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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1894
Page
3
A short, lyrical lullaby describes stars dancing in the night and a sand man bringing sleep. It features recurring calls to a boy as night winds and dreams drift by, ending with credit to Ellen Brainerd Peck.
Marie, torn between duty and daydreams, secretly accepts a note from a sailor promising a plaza walk the next day. Her mother uncovers the ruse, revealing a planned liaison and a harsh consequence. As night falls, a shipboard betrayal and a deadly pursuit unfold, changing Marie's life.
Womanly fashion notes spread broad bows on hats in satin maire or velvet, likened to windmill sails, with Paris millinery leading the craze. A New England tale recalls naming private homes, then a New York World observation says women favor a strong yet considerate man who respects their taste and opinions. A Washington Post vignette describes a hungry, humbled man dining at a hotel, receiving breakfast and a dime as gratitude returns him to better days.
A late 19th or early 20th century style admonition recommends nightly facial cleansing to prevent clogged pores and pimples. It argues hot water and soap, preferably Castile, remove dust and powder, while gentle rubbing and occasional almond meal aid complexion.
The report mixes rail incidents and violent crimes from multiple cities. Train wreck attempts near McComb and a girl in Reno aiding a passenger train, plus knife and hatchet attack in Chicago, a husband and wife in Des Moines dying by suicide after financial reverses, and other distressing acts including a Frisco wife’s death from glanders and a Benton Harbor husband’s suicide after arson and filicide threats.
Markets steady with small shifts in produce and fruits. Numerous lines detail meats, bacon, hams, pickled goods, fresh pork, lard, vegetables, canned items, dairy, and staples with varied regional sources and prices. Names such as Moore Empire Morgan Grey appear alongside products from California, Virginia, and Indiana, indicating a wide supplier base.
Prof Halligan arranged photographs for preservation by the United States government and offered them to Indiana readers. He notes the famous Midway Plaisance at the World’s Fair, highlighting its distinctive allure and architecture.
The writer notes that the artist aims to educate through his perfect pictures revealing the dress, work, and daily life of Midway street residents. Visitors and theatergoers alike recall the Chicago show’s Midway, its impact, and the familiar song heard by readers.
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