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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1893
Page
3
A poem fragment by Donald R. McGregor catalogs the number twenty in scenes of morning routines and evening celebrations. It notes twenty lads, twenty sisters, twenty lovers, twenty mandolins, and a party with twenty score friends, promising a rare event not seen for twenty years.
Kate Raymond, widow of Squire Raymond, accepts a position as companion to Miss Precilla Beverly after his death. The tale follows her dull routine, strained patience, and growing introspection as she endures Miss Beverly and the old bachelor brother. Carl Beverly, the nephew once in her circle, enters the narrative as a potential rekindling of care.
In a melodramatic scene at Buffalo, Carl reveals his ruse to win Kate. Kate initially horrified screams, then forgives him after late Raymond concedes. The aunt, strict yet patient, aids the reunion as she gifts a diamond brooch to Miss Raymond.
A Cincinnati wanderer reports queer incidents for a minister to weave into sermons. In New York a peddler bets a barroom crowd that horn drinking will spill water on the outside. An Ohio cobbler explains economy by using a right shoe as a dress shoe after removing a left one.
Instructions from the New York Tribune detail making brandied blackberries with a syrup of blackberry juice sugar and brandy, simmering the fruit then bottling. A currant fool is prepared by beating eggs with currant juice and cream, thickened slowly, chilled, and served with whipped cream.
The article advises opening windows and blinds in the morning to air out the home, then closing them and drawing shades during peak sun. In the evening reopen blinds and windows as the sun sets. On very hot days a sick person’s room can be cooled by hanging cold cheese cloth sheets across open windows.
A children's humor item features dialogue between Little Dot and Little Dick about cows and grass. A school scene questions a pupil on the home of the swallow, with Bobby replying that it is in the stomach.
The draft reads of a fall collection featuring Teck scarf leads and hosiery with fancy embroidery. Major gloves come in tans and English reds while dress shirts show delicate embroidery near the welt and a large white lawn bow.
Noted street car builder John Stevenson dies in New York. The report notes his influence on transit engineering and the industry’s impact in the city.
Aug 1 reports steady markets with no material changes. Provisions list includes smoked meats, bacon, lard and sausage prices in Indiana and California. fruits and vegetables feature fresh sweet potatoes and apples with boxed caned goods and dried fruits. Trade notes show varied elevated costs in tobacco and paper with broad price movement across commodities.
Dr. Jordan of 26 West Washington Street warns that lung disease or consumption has become alarming due to jagrippa and its impact on the heart. He touts Dr. Jorden's Lung Renovator as a remedy sold by druggists across America and internationally.
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