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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1910
Page
22
A butchered plot in Borealis fur territory reveals a decoy stuffed bear used to lure bears to doom. Desmond’s successful use of his cartridges angered fur traders who threaten violence unless he sells furs. The traders grow desperate and lethal, prompting caution from anyone involved.
A short verse essay argues a happy home rests on unselfish love not wealth. Selfishness ruins family harmony while thoughtfulness and mutual respect keep bonds strong. Children should serve with reverence, not rule, and love should govern daily life more than money.
A cobbler's boy waits outside the palace for the emperor's airing. Frustrated by delay he declares The hooby isn't coming It shall go. A policeman asks whom he means and the boy says Michel. The officer lets him go and the boy shouts the question again.
Advice on receiving gifts gracefully and saving money during Christmas. Emphasizes enthusiastic thanks, practical gifts like calendars for fathers, and the idea of passing on gifts with proper tagging. Encourages early shopping, Santa Claus belief for children, and playful strategies to influence gift outcomes.
A collection of humorous quips and banter about proposals, weather, finances, and social mischief. The jokes feature characters like 3B, Slobbs, Blobbe, and a Baron in light, witty exchanges. The humor hinges on misunderstandings and ironic twists, reflecting a playful newsroom vibe.
A bride returns home to reclaim her past by gathering old clothes and pictures from her marriage. The piece observes customs of remarriage and social antics as wives influence husbands. It includes reflections on youth, wit, and the lure of novelty compared to yesterday’s returns.
Dorothy Dix argues that modern women reject old fashioned chivalry. She notes anti suffragists threaten to revoke male gallantry, but women want justice, education, voting rights, and equal partnership with men rather than patronizing compliments or protective gestures.
A narrator recounts a five year old conversation where a man and woman mistake friendship for love. The woman realizes she misread his affection and laments losing a true friend. The piece argues friendship with a girl can be valuable, urging women to end any romantic signaling if only friendship exists.
A rustic verse about Jim and his wife whose zeal for cleanliness turns daily life into a comic trial. She scours and polishes from dawn to night, leaving Jim to bear the joking burden of their spotless home. The poem lampoons domestic expectations and marital strain with humorous roughness.
The narrator attends a Broadway vaudeville show and notes that the American audience cheers most for acts featuring foreign performers and nationalist songs. He criticizes the crowd’s taste, yet admits a surprising fondness for patriotic moments and the simple heart he perceives in the American public.
Buckles for decorating evening slippers are exquisite this season with cut steel as the leading material. Designs are refined and varied, buckles are large and oblong, and other sizes and metals are available to suit the wearer. Some women prefer tiny ornaments in rosettes of tulle or ribbon, while others opt for plain flat ribbons through a large handsome buckle. Next trends show steel and rhinestone buckles favored.
A shopper seeks ideas for a Christmas gift for a husband who does not smoke drink or go out at night or play cards. The salesperson asks if he is fond of fancy work, suggesting a craft or decorative item as a possible present.
In a curbstone club talk, an ancient carpenter recounts counting motorcycles in front of his house. After tallying to 987, he notices a tire mark on the same bike looping the block, realizing the rider whizzed so fast he appeared as a parade.
A charity Christmas dinner tale ends with a boy refusing to be bent when carried out after overeating. The humorous quip shows his stubborn spirit and a festive crowd sharing a light moment.
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