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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
4
A political commentary laments a Marion County republican ring and urges voters to resist domination by a self appointed coterie. It argues rings split tickets by rewarding allies, risks democrats winning with strong candidates, and calls for action at the election polls.
The piece argues a stone bridge at White river and Washington street is superior to cement steel builds. It cites Central avenue as a model and warns against steel cement designs, urging long term quality and durability. It also comments on Capt. Harry S. New’s standing with Indiana Republicans and Roosevelt’s cabinet prospects.
The column notes the W C T U asks Miss Roosevelt to christen Emperor William's yacht with water rather than wine and questions why distilled water is not demanded. It also mentions Indianapolis politics, Parkhurst's anti crime letter to Mayor Seth Low, and other civic topics.
A fragmented quote hints that Roosevelt knows politics, with a speaker mentioning Mr. Roosevelt and the idea of political skill or maneuvering. The text is garbled but suggests a remark on Roosevelt’s savvy in public life and strategy.
Bartel finds his work distasteful and suggests creating a smoke inspector post. He notes finances allow many officials in the city. Roosevelt's refusal to attend the May monument dedication could swell Gov Durbin's standing in the public view.
Mrs Katherine Bloodgood headlines the Grand this week with a noted soprano voice. The Katzenjammer Kids appear at the Park for the first three days while The Utopians perform at the Empire all week. Two brass bricks of vaudeville sold at Englishs opera house for Miss Simplicity by Frank Daniels company, a poor showing with jokes dull and audiences disappointed, especially for standing room.
A brief look at widow wedding attire notes the shift from pale colors to white gowns with color hints. Examples include Mrs Shaw in white crepe de chine with chinchilla accessories and a summer bride in white with palest pink accents. Some widows use blue or blue forget-me-nots as subtle signals of widowhood.
A Philadelphia Times recipe suggests serving boiled potatoes as round potato balls fried quickly in hot fat like cannon balls. The dish uses a hot cream sauce with onion juice, butter, flour, milk, salt, and pepper, and includes guidance on fat temperature and cooking times to ensure proper browning and center heat.
Celery vinegar can be made by soaking celery seeds in cider vinegar for two weeks with daily shaking. Larger stalks are suited for salads cut into three quarter inch pieces, then paired with mayonnaise dressing per pint of celery to half pint of dressing. Prepare stalks by washing scraping crisping in water, drying, splitting near the base, and serving with salt.
A New York News article advises careful planning of school lunches to avoid junk food. It recommends even bread slicing, varied fillings like chopped eggs, stuffed eggs, pickles, olives, and wholesome sweets such as cakes, fruits, nuts, and dates. It also suggests potting meat or fish when fresh meat is unavailable and endorses whole wheat bread with occasional corn muffins.
A collage of light dialogue and social club chatter from Philadelphia Boston and Baltimore publications. Jokes about clairvoyance grass growing outside noise and servant girl debates illustrate early 20th century humor and social foible.
A compilation of brief syndicated opinions and remarks from various newspapers. It includes witty takes on politics profanity censorship and public figures with references to groundhog signs British chancellor Kipling and a Methodist bishop.
A fragment from the Somerville Journal features a taunting child’s refrain and a contrasting lullaby about parental watching. The verses mix playful scolding with protective imagery as a family scene unfolds.
E Kiser writes in the Chicago Record Herald about a mother left by a man who takes another woman. The piece follows a bereaved mother recalling a child she cherished while she toiled to make ends meet, expressing grim reflection on lost chances and hardship.
A verse from Margaret E. Sangster in January celebrates a wife’s beauty and virtue. The speaker admires her snowy cap and apron, her gentle aura, smiling face, and tender hand, likening her to angels in books.
A New York Sun poem recounts a father’s attempt to skate after finding old cowhide skates. He straps in, sails across the ice with a bold stroke, but crashes hard and is paralyzed by pain. The doctor’s verdict blames overexercise, and the skates are hung away in the attic forever.
A collection of comic snippets from various papers including the Tramp's quip about cheese as a living luxury and keeping company with it. The bits move through theater bore remarks and a cremation joke from Mrs Meekton, ending with quick town topics humor.
Piques in stripes plaids and figures lead the coming season with Persian inspired waist cloths and white grounds. Irish crochet tailing chiffon linens chiffons and ecru lace contrast with white. Natural color flowers hair trims hats and hosiery set trends while double decker soles and long black silk coats promise swagger in spring wear.
A column of aphorisms on virtue, wealth, education, and social behavior, followed by an advertisement for Dr Bull's Cough Syrup claiming quick cure and 25 cent price. It promotes Baldwin's Music Store piano sales with basic covers and notes WM. B. Burford of Indianapolis as a contact.
The piece notes lace as a leading trend in table and bed linens and window curtains with tassels returning to window shades. It highlights new lace door panels and Swiss paint, predicting a shift away from deep ecru and heavy Arabian effects toward white, urging buyers to invest for the latest styles next fall.
John Wilkinson 8 a pioneer resident and merchant tailor died of old age at 2310 N Sinois St funeral Tuesday afternoon at his residence. Madison Grouse 65 formerly of Indianapolis died suddenly while saddling a pony on a ranch near Williams Arizona he lived at 2717 Brandview Ave and formerly owned a grocery at College Ave and Nineteenth St.
A new solid color rugdom offers a less costly alternative to oriental rugs. The weave resembles Brussels with a self tone border that darkens toward the edge. Popular shades include Green gobelin, strong russet brown, old rose, and similar tones.
A collection of aphorisms contrasts thrift honesty and effort with folly and self interest. It pairs lines on double harness pity labor employment possession and self reliance with quips about friendship kinship and thevat of profit. The tone mimics a midcentury moral vignette from a domestic page.
The article lists three candy recipes including sugared popcorn with vanilla, butter scotch made from sugar butter and water, and a walnut candy with brown sugar milk and English walnuts. Each guidance describes cooking times and when to remove from heat or pour onto a dish.
A collection of brief anecdotes features Lincoln and his ministers discussing a social visit, a vaccination tale, and a humorous exchange about an automobile. Other bits include a Boston Transcripts tale of a farmer and a horseless carriage and a Brooklyn preacher declined by New York churches with a mass ferry moment.
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