Charity Appeal and Governor's Dilemma Over Prince Henry Portrait
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd appeal for public funds for their charitable Home of the Good Shepherd, aiding wayward girls and preserving children, with the home run by charity and protected identities. Meanwhile Governor Durbin wavers between two opinions as he contemplates where to hang Prince Henry’s portrait, debating placement amid hot weather and burdened by the decision.
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Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Keeper of the Heavenly Records
the Good Shepherd
Guardian
Broadway
Durbin
Prince Henry
Col. Wilson
Interurban settlement reached for city entry
The Sun notes the interurban question is settled with an agreement between the city and the interurbans. The arrangement is viewed as fair for all parties, with the public focus on the interurbans entering the city rather than internal dealings of the street railway and terminal firms.
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Interurbans
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Terminal Company
Coal mine strike noted as likely ending by Sept one
The piece argues the coal barons will end the strike by September with force or starvation aided by injunctions. It recounts New York’s Devery campaigning for voters’ families, bicycle and boat rides, and broader public views amid a wave of opinion and idle gossip.
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Coal Trust
Sensational Elopement Tale Gains Page One Buzz
A clipped collage of humorous quotes from multiple papers notes a sensational elopement story that disrupts social circles, with editors ordering front page treatment. The set includes lines about a bachelor brother, auctioneer, and a maid's confused seating as readers glimpse contemporary society and manners.
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Brooklyn Eagle
The wisest prophet on fulfillment and greatness
The wisest prophet places the fulfillment furthest off. The greatest men concern themselves least about their greatness. There is a wide difference between the self-made man and the self-inflated man. It is better to be content with what you have than discontented over what you have not.
Bargain Day for Women Offers Low-Price Fashions
A Corner for the Women lists August bargains in shops aimed at stay at homes. Prices drop on shirt waists to as low as two dollars, lawns and batistes at fifteen cents, and even yardage at five cents. Foulard silks near seventy cents, summer whites, knit underwear, and white lisle hosiery see reductions. Elaborate beaded belts and Brussels net collars appear with velvet ribbon accents, all promising stylish summer wear at low cost.
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Foulard
Remodeling a Northern Illinois home into an artistic library room
The summer remodel of a handsome Northern Illinois residence creates an artistic library space. Oak flooring replaces carpet, red burlap wall coverings rise two thirds, crowned by a roses motif frieze. Green curtains, madras fabric, and a Mission furniture library table complete the look.
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N. Ilinoisst
Madras
Dainty white waist tops August wardrobe trends
A cool white waist with short sleeves surpasses the shirt waist for August wear. It pairs poorly with informal neck dressings and bothersome cuffs. An Indianapolis young woman sews a delicate white lace waist with a back opening and tucked front, matching the season’s lightweight, regultion plain-cut back.
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Indianapolis
Finishing with blue and white gingham in a tasteful bedroom
The piece describes using blue and white gingham for bedding and window coverings to evoke freshness. It advises making a bed spread with generous margins, a removable window seat cover, and ruffled cushions. It also shares a home care tip for leftover toilet soap, storing small pieces in a jar to mix with hot water and glycerine for a warm bath.
Touch of blue trends in new gowns and fabrics
The vogue of the touch of blue is astonishing on the latest gowns in taffeta or satin. An example features black and white striped silk with broad black chantilly bands and narrow tuches of pale turquoise taffeta.
Reflections of a Bachelor from a New York Press excerpt
A satirical slice notes that men seek escape from worry by leaving home while women fear losing husbands when bereft. It recalls a husband misplacing suspenders used to bind a scrap box and his wife’s ensuing tears over perceived love. The tone mocks domestic roles and marital tensions.
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New York Press
The Sketches And Songs Of A Singer
A fragmentary poem tale shows a frail old man’s death after years of unfriendly jokes. The piece blends a fond obituary tone with ironic frontier humor as unnamed narrators recall a lynching anecdote and comic barbershop chatter. Four named voices appear, highlighting small-town talk and moral reflections.
Baked onions offer a delicate flavor and easy digestion
The article explains baking onions in jackets until tender, then peeling, buttering and seasoning for a delicious result. It notes this method suits invalids who cannot tolerate boiled or fried onions, contrasts with messy fried onions, and suggests serving with Bermuda or young onions in sandwiches. It also covers thinning raw onions by soaking, salting and pressing to remove harsh flavor and a tip to prevent burning by soaking before use.
Kansas farmer grows 25 mile long corn row
A Kingman county farmer plants a 59 acre field in a circular single row over 25 miles long to show singularity. He started at the edge and ended in the center, ploughing the same way during cultivation. The row will yield as much crop as a conventional planting.
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Kansas
Kingman County
Some Personal Notes On Royalty And Public Figures
The emperor of Japan is described as simple and democratic in taste, receiving guests standing and speaking freely. The piece notes the death of Royal E. Robbins of the American Waltham watch firm, and mentions Rev. John Lancaster Spalding as a possible successor to Archbishop Feehan. It also recalls Col. McCalmont, linked to Australian affairs, and a wartime anecdote about Sir Henry de Bathe. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a vitalizer improving appetite and strength.
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Emperor of
Japan
Royal E. Robbins
American Waltham Watch Company
John Lancaster Spalding
Hood
Aged Man Guards Money While Youth Spends It
A brief poem segment contrasts a young man burning through his money with an elderly man, soon to die within the year, who clings to wealth with stiffened knee and whitening hair, guarding every penny for years to come.
Is That Richly-Dressed Fellow Crazy At The Asylum
A visitor questions a richly dressed man at the insane asylum. The superintendent explains the man is a coon song writer who claims to be inspired by listening to fanatics, and he asserts he can write verses for the hottest kind of coon songs. Edward Singer notes the exchange.
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Edward Singer
Made Himself at Home in Fairview Park House
Harry Cooper an insane colored man entered the home of Ross Ludlow at Fairview park on a Friday night while Ludlow was away. Women in the house fled as Cooper sat, began removing his shoes, and was found undressed in bed when park police arrived. He dressed on command and was taken to the station.
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Harry Cooper
Ross Ludlow
Fairview Park
Ludlow
Cooper
Park
Burial Vault Co. Ad With Dry Cleaning Offer
An old classified style notice promotes burial vault services and dry cleaning of ladies garments. It lists contact details including 209 Lawbing Address or phone for Karstadt's dye house and mentions Brill & Co. Dry cleaning and a retail cigar store at 106 Monument Place with English Blo sale.
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Karstadt
Brill & Co
Indiana Dental College Opens Early For Patient Services
Indiana Dental College operates from 5 a m to 9 p m serving patients with all kinds of dental work. The facility names W Cor Delaware and Chiosis as access points for care.
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Indiana Dental College
Ss. W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosis
Wanted Help: Employment Leads Through The Sun
Readers rely on The Sun to find daily opportunities in its Wanted Help columns. The page highlights self locking extension back products and notes WM. B. Burford at Indianapella Inn as a contact point for employment assistance.
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WM. B. Burford
Indianapella
the Sun
The Summer Man and Moonlit Pledge in Verse
A fragmentary poetry excerpt contrasts portraits of a celebrated summer man with lines on beauty and ambition. It juxtaposes playful charm with solemn longing, invoking classical and literary images from Dante to Marc Anthony and the moon.
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Ferkins
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G. A. Wurgler
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S. M. Sexton
Thomas Pelmer
Robert Scott
W. H. Hart
EL. D. Clark
Big Western
Harry ®Lkusmann
George Custer
Toronto
P. G. Grambling
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Vincent Clifford
Center Township
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Aquatic Club
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al Carter
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Jinks
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Onion Cookery
Ckey Burial. Vault Co
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Hoop's
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheng & Co
Toso
Ian
Summer Man
Newport
New York Times
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Marc Anthony
Hell
Maurice Francis Egan
Roven
Tootmache
Instant Felief
Worms
Baron Dillon
America
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Stock Farm
Deutsch Tailoring Co
Haineis Street
D. P. Stirk & CO
Fast St
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Rogers
Lilly & Stalnaker
East Washington Street
Indiana
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Screen and Mfg. CO
Cornell Ave
Indianapolis Union Stations
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Indianapolis Union Station
Terre Maute
Acton Park
Theve Acon Park
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Ever G Kiser
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Satan Trust Mae
Union Traction of
Indianapolis Street Railway
Indianapolis Gas Co
Howard County
Clarksville
Greene County
Indianapolis Gas
Indiana Trust Co
American Central Life Stock
Indianapolis Fire
Indiana Title & Guaranty Loan Co
Shani
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Olvuuh
Atlas Engine Works
Security Trust Co
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