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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1894
Page
3
Fragmentary text evokes memories of bygone days with stray names and locations. Vague phrases mention a river, paths, and figures like Whitcomb Biles and St. Louis, hinting at a nostalgic reminiscence without a clear event or cohesive narrative.
The narrative follows Wesley Sterritt a thrifty man who rises from a 16 year old move to Salob through dry goods and book buying schemes. Rumors of whisky sales and dubious investments swirl as he defeats creditors and gains legitimacy then plots a mortgage swindle. His wife Martha resists and finally agrees to fund a plan to reclaim what he stole, leading to a quiet collapse as neighbors watch the legal fallout.
A garbled tale from Sullivan County describes a farmer and wife facing thieving dogs and flour barrels. The text references Officer Onlan and a silver badge for bravery, with scattered questions about actions and a cryptic line about a race farm and whiskey.
The piece highlights a China made fabric for underwear and a skirt with a notable feature. It mentions a fashionable cut and a decorative loop or buckle, reflecting contemporary styling trends.
An early advertisement touts P P P Pellets as a universal cure for biliousness jaundice constipation indigestion and all liver stomach and bowel complaints. It claims a 25 year track record with a money back guarantee and promises pleasant easy dosing with a vial in your vest pocket.
A jumble of reports: a lobby plan in Igbor Washington, Creade mine fire, labor unions forming an alliance, Choctaw factional conflict, a man shot in pieces, two killed and 11 injured in a Gillespie mine explosion near Aubland Pennsylvania, tax disputes with assets in Colombia, and a chain of miscellaneous incidents from St. Louis saloon disputes to a buried murderer in Lexington. Also notes on shipboard romance, a sailor and an elephant, and a tailor who shot two craw flead followed by a water plunge. Household hints fill the rest with cake advice and cleaning tips for willow furnishings.
A long list of market items with prices appears, including De. Price's cream baking powder awards, meats such as ham and bacon, various sausages, fresh pork, lard, flour and feed, canned vegetables, fruits, berries, and dairy products. Numerous prices per pound, bushel, and barrel are shown for groceries, meats, and farm supplies.
DRS Brubaker Ayres 4 2 8 and dand 6 Pair tock are linked to a Union Station Todtannpotis Indiana matter as read in the fragment.
The Board of Public Works of Annapolis pages a condemnation plan for opening and extending Broadway Street from Maaumounsetts Avenue to Clay Street in Annapolis Indiana. It lists property to be taken, meeting on September 16 to hear remonstrances, and states the city will proceed with action after public review.
City board announces proposed public improvements in Indianapolis including curb and walk upgrades on Center Avenue from Tenth to Thirteenth Street and related grading, paving, and drainage work. Public hearing set with details on September 16 by Andrew Kramer and J. Mervy as board members.
W T Haneis and professors laude the Wild Flowers of America by G H Buck Co, calling it comprehensive and true to nature. Tae Sow offers the eight issued parts at minimal cost, with 16 specimens per part, priced via coupons. readers invited to visit The Sun office to inspect.
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