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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
23
Ella Wheeler Wilcox argues that cruelty and violence are not uniquely modern and recalls historical witch trials and executions. She contends that moral punishment, not murder, should address betrayal and adultery, asserting a deceived husband gains longer retribution through watching the future of lovers.
William F Kirk recounts a comic window into a family quarrel over clothes. Pa buys an eight dollar ready made suit, Ma buys two for fifty each, anger follows with jests on looks and class. Rain forces a backroom escape then a return home with a ruined suit and a further order for three more suits at fifty dollars each.
A Virginia state line transfer shifts a cabin and its elderly occupant from North Carolina to Virginia. A neighbor asks about rheumatism and other ailments, and the auntie replies that Virginia’s climate is a “heap hearthian” boost, claiming better health and even claiming she counts it as her change for the better.
A cruiser’s officers host a deck dance aboard a British battleship in an eastern harbor. A traveling Chinese Mandarin sits watching, remarks on the dancers’ heat and effort, and questions why servants aren’t used to do the work.
An Atlanta clergyman recalls Joel Chandler Harris noting that people crave free editorials and advice from doctors. He cites a Washington Star anecdote of an editor jailed for defying a mayor, who left with a kindly farewell and a quip about purifying the jail.
The piece laments Enrico Caruso losing his wife accusing her of lacking artistic temperament andbrain while praising his genius. It mocks modern women and working men, then predicts his return to New York where critics will praise or scold. The tone is satirical and expresses contempt for both spouses and artists.
Forecast for a child born today advises keeping temper and health, promising an active and prosperous year in business. For those employed, caution is urged. The child will be headstrong, ambitious, and rise quickly, with a female born today likely unhappy in marriage.
Church bell ringing in London has become a nuisance in some quarters, leading to muffling of bells during weekdays to curb disturbance. The move reflects local concerns over noise and community peace amid urban life.
A brief city item notes a record breaking line or queue forming in a downtown area. It highlights crowd length, location and a sense of local bustle without detailing specific people or times.
A promotional note urging caution against get rich quick schemes and recommending saving with The Indiana Trust Company. It touts a fully paid capital of 31,000,600 and earned surplus, inviting deposits of any size.
Beatrice Fairfax laments American youth and mothers for lacking respect toward elders at seaside hotels. She urges daughters to show courtesy, patience, and politeness, warning that rude behavior harms reputation and future opportunities.
Winifred Black recalls a coast trip from Los Angeles to San Francisco where coast trees bend with the trade winds yet retain their essential identity. The essay argues environment warps appearances but does not alter fundamental character, questioning class and nature shaped by adversity or fortune.
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