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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
8
The Indianapolis Sun issue date February 27 1908 shows the paper's masthead and printing details. It lists Willis S Thompson as editor or related staff and notes the Bun Building address at 122 and 15 B Ohio Street with the publication described as a second class paper by the Postoffice.
The Democratic house blocks a bill to raise Indianapolis council salaries, arguing no demand exists from the public. It urges that council service should be voluntary and questions paying $900 a year, asserting the city needs men of character who will serve without compensation. The piece critiques public attention to council duties and suggests better voter involvement.
A reflective exhortation argues money matters for independence yet warns against selfish pursuit. It stresses duties to others, condemns chasing money for its own sake, and notes that wealth cannot comfort in death. The piece urges benevolent action as the true measure of value.
Public health notice emphasizes heel wear as a hazard to women and girls. It warns worn heels throw the body out of balance, stressing nervous and muscular systems, urging prompt shoe repair and lower heels for children. It also recommends cobbler services for workers and employers to reduce health issues.
A collage of humorous misread dialogue from "Brigést" and Bridget, a brief sketch about a tardy breakfast and excuses. It includes a stark antiquated voice about ladder hangings and a comic note on tidiness in a girl’s top bureau drawer, reflecting scattered items in a newspaper blurb.
The Merchants' association notes county officers resist a straight salary bill as the House delays action. Affected auditors clerks sheriffs and deputies fear new basis would burden taxpayers. The measure stalled indefinitely as opponents argue over public expense and practicality. A separate fish hatchery bill proposed restocking Indiana streams with food fish and creating three Ash Commissioners. The bill seeks state restocking powers a $10 000 appropriation and a $2 000 superintendent salary.
Sydney Brooks in Harper's Weekly recounts John Burns once a militant socialist and organizer of unemployed street demonstrations in London now serving as a conservative Liberal cabinet member in England. The piece notes his 1880s riot-incitement imprisonment and current perception as a traitor by thousands of workers.
In a playful exchange a child claims furs, while mother rebukes, and Louise counters that her furs are lined with kittens, highlighting a humorous domestic moment reported by the Lutheran Observer.
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