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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
16
An archival notice from The Indianapolis Sun dated August 24 1908 records Willis S. Thompson as a named figure associated with the daily newspaper in the Sun Building at 12th and 13th streets. The item notes the publication schedule as daily except Sunday and lists Oba B Monday as related staff or details.
A critical blast argues Indiana state salaries and expenses rose from 431000 to 925000 in 12 years, funded by taxes for a political machine. It warns Marion County and Indianapolis pay four million yearly, urges honest officials, and links local option politics to temperance fights as the campaign focus shifts.
An article discusses a future tense scenario where campaign funds reach five million dollars with Republicans possibly commanding three million. It outlines allocation to rents, office costs, printing, literature, cartoons, banners, salaries, hall rents, clerks, bands, and celebrations. State targeting by national and local committees is analyzed with doubtful states receiving funds.
A feature on Gen Wardwell, hero of many fights, staying by his leprous and insane wife until her death, praised as true devotion. The piece contrasts public perception, divorce cases, and police records with enduring love, noting women readers’ emotional reactions and urging caution against superficial judgments.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer quotes Tubbie and Wilie discussing sending a messenger note if one cannot leave the office for dinner. George is mentioned having found the note in his coat pocket indicating a domestic exchange.
A stern magistrate rebukes a prisoner who says police refused to believe his innocence. The exchange, quoted from Tit-Bits, highlights tension between testimony and law enforcement.
In a rural reminiscence, Uncle Alexander recalls Wesley Taylor who extracted a railroad land payoff then rode free on the new line for years. Wesley’s thrifty stubbornness ends when the pass finally expires, prompting a last, humorous confrontation with railroad officials.
The Crawfordsville Journal labels Tom Marshall as frank and questions any link to Watson's temperance speeches and Durbin's private statements about a potential governor election. The piece hints at political maneuvering and party tensions amid temperance concerns.
A method to make inexpensive durable paint using skim milk, Fortland cement, and dry pigment. Stir continuously to keep pigment in suspension as the cement settles, mix daily, and thin with more milk if needed. Dries in six hours and resists weather, with optional disinfectants for poultry houses and stables.
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