17 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1907
Page
1
The Indianapolis Sun editorial note lists Willis S. Thompson as publisher and identifies the daily schedule and building location at 123 and 125 BH. Ohio St. The item records the newspaper’s publication details and contact base for readers seeking information.
Dorothy Dix surveys types of good women and why they matter. From devoted mothers who shape nations to educated, wealthier women who mentor and nurture, to older women guiding youth, the piece praises daily labor, selflessness, and resilience in sustaining society.
A riddle in verse presents a clock and time as linked concepts. The speaker claims to gain time but never lose it, and to keep it is their aim. The riddle uses rhyme to emphasize clockwork and the elusive nature of time.
Terre Haute Tribune notes an Indiana man who had been repeatedly defeated for office drowned himself. The editorial argues that aspiring to office is a Hoosier’s second nature and inalienable right, and implies the man was not a native-born Indianan.
The Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette notes limited optimism for raising several hundred thousand dollars to establish a daily Democratic state paper in Indianapolis, suggesting money matters overshadow political aims while the South Bend Times observes plenty of politics but scarce ready cash.
A university professor famed for absentmindedness calls roll and, after no response to a name, peeks over his spectacles and asks who the absent boy is in the vacant chair observed before him.
The Anti Saloon league declares any GOP effort to discipline Gov. Han ly for backing a Democratic temperance mayor candidate in Columbus will be resented. The governor’s only recognized role appears to be a delegate at large to the national convention, with Fairbanks supporters unlikely to accept being ignored.
The Crawfordsville Journal argues Indiana is penurious in caring for the mentally ill, noting about 23 percent of the insane are outside asylums due to lack of room. It urges the next legislature to act to remedy this shortage.
Indiana newspaper man Elmer Clarke rises from Evansville Courier and Journal-News training to associate publisher of the New Orleans Item. His career spans journalism and publishing while he strengthens southern press ties.
In a Cleveland Leader note the eloper whispers that the rope ladder is securely attached as the couple is guided by Papa and Mama at the top. The scene hints at a planned escape with family oversight.
Daily Mail quotes Tom Morris describing the famous contest with Allan Robertson against the Dunns in a vivid, humorous passage. The speaker frames the clash as a fine fecht between green and green, capturing the spirit of the historic golf duel.
In a comical turn the Hallroom Boys imitate high society but are forced to abandon pretensions when their landlady arrives. A chaotic scene unfolds as Percy and Ferdie discuss wallpaper choices and the prank ends with a return to their proper station.
Dorothy Dix argues that the conventional good woman is narrow and self centered, while true goodness comes from strength generosity and universal compassion. She favors a woman who resists temptation acts with duty kindness and supports others including family and community.
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