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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1908
Page
11
The Grand Opera House shows animated pictures with sound and a hidden company, drawing not only summer amusements fans but business people seeking cool respite. Since first exhibited, it has become a local mania as merchants and professionals from nearby blocks visit during the day for both entertainment and cooling comfort.
A report notes a figure referred to as Mr Brewster planning a July 4 event at a playground in Hoosier Capital. He will give away real money to children under 14 during the afternoon. A large fireworks display and balloon ascensions with prize tickets are also planned.
A brief listing of performances in a city program includes ballet pieces such as Salte de ballet Anthony and Cleo Gruenwald and a Dance of the Nubians with Solo Dance and Anthony's Victory. Overture Zampa and The Red Mill selections are noted with artist names Hacker Pink Hall Losey.
A brief item from the Cleveland Leader notes chatter about a newly acquired fountain pen. The crowd hushes when mentioning the minister seated nearby, underscoring a small-town scene of discretion and curiosity.
A society column recounts a reception with playful jibe at a young man described as rude and a maid praised for her complexion. The writer notes a powder puff remark as part of the playful exchange.
The speaker refers to a ball coach as an ambulance by mishearing or wordplay, addressing their son in a terse, uncertain exchange. The line hinges on a metaphor or nickname linking coaching to emergency medical aid.
In a hotel dining room scene in Chicago, Mr Fielding protests Mrs Fielding’s disdain for local streets while she complains about tea and highballs. The couple quibbles over etiquette and status as a real nobleman enters their family sphere.
In a terse exchange, a wife questions Earl Fielding’s perceived liveliness as she notes paying two million for him. Fielding defends the purchase, insisting the man will advance them socially while another voice complains that lemons cost thirty cents worldwide.
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