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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1892
Page
3
A fragment from a Boston Courter item quotes a speaker who derides pretension and claims skill with a whip as he notes the use of a “Siell.” The brief line contrasts swagger with practical self assertion in a period tone.
A vivid description of Boscobel House on the Worcestershire Shropshire border, its picturesque woods and the famed royal oak. It recounts Charles II's escape aided by the Penderell family, his disguise, the oak climb to evade Cromwell’s forces, and the subsequent planting of acorns in Hyde Park. The article notes relics, the chapel observance on May 29, and the enduring site in Detroit Free Press.
The excerpt, drawn from Detroit Free Press Boston Transcript and New York reportages, surveys wry aphorisms on secrecy, gender rights, and social observations. It notes a tender young lady avoiding an octave, seals’ cries inspiring mermaid myths, and fashion notes on seamless waists and skirts. Baby Cleveland attracts summer attention in New York society.
A compilation of caustic quotes on men, wealth, and virtue from Atchison Globe and Philadelphia Times. It juxtaposes suit prices with a rich girl, notes on human flaws, and cautions about perfection in marriage and character.
The article lists simple home methods for restoring black silk using a thin egg white coated layer, and potato slices with hot then cold water to flatten silk. It suggests a fruit stain remover made from equal parts salamaniac and salt of tartar with water, to treat stained items before washing as usual.
The article surveys global theater practices with notes on audience behavior in Russia, bicycle races in theater, and Chinese stage traditions. It mentions a new harp mechanism tested in Turin, and a novel fruit serving idea using fruit skins on a tree. A Western fad, the shoe party, is described where guests choose shoes seen under a sheet before dining.
News items recount lynchings in Gray Court and Campbellsville, a deadly mine explosion in Wilkesbarre, a wreck on the Illinois Central line, and other violent events. Also noted are political adjournments, trials, cholera deaths in Serinagar, silver conference sentiment, and aid to Russian famine regions.
A folk tale exchanges a peach stone for a future tree and a street scene notes a child dodging a front door. A Bellefontaine Examiner snippet recalls a child's curiosity about a back door. An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla to revitalize and purify blood for weakness and fatigue.
Miss Mamie Sweeney reports relief after February 13 treatment at Stackhouse and Newlin's clinic for catarrh. She details headaches dizziness and sleeplessness, credits improved breathing and sleep, and endorses the doctors at 203 North Illinois Street. Consultation $1 and mail treatment offered with symptom bank.
Market rundown lists smoked meats, bacon, sausages, canned goods, and fresh produce with prices. Groceries include coffee, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and canned fish. Edges note fluctuating market items and typical daily offers, reflecting a midweek food market column.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a son and a ring amid unclear phrasing. While specifics are unreadable, the readable names imply a family or sports context with a ring reference.
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