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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
10
The Indianapolis Sun editorial content references Willis S. Thompson with a numbered designation, likely a recurring column or profile identifier. The readable text provides minimal context, but indicates Thompson is the subject or author associated with the issue or page marker 165.
Editorial praise for David H. Moffat and the Moffat Road highlights his bold engineering feat and empire building. It lauds his selfless public spirit, generosity during the 1893 panic, support of Denver utilities and banks, and tax contributions, urging others to emulate his civic devotion.
A humorous sketch by Kennett Harris about social life in a small town. The narrator notes constant visitors, varying entertainments, and the steady cost of hosting. Characters such as Demb Hilda Clarette Bridget and Biendhe appear in a playful, evolving crowd. The piece laments changes and departures amid ongoing social flux.
A domestic vignette follows the Husbandman whose boastful garden plans fail under rain and pests. In a back yard, peas and beans collapse while beetle swarms and watered miscalculations ruin crops. The tale shifts to family life with gentle humor and singing as solace.
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