
Adana
Col. W. Haggard
Lafayette
Indiana National Guard
the Home
Col. Haggard
Indiana
House of Representatives
Tippecanoe
Indianapolis Figures in Civic Life and Politics
Hilton A. Brown is praised as a top Indianapolis civic organizer though not the featured name. Dr. J. J. Kyle, army writer of 1898 9, finds books appealing though not best sellers. Do W. Fairbanks avoids clashes with T. Roosevelt in Africa and stays to coast scenes. Carl Riddick notes temperance seed from the Republican state committee bearing fruit. Bob Bryson works in the post office as a fast bowler. Cy Clark finds money on Gary’s ground floor. Edward Everett Neal plans parades and banquets in the Ninth district with keen local interest. Dr John N Hurty quotes Flamelet, evident Shakespeare influence.
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J. J. Kyle
Do. W. Fairbanks
T. Roosevelt
Africa
Mgr. Fairbanks
Epigrams from 54 40 or Fight
A collection of pointed quotes on gender power and politics. Lines praise women shaping history and critique male dominance while discussing war, nationalism, and moral rhetoric. The verses reflect a suffrage era flavor about equality, ambition, and national identity.
Prize for best groomed horses sparks cobweb dispute
A contractor firm’s annual horse grooming prize nearly goes to a top worker Timothy when a cobweb in a stall draws a judge’s doubt. He explains the web is kept to catch the tormenting files, preserving the mare’s comfort.
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Timothy
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