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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
15
Poem praising actors as powerful teachers of the heart and mind. It argues stage craft and life must align, questioning whether a performer’s personal virtue matches their art and whether genuine humanity elevates the play and audience.
Mirandy narrates on a Chicago man who kisses his wife 500 times daily. She argues that a steady temper of kisses can mask fault, warns of jealous rivals, notes the wife’s cost in washing and gowns, and cautions against overreliance on affection while urging prudent, tasteful use of kissing in marriage.
City notices detail a May 28 1998 assessment roll for opening and widening the first alley south of Vigo Street in Indianapolis Indiana. It lists benefited and damaged parcels including Chas Blumberg Lot 9 Cress addition with damages of 90 dollars and 5000 dollars assessment. public hearing scheduled August 24 1908 at 10 a.m. for owners to present remonstrances.
A Washington Star quote notes belief in conflicting fates for the earth. A doctor and a post office clerk banter about witnessing more tongues in a day, referencing the era’s industrial debates.
Forecast for a child born on this day warns of quick temper and high anxiety in work. It suggests parties may avoid quarrels by noon and notes those in employment could lose their positions this year. The child is hard to please and business success is unlikely whether employed or not.
A Penny Illustrated line recounts a comic exchange during a concert where a singer declares fearlessness in shining armor and a bachelor in the front row mocks the boast by proposing that the singer open a sardine box with a pocket knife.
A collection of satirical lines on behavior and society. It notes that strong-minded women bite their tongues, politeness hides force, lending a hand to an armless man is suggested, and two-faced people tell bare-faced lies. Other quips poke at hypocrisy, vanity, and moral blindness in politics and society.
A collection of wry quips on love, marriage, and gender roles. The author quips that women influence men, and marriage changes perceptions, while noting humor in societal expectations about wives, husbands, attire, and flirtation. The tone is satirical and period newspaper style.
A spinning tale shows Howard fearing Jessica’s singing teacher Signor Rossi, a famous charming man. The Spinster Lady counsels trust, notes Rossi is married and professional, and urges Howard to stop doubting and stop making himself miserable.
The dancer Genee spoke of strong goodwill toward Americans as she left the country. A parable-like tale about a dying Norman farmer reveals his wish to bequeath funds to Jean Marcel, Gaston Renaud, Pierre Bucamp, Dr Roux, and a pastor to demonstrate generosity, despite lacking the money.
A young man in fashionable attire descends a rope from a third floor window at dawn with a heavy handbag and luggage. He hurries to the station, claiming he fled to escape a planned tomorrow by the girls, leaving tips and a note about an uncle’s death.
George Arnold faced police court on a charge of stealing a ride to Dagupan. In a puzzled exchange with Judge Low he claimed he was waiting in Manila for money owed him, saying he began waiting in a restaurant. The judge reacted with a gasp at the odd testimony.
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