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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
4
A winter scene contrasts a wealthy man in a cab with a man walking city streets. The eye opening piece praises labor, fresh air, and exercise, arguing happiness comes from work and health, not ostentatious wealth. The author frames cage life as a metaphor for protected luxury versus active living.
The piece argues experience cannot be inherited and must be learned by each person in the school of life. It distinguishes wisdom from mere experience and notes many fail to profit from suffering. It references Bedford murder mystery, Central Ave streetcar complaints, and Consumers’ Gas Trust in court as ongoing news items.
A fragment recalls a quirky tale where a hero rushes into danger to rescue a runaway car by a bridge. A coal driver named James seeks warmth at Colonel Hobbs's house, sharing Fock and rye. The pair attend a theater, returning home amid jovial irony as townsfolk shrug off the cold night.
A lyrical fragment from Edward Singer recounts talking animals and domestic scenes. A horse laments pain while denying hurt, a brindle cow questions the meaning of foolish talk, and a humorous exchange on coffee and drink ends with a prophetic father note. A farmer recalls the maid and a wary crowd witnesses a boy grown to a bold youth.
A garbled item notes that wealth does not guarantee happiness, with references to a “valentite the mikaro” and a “coat perfumed with gumpowder.” It cites a Boston Herald line about six millionaires and accumulating evidence that money brings no joy, though the text is fractured and largely unclear.
A London style vaudeville bill features Lala OF A Sramet and Wizard of Oz acts with PARK and Empire attractions. The king of detectives saves a millionaire plot from murder and abduction, culminating in a courtroom finale with a balloon chase and wild stunts.
In Cosgrove the Methodist festival topped holiday chatter with Lyell entertainment as Miss Pyreta Morgan of New York drew crowds. Minerva Gaunt and Harold Hosking clashed over a recitation of Launcelot and Guinevere, provoking auditorium unrest before Minerva won praise for her performance.
Fares to St Louis and return for the World's Fair travel from Indianapolis are announced with special Vandalia Line details. For full information and latest facilities, contact W. W Richardson, Assistant Q, Passenger Agent, Indianapolis.
A postal card instructs readers to send a card to the THE SUN office or call for assistance, promising help, small costs, and possible returns. The message emphasizes contacting methods and availability without detailing specific services or hours.
Fragmented text notes multiple local items: clerk Fogarty to levy unpaid police court fines, Mrs Fulton injured on downtown pavement aided by ambulance, Dunn granted a new trial for a murder conviction in Wallen Indiana, a new bus route proposed near Urbana and Brookside Park, pamphlet from Indianapolis public library, Ruef mother injured by street car in Bourhand Westests, ambulances involved.
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