The Indianapolis Sun Willis and Thompson
The Indianapolis Sun Willis and Thompson is a daily newspaper published except Sundays from the un building at 12 and 14 E Ohio Street. Foreign advertising representatives include mith and Budd in New York and Tribune Building in Chicago. Entered in the post office as second class. No 165
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Post Office Graft Critique Targets Railroads and Taft
The piece argues post office cost cuts in Indianapolis target graft by railroads and officials. It claims privately owned government harms service, notes railroads fund campaigns, and predicts Taft may reduce railroad overcharges while keeping periodical mail affordable.
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Indianapolis
Poqost
Washington
Archbold
Ballingers
Taft
Disney
Toole
Express Company
Nerve the Monk Remembered by Daughters of the Revolution
Mrs Lysander John Appleton passionately defends the D A R. She recalls a Revolutionary War veteran buried in western Nebraska whose neglected grave was honored with a wreath costing 38.54 dollars, sent by express. The tale moves her to tears during a family dinner.
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Lysander John Appleton
Daughters of the Revolution
Lysander John
Nebraska
Express
Red faced response in social exchange
In a brief exchange Belle and Bell describe a moment of embarrassment as Belle notes her face grows red when Jack peruses her countenance. The dialogue captures a shy reaction and the back and forth ends with a playful question and acknowledgment.
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Belle
Jack
Bell
Meat prices and monopolies in cattle trade sparked by Swift & Co
A reader argues meat costs stem from cattle monopolies similar to packers and calls for reform. He recounts a Chicago cattle sale where Swift & Co influenced buyers, notes the abattoir system blocks competition, and urges drastic acts to curb price manipulation. He proposes legal changes, stronger penalties, and domestic government cattle production to aid consumers.
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Armour
Chicago
Swift & Co
Swift
Beet Trust
United States
Beef Trust
Board of Health
Spain
Pack
The Secret of Marital Happiness
A theater box scene prompts a reflection on what keeps marriages alive. Four women and one husband reveal envy, distraction, and neglect, while a plain, loving woman embodies true devotion. The writer questions beauty, wealth, and social polish as keys to happiness.
Poetic License in Raleigh Address to Queen Elizabeth
A playful 16th century exchange unfolds as Sir Walter Raleigh seeks permission to slight the queen in a single line for a sonnet. Elizabeth responds with amused curiosity while Raleigh frets over keeping his verse witty yet respectful.
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Elizabeth
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