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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1904

Page

4

Time To Build Thirlethst Bridge At Riverside Park

The Sun asserts near unanimous support for a new bridge at Thrtlethst leading to Riverside Park. City and county officials dispute who should fund noting both sides claim poverty while urging cooperation to provide the necessary funding and construction.

Thirtlethst Riverside Park THE SUN Supt Power Works Smit McGaughey Jacob Woessner Maarf of Works Iits J.B. Cline Harry Splegie the Sun Joe Reli Democrate Killian Mer Pinky John Brong Munroe Martin Huge Fred Melch Colli Homer Cook ALM Bristow Stubbs Zfton Downing Pogarty Warren Jones SMNS Ime

Water Board Sees Pressure Over Riverside Plant Access

A contentious note from the Riverside water company requests the works board to bow and say please before permission to examine the Riverside plant is granted. The board, unaccustomed to begging, faces an unusual tug between municipal survey needs and company demands. The piece also notes upcoming National Negro Business League convention with emphasis on business leaders and non political focus.

Works Board Water Company Forre

Military expert explains delays in siege of Port Arthur

A military expert analyzes the slow progress of the Port Arthur siege detailing trench construction, parallel advances, and bombardment strategies. He describes the work required to place 4 to 5 foot trenches, dig miles of earthworks, and protect artillery with bomb proofs as armies push toward the fortress.

Port Arthur Wiley Montsche Ourime Searer Heaiegerd

Poetic Scribbles From a Daydreaming Citizen

The piece layers odd phrases and misread lines, invoking sun, nature, and idle days. It mentions a Bryant and a Thomas Yharra in New York Sun context, suggesting a fragmented literary or editorial fragment from a late era paper.

Rnghilligales Ant Fay Watuh Brooks Anne Xrow Bryant Thomas R

CHARLIE'S PARENTS

Albany Journal recounts a quiet scene where a friend and his wife discuss Charlie's smoking. Mrs Aweld reveals the boy smokes, and his father notices, choosing not to tell Charlie’s mother to avoid breaking her heart. The tale ends with a discreet, diplomatic resolve.

AL Weld Charles Gain Ake Albany Journal

Gov Pennypacker Reviews Militia at Geleysburg

Gov Pennypacker, reviewing the state militia at Geleysburg, listens as a young staff officer speaks in a rough tone about a minor error. The governor replies with a wry remark about the mystery behind the mistake, reflecting his humor amid the scene.

Gov Pennypacker Pennsyhania Geleysburg

The Pickled Park Mystery At Plokied Park

In a strange tale from Plokied Park a morning discovery reveals a barrel of pickled pork emptied by rats that chewed through the bottom. Fritz and Hang discuss the event while Hans and others seek clues about the missing brine and pork, a curious local mystery.

Hans Wang Dutchman Plokied Park Fritz Hang Han Trans Huss

Poetry Recipe for Magazine Submissions

A fragmentary guidance piece urging writers to match meter and classical references before composing for magazines. It cites Keats and Sbelles, hints at rhythm checks, and suggests choosing timeless themes like Death, Constancy, or Spring. The tone imitates literary criticism from an old era.

Ottta Isurees Johnsen Harper's

A Useful Nut From Pacific Islands

A native runale ant nut yields kernels praised for candied use after preparation. Hawaiians, after donating nuts and removing shells, relive kernels with pepper and salt to create a dish. The husk and gut are said to hold medicinal value, while burned shells leave an indelible ink.

Pacifie Islands Hawaii

Various local notices span farms, reunions, crimes, and travels

Local items report oil sinking near Sutehiatown and gunfire near Hartford Cil, civic meetings at Kukomo and Elighart, a murder on a centric limb, Brown county farm action, mannoalte brethren camp meeting near Elighart, and numerous family reunions in Richmond, New Castle, Knightstown, and Chariotteryie. Charles Develiis heads to Manila for government service while Beta Phi Slama holds its first vacant convention. A stray poem fragment closes the page.

Sutehiatown Hartford Cil Wabash Hoe Cagnes Huntington Kukomo Tirdford Albert Stuart Nemeeic Ciinten Nelson Knightstown Mis Eartham Callowe Richmond Friends Newt Newby New Castle Hetle Dauphter Str Ramass Howell Waratah Ng Seinymour

Puss in Paper Boots and Dick's Paper Shoes

A St Nicholas excerpt describes Dick wearing paper boots while playmates tie apples to his feet. Dick, eager to catch the apples, slips and flops comically as his boots fail to grip the floor. The tale shows playful trickery and childish imagination in a neighborhood scene.

St. Nicholas

Dizzy Spells and Heart Cure Claim Deep Relief

An old promotion recounts dizziness chest pains and fainting associated with heart trouble. It cites Mrs Minnie B. Johnson of Olivia Minnesota claiming she was cured after using Dr Miles Heart Cure, urging readers to seek help before a fatal outcome.

Dr. Mile Minnie BE. Johnson Olivia Monty Beneat

THE SUN EDITORIALS AND REACTIONS PICK UP THE SAME TOPICS

Readers from multiple cities respond to THE SUN with praise and critiques on editorials, local politics, and national events. Citizens named include Reginald Goretang, Henry Soner, and J.B. Cline Mw, voicing views on newspapers, elections, and civic issues amid wartime debates.

The Sewing Class Crochet Bear Stitch

Instructional note on crochet bear stitch for wool projects. Describes making loops, chaining, turning, and repeating stitches to form a beanlike pattern. Mentions color options such as white and pink or white and blue for a child’s crib.

The Cynic in the Grand Stand

A Springfield Myer Union columnist labels a persistent critic in sports and politics as a miserable cynic. He mocks the man who faults players, politicians, and readers, while urging pity for one who finds fault in every move and finds joy in doom.

Tong Tun Roosevelt Parker Fairbanks Darty Parker Cone sTurmbiey Hiranas Sprinefeld Gmyer Union

New York Times Lays on Lively Toast to Good Humor

A lively poem urges readers to embrace laughter and merriment despite sorrow and gloom. It mocks somber faces and dreary duty, calling for celebration of life with wit, wine, and shared cheer. The verse promotes living fully, finding joy, and cherishing humor before death.

New York Times

The New China Ware and Hunters Eat More Than Bears

A humorous catalog of New China ware highlights elegant patterns in blue and white, rose motifs, and exotic Japanese after-dinner coffers offered by a department store. The piece shifts to Portland sportsmen reporting bear hunting near the Washougi headwaters with several successful trout catches and colorful, comic details of the trip.

China Department Portland Washougi Fréd Deal Hunt Rover Inn Tim Rothter George Hale John Koskey

Kilties Concert Weekend At Pony Moore Memorial

A rough report on Saturday events noting The Kilties performances draw crowds and steady audience reaction. Attendance and line featured a show in the city with a children’s matinee Saturday afternoon and a Sunday finish gathering in the Queen City for a forthcoming event week in September.

Lee Priday Umea Queen City Ean England Felovs Childrer

Bachelor Button Luncheon and Floral Table Ideas

A fragment describes a bachelor luncheon plan with a playful note on costly water, tank upkeep, and the social custom of providing for a guest. It mentions college life, a token flower display, and decorative touches with bouquets and hand painted elements enhancing the table.

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