Dog Blocked Front Door Keeps Man From Leaving
A fragmentary line shows a man pleading with a dog to move so he can reach the front door. The terse note captures a moment of frustration as the pet obstructs exit. No further details are provided.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
3
A fragmentary line shows a man pleading with a dog to move so he can reach the front door. The terse note captures a moment of frustration as the pet obstructs exit. No further details are provided.
Government reclamation bulletin notes approval of Sun Grande and Caray projects in Texas New Mexico and New Mexico that will reclaim about 120 500 acres at a cost of 37 085 571. It reports on funds and progress including miles of canals earth moved and tunnels driven while citing labor as a major challenge and eight hour work limits as a factor.
A tablet on Monterey's old Hispano Mexican customs house notes it as California's oldest building aside from the missions. The site witnessed Spain and Mexico customs, piracy, treasure legends, and the first California newspaper printed on the printing press landed there.
The House Rivers and Harbors Committee invites Philadelphia newspaper editors to appear in Washington to discuss a proposed 35 foot survey of the Delaware River channel. It accuses local papers of misstatements and promises a patient hearing, with a request to publish the hearing and the committee’s report.
Special to the Susquehanna column from Washington reports George J. Lilley, First District representative candidate, recalling an embarrassing moment. After a poorly received Hebrew group speech in Woodbury, a Polish Jewish leader urged a Polish address, which Lilley declined, fearing it would hurt his nomination.
Dawson based Klondike Quartz King Wilson Foster discusses future mine development in Alaska and partnerships with S Strait. He outlines aims with the International Yukon Polar Alaska Institute, Dawson City interests, and a 1500 mile Yukon expedition to test equipment and conditions for northern exploration.
Richmond lawyer Charles Shiveley is courted as a Republican secretary of state candidate. Perry F. Burr of Madison contemplates appellate judge bid. Other names: W. E. Shipp Mitchell J W Lewis Wabash J H Tomlin Shelburne F A Cotton incumbent, Cassius C Wadler for appellate, Ned and BV Pitzpatrick for clerk, David Hadley for state treasurer. Conventions active in Minnesota area.
Special to the Sin from St Louis Mo December 21 describes Dr Schmidt a German physician proposing a church free of preaching ritual and offerings where men and women of all creeds may worship. He envisions simple electronic chimes and pipe organ music and a place where fears are at ease and all souls mingle without clerical ceremony. He recounts a personal struggle with religious doubt including beliefs about Bible inspiration and the devil.
The Re tail Merchants' Association offers refunds of railroad fare to Indianapolis for adjacent district residents who spend specified sums at member stores. Purchases from any listed stores qualify, with cash reimbursement on the measured total expenses.
A list of retailers includes Millinery and clothing houses such as Rose Cloaks and The Progress Clothing and Men’s Furnishings, with Pianos and Organs offered by D. H. Baldwin Co. and various suppliers like Saks Co and Vonnegut Hardware. The notice mentions several merchants including Bobbs Merrill, Fernitore, and Rink’s Cloak House among others.
The Washington Post lauds Fred Landis for a strong maiden speech in the House. His rise from reporter and clerk to congressman follows a veteran-backed Indiana nomination by Maj. George W Steele. Landis’ brother Charles B. Landis acknowledges Fred’s oratorical impact, joking about district reshuffling.
Ida Ferguson, of Loujaville, aged about 15, was married Saturday in Jeffersonville to Newton Martin. The father reported the girl to be 15 years old and the event was noted in the local column.
Special to the Sum reports Chicago physicians and clergy at the Sher man house discussing race death by own action as a stabilizing population force. Dr Harn Mayer cites growth from 4,000,000 to 89,000,000 and beyond. Rev Frank G Smith emphasizes changes, frugality, and quality over quantity. Bapt Lester Bodine condemns improvident childhoods treated as factory commodities amid poor conditions.
Mrs Emma White of Camden New Jersey suffered widespread eczema and hair loss after trying three doctors. She used Cuticura soap Ointment and Resolvent as directed, brushing scales from her face and restoring clear skin.
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