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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1891
Page
3
A fragmentary quotation from the New York Herald mocks sensational claims by claiming many famous mysteries and prophecies could be proved false if the public figure Bill Jones were alive. It critiques notions about Billy Patterson Charley Ross Greely Koch and other legends.
A narrator recounts awakening to a masked burglar entering through a roof ladder. He stays calm, feigns sleep, and distracts the thief with casual talk as a patrolman nears. He directs the burglar to nearby clothes and a drawer while escaping, seizing a ladder, and subduing the intruder with police arrival. The tale ends with the narrator securing his watch and fleeing barefoot.
The narrator recalls a late night encounter with a visitor called the copper. After the tale was told on July 9 the visitor was given lodging in a public institution, and the narrator was spared further midnight visits for at least ten years.
A Boston boy recalls a royal misstatement about eternal life and a minister questions a boy about his father’s new false teeth. In Boston a reader asks for Boylston Street and is answered with a formal description of the street and nearby architecture.
Items from news pages describe varied topics from church service plans and public figures to Cape Town suburb life and medical opinions, with notes on Nebraska farmers debts, Sir William’s diet, and German meat price effects on peasants, weaving social commentaries across 19th century life.
Useful hints on cooking and cleaning methods followed by short medical ads and products. Includes tips for lamp chimneys and fabric care, plus testimonials for Simmons Liver Regulator and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Mentions kidney affection and travel insurance.
Two strangers at a Pittsburg rail station discover they are long lost brothers after sharing drinks and life stories. Frank Williams, who drifted worldwide and made his Colorado fortune, and James Williams who stayed with family, reunite after 30 years.
Our patrons can buy men's suits at two-week sale featuring 610 and $12 options. Goods include sacks frocks cassimeres mixtures plaids and more in plain and fancy styles. Limited stock during the promotion period.
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