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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1888
Page
4
A 19th century column on women dieting for figure control, noting rising cosmetic and fitness trends, method pay schemes, and warning against wrinkles. It discusses Mrs Cleveland, fashion notices, summer gowns, sunburn remedies, and new mint kummel beverages, with social gossip and humorous asides about independence and spunk in American girls.
A jumble of items: Goshen growth, Akron libel suit, Huntington camp meeting, Sun circulation in Rochester, Fort Wayne water works queries, Elkhart and Logansport league talks, Huntertown gaswell, Anderson Herald obituary, Fort Wayne flower thefts, Patriarchal session in Fort Wayne, gaswell near Shelbyville, Horticultural Society summer meeting at Richmond, Harter sues Sweetzer postmaster, Goshen organ, Kokomo founder Dr John Henderson, Warsaw odor from naphtha, Sun correspondents wanted, sentence change for farmer rapist, Madison county kick, Muncie Party News on free trade, Wabash arrest warrant for D J Brady, Anderson factory accident, several local crimes, weather and crops notes, and assorted incidents across the state.
Sheridan gains strength at Nonquitt Chicago morning News cuts price to one cent Congressman Sam Randall shows slight improvement Mrs Pat Collins falls to death in New York Alice Kelly murdered in Ottumwa Ia Montreal exports at four year low John Zachar of Racine Wisconsin still alive after 51 days Jeane Waldorf of New York Hebrew discovers he is married to his daughter Elias Franklin suicides after killing James Brent in Louisville Spreading rails wreck construction train at Cameron Missouri Two men killed Frank Hoover and W Hammond Minneapolis printers charged with conspiracy West Virginia floods cause damage and deaths Families driven from homes
In London the pan presbyterian council remains stalled as Saturday gatherings in Trafalgar Square are to be suppressed. The government presses a concerted effort to compel Parnell to sue the Times.
P L Chambers recounts a past advertising sting he avoided. He recalls a dealer who offered 100 papers for 5 with a promised write up, but after printing his name was removed and another dealer’s name inserted. He warns against such schemes and advises caution in advertising.
Olive Branch Christian Sunday school at 5735 Meridian Street plans a watermelon festival Wednesday night. Various local groups schedule excursions, auctions, lawn parties, and a pastor change. A U S court case Lucy H Erwin v Johny C Erwin involves costs. Gas boom boosts West Indianapolis real estate and construction. Woodruff Place streetcar line awaits service enabling local mobility.
Barry Dye reports a spotter on car No. 8 on the McCarty st line insulted him before a crowded car by accusing him of not paying fare. An investigation showed the improved fare conductor failed to carry the nickel fully to the box. City Markets notices follow with July 11 prices across meats, produce, and groceries. no further action noted.
Announcement notes a social entertainment hosted by Class No. 4 at South Street Baptist Church on Wednesday evening July 11. The item reads as a brief society notice with no additional details.
Classified column fragment lists items and jobs including wanted furniture carpets ice chest furnished rooms for man and wife cook position German preferred housework general help and a bracelet reward. Addresses include 81 Michigan 16 Saint Louis 14414 EB St Clair Room 12 and 230 N Delaware with multiple occupations and wages noted.
A young lady negotiates a sudden proposal with a commercial traveler. She asks for time to consider while he stays firm on a thirty day return, arguing that on-the-spot deals yield gains and predicting months of hot weather ahead.
The article notes the recent cool spell paired with ongoing heat, hinting that a balance of temperatures is ideal. It frames the shift as favorable for outdoor plans and crop or energy considerations, emphasizing comfort and practicality.
The listing promotes light weight flannel shirts with a wide range of styles colors patterns and sizes. It claims the terms fit the goods and the goods fit you ensuring satisfaction with available prices across options.
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