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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1890
Page
4
A humorous reminiscence in a rustic, phonetic voice praises a beloved right hand as a steadfast laborer. The speaker imagines a monument at Springfield near Lincoln’s statue and hallows ground, recalling Civil War echoes and a lifelong bond. The piece ends with a toast to enduring friendship and faithfulness beyond life.
A widow running lodgings describes strict policy toward tenants. She derides women as bothersome yet notes they wash, cook on own terms, and use town restaurants while men trash stairways with burnt matches or cigars. She accepts references, prefers single gentlemen, and recalls a well dressed couple whose behavior challenged decorum.
A New York hotel man recalls the challenges of renting rooms to diverse lodgers. He notes rowdy tenants, the burden of quiet in stairwells, and clashes over rent. He explains why smaller rooms move quickly but larger ones linger, and laments the temptations of year-round tenancy.
The piece discusses engagement costs and a guide to jackets and outfits. It notes the cost of a full jacket, describes fabric choices such as dark blue and copper, and urges practical dress shifts toward wraps and outer garments for street wear. It mentions tailoring, fabric remnants, and fashionable trends.
Correspondence notes President Roberts of the Pennsylvania system, once a track hand forty years ago, now heads the greatest railway. His earnings from multiple positions total about $100,000 annually, reflecting a career built on railroading detail. The piece also recounts Webb’s blunt handling of a Knights of Labor envoy and a historical exchange between Webb and Gould over Vanderbilt era tensions.
The piece notes a 45 year old well dressed woman seen near University park and Vermont Meridian with a cheerful face. It also describes a mournful-dressed woman on Meridian and Michigan, then transitions to ads for Hood's Sarsaparilla, Rochester Shoe House, Mrs. Winslow's Syrup, and Buffalo Shoe House, and ends with a spiel on real estate ads and newspaper listings.
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