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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
3
A wife on a crowded street car recalls the old saying and observes how men behave. She notes a young man hogging space, a large woman falling onto his lap, and argues that respect for women should curb such conduct despite business fatigue.
Two British men discuss a curious claim about Bruteley allegedly beating his wife. One reacts with astonishment and calls it odd while the other seeks specifics on how the alleged beating is carried out.
A fragment describes a traveler waking in a sleeping car as a brakeman offers a berth in the caboose during an eastbound journey. The dialogue hints at surprises and social dynamics in a railway setting.
In a fragment from the city pages, locals discuss a rumor that Lazenbee has been hired by the mayor and placed in city hall, prompting mixed reactions and questions about the source of the information. The exchange hints at local political maneuvering and employment notices.
In a torn serial tale, Matt Rutherford seeks money from his father after a quarrel over marriage. His father dies suddenly revealing Matt as sole heir. In the woods he finds friend Philip Ainsley dying after a gunshot. Ainsley’s letter to his daughter hints at a secret life, and Rutherford contemplates hiding the body and destroying clues as he heads to a country tavern and wrestles with exposure and his own guilt.
London hosts Directory tea and Dutch suppers as new social entertainments. Guests search 6000 page London directory for amusing name contrasts within ten minutes, winner receives a prize. Attire includes Holland national costume. blue Delft china decorates the table. Dutch dishes are served with smoked fish and a Delft sabot dessert.
Mrs Subbubs muses on hosting a large dinner as a pretext to borrow back fine plates loaned to Mrs Naybor, revealing a petty domestic scheme and social borrowing.
Dr Decatur D Dennis skin specialist of Chicago discovered that wintergreen oil plus glycerine and thymol cures eczema psoriasis barber s itch and other itchy skin diseases. D D D Prescription relieves itching instantly and avoids risky blood treatments. Call at Henry J Huder 22 W Washington St for details and proof of remedy.
The week features Stella Mayhew and Billee Taylor in songs and fun, Henri French novelty act, Sapho at Park with Miss May Hosmer, Forepaugh Stock Company at Majestic in The Charity Ball, Rialto Rounders burlesque at Empire, and The Bon Tons at Gayety. Paul Lucier stars in A Friend in the Audience at the Grand with a discharge sketch. Chorus contest at Empire after Friday performance.
In San Francisco, Father Collins of St. Agnes parish enjoys a joke about a bird in Golden Gate Park. Sailors argued over the bird’s identity while a sailor asked the priest for his view. The priest proclaimed it a skylark, prompting playful scorn from the crowd about his knowledge.
A brief theatrical quip features a missionary asking a millionaire if he donates to the heathen abroad. The reply notes that he does contribute, with a bitter jab that both his daughters married foreign noblemen, prompting the judge’s gag.
A Paris area scientist demonstrates a new wireless system that prevents interception by unauthorized stations. Tests with Casablanca Paris Eiffel Tower Toulon and Lorient show secure, tone based transmissions with authorized receivers only.
A terse exchange hints at a man driving away with a woman. The speaker plans to scare him so he won’t return to demand board, revealing a domestic dispute in a rural setting.
The author notes how time seems to pass fast and urges immediate saving. A sample bank offer states deposits of 1.00 or more begin an account with the company and allow future deposits anytime, aiming to build a habit before year end and inspire continued saving.
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