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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1902
Page
4
Citizens west of the river demand equal city services as they complain of unhealthful stenches from packing houses along the riverfront. They warn disease and discomfort persist and property values could rise if the health department acts.
A mix of political notations and local concerns including government hog taming experiments, Indiana election hopes, police court juries leniency toward gamblers, and urban disputes such as an alley quarrel in Woodruff Place. The piece cites Mayor Bookwalter promises, Judge Penfield arbitration, and Edna Hall a naming complaint.
A collection of satirical clippings notes Tom Johnson cannot redeem his three-cent fare propositions by court order. The remarks mock politicians and public figures, reflecting a mix of humor and critique across newspapers.
Social notes recount jet set travel and visits by local residents. Warren Oakes and spouse head to Minnetonka Minnesota while Ruth Brooke visits from Oklahoma with her father Bishop Brooke. Others return from Chicago and Cincinnati joining host families in town.
Multiple papers report a pantsmakers strike in progress and discuss July forecasts from weather prophets. Commentary touches on Grover Cleveland opposition, a marriage objection, and rising drownings as heat intensifies, with reflections on personal crisis reports during hot weather.
Obituary for Dr. A. Elbert at 512 N Senate Ave. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday. Judge L J Kirkpatrick urged to run for congress in district 9. State labor chief McCormack off to Petersburg over wages on new macadam road. Summer night festival at Deutsche park draws thousands despite rain. Bona Thompson library fund reaches 40 000 after $10 000 gift. library contract awarded. West window prizes announced for Broad Ripple store picnic events. Deputy state secretary Burrell to replace constitution with legislators list by county. National guard target practice planned near West Union Parke county in Sept. Voting machines approved for Indiana by Columbia and United States machines. H O Winston promoted to auditor for W L Douglas stores. Walter Delbrook to fill vacancy. Senator Fairbanks and Beveridge approached about Fort Wayne court house dedication with Roosevelt visit planned for Sept. Traction firm aims to run lines at Jasper French Lick West Baden and Northeastern with Knoxville and Mitchell. County jail holds several roosters roosting high in county lockup after alleged dirt deals and chicken thefts. Real estate transfers include 20 250 deal at Tenth and Delaware and farm sale at Washington township for 12 000. Pine near Michigan St residence sale at 3 125.
A collection of anecdotes from Catholic jubilee celebrations in St. Louis and Ireland. Archbishop Ryan shares a quip about “the arch” versus “the bishop.” A priest’s curacy with indulgent ladies, a Virginia dinner party, and humor from MIT President Pritchett frame light anecdotes. An Irish racegoer bets poorly, revealing a moment of comic grit.
A humorous verse about a singer whose heavy drinking leads to unemployment but ends with a brighter outcome as restraint grows. Characters discuss plans to escape cooling Atlantic breezes and note Claribel abandoning music lessons for a new study as George reportedly teaches her to love him.
A lively Indiana item notes a bookmaker who reportedly earned $70 000 from one book. The exchange includes playful quips about prospects for marriage and remarks on Indiana writers and literacy. Edward Singer provides the quotation framing the lighthearted domestic scene.
A summer reminiscence recalls a snowball incident from childhood. The speaker reflects cooling vengeance as heat invites playful memory. He imagines forgiving the boy who once struck him, hoping for a playful snowball exchange instead of anger.
A survey of season trends highlights sleeve lets, brick red linen dresses, and black dotted white gowns as stylish options. Details include petals formed by ruffles, pastel hues fading, lace cuffs and stocks, blue linen gowns with tucks, Irish point insertions, striped piping, and versatile trims like velvet ribbons.
Old time dialect verse describes longing for easy days and a simple routine. The speaker imagines standing to wave at a blue sky, singing through winter, sleeping while standing, and waiting for ready-made clothes as the sun strengthens.
Lime Frappe uses lime water ice lime syrup and soda. Claret Limeade combines claret syrup whole lime crushed ice and soda. Chocolate Punch blends two ounces chocolate syrup one egg cracked ice and milk with whipped cream on top. Cherry Cobbler features cherry cobbler syrup ice and fruit garnish.
A collection of humorous lines from newspapers and magazines. Jests touch on marriage, manners, and daily life with playful quips about husbands, golf, swimming lessons, and the ironies of modern living. Notable quips include Uncle Eben on dyspepsia and a housekeeper plotting household accounts.
The speaker describes a beloved who is sweet yet volatile and capricious. The poem celebrates a girl named Margaret Sangster described as enchanting and coy, with birthdays noted as three and a playful, floral-loving imagery throughout.
Harper's Bazar notes curtain fabrics ideal for summer homes, highlighting white or cream madras and lace-like patterns. Cotton options are affordable by the yard, with versatile uses for window treatments, including two-panel nets or full-width curtains and multiple layering styles.
A verse praising a baby's laugh as fresh and celestial. The lines urge laughter to teach wisdom, confute cynics, and endure through time, concluding with a call to laugh sweet lips until joy shines through. The excerpt appears as a lyrical insertion from Lippincott's.
A satirical collection of quips on marriage age friendships and male behavior. The quotes poke fun at gender roles and social manners with humor about negotiating desires and the image of a barroom return. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper item.
Guidance on cooking green vegetables to keep color and moisture, gentle mixing for souffles, and custard timing. It covers simmering water levels, finishing sauces, and avoiding overcooking. Also includes a safe soft custard method with step by step heating and mixing instructions.
In a period ad style, the item promotes Rough On Corns and Rough On Bunions plasters with multiple price points and claims of fast relief. It also touts Wells Hair Tone for dandruff and falling hair and Wells Miracle of Healing powder as a universal cure. A bed bug treatment mixes Rough On Rats with jard or lard to fill cracks and crevices.
Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers returned Wednesday afternoon from West Virginia after punching a hole through an injunction prohibiting meetings. He held talks at Fairmont Clarksburg and other district points, with deputy marshals and constabulary warned of possible arrest but no arrest was made. He arranged that if the second speaker was arrested another would continue the meetings.
Frank J Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice sworn December 6, 1888 before A W Gleason Notary Public. Ad touts Hall's internal remedy promising blood and mucous surface action.
Mr F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island endorses Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He reports using it last winter for a severe side lameness from a strain and obtaining quick relief and cure. For sale by all druggists.
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