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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1894
Page
3
A lyrical piece casts the speaker’s affection on a personified Winter Girl. The poem contrasts winter’s cold with warmth, praising a fur-clad figure as unrivaled among spring, summer, and autumn. It ends with a toast to the Winter Girl.
A Detroit club discussion recounts the Brown embezzlement case, noting the elder partner’s theft and ruin, yet highlighting how his patronage saved a young man who then faced a moral and financial reckoning. The narrator recalls Brown as a flawed ally who funded his fledgling business and warned of the costs of trust.
A serviceable blue denim pillow with Irian point embroidery around the edges offers durability and a refined edge for laundering. Alternatives include lace trim, an Indian silk pillow for comfort, a yellow silk option with three shades of ruifites, and an open-work scrim design with ribbon rows and lace trim for a bright, airy look.
The Philadelphia Record notes extreme styles remain rare, with vast eight yard skirts and stiff sleeves contrasted by a growing prevalence of graceful, artful modes. Dame Fashion shows strong influence from refined artistic instincts this season.
A collection of aphorisms noting wisdom born of sorrow and love. It contrasts mercy with justice, nobility with respect for women, brave hearts and modest tongues, and the flow of fun from good nature to contentment. It comments on penury and prosperity as balances between friends and self.
The Chicago bank director recalls speaking to his wife about her overdraft last month. He asked if she had resolved it and she replied she had sent the bank the amount she overdrawn the very next morning after he spoke to her.
A caution against overpotting in winter gardens stresses giving plants space and regular attentive care. Then a description details soft cream cheese cloth baby wrappers with thin cotton lining, bound with narrow and wide ribbons and tied at the front.
A health notice claims telepathy and indigestion disturb heart function and lists nervous disorders such as paralysis ataxia epilepsy sleeplessness neuralgia and melancholia. It promotes the Invalids' Hotel staff as specialists and offers pamphlets for 10 cents postage to Worth's Dispensary Mapican Association Buffalo NY.
A persuasive plea contrasts cheap washing powders with Pearline, arguing that cheap products ruin garments and offer no real savings. It encourages consumers to choose a proven safe option, highlighting that millions already use Pearline and that real costs come from damaged clothing rather than upfront pennies saved.
Saturday market prices show steady markets with varied poultry and cured meats. Listings include Homes sugar cure Virginian hams, California bacon, smoked meats, sausage, pickled meats, lard, fresh pork parts, and dry salt meats. Also present are southern fruits, canned fruits, vegetables, seeds, flour, coffee, and dairy items with extensive price details.
An old advertisement touts Grescent Salve as a universal remedy for eczema tetter skin diseases catarrh burns old sores and piles priced at 256 per box. A sample box is offered for a 2 cent stamp.
An advertisement touts Crescent Soap as a positive cure for scalp diseases, dandruff relief, and hair loss prevention. It claims 20 cents per unit, three for 50 cents, and notes availability from druggists.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals on January 2, 1896 for the construction of a local sewer in Military Park beginning at Blackford street and New York street, extending 650 feet. A $10 bid bond applies. The city may reject all bids and the contract must follow Improvement Resolution No 25 1894 and specifications on file.
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