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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1892
Page
4
A lively note describes the Post Office pen as a troublesome, ink-corroded device that sometimes writes smoothly then suddenly explodes, splattering ink. In frustration, users stab the pen through blotters and drop it point down, provoking angry words and broken expectations.
A clergyman recalls a Swedish bath in Stockholm, describing the ornate parlor and olive wood tub, multilingual mischief, a smiling attendant, and a thorough, pampering procedure from scrubbing to manicuring. He notes the luxury, the attentive service, and ends with a witty nod to the attendant’s smile and the flair of Swedish spa culture.
The article recalls a crowded box at a show and previews a world fair attraction a 400 piano electric pyramid controlled by a single woman. It notes fashion trends like wide brim hats and leather shoes, and contrasts views on domestic language in China and a profile of Mrs Clara G Carleton a Wyoming delegate to a Minneapolis convention now a lawyer and businesswoman.
Report notes 2S ARWH Ed O Kelly sentenced to life in Lake City for slaying Bob Ford. Other items include a $12,000 home rule vote for Irish cause in Bostos, mine closures affecting workers, and various short notes on floods, arrests, and miscellaneous trivia from the era.
A collection of maxims and sayings on trust, friendship, partnerships, truth, and self-control. It reflects on how words bond, money, and mind influence character and daily conduct.
A fragmentary exchange features a man seeking a practical wife and a woman recommending an intelligence office. The debate moves from domestic duties to moral culpability, with a wry question about the thief versus the receiver of stolen goods and a playful kiss remark.
In Indianapolis, Katie and Annie Koehl, aged within three years of each other, suffered long from catarrh and related ailments. After treatment by Stackhouse and Newlin at 203 North Illinois Street, Katie reports being entirely cured and Annie notes great improvement. They urge others with similar lung and throat troubles to seek these specialists.
Readable OCR fragment shows a city market ad listing prices for ham sausage dried meats lard and assorted groceries. It includes specific items like boneless ham bellies and various canned vegetables fruits and seeds with per pound and per unit prices alongside names of suppliers and brands. The itemized list spans meats lard canned goods produce and staples with figures such as 8c 12c and 16c ranges and references to Indiana lard and Central packing company.
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