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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1892
Page
3
An old Washington hostel tale describes a trampish gentleman promoting a near free alcohol method. He explains a simple fermentation process using sugar water yeast to produce a drink, claiming minimal costs and easy production for the impoverished. A crowd samples the pint offering, praising it as prime and aromatic.
Tieman boasts a method to produce aromatic wine like liquor from fungus with no tax or labor. He claims six to seven quarts can be made for 16 cents and that it is less intoxicating than whisky yet strong like port. The invention could end saloon business and aid workingmen. Street fakirs agree the idea is the greatest since fish preserved in spirits at the Smithsonian.
A historical guide lists Russian tea with lemon, a cooling orangeade with orange peel and sugar, raspberry shrub in cider vinegar, raspberry vinegar preserved for years, strawberry syrup with simple syrup, and strawberry punch. Each recipe covers preparation, storage, and serving with ice and water.
A collage of old quotes reveals social satire and flirtations. Personal inquiries about proposals, refusals, and future meetings collide with domestic routines and humorous misunderstandings.
The passage lists several authors and their birthplaces including Harrison Reid Weaver Bidwell in Ohio and Sawyer as a rich yet modest senator. It notes Daniel Webster's tomb mark and questions how many of his grateful countrymen know he was born in South Franklin New Hampshire. It also covers Twain Missouri Howells Ohio Brete Hart Albany New York Aldrich New Hampshire Gilder New Jersey Stoddard Massachusetts Hawthorne Boston James New England Rives Page Virginians Chandler Harris Georgia and remarks on room for literary genius in many states.
An advertisement claims Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures feminine disorders. It asserts benefits for nerves digestion sleep and blood, promising restoration of health and strength with a money back guarantee if no improvement.
A miscellaneous digest notes ex governor Newton of California is dead while Cyrus W Field was laid to rest in simple ceremonies. Nominations at Madison Square Garden, New York set for July 29. A mass hanging in Arkansas City and other scattered items including a bank express robbery in Indian Territory and a Norwalk naphtha blast.
It pleases her to be called a well dressed woman. It pleases her to be told that she is dangerously fascinating. It pleases her to be told that she improves a man by her compatti worship. It pleases her to be loved and admired by a man who is strong enough to rule and subdue her and make his way her way. To lead and take care of her.
The notice lists various excursion offers to New York and other points with round trip rates and valid dates. It mentions agents and ticket offices for arrangements and notes multiple dates, routes, and stops along the Wiss river and other places. Some entries reference summer accommodations, trains by Pennsylvanian and Big Four lines, and additional local sales details and grocery items on the day.
The Adlet in The Sunset advertises The Sun's For Sale Miscellaneous column for old furniture or clothing. It promises ten words six days for 30 cents, or five cents a day, and directs readers to office 79 E Ohio St telephone S80.
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