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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1889
Page
3
In Italy a proud man hoards a spring refusing water to passersby. An angel disguised as a beggar tests him, grants a curse of unquenchable thirst, and later the man reforms. The fountain becomes a hospital for the poor, gift to the needy.
The Derby extension spire bridge area saw Hugh Gaffney rescue three young women after their boat sank in five feet of water during a row. The river is wide yet shallow there, limiting danger despite the mishap. Pauline Stager was nearly fatally mangled by a Toledo area train while saving her five year old brother from the tracks. The sister’s efforts saved the boy but left Pauline severely injured, with amputation and fatal internal injuries imminent.
An old man tells his three sons to spend $2 each on a purchase to win the farm. The eldest buys sturdy shoes, the middle a wide brim hat, and Theophilus wastes his money on five baseball tickets. The farmer proclaims Theophilus the owner, praising his fun winning choice as the others reflect.
A collage of dated quips and jokes from various papers including the Ripley Tribune and St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Bits poke fun at domestic life, Sunday school, fashion at Newport, and beer on Sunday. Ends with a plug for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
A compilation of practical advice on cleaning, preservation, and cooking. Topics include keeping pantry items dry, making tea with fresh water, repelling insects with elderflower water, preserving odors in butter and linens, using lime water for walls, stain removal with alum and acids, and methods for washing and ironing textiles. Also notes on bananas, draperies, and mold in damp towels.
Transcribes an excursion train offer from August 20 to 24 via the Pennsylvania Line Panhandle Route. Tickets valid for return within ten days of sale. Inquiries at the Pennsylvania ticket office on corner Washington and Illinois streets or Union Station. Request Panhandle route tickets for the fare.
Hurry to Original Hagle at 5 and 7 West Washington Street for the final sale of all wool light-weight suits. Day or two remain as stock rapidly disappears. Prices slashed from 10 to 15 dollars to 7.50 with loss of 3 to 5 dollars per suit. Also discounts on boys and children’s light-weights.
An early advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain and wind colic. It claims to soothe the child soften gums and cure diarrhea with a bottle priced at 25 cents.
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