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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1891
Page
3
A poetic fragment by John G. Whittier or Whittler laments decay of home and seeks divine aid. The speaker asks for guidance and comfort, longing for a life of peace beneath heavenly trees and the river of God’s peace.
In a mining camp in the mountains, Brick Yates gains leadership as a tough, reforming figure. He nurses the sick, quells riots, and acts as spiritual guide and protector, ultimately dying after defending a funeral service amid a Cornish feud.
A drift of historical references lists births and deaths of famous figures such as Shakspeare Raphael and Browne with dates, and notes on various 19th and early 20th century events. The piece also records current events: Fanny Davenport illness in Chicago, Barnaby Graves poisoning case in Denver, illicit distilleries in Alabama, a Missouri grange petition, a San Antonio grand jury, and multiple fires and building incidents across cities including Philadelphia Seattle Madison and Silver City.
A miscellany notes various colorful phrases about fashion and social habits then lists a series of historical events and figures claimed to occur on a Friday. The tone resembles a newspaper column mixing whimsy with dated trivia and misattributions.
The infant daughter of Emma Nevada is credited with a whimsical reply about her occupation mixing dolly play and meditation on a career. The fragmentary quote wobbles between playful mispronunciations and garbled phrases reflecting a gossip tone from the era.
The text presents a fragmented sales pitch claiming a remedy to female irregularities and weaknesses with a money back guarantee. It references life changes and urges trust in a guaranteed remedy marketed as the sole beneficial treatment for women's health.
The ad notes that old and new maxims about curing consumption are debated and suggests careful living as the method. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as an important aid, offering a free book ON CAREFUL LIVING and listing Scott & Bowne, chemists, and a price of $1 in New York.
Noted specialist and speaker presents two Sunday night lectures in Chicago on December 13 and 20 at 8 o clock. Demonstrations include a magnificent stereopticon with illustrations of anatomy. A grand treat for attendees. Admission free.
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