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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1893
Page
3
A poem fragment by Wili J. Lampton reflects on a young woman poised to graduate in white gown and cap. It playfully questions knowledge and maturity while celebrating admiration for the graduate. The piece evokes coastal riverbank imagery and the social gaze of elders and peers as the student nears completion.
A camp party in India sits to late afternoon tea when a man-eating tiger bursts from a bush and kills the Major. The beast drags the body into the jungle after a swift attack as natives flee. Search finds only clothing fragments, a few coins, and a battered watch. New York Sun.
The column notes earrings returning to favor and old-fashioned sheer dotted muslins appearing in wear. It also mentions lettuce sandwiches as late luncheon dainties and an English custom of writing one's address on the back of an envelope to ensure return in case of miscarriage.
A group of commuters trapped by boasts of trout catches learn Eddy lied about luck. Eddy claims a foggy dawn yielded a massive haul while fishing at a pond, only to reveal he never left the station and his fish were taken from the fog bank. Tiddy catches on to the hoax.
A collage of remarks on etiquette and fashion from Kate Field and others. Notes on ushers at the White House, a secretary’s access via stairs, women’s hat styles, and medical finds on corsets. Quips about marriage ideals and a witty Sumner joke conclude the column.
James McCrabb of Fairbank left a terse will with a $700 bequest to James Kelly near New York and nothing clear enough to avoid litigation. The master in ordinary must search for the intended beneficiary. William John McDonald of this city died March 4 leaving $44 151.04, with a funeral expense clause capping costs at $10 and detailed economical instructions.
A New York Times feature notes sugar dredger shapes as beets with perforated tops and describes decorative lamp shades from rain bow crepe in pale primrose to blush rose. It highlights summer house shades in fancy straw with hanging baskets, pink or straw silk veiled in black French lace, and oriental pagoda shapes. It also mentions ribbon fringe shades in solid or variegated colors.
The Ville Marie convent near Montreal burned on Thursday causing about 1 million dollars in losses. Reports also note a string of other incidents including crimes, political moves, and notable deaths across several states and cities.
A Boston Herald quote praises a wise woman who smiles at insults and compliments, shrugs off worries, and makes life light for friends and enemies. By ruling herself she also gains control over the household, extending comfort to those around her as the day begins and ends.
Boil four heaping tea cupfuls sugar with grated orange rind water and butter. Remove from fire, strain, and when cool add juice of two large oranges. Heat together and pour over two pints strawberries arranged in a glass serving dish.
A patient writes of being cured after years with a ruptured condition treated by Dr. W H Nott. He details first treatment on November 29 1894 and second on December 1894 with a complete cure by December 1892, and offers to answer letters. The notice promotes free consultation and a testimonial circular from J Br Jenkins MD and Dr Wott Rupture Cure Co Indianapolis Indiana.
Fairpay markets report steady prices across cherries currants and gooseberries. Detailed listings show Indiana and California hams bacon lard and cured meats with varying per pound and per barrel rates. numerous vegetables fruits and canned goods from lemons bananas to pineapple and salmon futures. notes on eggs butter cheese and coal oil with dozens of specific prices and quantities for regional buyers.
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