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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1906
Page
4
A historical snippet from The Indianapolis Sun notes its establishment in 1552, as a one cent daily paper in Indiana, with publication daily except Sundays. It lists addresses, subscription rates, and advertising representatives across major cities, and mentions post office registration as a second class matter.
A column discusses educator reformer Cotton's call for public awakening to good teaching and higher teaching standards. It criticizes public boards for lacking pedagogy, argues state standards will raise teachers' quality, and notes political figures advocating health education and anti consumption measures amid a collage of unrelated items.
The piece argues that smarting from political reshuffles Platt remains a key figure as Canadian expansion is discussed. It notes substantial American emigration into Canada, with 150,000 arrivals in a year, and 474 carloads of immigrant belongings moving through Minnesota and Manitoba. It cites 1903 to 1905 land uptake and railroad sales to American settlers, forecasting a near-total Canadian annexation via colonization while warning on peak oil and forest depletion.
The Heralda notes Keaton charity trade school for girls expands its scope. Opened to milliners and local manufacturers, demand rises for better skilled workers. Six months of instruction yields rudimentary knowledge but not skilled hands, prompting talk of making such a program a permanent public instruction in Beaton with material value.
The piece argues over the economic question of whether schooling will boost productivity and lift majority wages in shops and factories. It weighs who gains from better education and whether industrial progress makes life easier for the people, alongside a brief remark on British naval affairs and a humorous aside about Rory’s sea vision.
Opinion columns discuss freedom to send wedding gifts to Miss Alice Roosevelt, noting her age and independence from her father. The piece mocks protests, praises her travels and gifts, and comments on President Roosevelt’s role, while also debating art bequests and a public gun of mob justice in Indiana.
Farmers like F. P. Modlin of New Castle weigh the governor’s moves against alleged graft and the legal fight, while Marion Ernst describes a brutal bullfighting spectacle in Sonora, noting horses’ protections and crowd reaction as part of a broader regional view. Oscar A. Thaker, aka Charente Bakes, has left the medical field and traveled across the Atlantic, with Chicago dealer Zane McIntyre recounting Baker’s stubborn newspaper exchanges and the Genoa voyage aftermath.
A portrait of Senator Blackburn highlighting his impulsive temperament and deft oratory. Anecdotes recount his 1874 campaign against Ed Marshall, his greenback currency stance, and a skyrocket speech during the Sanction crisis. Various tales illustrate his humor, loyal friends, and later religious influence linked to Dwight Moody.
A fragmentary report notes that Cher Metzger and other Indianapolis policemen question a proposed pay raise tied to duty performance. The text hints at political alignment within the Republican party and a cautious stance from officials about recognizing productive work as motivation.
The piece surveys Mme Bernhardt and her influence on American mimics like Virginia Harned and Mrs. Patrick Campbell, noting how facial contortions and gestural cues are copied. It also details Mrs Carter and James ONeill, praising success and wealth while recounting anecdotes from Do Walt Hopper about stage life and privacy.
The poem speaks of a woman facing many troubles as the sea grows angry and the world turns gray. The ocean tries to overwhelm, and a hurricane shatters her stance, leaving her to cope with adversity beyond her control.
A quoted reflection from the Gilmore (Tex) Mirror recounts hopes tied to a son who loves racing and a daughter who plays piano, alongside a wishful longing for happier days and better fortunes. The speaker muses on forgiveness, recognition of past mistakes, and the desire for personal improvement for the world’s good.
A January sale promotes Muslin Underwear for women featuring corset covers camisoles and chemises in various trims. Garments are priced low due to manufacturers’ downtime, with selections including cambric corset covers, chemises, skirts, and drawers, all with lace embroidery and ornamental tucks.
A barber's chair tale features a young man recounting a dream where his girlfriend Harker turns him into a dog fed by a string and teased about obedience. The banter turns to marriage as the customer resists changing his name, while the barber warns the odd tale may reflect their odd town humor.
A veteran surgeon recounts a Cuban campaign episode where an officer wounded in the abdomen endured severe pain without anesthesia. While probing the wound, the patient demanded action and exclaimed that the bullet was already in the pocket, revealing a dramatic sense of humor amid crisis.
A clipping notes a Washington program training women as chauffeurs, viewed as a social trend rather than professional skill. It describes women learning to operate vehicles and aspires to new roles, while highlighting public opinion on their driving aptitude and independence.
A peculiar will leaves $18 to a friend to care for the author’s dog parrot and singing birds. Funds eventually go to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The friend also inherits use of the Desert Amen Corner for the pets and the author, with care extended by the Fitzheave Hotel in New York after the author’s death.
A Detroit News reflection on a year marked by reform rhetoric and distrust. It highlights frantic disclosures on beef, oil, railroads, insurance, and trusts, yet laments few tangible results. Names like Morton, Pearbody, Harrlmn, and Standard Oil surface amid broader public alarm over surpluses, money markets, and railroad rate talk.
In Washington a social event is proposed by the British ambassador’s daughter Misa Dur and her companion, a hosted ball in a rented hall. Young men will be escorted by chaperones as part of the celebration.
Mrs Mary Van Meter Grice reports a Western states tour by the Congress of Mothers observer noting widespread belief in polygamy among Mormon communities defying law with strong public concern and calls for reform.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a tense domestic scene as one partner delivers an ultimatum about parenting and housework. The incomplete text mentions a mat girl and a resigned Adam, hinting at a strained household dynamic.
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