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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1893
Page
4
In a Chicago Dispatch vignette, a refined young woman Miss Allen visits Judge B for a cash loan paid by blackmail. The judge, amused, exposes a phonograph device and dismisses her after a brief, sharp exchange, ending with escorting her to the elevator.
A compact column surveys cultural quips on marriage jokes from Detroit Free Press, notes an ebony throne once used by Queen Hatafu around 1600 B C, and contrasts old fashion hair accessories with elastic bands. It also describes a 15 inch square of red cheese cloth used to wrap shoes, highlighting packing tricks from New York sources.
A Fifth Avenue debutante in Broadway walks initiates a fad by tipping her sunshade to a male acquaintance. Reporters note younger society members are adopting the style, praising its simple hat tip without pins. On windy days the salute mirrors a military gesture.
A Detroit News vignette recalls a sisterly vigil beside a gravely ill girl and her funeral. The woman moves quietly through the sickroom, tenders flowers and comfort, yet never weeps, her anguish hidden in a stern, prayerful face. The account ends with the line that heartbreak dries tears as dust settles.
The excerpt lists three historic beverage recipes. Summer lemonade mixes four lemons and two oranges with sugar and assorted fruits for a fruit-stand hour then adds water. Nectar blends sugar water with wine, nutmeg and lemon essence, chilling in ice. Gingerette makes a yeast-based ginger lemon cordial bottled after overnight standing.
Albert Snider, grandson of San Francisco magnate Lucky Baldwin, has enlisted as a private in the United States cavalry and hopes to study for a commission. His grandfather approves. The Bergamini daughters of New York surrender their private fortunes to pay their father’s debts and will rely on music teaching and stenographic work. Mrs Lease and Mrs Jyease are noted figures in political oratory with distinctive styles.
An old hygiene note suggests a powder sugar remedy to halt hiccups and offers leathery furniture care steps. It advises harsh scapsuds for leather cleaning, sun drying, kerosene rub, and airing out the odor. It also recommends gly cerine in hot milk to relieve severe coughing fits.
Aaron Brantlinger a 23 year old is confined at police headquarters after a Thursday arrival with E. H. Ludwig amid violent conduct. Lib Williams felt charges of stealing $2 from Susie Taylor at a resort on 8 Penn sylvania st. were dismissed in criminal court. A. Baker & Co. sue M. Sells & Co. Pierce & Graves and Harry Pattterson for 700 dollars over a hog purchase dispute alleging fraud and misappropriation.
Lycurgus Dalton of Bedford Indiana will become postmaster of the house of representatives. Gil Stanklin is slated for a congressionally nominated consul post in Manchester or Berlin. Calvin C. Woolworth of Castleton New York wins a postal card furnishing contract saving $280000. Deputy-pension commissioner Bell faces scrutiny over alleged pension grabs while drawing $12 monthly for health issues.
Markets show stability with varied prices across wines poultry seeds and produce. Listed items include California boneless ham cured meats dried beef hams and lard with prices per pound and per barrel. fruits vegetables and staples show detailed per unit and case rates reflecting a broad city wholesale market snapshot.
A prominent Fort Wayne G A R member describes relief from catarrh after treatment by Drs Stackhouse and Allan at their Stackhouse Medical Institute. He cites twenty years of failed care from six doctors, significant headache relief, and hearing improvement of seventy three percent, calling himself a new man.
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