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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
8
Obscure 1909 note indicates Willis Thompson accepts Banday and Edwesday January 27 as second class mail terms at the Post Office. Reads like a fragmented postal acknowledgement dated January 27, 1909.
The piece argues that public sentiment exceeds party platforms on temperance and calls for repeal of county local option. It notes Gov Hanly and the extraordinary session, outlines two bills to tighten local option and traffic regulation, and urges stringent penalties and license revocation to reflect popular will.
The piece urges sympathy for Italian earthquake refugees arriving in the United States, calling for generous hospitality over mere money. It praises Italian contributions to civilization, condemns race hatred, and urges civic welcome and permanent homes for the arrivals.
The dialogue shows a parson asking Mr Boges about his son James at college and noting a shift to a more businesslike demeanor. The exchange uses quirky dialect and ends with a fragment about February from Lippincott’s.
A proposed Indianapolis measure would raise school taxes from 8 to 67 cents per $100 and authorize bonds of $75,000 yearly to buy land for future school use. It funds library, manual training, kindergarten, buildings and grounds, and supports John Herron Art Institute with about $8,000 annually, while raising concerns about debt limits and long term interest. The bill allows annual bond issues if needed and notes the potential impact on future generations. The senate also considers a separate fire and locomotive sparks damages bill.
A Cleveland Leader quip about Polk Milter of Richmond and an Alabama South tone features a mislabelled tame turkey bought from Uncle Ephraim. The joke centers on shots found inside the turkey and Ephraim insisting the bullets were aimed at him.
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