No Relief in Marion County Saloons Battle
The Civic alliance faces Charles Shaefer in Ward 4 over a liquor license in a fierce local fight. The piece argues readers should verify petition signatures, warns against signing without content knowledge, and suggests direct appeals from the commissioners' court to the supreme court to save costs.
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Marion County
Civic Alliance
Charles Shaefer
Shaefer
Ward 4
Supreme Court
Commissioners’ Court
Circuit Court
Interurban Union Station may be placed at Meridian and Ohio
The Interurban Union Station could be located on the present Pyle house site at the southeast corner of Meridian and Ohio streets. The plan would have all interurbans using the Ohio street track, easing congestion on Washington Street and placing passengers near a new federal building and post office, making the area more architecturally handsome.
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Ohio-St
Pyle
Meridian and
Ohio-sts
Union Station
Pennsylvania St
Capitol-ave
THE
SUN
Union
Ohio St
Ohiost
Washington-st
Federal Building
The Way the Chicago Board of Trade Works
Judge Baker condemned Chicago Board of Trade operators as prey on the public and noted his conclusion after a full hearing in which all the board's methods were aired He asserted his view from firsthand knowledge of the proceedings and evidence presented at the suit.
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Chicago Board of Trade
City urged to aid Friendly Inn in patient care effort
Edwin L Williams on the Friendly Inn committee argues city support for the inn. He says a few hundred dollars annually would be well spent as the inn rehabilitates hospital convalescents, saving the city money and aligning with other charities aided by civic funds.
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Edwin L. Williams
Friendly Inn
Indianapolis faces choice on boss-race sanctioning
The text urges Indianapolis to approve the racing association’s plan to attract crowds with a prominent sport, contrasting it with drinking and a brass band and implying public attendance will determine the outcome.
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Indianapolis
Racing Association
Governor Durbin Visits Woods Amid Anderson Glitz
The text implies Gov. Durbin avoids Anderson’s publicity as the town spreads itself with decorations. It hints his staff’s display would outshine his, causing discomfort and a reaction to Anderson’s prominence.
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Gov. Durbin
Anderson
Bookkeeper with a pink and gold rubber ball keynote
The remark contrasts a bookkeeper who uses a pink and gold rubber ball as a nerve tonic with most men who prefer the highball for the same purpose, implying a humorous take on drink choices.
General Smith criticized over Samar campaign conduct
The speaker argues Gen. Jacob Smith was either guilty or not guilty of cruelty in the Samar campaign. If not guilty, he should have been fully acquitted. The "not guilty, but don't do it again" verdicts mock military law and fail to satisfy friends or accusers.
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Jacob Smith
Samar
Roosevelt
Buffalo News
Salvation
United Mine Workers
St. Patrick's Church
Olyphant
Detroit Free Press
Last Congress amid scandals and clashes in action
The recent Congress faced sharp clashes and heavy spending, including Tillman’s clash with McLaurin and Money’s streetcar confrontation. Bailey ended with an assault incident aimed at Senator Beveridge, reflecting a turbulent session marked by heated disputes and a billions in expenditures.
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Tillman
McLaurin
Money
Bailey
Senator Beveridge
Joe Bell Declines Democratic Nomination for Congress
It is noted as amusing when men refuse a nomination before it is offered. Joe Bell now says he will not accept the Democratic nomination for congress.
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Joe Bell
Congress
Republicans plan eastern speakers in Indiana campaign
Republicans intend to bring many eastern speakers to Indiana this year, though the campaign is expected to be short.
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Indiana
Washington Park Hosts Double Headers Sparks Outcry
In Muncie locals say Washington park has become a menagerie due to the many double-headers announced by Watkins, drawing attention to the crowded schedule and crowding concerns at the park.
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Muncie
Washington Park
Watkins
Provision for good standing soldiers at Washington encampment
The Grand Army order issued by Adjutant General Smock on Wednesday states that only soldiers in good standing with their posts will receive free quarters at the national encampment in Washington during October. They must present good standing certificates from post officers.
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Grand Army
Adjt.-gen
Washington
Hints for the Cook: Cakes and Dishes from Household Tips
A compendium of simple recipes including a cherry and coconut cake with almond flavoring and a rich cream filling, a tomato based chicken braise with macaroni, and economical cabbage and dried beef dishes. It also covers curry technique, mutton kidney serving with fried onions, and stock coloring tips.
Spirit and Senate Parodies Across States
A collage of clipped remarks from various papers satirizes Carrie Nation Dowie style healing, Senator Beveridge campaign tours, and Bryan’s anti Clevelandization efforts. The items mix weather notes and political quips, reflecting playful editorial tone across Goshen Terre Haute Muncie Tipton and South Bend papers.
What the papers say in late light a mix of censures
A collage of editorial zingers quotes criticizing medical, political, religious and labor issues. It notes Mr Neely seeks vindication subtly and ridicules Roosevelt handshakes, while labor unrest and unionized salvation provoke satire. A Columbia club roof garden invitation hints at social notes.
The Sketches And Songs Of A Singer
A humorous vignette traces public response to rising meat prices and a doctor's vanity. The doctor exits in an electric flyer, smoking a 25 cent cigar, noting that a fine automobile impresses a certain class more than medical skill.
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M. D
Colored Supplement Adds Sharp Edgy Family Tale
A Colored Supplement introduces a brief, text driven piece titled Ras Johnsing's cullud familee. It emphasizes narrative over images, presenting a compact addition to the periodical's racially charged comic format and focusing on dialogue and social vignette rather than illustration.
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Ras Johnsing
Will Jones Still Missing After Brief City Visit
Will Jones, who said he was only home for a three week vacation after returning from the city three months ago, has not yet resumed his position.
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Will Jones
Belle Hill Seen Beating Rug After Starting Cleaning
Neighbor witnesses report Belle Hill beating her rug yesterday after beginning house cleaning in May.
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Belle Hill
Man learns depth of ignorance in magazine poems
A speaker notes a man rarely grasps his own ignorance until tackling magazine poems. He warns that making a truce with temptation during spiritual battles always leads to defeat.
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Allus
Savage Filipinos and jungle lions argued at meeting
An amateur orator declared Filipinos savage and unfit for rule, while a shrill voice retorted that lions and tigers are happier in the jungle than a gilded cage, at a republican gathering where there was no applause. Edward Singer.
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Edward Singer
Quick Wit and Wry Answers Across a City Page
A collage of brief social quips and exchanges from urban life. Banter spans sports, publishing praise, pet folk, and flirtation. Snappy lines touch on shocks from a cricket ball to mosquito baths, with playful jabs about nerves and manners.
With the Poets A Souvenir and At the Railway Station
A poem pairing a withered rose memorial and a railway station scene, contrasting unglowing love with passionate reunion. The speaker, at a busy station, endures partings, hopes, and the moment of seeing a loved one, five senses in tension until contact renews meaning. From the New York Nocturnes of Charles G. D. Roberts.
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New York
Charles G. D. Roberts
The Work of a Wife Ends in Noble Growth
A Philadelphia Ledger verse tells of a wife who aids a poor man, teaching him, shaping his speech, and polishing him daily. Her patience dulls her lines as his rise brings social distance and pity from others, lamenting the burden of life-long attachments.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Is Mister Rain Drowning Us Out In Summer Sun
A playful Atlanta Constitution verse asks rain if it will drown out summer, noting sun scorches green fields and sunflowers fade. The poem presents a plea to the rain, with moaning mob images and a repeated refrain about not wishing to complain.
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Mister Rain
Atlanta Constitution
Making a Brussels carpet cover and home repair tips
A Philadelphia Record excerpt shares a frugal home improvement note on adapting a worn Brussels carpet for a sitting room. It describes painting a green border, matching center pattern, and adding a green border to create a durable look likely to last six to eight years. It also includes a linen restoration formula using onions, soap, Fuller's earth, and vinegar to treat scorched fabric.
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Philadelphia Record
A Human Battery in St Louis Lightning Shock
Frank Beehler of St Louis has been struck by lightning three times in a year and now claims to store electricity in his body. After a third shock at his home he nearly died, collapsing by a plate glass window, then recovering with his wife’s help within about thirty minutes.
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ST. Louis
Frank Beehler
Woman's Eye Gown for Young Girls in Red and White
A charming tub gown for young girls features red and white stripes, plaited waist, and a shirred skirt. The front remains plain with a hem, while sides and back display loose tucks. Sleeves are gathered below the elbow with a fine embroidered lawn cuff and a low turned down embroidered collar.
Fashion notes from a bygone era on belts stockings and collars
The piece observes apparel trends from a past period noting colonial ties and black brows in factory outputs. It highlights stockings with dainty black oak leaf lifle designs, belts with back buckles, and white crochet rings. It also mentions collarless blouses finished with flat sailor collars in embroidered lawn or yellow lace.
The Swirl of Society Highlights Local Social Circles
Mrs Augusta Severin sails for Europe on Saturday. Mrs D E B Sherrick travels to Mountain Lake Park Maryland for summer. A German House Ladies club card party is set for Saturday afternoon. Miss Sophie Helstein hosted a party for Miss Blanche Backman. Horace McKay hosted a reception for Rembrandt T Steele and Harry D Haring attended a Kokomo theater party. Cora McCrain and Roy Pollock wed at the bride's Bright Street home. J C Wright hosted a dancing party at the University Club for granddaughter Mabel Talbott. Mary E Davis and Jesse T Wiihite wed at Central Ave Church with Rev Kellogg officiating. The bride wore Paris muslin and a white hat with yellow roses.
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Ladies’ Club
Sophie Helstein
Blanche Backman
Wabash
Horace McKay
Rembrandt T. Steele
Harry D. Haring
Kokomo
Cora McCrain
Roy Pollock
Bright St
Rev. Anderson
Mary E. Davis
Jesse T. Wiihite
Central-ave. Church
Rev
H. W. Kellogg
Paris
Adirondack Berry Shortcake and Sweet Berry Shortcake Recipes
This item presents two berry cake recipes built around raspberries and sweet berries. It details ingredients and steps for a batter cake and a fried griddle style berry shortcake, plus a sweet three layer cake with icing and sugared berries. Includes quantities for berries flour sugar eggs butter salt soda and baking powder.
Advertising Burden of Tiny Ads in Small Towns
A compact note explains using a BUN wanted or for sale ad costs ten words for three days at 15 cents, highlighting the minimal yet widespread presence of classified advertising across 400 towns. The piece frames the penny-cost model as a broad, practical tool for local commerce.
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the Sun
Missellansoss
Observations on Love and Character From a Philadelphia Record
A collection of aphoristic musings on observations, prejudice, change, beauty, and friendship. It contrasts stubbornness with adaptability, notes gendered behaviors in social nuance, and ends with a reflection on true friendship. The piece cites the Philadelphia Record as its source.
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Philadelphia
Care of Patent Leather Shoes
Patent leather needs regular wiping after each wear and storage in a dust free area with moderate air. When worn, wipe with warm water, dry, then brush lightly with patent leather varnish. Never place near heat to avoid cracking.
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Detroit Tribune
Frank J. Cheney Flamers of Coener Co. oath in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney states he is senior partner of F. J. Coener & Co. in Toledo and undertakes to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hart's Catarrh Cure. Sworn and subscribed December 6, 1886 before A. W. Gleason Notary Public.
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Frank J. Coeney
F. J. Coener & Co
Toledo
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
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Sage of
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Lonelyville
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Stetson
Jest
Augusta Severin
Europe
D. EB. Sherrick
Mountain Lake Park
J. C. Wright
University Club
Mabel Talbott
E. Ohto
Pettis Dry Goods
Security Trust Company
Sais St
GEM Laundry
Indiana Ave
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Hugh Dougherty
Eudorus M. Johnson
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