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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1902
Page
4
A fragment describes local bids on paving contracts, opposition to high asphalt prices, and a new anti trust coalition formed by about forty city owners. It mentions figures like Shearer of the antitrust party and references to political debates and a stage future for Gladys Deacon, with broad societal musings and scattered quotes.
A garbled catalog mentions 30,000 acres for military use and ration figures around 225000. It references the Order of and a minister of Spain, with notes about long years and many wrinkles. The text is severely distorted, hindering clear meaning.
Gen Brooke recalls a civil war tale about lax discipline at a Washington camp. A missing corporal is replaced by a colored guard who jokes the corporal is the best player, while the “prisoner” sits at the guard tent playing with a kitten. A Towanda store incident follows the anecdote.
A collection of short, humorous items from Philadelphia Times and other papers. Includes a woman disputing match quality, Gen Hancock joking about a wound, a Philadelphia legal’s vanity about religion, a quip on stage interruptions, and a punchy reply from a theatergoer.
A collage of humorous and pointedquotations from various papers shows social quirks and human foibles. The pieces cover intelligence pride marriage timing and practical thrift with sharp, period voice and light satire.
Society notes report Mr. and Mrs. George F. McCulloch sailing for Europe on Wednesday. Various gatherings include sunflower party by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Hammel, a card party at St. Mary’s church, and a musicale hosted by Misses Clare and Nellie Wales. Enoch P. Cottrell and Miss Leona Julian wed in Indianapolis and return home. Caps and Mrs. Havens celebrate a fifth anniversary. Fern Leaf club plans October ball with officers elected.
Fashion notes describe white coats with canvas mohair and etamines and belts with rhinestone and metal buckles. Irish crochet collars appear in exclusive shops and green tones grow in men's neckwear. A fall coat plan features white moire fronts, box-pleated skirt, and black white braid. Hat imports show rough red straw with large floral rosette. The menu suggests a peach salad with mayonnaise in lettuce cups served cold.
The article warns salt harms digestion and organs if overused but notes some healing uses. It cites nasal snuffing with weak brine for nasal catarrh, a pinch of salt on the tongue for sick headache, and hot saltwater eye baths for tired eyes, stressing salt once cheap and available.
Step by step old recipe notes blanch English walnuts boil until skins slip then skin and cool. Toss in salad oil half an hour then drain and combine with crisp greens and mayonnaise. Nut and Orange Salad follows with orange addition.
A poetic fragment depicts ghosts as a moral weight on a child. The speaker asks if lies and bad deeds leave a haunt that follows until the child consoles a grieving mother with a hug.
The Windward is expected to dock at Etah Iceland with Mrs. Robert Peary aboard to reunite with her husband on his final Arctic mission. She has waited through years of peril and uncertainty as Peary sought new north discoveries and maps. If he succeeds or not, his odyssey may end, and the family faces a long, fearful wait. The North Wind baby and the promise of ships and fame weigh against her choice, while Cape Sabine lies 27 miles away awaiting news of Peary.
The Darkest Hour shows at 2 and 8 pm. Eugene Cowles and Osten dorf's band perform at Fairbank 8:15 pm. Avon dale offers free vaudeville each night.
The Park theater opened Monday with Lincoln J. Carter's The Darkest Hour a lively comedy drama. Karl Gardner, an established German comedian, heads the cast delivering humor and a noted love story amid stylish scenery including a sunset finale that drew strong crowds for the four upcoming performances.
An Indiana editor reports a mix up of fruit samples sent to the office on a Saturday. The bushel labeled apples contained peaches and a sample pear provoked lively comment. The editor notes the unusual mislabeling and the humorous reactions.
A tall man and a fat man discuss a new grocery shop. The tall man claims the proprietors are artistic, backing this by showing a letter head with a large red rubber-stamped firm name. The exchange implies judgment based on a single striking detail.
A humorist recalls riding a car and seeing a man buy a paper, read his article, and laugh loudly. Dick agrees, noting laughter often comes from actors failing to be funny, not the subject itself, and urges trimming the bit.
A humorous dialogue contrasts a full year laborer with a so called king of industry who spends most of the year aboard a yacht while only working three months. The exchange reflects class satire about modern labor and wealth.
Detroit News notes a discussion on Indiana copper discoveries and their potential impact on state fortunes, suggesting culture and resource news intertwine with public life. The item hints at broader political and literary conversations shaping Hoosier affairs.
Warns against mercury based catarrh ointments and praises Hall's Catarrh Cure from Toledo company. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions fake or harmful products and promotes dental and medical advertisement content.
Eugene Cowles entertained two audiences at Fairbank Monday night. One paid admission and sat in the summer theater area while another watched from outside the fence. The singer’s rich notes drew enthusiastic applause, with hits like Forgotten and Annie Laurie. The Gypsy sweetheart song from The Fortune Teller is slated for the rest of the week. Indianapolis military band guests at Fairview Tuesday night include selections like the Euphonium solo by Rembusch, a Tannhauser item, Prince of the Plain march, Blaze Away medley, Hungarian Fantasy, Indian War Dance and Coon Band Contest. Avondale offers free vaudeville.
WASSON SWELLS FUND-H Was son donates 2500 to the Technical Institute fund to buy the arsenal grounds The Indiana club now has 38 members and is expected to reach 500 soon Dr F A Morrison elected a director Monday night A tour in an auto Mr and Mrs J W Scharff Chicago left for home Tuesday in their automobile from Chicago in two days State Charities Meeting committee plans for charities convention at the State Charities Board office Monday afternoon T C Day chairman told to prepare subcommittees date likely November 17 Maniac at large Allen Helms insane boy 1221 Shelby st chased people threatened to kill them and tried to set fire to barns officers arrived his mother promised though a...
A collage of poetical lines and tributes reflecting on friendship faith and personal virtue. Excerpts celebrate enduring love martyrdom life lived for truth and reverence for nature with references to Beulah Stevens Longfellow Eryon Lord Houghton and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Discover osteopathic healing as a preventive health approach offered by Sparnhurst Institute of Osteopathy. Dr Sparnhurst claims permanent relief without drugs through mechanical treatment, citing cases from Ayres J M Whitney and H Cosner with reported weight gains and symptom cures. Free examination and literature. only registered osteopaths in Stevenson Building.
The Sun's liners promote services on page seven including returning lost items finding rooms and houses for rent and selling property. The notice emphasizes convenience and a range of help for readers seeking space or items.
The article notes that no party is required to post a security deposit for the proceedings or obligations described, removing a potential financial barrier to participation and ensuring access to the process for involved individuals.
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