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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
3
The verse reflects on pleasant moments and the man who endures misfortune. It suggests the true test of heart comes with trouble and years, and the worthy comes from a smile that shines through tears.
Orville Ranney recalls a family mansion on Long Island Sound tied to his romance with a woman he planned to marry. After leasing the ancient house and restoring it, a late night tragedy unfolded as his wife died with marks on her throat and he awoke with white hair, haunted by a midnight cry of help.
A Chicago Herald snippet recounts Hewitt’s English remark inspired a hit song. It claims Annie Laurie was born 1827 on a Dumfriesshire farm near Thraghistown and Maxwelton. Wallace loved Annie Laurie, was dismissed, and, on his deathbed in Maxwelton, allegedly authored the song.
Curio column notes President Barrios of Guatemala tipping five dollar coins to barbers and gifting waiters 390 dollars at a hotel. President Harrison drives a lively bus trap with a female escort. Marriage in Tennessee unites George Harlan and Mrs. Kate Woodson with curious age gaps and multiple prior spouses. Rider Haggard described in vivid portrait. The Great Bell of China weighs 120,000 pounds and the Beijing and London galleries open Sundays. Cat whiskers revealed as nerve-connected facial organs. An affectionate jail inmate’s umbrella gift to a Florida officer reflects prison life.
A little girl asks if Portuguese means all people in Portugal and whether one would say Portuguese for a single person. Papa dismisses the query as a child’s prank as a policeman passes by. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is praised for nerve strength and appetite, while train service advertises fast trips and Pullman cars. Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup is advertised for children with 25 cent bottles.
FOR WOMAN'S READING explores views on women, fashion, health, and longevity. It cites statistician F Hershey on women living longer, less jail costs, and lower public aid needs, then recounts vivid anecdotes from Shetland carriers to Big Alice and Dr Mary Walker seeking pension funding and recognition for service.
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