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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1902
Page
3
The author muses on whether the pancake is an invention a contrivance or a discovery tracing origins to pagan offerings and noting pancakes widespread in modern life. It surveys batter types cooking methods and variations from buckwheat to prepared flours and into griddle innovations and restaurant tips.
The Indianapolis article notes many young women rely on downtown luncheon spots, with two to three venues, including YWCA, Woman’s Exchange, New York store, offering meals around 15 to 25 cents. It details shared orders, bread and coffee pricing, and efforts to maximize value while balancing portions and costs.
Reports from Greenfield Bloomington and surrounding towns mention a pipe organ gift from Andrew Carnegie on the way to Kirkwood Avenue Christian Church in Bloomington. Other items include an old maids contest in Bunkertown with a $5 prize, a 10 cent show admission, and various small-town happenings from Shelbyville to Knightstown about editors, elections, and quirky incidents.
Two Extra Editions notes editor Fretz becomes father of twins. A Fountaintown husking bee features the red ear of corn and a kiss tradition. Elmer Gregory, shy, attends his first bee, finds a red ear but declines a kiss. In Bluffton, John Abnit, intoxicated, bites a large piece from Dan Gerber’s face.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on January 13 a cow attacked workers after being bitten by a rabid dog. It charged through Fairview, tossing two laborers over a fence before a bullet from Harmon Neidig's rifle killed it.
An advertisement urges using Dr Bull's Cough Syrup to cure coughs and colds and warns against coughing at church or public meetings. The notice also promotes Baldwin's Music Store factory price piano deals for the month.
An Indianapolis ad promotes flat opening loose leaf price book covers by WM. B. Burford. The Sun offers help liners and invites readers to secure cooks or service help via its 123 E. Ohio street office and phone 880.
Charlie Monteith, now a famed western lawyer, reunites with Gertrude Burr years after she married a wealthier suitor and endured unhappiness. On a mountain walk he confronts memories of a love unspoken, while Gertrude, with her young daughter, appears changed yet drawn to the past. The encounter rekindles mutual affection.
Col. Darnell recalls a vivid scene with Mayor Bookwalter and Tom Taggart. A man aimed to curse Taggart but found himself charmed by Taggart's quick wit and unusual generosity over a single cigar, ending with a reluctant smile.
A 10-year-old boy with both legs amputated above the knee attends Public School No. 18 in Paterson New Jersey aided daily by his sister and teachers. He was injured in a railroad accident last August but remains optimistic about education. The school community has raised $100 for artificial legs.
A meeting of South-side citizens is planned at 8 East and Downey streets, Monday at 7:30 p m to discuss the gas meter issue and street car service.
The board of works will discuss the street sweeping contract for the coming season and the electric light contract in February, outlining terms and approval steps.
Paris reports the French protecctorate of Tunis will issue circulars to southern African American communities seeking skilled agricultural workers. The colonial society promotes emigration of unemployed Americans, offering two acres of land and a share of transport costs to those willing to settle and farm cotton and tobacco.
City mayor Bookwalter was served Saturday with notice of suit filed by O A Fisher for back pay as a fireman totaling about 60 dollars. He said the city would abide by the supreme court decision in the related case and others with similar claims need not sue if the first suit favors the city.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing cure that strengthens the body, removes impurities, and aids gland activity. It claims no alcohol or narcotics and warns against substitutes while citing a testimonial from William D. Shamblin about ringworms clearing after five bottles. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are also advertised to cure constipation.
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