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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1893
Page
5
A fashion column urges freedom in dress and style, praising bright stationery trends, cream and pearl whites, and the artful touch of detail. It lauds women who transform inexpensive gowns with clever hats and accessories, while commending men for neat grooming and flawless ties, hair, and boots.
A dialogue among Benedict Bob and Jack Straw discusses the age of attraction for women and the idea of molding a partner. Bob, 47, opposes the concept of a childlike wife while urging against the raw material of youth. The exchange contrasts notions of innocence with seasoned womanhood.
A weary engineer and crew press through Louisiana swamps and prickly plants. Amid harsh heat a lone rose blooms suddenly at their feet, prompting reflection on beauty amid thorns as the sailor notes a rare blossom thriving in a hostile landscape.
A boy visiting a parish school is asked about Jord’s prayer. A nearby archip explains the boy is a stranger from Pennsylvania. A Pittsburg Dispatch remark notes a tale of a bright boy in New York doubting waxwork tricks after a frightful Eden Musee visit ends with a comic shirt miscue.
Fragmentary text hints at a springtime event or promotion with references to work, Tae Son liners, and three days of free offerings, but details are unclear. The readable bits imply a seasonal drive or ad style wording without concrete facts.
The article provides kitchen guidance on salting meat after broiling to retain juiciness, preventing fruit juices from soaking pie crusts by brushing with beaten egg, and a silver cleaning formula using half a pound of gas sodare in eight quarts of boiling water, with dipping, washing, and drying steps.
Additional markets noted on the fourth page with numerous food and commodity listings. Provisions cover meats, lard, dry salted goods, produce, dairy products, spices, drugs, canned goods, and produce from Indiana to California, with varied prices per pound, ton, or barrel and numerous brand-style names.
Readable notes show two names with addresses: Wm Horuff at 188 Virginia Avenue and Louis Aldag at 679 Be Street Washington Street. No further context or events provided.
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