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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1903
Page
4
The article argues Indianapolis must abolish grade crossings via a new state law after a supreme court ruling. It mocks Missouri politics, notes local officials and the Bookwalter plan lack binding power, and suggests the legislature must act fairly to regulate the issue while touching on other political jabs and local curiosities.
The clippings criticize the idea of unavoidable railway accidents by arguing long shifts are likewise unavoidable. They urge a groundhog day state holiday and discuss extending city office terms to four years, urging consistency across offices. Indiana papers praise Beveridge and forecast his re election with party support.
A fragmented tale contrasts a man cherishing worn slippers with his wife’s care to replace them, and a New York scene following a pair of wealthy orphans in luxury cars. The piece notes the mothers, fathers, and step relations amid a parade of wealth and distant travels in Europe, Newport, and Aiken, ending with a somber view of the orphans' situation.
A fragment collection features sketches and songs centered on a singer. It recalls characters like Ragamuft and dolls, a girl and boy pair in knee dresses, and a comic stage figure. Included are a life and death encounter, a book club epitaph, and remarks on family dynamics and humor. The piece hints at stage life and moral irony through dated dialogue and imagery.
A collage of humor from various papers, including a coal mix up in a Gotham chat, a misread school arithmetic riddle, a remark about life in New York after two weeks, a Kansas City journal quip about a dollar, and a lawyer’s retort about his oven hot office where he makes his bread.
A poem letter to James Whitcomb Riley gardener speaks of garden joys and timeless songs. Henry van Dyke praises Riley for staying close to the human heart, recalling Eden and Arden imagery and urging readers to remember him in February Scribners.
Mrs. M. Hudson of 34 N Mis sour St Indianapolis says Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cure nervous sick headaches and weakness. She bought them at Huder's Drug Store and recommends them to others. Sold by dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY See portrait and signature of A W Chase.
A Washington shop advertises two kitchen aids: a soapstone griddle that requires no greasing and yields lighter, less oily cakes, and a compact frying basket with kettle designed to drain safely and fit precisely in hot fat. Priced at 65 cents for the set, with the larger hotel kettle available separately.
A reflective piece argues for rest over death, viewing sleep as a divine lullaby. It urges acceptance of life’s pains, citing faith that God calls souls home gently. The tone emphasizes heavenly peace and the belief that rest brings renewal rather than fear.
Indianapolis residents testify to kidney relief from Donn's Kidney Pills. William Olds of 1424 Union Street recalls weariness and frequent secretions easing after using Dean's Kidney Pills, bought at Henry J. Huder's drug store. Formula by all dealers. price five cents. Remember the name Doan's.
The piece discusses white embroidery turnovers gaining popularity, noting many styles and shapes, one piece designs, and prices at 25 and 45 cents for one hand turnovers, with clerical versions at 4 cents. It describes the embroidery as delicate and artful, reflecting growing fashion trends in shop windows and everyday wear.
Hudson Mass Feb 5 parish hall of St Michael's society destroyed by fire Wednesday evening. Two firemen Timothy Sullivan and Gus Russell killed and four others seriously hurt by falling walls. Local authorities investigate cause and scene cleanup underway.
An explosion at the Woodbury glass company pumping station two miles north of Parker Indiana seriously injures engineer Adolphus Yates, with officials stating Yates will recover. The incident damaged nearby facilities and the gas engine area.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses deafness and possible cures with uncertain terms. It mentions names or entities in garbled form and presents no clear events or dates. The readable bits suggest medical claims but are incomplete and fragmentary.
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