Sid Conger Set to Lead Indiana State House Power Shake
In days Indiana lawmakers prepare to shift control to Sid Conger the new inspector placed to oversee the state house. He will receive top rooms and greet Gov Durbin as the power behind the governor's ambitions by oiling political machinery with 13 deputy inspectors already named.
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Be Reasonable Christmas Shopping Hours urged for women
A column urges women to shop between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to ease streetcar crowding and help workers. It praises the Mitchell plan for resolving labor disputes and criticizes coal operators for refusing talks. Mentions Indiana warrants with Gov. Durbin’s image and local political notes amid Christmas trade talk.
Mining, politics, and royalty in early notices
Summary of various 19th century quotes on topics from American diplomacy in Venezuela to the Monroe doctrine, coal mine conditions, corporate power in the anthracite region, royal visits, and strikes. Snippets reflect press commentary across multiple papers including Marion Chroniclé Richmond Item Logansport Journal Lafayette Courier Greenfield Globe Wapesh Times Fort Wayne News.
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Social rounds and arrivals before Christmas at Elletsville
Mrs Louise Closser departed for California on Wednesday. Hostesses hosted luncheons and high teas for multiple groups including Miss Tarquinia Voss and Miss Theodosia Hadley. Miss Emma Bornstein hosted a luncheon and matinee for Misa Weiner while Miss Byrd and Mr Schofield attended a party. The marriage of Miss Byrd and Mr Schofield is planned for Wednesday night. Mrs Emily Errod presented the M E church with an 83000 mortgage on the church building before departing on a southward trip.
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Four Snake Stories From a Curious Courtroom Session
A sobering crowd recalls snake encounters from Indiana and Virginia era tales. Distant naturalist Audubon is referenced in a reflection on fear, with anecdotes of large boa constrictors and copperheads encountered near homes and swamps.
Voiceless voices and the fate of silent singers
A poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes laments singers who never find fame and die with their music inside. It contrasts loud fame with quiet suffering and pleads to grieve for the voiceless whose art goes unheard and unrecognized.
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Sappho
The Empty Cup Poem Fragment from Lippincott's Magazine
A fragment titled The Empty Cup depicts a thirst for love with a parched mouth and a fate dolloped with a golden goblet set with gems. Talbot Kummer appears as the magazine author.
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Christmas Gift Suggestions for Husbands
Perplexed wives are urged to use a ready list to pick gifts for husbands. The guide covers menswear such as neckties collars cuffs coats and accessories like pipes tobacco cigars lighters and ashtrays, and even library furnishings.
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A Corner For The Women Christmas Gift Ideas
A Christmas shopping guide suggests the best time to shop is about 9 a.m. to avoid crowds. Gift ideas include toilet traveling cases for travelers, smoking tables for homes with a den, tea tables, brass candlesticks or silver candelabra, cut glass desk sets, copper items, lamps with red shades, and porcelain pieces. The article notes appealing lamps and copper and glass accents for library or parlor use.
Popular lamps fascinate shoppers as Christmas gifts rise
The lamp gains strong popularity in homes and shops with demand concentrated on artistic pieces priced from $10 to $25. High end lamps from $30 to $60 sell, featuring Favrile glass shades and artful designs that enhance rooms and appeal to buyers for Christmas gifts and personal use.
Black Diamond the horse visits a New York factory
A big black truck horse named Black Diamond wandered from his stable at 7:30 to 497 W Broadway. He climbed stairs into a flower shop, startled five girls, sampled artificial grass, then stood in the room while Holland and Co. workers and Rossie Bros. staff arrived. He was coaxed back outside after about three hours.
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Parliament set to open February twenty ninth in Canada
Report notes Canada’s parliament is scheduled to convene on February 29. A London Eng exhibition features 4 noiseless automobiles. New York supporters raise 8000 dollars for a monument to General Franz Sigel. La Guaira Venezuela is the seaport serving Caracas with 8000 residents. Michael Kenney of Eddystone Pa possesses a hunting cat that aids in bird retrieval.
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Holiday Bells and the Drug Store Query
A brief item from a 1910s style page describes a young woman entering a drug store and asking the clerk if castor oil was hard to take. The clerk replies it is not difficult and invites her to sit down as the exchange continues.
The Short Dinner Fashion Changes in Dining
The article outlines a shift from lengthy multi course dinners to concise well served meals. It emphasizes the cookery quality over abundance of wine and courses and notes oysters or soup are not always served. A five to six course dinner with cheese and coffee is presented as ideal.
Cheese Serving Etiquette From Early 20th Century Notes
The guide describes cheese as course items and accompaniments. It lists preparations for various cheeses including Stilton Chester Roquefort Gorgonzola and American dairy cheese with serving styles such as halves wraps napkins slices and cubes. It also mentions cheese fingers straws and brie and neufchatel prepared by scraping and unwrapping before serving.
Fragment from Philadelphia Ledger quip on soda water prescription
A fragment quotes a pharmacist and a patient in a comic exchange about soda water and castor oil. The woman asks for medicine for her grandmother, while a cork in the bottle jokes about the soda water mix up.
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Singularity Coincidence Arrest in Pittsburg Case
Thomas Cash of Pittsburg has been arrested for being short in his cash accounts. Police report the discrepancy led to the arrest and investigation.
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Pittsburg
Market at the State House draws officials and tradesmen
A diamond merchant operates from the State House inviting officials and stenographers to view calendars and jewelry. Three marriages among state staff hint at expanding business while inspectors and retirees are approached for deals. The piece markets Hood's Sarsaparilla and used pianos as side notices.
Daily and Personally Conducted Ex cursions to Pacific Coast
Chicago and Northwestern railway offers comfortable travel in Pullman sleeping cars with experienced conductors guiding each party to San Francisco Los Angeles or Portland. Choose routes, enjoy finest scenery, low rate tickets and only six dollars for a double berth. Maps and information free from ticket agents or N M Breeze 135 Vinest Cincinnati O.
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Real Estate Columns Boost The Sun’s Classified Reach
The Sun’s sixth and seventh page Columna and For Sale Miscellaneous sections offer rental exchange and sale listings. The real estate column highlights profitable opportunities for readers seeking to rent, trade, or purchase homes and properties.
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