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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1902

Page

4

Bench Endorsement and Bridge Costs Debate

The Sun urges renomination of the county bench praising their conscience and handling of many cases. It questions new judges and argues stone bridges like Central avenue cost less than concrete ones, citing specific bridges and costs.

Washington St Indianapolis Central Ave Fall Creek Meridian St Illinois-st Central-ave John McGregor W. Washington St Indiana

Republicans reject ring ticket in Marion county race

Reports from all sections of Marion county indicate no ring ticket will be nominated this year. Ringsters are already flirting with candidates who oppose the ring and its methods, signaling a political wind shift in the community.

Marion County Ringsters

City urged to secure pesthouse now amid mayoral debate

The author argues for immediate purchase or rental of a temporary pesthouse for the city’s salvation. They question the delay and criticize council hesitation, noting Mayor Bookwalter’s strong condemnation of the matter as a candidate.

Health dept needs a dose of ginger to stamp out smallpox

The remark suggests the health department should be proactive rather than waiting for smallpox to emerge. It parodies public health practice by calling for a humorous, nonmedical remedy.

Navy Department Hobson Pol Health Department

Bridge expert to assess city bridges over W Washington St

The Board of Works hires a bridge expert to inspect all city bridges and report on the W Washington street iron bridge. The report is expected to claim the bridge is impassable except for balloons and air ships.

Board of Works W. Washington-st. Iron

Moon Bill on Congress Agenda and Election Themes

The note suggests Germany might charge admission to see the prince in America to recoup Europe losses. It mentions Mr. Ruckelshaus pursuing policy sharks and gamblers in a vote context. A cold wave, a bridge on West Washington Street, and a forecast of green cheese being aired form a quirky week’s items. The Moon bill is set for congressional consideration.

Germany America Uncle Sam Europe Ruckelshaus Congress

Prominent Mayor Faces Growing Spotlight and School Board Ties

A fragmented item notes the mayor gaining prominence while mentioning Harry Wright, a school board employee, and hints at political tensions as the scene shifts, with a casual reference to monetary values.

Sun exposes councilmen trip over Union traction line

The Sun hints at a secretly planned trip by certain councilmen over the Union traction line and questions what was to be discussed. It notes railway magnates’ tendency to speak without saying much and references the Interstate Commerce Commission questioning E H Harriman over a major merger. The piece mentions Democrats observing Republican infighting and a forthcoming city decision on the W Washington street bridge with City Attorney Joss expected to issue an opinion.

Central Ave Union Traction Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago E. H.harriman Commission W. Washingtonst Joss Philippines Michigan City Dispatch Peru Party of “God and Law Indianapolis God and Law Seymour Democrat

Grocers oppose egg price hike at national meeting

Indianapolis grocers at the national meeting in Milwaukee vow to fight any higher egg prices. Councilman Shea will attend council meetings even if the Board of Works removes every electric light in the ninth ward.

Indianapolis Milwaukee Shea Board of Works Ninth Ward

Good Things 10 Eat Fish Salad with Lemon Mayo

A recipe for fish salad uses cold cooked flakes of fish and lettuce, dressed with lemon juice and mayonnaise. The method includes lemon juice on the fish, a light salt sprinkle, chilling time, then arranging on lettuce and garnishing with lemon slices.

Better Than Grandmother's Dough Nuts Apricot Fritters

A family favored apricot fritter recipe. Drain apricot syrup, simmer with sugar and cornstarch, flavor with cinnamon. Prepare batter with egg yolk olive oil and flour, fold in stiffly beaten egg white, chill two hours. Fry pieces until golden brown and serve hot with pudding sauce.

Creamed Butter and Drawn Butter Sauces for Boiled Fish

Recipes describe butter cream sauce for boiled fish with butter flour and milk, plus onion and cayenne, and a lighter creamed butter option with parsley or pickles. Drawn butter is made by cooking flour, adding boiling water, lemon, cayenne and mustard, then finishing with parsley and egg yolk, with optional chicken broth for richness.

Pewter Wedding Styles Rise in Modern Ceremonies

The article notes the wooden wedding fading by fifth anniversary and pewter weddings gaining popularity. It praises pewter ware as artistic with antique watch tones, English compositions, and preserved old forms in modern designs.

Chafing Dish Improves Cold Meats with Asparagus

A Harper's Bazaar tip explains a chafing dish method to enrich cold meat. Mix stock with butter and flour to thicken, heat meat with seasoning, then fold in canned asparagus tips and cook until thoroughly saturated with the flavorful sauce.

Harper's Bazaar

Concrete and steel unite in famed bridge and arches

The article emphasizes concrete as a durable versatile material tracing its use from Roman times to modern feats. It cites Roman arches, Pantheon, aqueducts, Washington Monument foundations, and a Cincinnati grandstand, arguing concrete and steel offer strength, underwater setting, and lower costs for major projects such as the Potomac memorial bridge plans endorsed by leading engineers.

Washington St Encyclopedia Brittanica Caracalla Rome Pantheon Nero Cestius Vesta Paris Washington Monument Bartholdi St. Patrick’s Cathedral Great Cathedral James Renwick Crete Museum Stanford University Franklin W. Smith St. Augustine Fla Casa Monica Ponde de Leon Brush Potomac River Washington Congress Gen. Wilson W. H. Burr George §. Morison Burr Europe

Realism Remembered A Cobbler’s Quiet Curtain Call

In a town, a cobbler Jake Kern runs a multiuse shop with a bench facing the street. A new brick building rises as offers flood in to buy the old man’s property for 40000 dollars, ending his shop and his daily outpouring of local items and disputes. The man retires, his column ends, and the loafers fade from the street.

Kis Jake Kern Jake Everyody S’eople Soasonenca G.me

Piling Quotations Reflect Political Tone Of Letters

A clipped column presents political dispatches and reader quotes from multiple papers. It highlights anti gun concerns in the Philippines and deaths in the Alps, plus remarks on liquor laws, census curiosities, and a statement on district representation.

Local Official Holliday Named To Fill Measure

The Brazil Enterprise reports that Honorable BEB Holliday has been selected to fill the measure, concluding the appointment. The notice confirms the assignment and cites the official source.

Holliday Brazil

What the Papers Say on Public Figures

The fragment quotes editorial quips from Detroit and Grand Rapids papers mocking Miss Stone and Dr. Barney while speculating about Canada annexing the United States. It recalls satirical notes on publicity tours and medical crusades in early 20th century newspapers.

Miss Stone Prince Henry Grand Rapids Press Barney Detroit News Canada United States Detroit Free Pregs

Trades and tempers of wind and railways across worlds

A collage of anecdotes from a cigar store chat on how wind affects business, a Liverpool report on stockings made of paper, Congo Railway season tickets, a Pekin hospital case where arsenic killed a boy, and Chinese burial customs. Also notes on neglected colds and Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.

Together

Alfred Austin writes a moving poem prefacing Anglo-American unity and declares fraternal alliance in a time of possible upheaval. The closing verses urge steadfast friendship between nations and bound by shared values to weather any storm together.

the Independent Alfred Austin

John Bull’s Appeal to Uncle Sam The Poem Aims For Unity

A verse in National Hibernian urges John Bull and Uncle Sam to unite despite past opposition. The speaker, aging and embattled, pleads for collaboration as both enter shared challenges, promising joint effort against common foes and a hopeful, if uneasy, future together.

John Bull Sam Alfred Austin

Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Household Safety

A claim urges keeping Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil in the home to avert accidents, warning that danger can strike at any moment. The endorsement emphasizes preparedness and reliability of the product for daily safety.

Sun Classifieds Highlight Frugal Marketing Tactic

A Sun classified notice reframes thrift advertising as doing business in over 400 towns for a capital of 15 cents. The piece cites a ten word, three day, ten cent model prompting readers to consider affordable reach through wanted and for sale misc ads.

THE SUN

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