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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
5
In a dramatic salon moment at Taffeta and Balbriggan's, poet Mr Potts intervenes as floorwalker Mr Eyltrotter loses temper. Potts chastises the aggressor, earns a blow, and the heroine tends the fallen suitor, with the scene ending on a cliffhanger.
A refined looking tramp, aged to the verge of starvation, raps on a cottage door. A young woman answers with compassion, recognizing him as Minnie. The scene hints at a tense reunion between hungry stranger and the resident.
A large ad praises Dr. Pierce medicines for curing many ailments, citing grateful users and testimonials. It touts Golden Medical Discovery and Ravens Prescription for catarrh, women’s health, and general tonics, with open ingredient lists and alcohol free formulas. It urges readers to request a free booklet of medical testimony.
A repentant man named Ralph, once shunned for gambling and broken engagement, begs charity from Minnie, his former sweetheart. Minnie quietly offers help and a blessing as she introduces their child who mirrors her, and Ralph departs after a final, emotional farewell embracing both mother and child.
William Lounders of Sacramento California is claimed as the oldest Forester in America by years and service. The 87 year old janitor was initiated into the Order of Foresters at Wexford England in 1842 and recounts his long association to all visitors of his church.
Special to the Sun from Cambridge Illinois January 17. The death of Mrs Mary Anderson wife of Henry Anderson a wealthy retired farmer remains unsolved. She was found in bed with a bullet wound and her baby held to her breast. Henry Anderson was briefly detained then released as witnesses described him raving at discovery and later guarded. A wallet with 105 dollars lay under a pillow. The empty room showed no disturbance and a jewel case lay nearby. Eyewitnesses say he heard a pistol shot and saw a figure flee down the hall. Neighbors found him on the lawn crying for his wife.
A jumble of wry political quips and social jests from early 20th century headlines. It mentions a Kansas senator ex cab driver and New York district attorney probes of a theatrical trust. The piece moves through jokes about bankers, a Chinaman named Ah Quok, Mrs Van der Dough, and E. H. Harriman’s heritage, ending with a theatrical blackout line.
George R. Adams of Brazil Indiana was taken from a Market street saloon to a city hospital yesterday and died an hour later. Superficial signs pointed to chloral hydrate, the narcotic used in knock-out drops. An autopsy and inquest will be held.
A Kansas figure named Mr. Curtis is expected to become the first Indian to reach the United States Senate, with an explicit exception in favor of the Honorable Joay Bagstock Foraker. The Minneapolis Journal notes this notable political forecast.
A season's stylish jacket ends at the hips with jauntiness ideal for slender figures. It opens to reveal a lace or silk under blouse. The light grey cheviot suit features curved bust seams, back shaping seams, empire green velvet piping, and a white silk lining, paired with a black astrakhan toque.
A vintage prank describes cooking scrambled eggs in a hat to fool guests. The trick uses four empty eggs and one real egg dropped on the table to mislead company into thinking all five eggs are real.
The article argues for ample air and sunlight in living spaces. It urges choosing well ventilated apartments over stylish clutter, noting health and happiness depend on light and fresh air for children and adults alike.
The bureau of labor reports more children employed in southern factories and fewer women workers. Male immigrants appear to replace women, with printing and tasks once thought suitable for women now requiring male labor. The Iino type example shows endurance limits.
A new two story sandwich trend delights hostesses at afternoon teas and after theater suppers. Typically built on brown bread, first layer holds minced chicken or ham, while the second layer pairs with mayonnaise, pickle, olives, or cream cheese with chopped nuts for contrast.
The wife of Marion Crawford is sister to the wife of French leader M. Clemenceau. He taught school in Connecticut in his youth and married the daughter of Gen. Hiram Perdue, linking Crawford to another Crawford daughter through marriage.
Springfield January 17 Senator Shelby M Cullom was unanimously nominated for re election to the United States Senate by a joint caucus of the Republican members of the assembly.
Washington dispatch notes January sessions shape U S Senate elections with many races already decided. Several incumbents listed for March 3 term endings include Alger in Michigan and Blackburn in Kentucky among others while contests threaten re election for Palley Bennon Dryden Gamble Gearin Wetmore and other figures across Texas Kansas New Jersey Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota and Wyoming.
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