Indiana Outlook For 1902 Economic Growth And Reform
The piece surveys Indiana and Indianapolis prospects for 1902, highlighting strong wages, growing public schools, rising newspaper and book reading, expanding rural telephone and interurban rail, and improved local government. It argues for honest officials, franchise referendums, and tariff revision, with notes on Senator Fairbanks and various political figures and issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Mny
Alfred Austin Writes Poem for United States
Poet laureate Alfred Austin, after harsh remarks in the United States, dedicates a poem titled Together to the American people with warm sympathy. He has been reading editorials from the afternoon alley organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Austin
England
United States
Austin
Afternoon Alley Organ
No clear politics for Admiral Schley suggests platform difficulty
Admiral Schley states he has no politics and his Indianapolis cousin is unsure of his views. The piece notes that writing a party platform for him would be hard, especially if it mirrors prior national platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fairbanks
Charles W. Fairbanks
Ruckelshaus
Marion County
Admiral Schley
Indianapolis
Sentinel reports record prosperity this past year
The Sentinel announces that prosperity records were broken in the year just closed, noting gains despite national state and city administrations being Republican this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
City Officials Face Grim New Year Over Asphalt Failure
Reported asphalt failure looms over city officials as a troubling start to the new year. Officials caution that the situation may not be as bleak as initial reports suggest and promise further updates.
Roosevelt Dines with Booker T. Washington Amid Indy Republican Rift
The report notes Roosevelt dining with Booker T. Washington while colored Republicans in Indianapolis did not attend the Republican gathering this week, highlighting a racial divide within party ranks.
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Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
Indianapolis
Auditor calls for qualified public business manager
The Sun reports demands for a capable person to run county level duties and notes the mayor can influence street car issues if the Board of Works fails. It cites improved service after conditions were described and mentions fields and Dean claiming six feet two. Prof Loeb notes electricity powers life and Indianapolis accepts electric street cars for municipal use.
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Marion
Board of Works
Prof. Loeb
Chicago
Indianapolis
Review of The Woman Stealer by Harry Mills
A Baltimore press edition in the New York library series presents The Woman Stealer. It follows Burke Ellison a handsome villain outwitted by Jo Juanita and aided by Obadiah Green whose brutal actions drive the plot. The narrative includes vivid battle scenes and graphic violence as Green combats Ellison and his crew, ending with Ellison slain. For sale at bookstores and newsstands.
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Woman Stealer
Harry Mills
J. & M. Ottenheimer
Baltimore
New York Library
Burke Ellison
Juanita
Mr. Mills Ascet
Pacific
Pacific Slope
Hell
Obadiah Green
Ellison
Obadiah
New Year’s Eve at the German House
An enjoyable New Year’s Eve program at the German house featured a musical farce Huey symfunny by Harry Porter and Richard Lieber, plus a social turnverein act, singing, and vaudeville features. A tableau ending at midnight revealed a lily opening to show the infant 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Porter
Richard Lieber
Social Turnverein
London Doctor Warns Against Tyranny of Duty
A London physician warns that excessive conscience drives ceaseless effort and constant busyness, exhausting nerves. He urges self control of nerve force and relaxation through hearty laughter and elevated thoughts, saying relaxation strengthens health and life.
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London
Dream Vision of Progress and Faith by Albert Mock
A New Year tale follows a lone philosopher who dreams of Eden, war, and human ascent guided by divine reign. The dream traces mankind’s battles, nations, and scholars, then ends as the philosopher awakens to a new year and renewed hope.
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Philosopher
Albert Mock
Care of Lamps for Home Lighting
The article advises daily lamp care with a dedicated tray of tools including trimmed wicks boiled in vinegar and clean cloths. It stresses keeping lamps clean and filled, rubbing the wick daily, and using a reading lamp with a green shade for eye comfort while avoiding yellow or red lights. It also recommends wall mounted kitchen lamps with reflectors for better kitchen light.
Has the world gone wrong in a Chicago verse
A lyric poem by S. E. Kiser in the Chicago Record-Herald reflects on world’s goodness. It contrasts scenes of daily life with hopeful images of love work and happiness. The refrain asks Has the world gone wrong and presents a comforting, upbeat view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
Salt Sets Milk Porridge Proven Tips and Kitchen Notes
Practical kitchen guidance on when to add salt to milk porridge and gravies to prevent curdling, plus quick methods to remove hot grease spills using cold water. Also discusses harmony in artistic home furnishing colors and finishes with wood, wall, and floor coordination. Ends with a simple orange lettuce salad recipe and serving tip.
The Irons and How to Care for Them
The piece explains ironing risks and care tips including washing with soap suds, drying carefully, and using sandpaper or dry salt to remove starch stickiness. It warns against placing flatirons where steam can reach them to prevent rust and recommends storing irons upright.
Dont Worry Dear Poem Excerpt From Youths Companion
A hopeful verse counsels endurance through hard times. The poem reassures readers that worry harms more than circumstances and urges bravery against future years. It extols life and love as lasting constants despite looming clouds and little woes.
Lake Mirrors for Ice Cream Servings
A new serving method uses tiny white porcelain swans with gilding to present ice cream on small round mirrors. Each swan-shaped dish sits on a lake mirror with wings forming the dish sides, seen as a newer display compared to individual shapes or bricks of ice cream.
Brown County railroad sparks jubilation across Indiana
The Indianapolis Sun notes no governor proclamation is needed as Brown County gains a railroad. The Nashville Democrat describes a mass welcome with 10,000 residents celebrating from the wilderness to a land of milk and honey, signaling a prosperous arrival.
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Brown County
Indianapolis Sun
Canaan
Nashville Democrat
A Good Recommendation for Chamberlain Stomach Tablets
Cascade Iowa druggist J H Weber extols Chamberlain Stomach Liver Tablets noting repeat users praise them. He urges try them for dull feeling after eating bilious taste poor appetite and constipation and promises prompt relief. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Weber
Cascade
Iowa
Cranberry Recipes From Sauce To Pudding And Tarts
Cranberries bolster winter meals with sauce jelly tarts Bavarian cream and pudding. Do not add sugar until after removing from heat for clean color. Simmer berries in water until thick as marmalade then mold in porcelain not tin. Use one scant cup sugar per cup of pulp.
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Ews
Raineford
New York
Church Club
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Fairbanks
Beveridge
United States Senate
Hoosier State
Morris
Ottawa
Congressman Overstreet
Tailors’ Union
A.A. Young
John McGregor
Stubbs
College Endowment Association
Milwaukee
Clara Morris
Jefferson
Ike
Rhood
Newste
Depew
Martin W. Fields
G. D. Dean
the Woman Stealer
Kent
Eden
God
Hood
Net York
Indianapolis Custom House
AOZEN
Baten Eaeneas
Gozen
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Eac
California
Florida
Meric
Herreiss
Safa
American National Bank
East Washington
the Central Trust CO
Lake Mirrors
Cranberry Cookery
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