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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1906
Page
6
A California fire damaged vast wine stocks, boiling sherry transformed through heat, creating a rare beverage dubbed earthquake wine. Of 4,000 bottles submerged, about 50,000 remained intact after weeks of handling, with experts estimating a high cost per bottle and widespread export interest.
Henry Kellar, famed magician, dismisses magic as illusion and calls spiritualists takers. He discusses youth, love, and philosophy while recounting his move from Chicago to Los Angeles and a life connected to rail and fuel interests.
Special to the San Portland Aug. A Portland painter Geo. Bythe became a witness in a Rambling case. Judge Cameron sent a deputy to fetch Sythe who had taken a job on the Wells Farge skyscraper under construction. The foreman directed the ascent to the top of the twelfth story where Sythe anchored the lift and loped down to avoid the subpoena. The court postponed the case until the next day.
Miss Flora Wilson daughter of the secretary of agriculture will be enrolled among grand opera stars. After five years studying in Paris she has mastered vocal and stage training and proved talent. Her soprano voice and favorite role Marguerite in Faust have earned praise from critics.
Post office inspectors review Indiana rural routes to ensure year round accessibility. If roads fail, the department notifies the catcher and patrons to repair roads or risk loss of free delivery. Patrons often fund and perform repairs to keep daily farmer mail service.
Hoston features the prettiest window gardens in the country and they are not confined to Commonwealth areas. Even in the poorest homes flowers thrive. Mrs Jack Gardiner leads in prayer each year and this year Wallan woman wins the first prize. Rooftop gardens appear worthy of note.
Mary Stewart Cutting remarks at Har per's Bazaar advise against worrying over minor errors like choosing the wrong knife or fork. She notes a large cork should not be used for oysters and calls out a fish it is not clear. She suggests when a dinner party is given to remove the sewing machine and the lounge from the dining room.
A historical anecdote recalls the Marlborough study where the English king asked about veils on hats. The reply claimed the veils prevented being mistaken for anything but an American, noting mauve or purple hues as the standard.
A Nome woman notes over 100 flower varieties with forget me nots reaching stems as large as an American Beauty rose. She adds female teachers there earn 150 dollars monthly and the daily paper costs five cents per issue.
The document details the company capital at 200000.00 and lists assets including cash on hand and at agents, stocks and bonds, and various reserves. It records contingent reserve losses in suspense and other claims, highlighting required and outstanding amounts.
A long directory lists multiple cigar and news stands across the city with precise addresses on Circle Meridian Pennsylvania Indiana and Virginia avenues along with drugstores and barber shops. Named merchants include Paul Gall A D Moore Riebel John Jackson Albert Moore and many others at prominent intersections and streets.
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