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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1909
Page
8
A Judge cartoon shows a mother under a shower of childish questions. The piece argues patience is vital for child education, noting mothers answer endlessly while fathers often rebuke. It stresses early education and that most learning occurs before age seven.
A portrait of EF H Harriman as a dynamic, courageous railroad builder. The piece emphasizes his illness and endurance while praising his industrial impact, sustainable roads and rail networks, his public service, and contrasting him with inherited wealth. It notes speculation about his life and his lasting contributions to American railroading.
A humorous dialogue charts a fortune teller predicting lifelong poverty until age 85, with a wry exchange where the eager listener asks what comes after, and the teller quips about getting used to it in a theatrical sketch.
A rural exchange notes the impact of poor roads on motorists and the resulting fines. Farmer Comtosse remarks that no driver travels fast enough to incur penalties, highlighting financial hardship from bad roads and the need for road improvement.
Dialogue depicts Belle and Nelle debating wealth and marriage. Belle touts a rich husband yet admits unhappiness, while Nelle counters with her own claim of riches paired with poverty in spirit. The exchange highlights contrast between material wealth and personal fulfillment.
A columnist argues for education that prepares students to earn a living and contribute to society. He criticizes elite universities for neglecting practical work and promotes Tuskegee Institute’s model of character, industry, and self sufficiency. The piece foresees a future where education and work are integrated.
A narrator recalls a theater night with a fashionably dressed couple drawing stares. The woman fusses with her hat and dress while complains of heat and crowded seating. The man moves to take her home, sparing her discomfort, and the piece ends with a wish that others learn decency and consideration.
A lyrical meditation on field labor during late June as workers and nature blend. The poem invites the sun and wind to drive haymaking, with phrases personifying light, trees, and harvest toil. It ends with weary laborers seeking rest as night falls across the meadow.
A college of surgeons examination elicited a wry reply when asked what to do if a man were blown up by gunpowder. The candidate answered wait until he came down, then described the muscles involved if kicked, noting the flexors and extensors of the tiny arm.
The Rural Cynic presents a satirical exchange where a ready made philosopher proclaims hard work brings happiness and a farmer replies that it is best when one can afford to hire others to do the labor. The dialogue highlights class and labor themes with rural humor.
An elderly bachelor urges marriage to the widow to help raise her six children. The widow questions the bachelor about the children, and he replies he wants to train them. The exchange ends with his insistence on guiding the youngsters.
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