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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
5
A fragment from James Whitcomb Riley urges praising others over blame. It speaks of lifting hurt by kindness, recalling how love can raise a fallen soul, and invokes moral incentive through sorrow and faith. The verse ends with the speaker charging readers to act with mercy.
Denver Times recaps Jim Hunter’s Turbulent past from Slum Gulch with a love triangle, a murder charge, a divorce, and a forthcoming wedding to Clara Simpson. Jim’s arrest, trial, and acquittal follow, ending with a quiet remarriage plan after his Arizona mining success.
A collage of quick banter across papers shows Lashley’s evolving appetite, a reporter’s probing at the century moment, and an artist profiting from a painting as others joke about future plans. Gertie notes a Bostonite disguise in a social mix.
A sorrowful poem describes a final farewell as a loved one passes into darkness. The speaker recalls comforting words and the long, unseen path ahead, expressing grief and acceptance while awaiting the departed’s quiet transition.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a hobbyist who saved 200 soap labels over more than two years. When returning the pile to manufacturers he received two small rubber dolls and a promise to replace them for three cents if damaged or lost.
The article explains that rubbing lumps of leaf sugar on orange or lemon rind enhances coffee flavor. It notes a big difference between orange peel and thick skins which are generally spicier. A single sugar lump rubbed on all sides absorbs much of the orange tang.
The article describes girls hair ties with narrow black velvet ribbon and black stockings as tasteful for children's wear. It notes a new child’s fork with a protective back shield for steadiness, pale blue pink or white Hide toilet sets, and plaid winter outfits with velvet lace and gold button trims. It features black velveteen knee breeches for small boys with silk sailor blouses and velveteen jackets with bug buttons.
A collection of aphorisms on social perception and self discipline. It notes that a woman's beauty is not a reliable recommendation, men rising to prominence may skip caution, a man neglecting his affairs cannot be trusted with others, appetite restraint is challenging, and those who praise simplicity often seek more space.
A Collier's Weekly writer praises apple pie as the standard, noting it outpaces other pies across seasons. The feature critiques misformed pies and stresses a proper bottom crust and proportion, while a closing line advertises Burdock Bitters for digestive relief.
A series of aphoristic reflections contrasts behavior and character. Quotes suggest prudence, restraint, and social wisdom in dealings with others, noting that fear, complacency, vanity, and malice shape human conduct.
Mrs Esther H Elvin widow of Robert Elvin railroad man dies at son W H Elvin 1110 N Illinois St born New Jersey 1815 came to Indianapolis 1837 funeral 1 30 p m Friday. Mrs Mary Voorhees 66 dies at 650 Arch St funeral Saturday. Voorhees born Kentucky 1835 came to Indianapolis at 16. Mary Owen Cincinnati girl returns from Home for Friendless Women in Indianapolis a body found thought hers buried. She came with Mitchell who abused her and is in the workhouse. The article ends with an advertisement for Dr Woods Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and bronchitis.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child soften the gums allay pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea. Price twenty five cents a bottle.
Receives patients from nine to five for all kinds of dental work. The fees are to cover the cost only.
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