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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1901
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun lists mailing class, addressees for business and editorial communications, carrier delivery six cents weekly, and advertising rate inquiries to the advertising manager. It notes rate forwarding to responsible parties and terms for news dealers wishing to stock The Sun.
In a critical view of Indianapolis politics, the piece argues the Democratic party abandoned strong candidates for mayor. It accuses the party of being hijacked by Taggart’s personal machine and favoring Maguire while Bookwalter’s faction grows stronger, signaling a probable Taggart-backed outcome.
A proposed plan by State Superintendent Jones envisions 11 month school years with younger students in warm months and older in winter, allowing longer recitations and improved instruction. The scheme would raise rural teaching standards, provide year round jobs, and save time for depth of study, with broader adoption if cost savings and quality rise. The piece also discusses canal geopolitics and U.S. control over the isthmian route, referencing naval movements to enforce the Monroe Doctrine and canal rights.
The Lawton monument commission seeks placement at the courthouse west end pending a 2000 dollar appropriation by the County council. It links site choice to local actions including fountain destruction and saloon removal around the court house square, arguing for a site reflecting Lawton’s state and national stature.
A noisy Sunday on Capitol avenue defies order with open saloons and street racing. Clark county records show $1 marriage license fees persist despite alleged restraint. Residents argue officials bend laws for revenue while Fairbanks beer consumption remains steady and G A R veterans question the president over pension promises.
The diary questions why Taggart allies push a water franchise while Crawford Fairbanks may fear another bid for the city. It notes Bill Kissel claiming the nomination of Maguire and mentions the Garment-makers' union admitting 40 new members Monday night.
An unpublished Matthew Arnold episode from 1883 4 in the United States shows both nations at times lacking manners away from home. Arnold lectured here with his daughter visiting the Whittredge family in Baltimore where buckwheat cakes sparked remarks. A Western campaign stop involving Rep Grosvenor Ohio ends with a humorous telegram exchange from Grand Junction.
A poem fragment reflects on small joys and deep questions of life and love. Images of wind, honey clover, a laughing man, a baby, a rose, and fate intertwine with musings on birth, death, and the color of roses. The piece explores desire versus restraint and ends with a note from Ainslee's.
Ada Behan, en route to New York from England, built a fortune from a long acting career and ownership in Daly's theater London. Sothern's Richard Lovelace troupe features Cecilia Loftus and others. New Boston cast includes Bos tonian singers Allen Parr Vernon Stiles and more. Marie Dressler marks a big birthday at Atlantic City with a cake gift and guests. she jokes about candles.
Hervey D. Vories of the Vories business college has published a 150 page facsimile typewritten manual. It covers proper verb use punctuation capitalization word division hyphenation and common word misuse with 2500 words and dictionary guidance. The book aims to aid students stenographers and letter writers and echoes newsroom practices.
A collection of brief quips and exchanges from Detroit Journal Life Baltimore World Washington Star Tid Bits and Chicago Post. The jokes cover art taste dressmaker bills spousal finances and missing funeral explanations.
Uncle Hiram lectures on heartbreak and betting as a parable about choosing a mate. He recalls Bill Jones who learns to quit backing favorites and “play the field” to avoid ruin, urging the speaker to live and change his approach rather than act rashly.
A thornless rose named Zepherrin Droulin, of continental origin, blooms in the garden of Leopold de Rothschild at Acton England. A separate note reports an 18 month old girl from near Arcadia Wisconsin fell into milk and was saved by Mrs Schmidt.
The United Brotherhood of Leather Workers plans an August 28 entertainment at LA hall for union benefit. Mrs. Otto R. Lieber dies from cerebrospinal meningitis at her father-in-law Herman Lieber's home. Survived by husband, a son and two daughters. Hodcarriers union may parade with a nonunion colored band. invitation pending acceptance. Body of William Cherry, 1215 Broadway, arrives from a train trip to California. funeral likely 2 pm Wednesday at Crown Hill.
A selection of editorial quips on law order labor politics and access to power. Observations compare an Alabama sheriff legality mob action steelworkers strikes and the practicality of attire for reporters and officials in Washington and London.
The note advises slicing fruit cake as needed for long storage. It warns against scouring utensils with residue and recommends pouring water into the pan and heating it to soften and remove adhesive matter without scratching or injuring the pan.
Spreading bows of black taffeta wired with four loops frame hairstyles at hotels. Velvet bows, though handsome, may not suit as well. Red hair paired with deep brown velvet bows harmonizes with eye color and hair shade in these fashions.
Cook watermelon rind in clear water until tender then drain. Make a spiced pickle with vinegar sugar and spices tied in a cheesecloth bag. Simmer rind in syrup until tender then reduce syrup by half. Jar and seal while hot.
Lemons can be stored for long periods even months under a glass. Place them on a flat surface and invert a goblet over each fruit. After several weeks in this arrangement they emerge fresh and juicy when removed.
A Harper’s Bazar verse describes Julia’s garden at town’s edge, where four o’clocks daisies and forget me nots, bergamot and other blooms grow together. The speaker warns against walking with Julia there as the sun sets, hinting at a quiet, twilight garden scene.
On a cool day, boil and mash three large potatoes. Boil three cupfuls of milk with chopped onion in a double boiler. Add the mashed potatoes and remove from heat. Before serving, make a roux with butter and flour, stir into the hot soup, strain, and serve.
The best summer pies use pastry shells filled with fresh fruit such as cherries raspberries or currants that are sugared and baked until tender. Shells can be made in bulk for quick pies or bought from the baker as needed.
John H. Holliday is President with Henry Eitel as Vice President Howard M. Foltz as Treasurer and Charles S. McBride as Secretary in the leading officers roster of the organization.
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