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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1893
Page
3
The excerpt from Frank L. Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution presents a lyrical reminiscence of a love affair between the speaker and Jenny. It portrays poverty and riches, moonlit hair, and a bond enduring through years, with nature imagery marking their devotion and eventual sorrow.
A cousin Christy nearly marries Abe Perry but fates intervene when Abe is found hurt and the truth reveals his deceit. Christy rejects him, chooses Capt. Makepeace instead, and agrees to marry him after a private agreement. The town celebrates only after the couple sails away.
A brief New York Sun cartoon caption features Slimson asking Willie about missing green apples stored in a cellar and a closet joke about ginger with a red headed boy named Johnny. The scene notes a warm day and a mother calling from a window to stop playing with Willie Bricktop.
A collage of quotes and facts covers topics from proscribed language and liquor costs to funeral procession taboos and dental artificial teeth profits. It notes New York liquor spending relative to schools, a Grand Haven bus driver fined for crossing funeral carriages, and Delmonico’s famed reputation versus cooking elsewhere. It ends with details on two deluxe hotel cars built in Wilmington, each costing 20000 dollars, containing 16 passenger compartments and a central kitchen space.
A historic recipe describes preserving watermelon rind by simmering rind with vine leaves and sugar, preparing a syrup, and repeatedly cooking and drying the rind. After soaking, boiling with lemon juice and ginger, the rind is packed in jars and covered with syrup before cooling and sealing.
The article discusses fashion notes and social expectations for women. It cites Queen Victoria wearing four button gloves, remarks on black hats shortening a woman's appearance, and references a repeal of a marriage edict after widow petitions. A nervous-disease specialist urges nine hours sleep plus one hour daytime rest, criticizing late reading at night as a health risk.
An article offers home hacks such as knee cradles for kitchen wear and hot alum water to destroy red ants. It describes a brisk bath routine using hot water to cover the ankles, followed by a cold sponge down and vigorous drying in flannels to finish.
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s twin daughters reach age 40 and remain unmarried. Vice-president Stevenson mirrors the president by paying hotel and railroad bills during travels. Music dealer reports Harris the composer of After the Ball could net over 109,000 from the song, publishing at four cents per copy and earning 11 cents profit per copy sold.
Official reports show twenty new cholera cases daily in Naples. W K Rogers, secretary to President Hayes, dies in Columbus. The Exchange Bank of Wheeling plans to close. Fair attendance weak with Midway largely empty. Prison escapes by two burglars in Jackson, Michigan. An incident in St Louis leaves one person dead after a police shooting. A murder occurs at Monmouth Park stables. Pittsburg mob threatens lynching over a boy’s hanging. Portland water reservoir floods nearby homes, four die. Governor McKinley urges tariff stability to restore confidence. St Anne relics displayed in New York church. A Kansas City miller profits from a fraud scheme. Chicago meeting of lady mismanagers turns tense. chairwoman accused another. meeting adjourned.
A readers note claims strictly high grade cigarettes cost dealers little more than ordinary brands. The text asserts the cigarettes are made from higher cast tobacco than any other and emphasizes they are not made by a trust.
Monday August 7 reports firm markets and shifts in provisions. A long list covers nickel, sugar cured meats, pork products, lard, fresh produce, canned vegetables, chess, dairy, and groceries including flour, feed, beans, and fruit prices. Names of brands and regional items appear amid extensive price details.
Public timetable lists passenger trains departing Indianapolis Union Station to multiple destinations including Kankakee Chicago Lafayette Louisville Lawrenceburg Cincinnati Shelbyville Greensburg Cleveland Buffalo Albany Boston Anderson Muncie Elkhart Benton Harbor Marion Wabash St Louis Greencastle Terre Haute Mattoon Bloomington Peoria Crawfordsville Danville Shampaign Dayton Springfield Columbus Ohio and Day.
Readable scraps point to column themes from Suy and others, touching on local concerns. The text implies repeated reflections on community life and editorial perspectives without clear, complete statements or names.
The Sun promotes its growing circulation and declares itself a paper of the People and for the People. It urges readers to subscribe, noting a low price and value, and encourages keeping informed through its pages.
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