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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
5
In a western mining camp the solitary Jim, nicknamed the Lonely Man, tells how his only friend was Bill the dog. A brutal night defend turns fatal when Bill dies protecting Jim, and the minister helps Jim seek comfort about the afterlife. Jim dies after rescuing a miner, and in his last moments he reveals Bill was his true friend.
Mrs John W Mackay paid 20000 francs to save the Paris church of St Joseph from sale in memory of her son John W Mackay Jr who died in 1895. A longtime European benefactor she supported Catholic institutions abroad and funds religious charities amid lavish Paris and London entertainments.
A collage of quotes from newspapers shows a young man lamenting missed chances after college while a hollow-chested man coughs. scenes include care for the poor via progressive euchre, Mothers' club exposing asylum abuses, and a child’s question comparing great explorers with Andrew Carnegie.
The Socialer turnverein jubilee year opens with a memorial play gymnastics and tableaux at the German house on Friday night. The first society formed in 1851. A July 28 event in Tugner park will feature an athletic festival. October marks the final jubilee events with contests and prizes announced.
An advertisement fragment promotes Bremo Quinine tablets for head cold symptoms. It claims relief and urges readers to use The Sun’s lines on page Sevanth for more details.
A Chicago Post poem laments a lost child, recalling the boy’s small house built from a quilt. The speaker hears the child’s voice and imagines visits in the sky, while a grieving mother weeps and the father recalls their bond and future reunion in heaven.
Formal announcement reports the engagement of William A. Clark Jr, youngest son of Senator Clark, to Mabel Foster of Butte Montana. Clark 23, a practicing lawyer, proposed after their first meeting, saying he loved her in secret for over a year. Miss Foster is the youngest daughter of John W Foster and his wife pioneers of Butte. The family is not wealthy.
Advice stresses buying with planning and restraint. Rich women or fools roam shops, but true value lies in harmony, investment margins, and avoiding overabundance. Emphasizes economical party dresses, versatile white Swiss or Organza garments, proper accessories, and avoiding worn linings.
A condensed reflection from the St. Louis Republican on happiness and virtue. The piece contrasts what counts in life with what is remembered and acted upon. It lists definitions of worthy traits and questions the true measure of character.
Denver art supporters raised substantial funds for public school decorations including casts pottery and reproductions of great paintings. Mrs Patterson, wife of junior senator Thomas M Patterson, is noted for her art philanthropy and political influence in Colorado society.
A light verse expresses contentment with simple love over fame or fortune. The speaker favors a peaceful life as Mamie's Beau, celebrating health and common roots rather than royal titles or riches. The tone is affectionate and modest, praising domestic happiness.
Plain materials lead spring styles with satin faced cloths. Silver trims replace gold on ball gowns and silver gauze roses appear. Summer shirtwaists grow dainty with linen lawns batistes and silk skirts featuring lingerie tucks. Skirts use hip plaits or shirred fullness while black coat and skirt gowns pair with color echoed in blouses. Silk linen mixes add color to shirt waists.
The report highlights sleeve trends in spring gowns with broader fullness from shoulder to wrist. Elbow sleeves become bell shaped at the top with a puff near the elbow while many models lack undersleeves. Shoulder lengths extend and new blouse sleeves rise in size toward the cuff.
A collection of short maxims and reflections on self delusion distrust duty and virtue attributed to various authors. It presents terse observations on self love confidence patience and the burdens of every hour with a religious and philosophical tone.
First Baptist Rev T J Villers 11 00 and 7 30. Third Christian Rev C C Rowlison 10 30 and 7 30. Central Christian Rev A B Philpott 10 45 and 7 30. Plymouth Congregational Rev H C Meserve 10 45 and 7 45. Christ Episcopal Rev James D Stanley 10 30 and 7 30. Central Ave M E Rev Wm A Quayle 10 45 and 7 30. Roberts Park M E Rev E B Rawls 11 00 and 7 30. First Presbyterian Rev M L Haines 11 43 and 7 45.
An Indianapolis reader chronicled relief from dull back pains and dizziness after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Fred McIntosh of 48 East South Street reported complete recovery after a short course, praising the remedy and its directions. Sold by Henry J. Huder's drug store and other dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as sole U.S. agent.
H C Krentler & Co lists services on 21 West Street offering measur ing and adjustment work with a lady attendant available on request. Phone numbers 28 and 26170 are provided.
A traditional bake mixes milk sugar butter salt yeast lemon flavor and eggs. Create a soft sponge with milk yeast and flour, let rise, add remaining ingredients to form a stiff dough, rise again, roll out, place on a pan, rise once more, brush with egg, and bake with sugar and chopped almonds, optional.
The advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a maker of rich healthy blood to defend the system against colds fevers pneumonia and other illnesses. It also touts Hood's Pills as the preferred cathartic.
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