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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1894
Page
3
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution presents Edward N. Wood's verse about love and fishing across Tell with Bessie as the lone muse. The speaker recalls near exhaustion, a crowd bustle, and the fervent plea for love as stars come out. The poem frames longing, devotion, and a message of affection drifted from above.
In a country town, Jerry Oliver and his fiancée Dorothy quarrel over modesty and propriety. Dorothy, newly married, denounces the dress, manners, and temptations of Jerry's circle, demanding strict virtue and avoidance of wine and "fast" society at Watkins' sister's gathering.
A New York World note asks for a copy of Good thoughts for the thoughtless to read before bed. The brief exchange highlights a reader's request for a devotional or reflective work.
Woman's Gossip notes Madame Sarah Bernhardt preparing two volume memoirs while Miss Kate Sanborn critiques club programs as lengthy and exhaustive. The piece also retells a Boston Globe anecdote of a misread parcel label about old trousers. It includes trivia about Georgia strawberries, a Maine barber, Frances Willard, and a widow in Schuyler, plus simple recipes for baked ham banana shortcake and oysters a la creme.
A collection of playful exchanges between Tommy, Jacky, and teachers. Tommy misnames slippers spelling a word, questions the world’s shape, and a spanking with a Christmas slipper prompts a wry remark about parental discipline. The dialogue captures child perspective and light domestic humor.
An advertisement promotes Weverits Prescription as a universal tonic for women. It claims to strengthen, invigorate, regulate and cure, suitable from adolescence through motherhood and beyond. The copy asserts it supports natural functions and harms no female system, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.
Ex-priest McNamara and his wife were mobbed in Kansas City on Wednesday after an A P A lecture. The item notes other scattered events including a failed post office robbery in Danville Pa and a Missouri governor resisting a hanging case.
Readable sections show added markets and an extensive price list for meats, canned goods, produce, dairy, and staples. Named sellers include Morgan & Gray and Empire, with numerous items such as dried beef hams, bacon, pickled meats, fresh pork, fruits, vegetables, and household supplies priced by weight or unit.
Dr F M Abett located on Virginia avenue in Indianapolis has practiced since 1870 offering cures for blood and skin diseases and venereal ailments. Emphasizes treatment for young men with indiscretions, middle aged debility, and female diseases with secret remedies and prompt replies by mail. Consultation free.
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