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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1904

Page

4

New Bridge Needed At Riverside Park

Riverside park in Indianapolis draws many visitors with golf, tennis, boating, and shade. The only access is a narrow unsafe bridge at Thirtieth Street over White River. Officials urged a new stone or concrete bridge wide for two streetcar tracks and pedestrians. A cross-town line along Thirtieth Street was mandated, linking to Riverside Park once built.

Riverside Riverside Park Indianapolis Thirtieth St White River Lige Commission Park, Board the Works Board County Commissioners Board of Works Lneon Wuld Cheadfer Bridge Commission

Pure Carelessness Leaves Diamonds Behind in New York Woman

A New York Mrs. Wonan, dining at an Asbury Park hotel, hung her handbag on a chair and forgot it. A $5,000 stash of diamonds and securities were inside, and by the time she searched, it was gone. The piece notes that handbags attract loss and mocks the owner's care.

Aman George Powis Pd Matthews Dseksen Dla van

Training for Success in Life and Family Reunions

Training for success emphasizes learning by doing rather than lectures. Strong character and athletic discipline grow slowly through practice. Indiana hosts hundreds of family reunions in September where generations discover shared ties among the Smiths Browns and Joneses.

Indiana

Port Arthur fall race noted in sweeping country view

In small towns and counties big families gather under the trees for hearty dinners and family feeling remains strong. The piece laments loss of individual identity to the great family. It jokes about the race between Chee Foo and Tokio to report Port Arthur's official fall, noting it has fallen 99 times so far.

Lo Man Chee Foo Tokio Port Arthur

The Sun-1 columnist laments Irvington street conditions

The column complains about ruined streets in Irvington after rain and snow. It notes numerous delays since contractors tore up roads and repaid them with bad tile work. Grocers warn deliveries will suffer as wagons sink into muddy hubs during poor weather.

SUN-1 Irvington Irving Tonite

Hoosier Editorials Breeze Across Hoosier Letters

A cluttered collage of editorials from Indiana papers comments on figures like Gen. Kurepatkin and Tom Taggart. Warnings about political discipline and national events mix with local humor and notable mentions of fairs and railroading safety. Voices from Tipton, Logansport, Goshen andKnights town rail at national politics while praising Hoosier wit and grit.

W. C. BR. Wells Hill Ham Kurepatkin Missouri Fort Warne Fir Durbin Invita. UN Senator Gorman Tipton ‘Times Chicago Prome Logansport Hugh Knighteltown Journal-Sun Carnahan Lowesville Gen. Ward Goshen News-Times

Fragmentary political notes from diverse papers

A compendium of fragmented lines referencing Russia Pacific ships Roosevelt campaign coverage Bellwether remarks by Thomas Taggart and August Belmont appear in scraps. The text includes disjointed quotes about political strategy and wartime conduct, with multiple newspapers cited in passing.

Chroniele Russia Pacific Topeka Journal Roosevelt Milwaukie News Thomas Taggart August Belmont New York Sun Louis

Paris gown shows light breadcloth fashion for early fall

The article outlines sewing class tips and era style notes for a white breadcloth gown with empress effect in Street suite. It explains stitching methods, hems, and fitting details, plus a novel hat pin feature and belt trimming ideas.

Paris

Brave dog Barney saves baby Theodore in Washington

In Wash Aug 2 1920 a St. Bernard named Barney rescued 11 month old Theodore Marks from drowning after the infant crawled onto an outdoor porch and toppled into a water barrel. The mother revived the child using medical techniques and Barney drew attention by barking at the door. Theodore recovered and Barney earned a hero reputation.

Barney St. Herward Theo Alton Marks King Harney Theodore

Stolen Wedding Ring Sparks Domestic Theft Tale

Mrs. Jackson storms into the house to report a theft of her engagement ring and other items. She accuses her husband of theft as tension rises over a missing pocketbook and jewelry, with neighbors and witnesses drawn into the quarrel. The scene unfolds with accusations, concern for privacy, and police questions urged by Mrs. Jackson.

Why We Walk in Circles Says Biologist

A Newark News report quotes a biologist explaining why people lost in fog, forests, or deserts tend to walk in circles. He notes leg-length asymmetry among individuals, with about 30 percent longer left legs and a similar share longer right legs, causing directional circling as one longer stride pushes outward and guides the path.

Tonger Yuan Newark News

Wild Indiana News Snarl From Rushville To Kokomo

A chaotic set of items from Indiana reports amid typhoid scares and local celebrations. Notables include Greenfield’s new publication meeting at Rushville, a fatality near Kokomo, and various civic notices from Goshen to Elwood.

Knrightsvanh Andersny Rushville Guker Marpasville Goshen Warsaw Alexander City Oakdale Nareh Versnon Bremao John Curran

Fat Saves Man's Life in Hospital Rescue

New York reports a dramatic incident where Thomas Gallagher, a 23 pounder, collapsed after falling from a height and woke in surgery. He allegedly landed on cushions of fat that absorbed the impact, allowing him to jump up and walk home unharmed. Surgeons noted the fatty cushions as crucial to his recovery.

New York Thomas Gallagher Jacob A Ris Copermegen Soeta Claus Macmillan

New Books and Magazines From Harper and Macmillan

A mixed review roundup notes Irving Bacheller's Eben Holden style titles from Harper & Bros, and Macmillan's The Grafters and other works. It highlights biographies by Thimas Nast, Miss Heetan poets, and serials in Ainslee's as publishers push autumn releases in literature and journalism.

Irving Baeheller Christ Titus Harper & Bros

September magazines feature serials and author spotlights

The issue highlights new stories by Vare ine Duer, Margaret Button Briscoe, and Joseph C. Lincoln, plus a novel by Seward W. Hopkins and a new serial by Hugh J. Lusk. It also reviews baseball anecdotes by Allen Paree and features reminiscences from Herbert Kelcey and Lilian Russell. Everybody's magazine profiles Theodore Thomas and Mrs Thomas's account of a mountaintop home near Bethlehem.

Anne Vareine Duer Margaret Button Briscoe Joseph C. Lincoln Hoojeo Man Holman Day Story Judson Yankee Allen Paree Saneree New York Seward W. Hopkins Wooceenga Tlugh J. Lusk Herbert Kelcey James Z. Powers Lilian Russell Mrs. Gillett Everybody's Magazine Theodore Thomas Chicago Orchestra Whch Thomas Realites Mr. Thomas Bethlehem WiMte Mountains

Neves Talks to the Farmers About Dairy Shift

The article argues that dairying has become more profitable on many farms as beef cattle decline. It notes eastern farmers favor dairy herds, labor shortages pressuring farm repairs, and the economic challenge of feeding western cattle while eastern markets pay for corn shipped east.

A. Wheer

Sheep Notes and Farming Insights Across Pastures

The article surveys sheep profitability from pasture cleaning to meat yields, stressing pure water, winter readiness, and the value of well bred stock. It cites a Wisconsin experiment showing Shropshires profit more per head than crossbreds, and notes pasture uniformity under sheep grazing. It also highlights cooperative farming, mutual fire insurance, and feeding fruit to cows with data from farm bulletins.

Wisconsin Stayun Experiment Station World Farmers’ Bulletin N Qe United States Department of Agricuire

Fragmentary Dog Breed Description Snippet Surfaced

A partial OCR reads as a dog breed draft detailing physical traits such as a strong back, well sprung shoulders, broad loin, and long rump with full thighs, though text is fragmented and unclear. The passage appears to describe conformation standards or breeding notes rather than a complete article.

Maudlin Garden Call Over Weeds and War Leans

A playful verse from Somerville Journal urges Maud to help in the garden as weeds like witchgrass overrun lettuce and onions. The speaker pleads for Maud to don broomers and join the task, casting aside pride to restore the garden.

Maud

Pity's Sake Intragalactic Tale Ends In Nonsense

Fragmented OCR style text imitates a baffling dialogue about pity and a sudden death. The passage mentions a Mr Blickington and a Mary dying as a door opens, with stray garbled phrases and nonsensical line breaks. Houston Chronicle appears as a distant cue in the jumble.

Weil Blankington Houston Chronicle

Movement Toward Honesty in Roosevelt Era Politics

A study of Roosevelt’s anti corruption drive as outlined by William Aten White in McClure's September issue. The piece argues honesty is rising through actions against fraud in government and business, fueled by leaders like Roosevelt, Bristow, Folk, Jerome, and urban reformers.

Willam Aten White Roosevelt McClure Ielt Tate White Roosevel Roosevelt Oi Bristow Folk Jerome Chicago Witty Reye Gvateft

Planting Roses Along Streets In Portland Parks

Roses are being planted along sidewalks on almost all streets with side plots and park blocks are being fitted with roses to beautify the city by the time the thirteenth progress. Individual efforts to improve street appearances gain approval from park contractors and local property owners abutting the sidewalks.

Portland Oregonian

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