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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1891
Page
3
A lyrical piece explores a penny maiden knitting, neglect of her toys, and a Grandma who sews up dropped stitches. It serves as a gentle reminder that a wiser, stronger figure forgives mistakes and safeguards loved ones amid daily duties.
A slum tale from the New York World recounts the life of Brooms, a blind man expelled from a harsh asylum, who is supported by sympathetic neighbors. He marries a shabby seamstress, Mrs. Gloriana O Shau... and she cares for him until both die after a street accident, the woman having followed him into death.
A Philadelphia butcher nicknamed Ham Bones is noted in an epitaph on a Michigan grave. The cabinet of the U S president features timber from the Resolute, a gift from Queen Victoria in 1877. A Detroit Free Press French observer explains Monday blues in the United States due to post Sunday fatigue and late large dinners. Paris fashions bring Pleats and wide kilts, Leghorn hats bend with ostrich plumes. Cotton velvets rival silk in price and appeal for daily wear. Wheat contrasts with babies by never cradling until bearded, and Iowa stock raisers fear a disease called black-fet.
A compact look at varied items from era lifestyle pages. A Brooklyn gum company expands to a 1,000,000 capital stock. Naples nuns live secluded in graveslike cells. actresses’ long lashes linked to makeup growth. hair and scalp care tips from the N Recorder. Saltus’ Paris promenade. Roland Reed replacing John T. Raymond. Mrs. Campbell’s Ohio campaign influence. Joe Blackburn recalled as a gifted clown. fashion trends include flowered gowns, gold glove hooks, and ruffly underskirts. a lemon test for face powder. dress revolution with minimal undergarments and silk or wool undershirts. method to renovate delicate veils via mucilage and stretching.
A passage from the Atlanta Constitution extols a good hand as one that aids the fallen and sick, relieves pain, forgives, acts with charity, and works diligently without deceit. It praises generosity, protection, and steady service as essential virtues across life.
An advertisement urges readers not to delay liver and blood cleansing. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as the guaranteed remedy to prevent or cure illnesses from tainted blood, promising money back if unsatisfied. The text also claims skin and scalp diseases improve and lists various ailments treated by the product.
A Friday roundup from Nuws includes Zephemiah White’s early marriage to a 14 year old in Medina, a $100000 cash seizure of cashier Kirby from Marshall, and a Carlisle Pa barn fire that killed Skinner’s two daughters. Also reported are a drowning of rail and circus tales and a proclamation of a Spain reciprocity treaty.
In Harper's Young People a sermon by Little Norris describes Lot's wife disobeying God and turning into salt, with a vivid claim she was so salt you could not eat her. Grandpa’s clock ran down after not being wound, and Flora laments the stopped tick-tock. Lutia praises her new teacher and jokes about naming a monkey for the next hand organ man.
Sherman runs the restaurant and refreshment pavilions at the park with special policemen on duty day and night to protect visitors. Boating on the canal is highlighted and electric trains run from the city every ten minutes in the afternoon.
Conducted by Dr. O. F. Fitch with his mammoth telescope every clear day and evening, accompanied by lectures and demonstrations, very entertaining and instructive.
Indianapolis considers asphalt or brick for streets with pros and cons. Asphalt seen as stylish but slippery and hot while brick is quiet durable and easy to repair. The piece notes cleanliness matters as dust turns to mud after rain, and plugs Reid's Terman Cough and Kidney Cure as a remedy.
Public Works Board considers vacation of described alleys in Indianapolis with petitions and plats filed. Alleys include first alley south of North street to first alley west of Noble street and first alley west of Union street in Cooper sub, plus alley east of Unkn street from Grand avenue to Cooper tract South Meridian addition. Meeting set for August 10, 1891 for further action.
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