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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
7
Beatrice Fairfax reflects on the suffocating heat outside the Free Dispensary and the sight of mothers carrying sick or dying babies. She urges readers to aid one child and honor mothers, arguing no work is more vital than supporting those who bring new life into the world.
Two Irishmen joke about conundrums when their supply runs out. Padt suggests making one up and Mike poses a riddle about something feathered barking like a dog. Pat guesses a chicken, curious how the dog bark got added to complicate the puzzle.
An intensely dramatic adaptation by Eugene Walter unfolds at the Lyric Theater. MacDonald schemes to win Hilda from Beaubien, using charm and manipulation, while plotting a move to New York and a brutal claim on her body and soul.
A Chicago Tribune caption frames a girl wearing a picture hat admiring a baby hippopotamus. She exclaims the creature is a cute little darling as onlookers smile at the gentle scene.
Forecast for a child born on this day indicates health risks and potential accidents, especially with water. It predicts early prosperity in business or employment, and overall fast rise in life, with caution advised to avoid disputes and self harm.
A stranger enters a town post office, waits 20 minutes, then questions a local hunter about game. He hints at rabbits and deer with scant success, asks about a box and wildcat, but finally leaves with a quip about a trolley.
The Washington Star notes a distinction between lobbyists and a patriotic citizenry offering public guidance beyond legislators’ experience. The remark implies the nation relies on informed citizens shaping policy outside official channels.
A verse lament on love and devotion in a woman’s voice. It argues despite a man’s indifference, women continue to adore and invest emotion, driven by need rather than merit, and concludes that he relies on love intensely.
A humorous poem about a girl forever lamenting her misfortunes. She laments being not blond not blue eyes being tall yet small and constrained by schooling and carriage life. The poem hints at a bleak outlook unless she adopts a brighter view of life.
Mrs. Tunis Tillys pie bakery has received a carload order for jelly the largest yet and will run at full capacity. The contract calls for 1 000 cases of six ounce jars and two case jars per case, using about 20 000 gallons of fruit juice 300 pounds of sugar and 84 000 jars.
The Rev. J. C. Moynihan, a Catholic priest in Chicago, marked his 100th birthday last week and offered three life rules: eat and sleep regularly, don't worry, don't smoke or drink. He remains hale aside from hearing loss. his eyesight is excellent and he spends time reading newspapers and magazines.
A brief sale notice lists fine imported roses priced at 1.98 now reduced from 0.75 and 0.98, with a remaining stock count of 480.
Public notice lists sale of lace curtains with price points 20 and 15 and 10 dollars per pair. Details indicate discounted stock labeled as fine lace curtains offered at reduced rates. Limited quantity implied by phrasing.
Displayed rug sale with sizes around 12 by 9 feet and multiple value points. Prices listed include forty and thirty five dollars and lower with several discounted figures such as 28.50 24.75 18.75 and 14.75.
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