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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1892
Page
3
A humorous tale shows Bea overhearing Apiis in a mock lesson. The owl debates the saying about early rising and finally snoozes to dawn. He then rises at twilight to pursue the elusive early worm in the night.
A legendary ruler enforces a cruel fish test for strangers. A count and his son arrive, the son trades a future life for his father, and the prince uses three wishes to free the father and wed the princess. The emperor halts executions and the tale ends with a wedding and civic irony.
A pair of satirical lines note how liquidity of a man’s drink affects his drowning risk and reflect a wish that heaven settles debts without stingy conduct when a collector appears. The quotes illustrate humor and moral sentiment in local papers.
An earthquake shock was felt in Ironton Missouri on Friday. Reports say efforts are underway to reconcile James G Blaine with his divorced wife. Rev John Arnold of Wellington Ohio was arrested Friday on murder charges. Blaine says rumors he joined the Catholic Church are false. John Barnes, a murderer, was hanged in Missoula Montana on Friday, saying Let her go as the drop fell. A Chinese-led movement opposes the US exclusion act. Cholera deaths in Russia reach 265700 since Europe outbreak. Emanuel Brunswick a San Francisco manufacturer was killed by a Chicago cable car Friday. Mauna Loa in eruption again threatening Hilo and Waiakea villages. The first 60000 Columbian souvenir half dollars shipped from Philadelphia mint to Chicago. A jail steam pipe in Batavia Illinois exploded Thursday night, killing two prisoners. A Chicago and Nashville limited train wreck near Danville Illinois damaged engine and baggage car but few injuries. John Ennison, Lima Ohio, shot at a ghost he thought he saw. the supposed ghost turned out to be Charles Shelton, telegraph operator.
A collage of vignettes from late 19th or early 20th century papers includes children’s quips about village versus city status, teasing scenes about engagements, a doctor’s cautionary exchange, leap year banter, and fashion commentary on gloves and wedding attire.
Saturnpay December 17 reports groceries firmer and provisions steady. Items include smoked meats, hams, bacon, lard, dried beef, pork products, canned fruits and vegetables, cheese, tallow, oils, and assorted groceries with prices and weights.
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