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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1902
Page
4
The Sun lauds two Indianapolis high schools for promoting healthy athletics and mental growth. It urges student interest in aquatic contests such as four oared and single scull rowing, suggesting Riverside park as a course and local volunteers to coach, with prizes offered to winners.
The Health board and Commercial club should not seek public funds to build a pesthouse in Indianapolis. Such a move would signal a smallpox outbreak to the nation and invite quarantine. Officials note the disease is not epidemic locally and that vigilance could prevent a winter outbreak.
The piece argues Populists refuse any fusion with Democrats in Indiana this year, warning Democrats not to court Populists. It notes Democrats may run alone, citing historical harms from fusion, and reviews local topics from Fall Creek boulevard proposals and regional figures including Jesse Hough and Louis Weslyn Jones among others.
Democratic contenders moved forward in the county nomination contest with at least one notable candidate, described as the ten cent grafter, remaining active in the campaign prior to the convention.
A News staff member accompanies the expedition to Madagascar to assist in the search for the extinct bird Epyornis. The move underscores press involvement in the scholarly field project and reflects broad media participation in scientific exploration.
The text notes that Chicago strikes rely on violence, with riots described as a constant feature. It argues there is never a bluft, suggesting a belief that force is a consistent tool in labor unrest.
The piece recounts lighthearted episodes involving senators Hawley Depew Hanna and Pettus from Washington society. One visitor offers a silver quarter to Hawley who declines. Another tale has a lawyer mimicking deafness, prompting a quip about hearing a mouse. Depew recalls a sick constituent letter, and Hanna comments on July Fourth plans and Ohio political trends.
In blue and white Chinese plates with dragon patterns and chrysanthemum borders, plus blue ginger jars for summer roses, and German yellow green brown dinner sets for a summer breakfast. To clean lace, mix equal parts cream of tartar magnesia and powdered French chalk, cover lace with the paste, roll and let sit a week, then brush and wipe with a soft cloth.
A collection of editorial quips from U S and foreign papers criticizing responses to war and imperial policy. Observers note Pretoria peace isolation of the United States and call for clarity on France Italy and England positions in Africa and Asia.
A collection of verses from two papers, San Francisco Town Talk and Rochester Post Express. The poems contrast fame earned by rank with lasting virtue, urging steadfast effort and moral integrity despite hardship.
A tribute describes a poet who welcomed spring, waking buds with song and blessing meadows with melody. His love for morning dew sun and rain fuels vivid verses about vines and blossoms, until his death leaves a blue fragment of song in the grass.
A lyrical meditation on the butterfly as a symbol of longing and unattainable beauty. The speaker recalls maidens and youths pursuing the elusive insect through life and time, ending with the thought that the creature rests only in a divine garden beyond reach.
A collage of brief snippets and jokes from 19th century columns including dialogue about Edmonia and social dress, weathered humor from Detroit Free Press, Judge commentary on slang and a hunter tale. The fragments sketch playful banter, social observations, and wordplay common to the era.
The piece highlights corded ribbons and hematitched effects with sashes often 12 inches wide. It notes gauze-like weaves resembling batiste, embroidered mousseline sashes, revived plaid sashes, warp printed florals, chiffon taffeta with metallic satin, and novel tying methods. It mentions Louisine and satin Liberty weaves and white warp in wash ribbons.
An ornate muslin gown features striped or floral muslin with lace trims and a longer back skirt with decorative bands. The bodice uses muslin and white lace, finished with ruffles. Alpaca fabrics for spring frocks are praised for smart looks and versatility, though a new silky finish is less durable and sensitive to dampness.
Amusements at Newby Oval Park open with Arthur Deming headlining a strong first bill. The stage will be finished by Wednesday and features like captive balloon and diving horses planned for June. Indianapolis military band and King and Queen diving horses set for Fairview park Thursday night. show begins at 8 with diving acts at 9.
The senior class dance at the Propylaeum opens the society column with notes of Olive Batman and Dr. J B Duncan wedding at the Galt House in Louisville officiated by Rev E R Edwards. Additional nuptials include Rev Edward W Averill and Miss Carrie E E Prownell, Miss Nellie M Kissel and Luther O Watson, and Miss Mary Hayes and Luke Neone with detailed ceremony attire and church settings.
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