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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1894
Page
3
A serialized reminiscence traces a woman's unrequited and shifting affection for a man named Jaspar. She witnesses his marriage to her sister and endures his neglectful marriage, learning love fades when faced with reality. The narrator reflects that true cure is to know a partner rather than flee passion.
A strange catalog of home hacks suggests using gasoline to remove paint Mend gloves with cotton instead of silk notes. Oil creaks shoes at the sides of the soles while sprinkling fresh cut grass over a car pet before sweeping. Grated potato rub removes carpet grease as an odd cleaning remedy.
A collection of notes on hunting in the region describes Indianapolis sportsmen pursuing quail and wild ducks across Kentucky and Tennessee. It mentions a Smith county wolf and rabbit hunt, Adirondack meadows as marshy deer forage, and California coyote riding with greyhound packs. Indiana sportsmen dispute tales of poisoned Stephenson’s Lake ducks and report finding lead pellets in ducks from a Texas resort.
The piece contrasts notice on veils and face decoration in Moroccan weddings with flirtatious lines from a 20 year old woman. It includes quotes about men liking veils for neatness and complexion, and a California fruit grower’s long note on her farming business and income.
Fragmented quotes show domestic tensions between mistresses and servants. A Paris–Boston language mix highlights control, permission, and practical miscommunication in household roles. The odd exchanges reveal social norms and humor from 18th to 19th century periodicals.
C M Decker files suit against Atlas Engine Works for loss of an eye from a burating drill. The Republican state committee floods with requests for ex Speaker Reed tariff speech and copies sent to distribute gratis. Weather spares Grand engagement as Blind Tom delays opening until Tuesday night.
A London crank Henry Carter jailed for threatening Queen Victoria. In Texas Mike Dolan stabbed and shot, body cremated in cabin. In Cincinnati Couldealer Mull killed his driver Thomas in money quarrel. In Kentucky Madison Todd assassinated by buckshot fired in his home. a brother suspected. Two Wheeling & Lake Erie trains collided near Bellevue killing four railroad workers. A Little Rock judge struck down a law taxing sleeping cars telegraph and express companies. U S Minister Terrell warned of gunboat threats at Isklandrum Syria. one Armenian released. Dyspepsia symptoms advised for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
Victorian era market report outlines firm sugar prices eggs and poultry with a wide range of meats, produce and staples. Commodities include Virginia bacon, pork cuts, lard, canned fruits and dried goods, with diverse farm produce and dairy products from regional suppliers. Prices reflect steady demand and varied weights across multiple local vendors and brands.
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