Ring politics and pensions dominate Marion county primaries
The Sun argues a long standing political ring controls city and county offices and must be voted out in the coming primaries. It condemns pension politics, praises reform-minded figures like P Ensley, notes Fred Joss’s congressional bid, and jokes about Miles and the Elliott and Ruckelshaus prosecutions amid Indiana reform debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Ang
P. Ensley
Ensley
Foster Lumber Company
SUN
Mr. Ensley
Fred Joss
Jesse Overstreet
Mr. Joss
President With A Great Official Spade Resurrects Whitelaw Reid
A playful note suggests a president may revive Whitelaw Reid and mentions a desire for improved street railway service in Alabama. The tone imagines bold actions to revitalize civic figures and urban transit.
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Whitelaw Reid
Hugh McGowan in Baseball Prospects versus Street Railways
The snippet weighs the potential shift of Hugh McGowan from street railways to baseball magnate, pondering which path might yield greater success. No decisive details or dates are provided.
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Hugh McGowan
South Rallies Against Uncle Tom's Cabin Debate
The passage notes a widespread sentiment across the south and the nation opposing Uncle Tom's Cabin, signaling a national backlash and heated discussion over the work's impact and portrayal of race.
Press Censorship Sought Over Front Page Pictorial Nightmare
A writer argues that press censorship could help alleviate the disturbing front-page pictorial nightmares surrounding the Old Lady of the Circle. The piece contemplates the moral and practical impact of suppressing graphic imagery.
Fresh Blood and Rural Roots Shape City Leadership
Rev. George Mackintosh argues that wealth in cities weakens leaders born in luxury, while fresh blood from rural areas strengthens enterprise. He cites Roosevelt, primogeniture, and the danger of trusts, praising country-bred self-reliance over city luxury as the key to national progress. Mackintosh notes his own warning on slavery and highlights his Bash college achievement.
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Roosevelt
New York
Luzuru
Rome
Indianapolis
Mackintosh
Wabash College
Beveridge
Comic dialogue snippets from late night theatre crowd
A sequence of witty exchanges and quips from various papers showing diners and gallery banter. The dialogue includes a dramatic line about a mind diseased, a playful slang query about dope for a “bughouse” man, and jokes about fowl, bricks, and love letters.
How to prepare scalloped tomatoes from canned vegetables
The article offers methods for scalloped tomatoes using turnips, onion, white sauce, and bread crumbs. It details boiling turnips with onion, making a butter flour milk sauce, layering with turnip, rice, corn, or canned tomatoes, seasoning, and baking until brown. It also notes variations with baked layers and onion tomato combinations.
Food tips for sauces meats and German pancakes
Directions for improving apple sauce with dates and for keeping corned beef ham and tongue moist. Slow cooking preferred for boiled meats. Use paper funnels to prevent pie gravies from running over. Quick chop for invalids browns in a heated pan with butter then seasons. Germans make pancakes with stewed pineapples baked in a large pan then served in triangles.
Col Harry B. Smith Evades Approaching Machine
Col Harry B. Smith leapt aside as the machine advanced with ominous speed. The moment captured a tense near miss showing the officer's quick reflexes.
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Col
Harry B. Smith
Questioning Minister Wu as yellow author of yellow literature
In Washington the issue is raised if Minister Wu wrote yellow backed literature. The text criticizes the National Baseball League magnates for allegedly depriving prizefighters of their typewriter honors.
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Washington
National Ball League
Floyd Woods Secures Job Amid Absence of Elliott
Floyd Woods lands the position as Elliott is unavailable, leaving Woods to step in as the likely replacement.
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Floyd Woods
Elliott
City Life Pattern Makers Ball at Tomlinson Hall
The pattern-makers association of Indianapolis will hold its fourth annual ball at Tomlinson Hall on February 6. Officers include Al Elberson president Emil Steele vice president Michael Raftery recording secretary J Harry Dittrich financial secretary John Berry treasurer. Central Trust Co elected C E Coffin president vice president treasurer C E Holloway secretary Augustus Jennings. Vandalia stockholders elected directors in Terre Haute W R McKeen Herman Hulman James McCrea Joseph Wood J J Turner E B Taylor S I Leggett. Officers named James McCrea president J J Turner vice president G E Parrington secretary R B Thompson treasurer.
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Pattern-Makers’ Association of Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
al Elberson
Emil Steele
Michael Raftery
J. Harry Dittrich
John Berry
Central Trust Company
C. E. Coffin
C. E. Holloway
Augustus Jennings
Vandalia
Terre Haute
W. R. McKeen
Herman Hulman
James McCrea
Joseph Wood
J. J. Turner
Puffed Opinions From Various Localities
A compilation of short satirical notes and quotes from multiple newspapers. Topics include Republican influence in county politics, banking schemes, fashion linked illnesses, rename pest house to isolation hospital, Croker's retirement from Tammany Hall, Butler University biology head Bruner's forecast of future humans, and a Washington dispatch noting Gov Shaw of Iowa with six toes.
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Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Richard
Knightstown Journal
Henry L. Bruner
Butler University At
Indianapolis
Washington Dispatch
Gov. Shaw
Iowa
the Treasury
Richmond Sun-Telegram
The Sketches And Songs Of A Singer
A playful verse about Bill’s stiff pose in a photograph. The speaker contrasts Bill’s current rigged appearance with memories of his gentler, working mood. The piece playfully nudges Bill to shed fancy attire for a homely hayfield image.
Not So Arduous Duties for Famous Actor
The actor replies that his duties are not as arduous as they might be and notes that the last reporter who interviewed him only stayed half an hour.
Comic Exchange Reveals Missing Train Inly Mystery
A humorous dialogue shows Reverend Goodman urging thanks, Sister Smithers admitting neglect, and Little Willie recalling a prior exclamation. Detective interrogates, Grouchman confesses missing a train and a watch and roll are noted as missed items in the exchange.
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Mr. Grouchman
Sleuth
Account against my son in money dispute
An exchange shows a creditor accusing a wealthy old man, who admits his son cannot pay a bill. The collector notes the son claimed funds were being saved, but the reply reveals the money was in a faro bank. Edward Singer remarks on the deception.
Curtain Fashion: Simple Cords Replacing Bows
The piece notes a shift from ribbon ties to cords and tassels for holding back curtains. It recommends curtains hang straight to sill length and warns casings at sash curtains be wide enough to let the curtain glide smoothly along the rod.
Ideal bedroom drapery design with muslin and valances
The suggested window treatment uses simple flimsy muslin for the inner layer and a single straight curtain on each side, topped by a valance in chintz or cretonne matching the upholstery or wall paper. Folding the fabric to echo wallpaper or upholstery creates a framed effect.
Neighborly Advice From Indianapolis Man on Kidney Pain
W A Roberts of 1133 Fletcher Ave a Globe Life and Accident supervisor credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing year long kidney pains backache and weight bearing feel. He recalls trying many remedies before and endorses Doan's as effective. Sold 50 cents a box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N C sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Henry J. Huder
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
What the Papers Say on War Tactics and Alimony Stamps
A collection of public opinions cites harsh wartime methods in the Philippines and Transvaal with differing national actions. A New York man pays alimony in postage stamps, prompting commentary on generosity and vanity. A press agent for a novel signals realism crowding fiction, while a remark links horse sales to Boer mobility in the war.
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New York
Washington Times
Buffalo News
Marion trust block sells at 202 percent
Newton Todd bought the Marion trust block at auction for 202 percent, the top bid reported Wednesday.
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Marion Trust Company
Newton Todd
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A collection of pithy aphorisms on women and love. The reflections claim women influence men and raise questions about sincerity and happiness. The tone is ironic and observational, noting vanity, affection, and social expectations with sharp humor.
Love in Lyrics of Love by Margaret E. Sangster
A brief excerpt reflects on love as joy and woe, describing its varying nature. It uses poetic imagery to portray love as blessing, patience, and the enduring challenge of contentment.
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Margaret E. Sangster
Effective on the Divan Cushions in plain silks and figured stuffs
The text discusses how cushions in plain colored silks mingle well with figured fabrics on a divan or bench, as each enhances the other. It emphasizes the pairing effect and best visual harmony when these contrasting textures are used together.
Remarkable Cure of Croup Saves Boy's Life
A testimonial from Joel Demont of Inwood Iowa credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his ill child. He describes the boy nearly choking, using the medicine as directed every ten minutes until he vomited, and states it prevented a fatal outcome. The notice promotes the remedy as available at A. E. Steere in Goodwin South Dakota and through all druggists.
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Chamberlain
A. E. Steere
Goodwin, S. D
Joel Demont
Inwood
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Marion Trust
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the Security Trust Company
Ecurity Trust Company
Pennsylvania St
Butterick Patterna
Indiiana
West Aisle
Trowbridge
Armour
Pettis Dry Goods CO
Telephone
Columbia National Bank
East Washington Street
Ate
Aes
Ooories’business College
E. J. Heeb
Cleveland
Cincinnati
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St. Louis
Trust Company Safe Deposit
Indiana Trust Building
Washington St. and
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John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles 8. M’bride
Garland
C. Koehring & Bro
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