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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1888
Page
2
A Missouri political, legal, and editorial roundup discusses working class influence, Webster's libel assertions, Davitt challenging him, and looming November tensions. It covers governor decisions on Brooks Maxwell, a sensational Post-Dispatch elonement, tariff reform talk in Senate, sign ordinances, Emperor Frederick corpse disputes, and a plea about selling an old library via a Sun notice.
An unsigned open letter targets both major parties proposing a campaign speaking role. The writer touts an adaptable, wide vocal range and mocks rival leaders while offering services for $10 daily plus expenses. The piece also notes party insignia shifts with bandana and flag imagery dominating Republican and Democratic symbols, citing recent necktie fashion as a sign of the mood on the street.
A young man with a Democrat companion says that people will misjudge him as a Republican because of his tie and Harrison and Morton pictures. He vows to discard the tie if mistaken for a Republican, then walks away in a swaggering gesture with his cane.
A reader decries the Journal and other papers for a so called clean campaign filled with bitter personalities and falsehoods. The piece cites mockery of editors and claims the paper prints unverifiable accusations and vile language aimed at political figures.
A compact collage of witty lines and stray observations from periodicals. It cites remarks on pilots, creditors, photography, education, and social manners, plus a note about a newspaper sale ad offer offering 10 words for 30c or 3 days for 15c to attract customers.
Classified notice guidance for readers to publish free ten word advertisements for wanted male help and rooms. Offers three days free publication with optional repeatings and paid options for longer text or other notice types. Includes contact details and office address at The Sun.
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