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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
4
A jumble of editorial complaints and political quips centers on the city race with The News accused of smearing officials. The piece critiques the newspaper’s influence, cites campaign loyalties, and questions public judgment amid various national and local digressions.
James Lyons, seven, beaten by three men last night and may recover. J R A Pierce, conductor, may die from tram injuries at Union Station after air-brake coupling. Labor Day parade banter by bands not in musicians union. Ida Hudron stabbed Stella Irvin several times. jealousy cited. The Greeh family to hold a reunion Thursday at Broad Ripple. Approximate family attendance expected. Encampment of the Ratva- continues etc.
Sorossa club is entertained by Mrs James G Patterson at 1802 E Washington St Tuesday afternoon. Several society figures returned from trips to St Joseph Mich and Chicago. Dr Carl G Winter and family depart for the East for two months. Miss Busan Ketcham plans two afternoon gallery viewings at Lieber's. Mr and Mrs W H Lingenfelter depart for San Diego to visit a relative and stay indefinitely. Mrs John F Spaunhurat and niece Mary visit Kirkville. Elisa Jane Taylor to wed Francis Ferdinand Cherdron at Central Universalist Church on Oct 2 with reception arrangements noted.
Hartford Ind Aug 4 Mayor Lucas who is also a policeman forced to act when two officers were ill Saturday night. He supervised eight officers, made three arrests two cases resulted in suspects jailed.
A discussion of the autumn twilight gown with safe color choices and fabrics like crepe de chine, silk, and cheaper alternatives. It notes a diamond shaped collar trend edged with lace, and surveys new window draperies and interior decoration revival inspired by seventeenth century designs. A businesswoman in a hot evening labors over club duties and unfinished tasks before vacation.
A lively Harvard victory over Yale is recounted with a stylish Back Bay romance at a supper. A fashionable crimson clad Harvard fan with violet corsage cheers as Yale is edged out. A bet and a reconciled alliance promise proceed from the game amid playful taunts and family rivalries.
The passage describes the early morning bay scene with yachts and cheering crowds as sailors prepare to sail. It then shifts to a breakfast table scene at nearly five o'clock and notes the wind and sea spray. A line from a ship’s crew echoes patriotism as a toast to The old red white and blue. High water marks and a rural greeting close the excerpt with Farmer Oatley and the postmaster discussing peaches.
Fragmented OCR text discusses kidneys and a herbal remedy. Mentions Hood’s Sarsaparilla and a claim of beneficial kidney effects. Language is garbled with references to sleep, nerves, and despondence, creating an unclear health guidance fragment.
A vivid column recalls a doctor's waiting room filled with sorrowful and anxious patients. A crude note of humor runs through banter about Swayzee and editorials while a man braces for bad news and a nurse’s kindness softens the moment.
A local column notes the Cut of Col Josiah fentley prints for many life events. It lists 32 previous appearances including nominations for justice, election, marriage, divorce, mayoral bid, defeats, speeches, a bite incident, death, and the will, with heirs contesting.
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