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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1906

Page

4

The Sun in Summer and Mail Address Change

An old notice urges readers to subscribe for The Sun newspaper with summer delivery. It mentions daily letters from the womb, a subscription to The Bull before leaving, and monthly rates mailed to any address with frequent address changes allowed. It preserves period tone but contains garbled OCR.

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President objects to meat inspection bill substitute

President Roosevelt objects to a 3 8 substitute to the Beveridge meat inspection bill. He argues the plan places inspection costs on the government, risks insufficient funding, and offers only daytime inspection. He condemns compromises aimed at appeasing packers and stresses public health over dollars, urging strict, full coverage.

Roosevelt Agricultural Committee of House Beveridge Wight J. Ogden Armour

Minnesotas Republican gubernatorial race surprise nomination clash

In Minnesota a seven candidate field for governor faced a dramatic preconvention shift as a favored title leaned toward one candidate while machine backing favored another. The unexpected shakeup exposed tensions within party factions and laid the groundwork for a heated convention contest.

Republican Party Minnesota Ang

Minnesota nominating fight shows underdog victory trend

The piece analyzes a Republican state ticket contest where A T L Cole secured the nomination amid shifting ballots. It notes the dynamic of stronger behind-the-scenes support and “fair play” instincts that can elevate weaker candidates, contrasting Minnesota with Indiana and recalling John Alexander Dowie’s Zion vision.

Hoch Address Highlights Kansas Governor Editor Role

The Kansas governor Edward W Hoch spoke at the National Editorial Association, praising country editors like William Allen White while avoiding local Kansas trust issues such as the Standard Oil Company. He praised duty, consistency, and aggressive stance against evils, noting Bryan’s past visits and political activity.

Edward W. Hoch Kansas National Editorial Association Trust Topus Standard All Company Dia Hoch Wea Ts Stle Kangag William Allen White Hanna Ohio Kansas County Beata

Pure Food Bill Advances in Congress Amid Debate

The pure food bill moves toward House action with a two day consideration beginning Tuesday. Speaker Cannon is expected to set a rule and push the measure, facing pressure from interests opposing labeling and packaging changes while public concern over adulterated foods grows. The press notes Keller's remarks, medical protests, and political maneuvering as the bill nears potential passage.

Cannon Iikaly Packing House Congress

Oklahoma statehood drive described by Ada Times editor

Ada Times reporter Carl ton Weaver recalls how Oklahoma and Indian Territory were mobilized for statehood. He notes district structure, reader involvement, and letters to Congress, praising farmers and workers for pushing the bill. An old farmer anecdote highlights poverty as motivation.

Oklahoma Crant Carlton Weaver Ada Times Ada J. T Claypool Indiana Eva Bonomse Congress Indian Territory Washington Inderlake

Parson's Georgia Camp Meeting Cartoon Commentary

A historical cartoon features Hon. Walter M. Chandler recounting an example of a Georgia camp meeting. It depicts a parson urging on a camp army with racist dialect, asking if the group is fine and noting a Baptist church. The piece reflects period stereotypes and language.

Walter M. Chandler New York Georgia

Among the Peo Who Write Books

Judge Henry A. Shute, Exeter police court appointee, recalls his rise by chance and the curbside stage of his legal practice. He jokes his pay buys cigars and liquor, then notes rivals shadow his nonpaying clients. He credits shifting fortunes as older lawyers die and younger peers grow. Also recounted is a Georgian’s remark about Col. Shakelford and Old Sleuth tales. An episode shows Shakelford calmly deflecting a would be robber in a western city, asserting focus on his work.

D. M. Butler Claypool Phillips Henry A. Shute Exeter Caive Eleemoagnaty Legal Bureau Focal Col. H. K. Shakelford Col. Shakelford Etmav John Wood

Child's witty retort shocks stern father at dessert

A Pennsylvania scene shows a young boy answering a stern rebuke about table manners with humor. When asked what a pie fat is, the boy pauses briefly, then calmly replies I’m-um it’s a hog’s little boy in a butchered phonetic joke cited by Helen Sherman Griffith in Lippincott.

Helen Sherman Griffith Lippincor

To Get Things Done in the Detroit News Voice

An old Detroit News quotation captures practical grit as Uncle Jomn notes that completing tasks requires focus and self reliance while making allowances for others blunders, a plainspoken reminder of diligence.

Uncle Jomn Detroit News

Pittsburg Maiden and Baron in Pittsburgh of the Smoke

A comic verse tale unfolds with a dying maiden in Algiers and a baron seeking her hand for wealth, offering five hundred thousand dollars. The dialogue shifts to Pittsburgh references and a clash of titled matches, ending with plans to marry and return to Pittabure, dear old Pittsburg of the smoke.

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Full of Experience in Ante-Nuptial Contract

A New York Evening edition discusses a fifteenth year marriage with a Jowa man and a Jowas woman who each had two other partners, presenting a satirical take on experience and marriage contracts.

New York

Up to Date Cartoon Reflects Water Riddle

A brief American cartoon gag shows a teacher asking what a line about water means and a character named Clara explaining it by mispronouncing “bathed.” The panel highlights playful wordplay on drought or scarcity themes.

Clara

The Attorney. Man in the moblear work of God

Fragmentary line snippets from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper, referencing The Attorney and satirical quotes. The text includes odd phrases like “Man in the moblear work of God” and “Women’s Home Companion” with brief interjections about mind and tagging.

Courer

Citizens discuss city services and local concerns in Indianapolis

A reader survey includes comments from John Wood Theodore Portteve and others on pension funds for fire and police, hospital improvements, street lighting policy, building inspections and downtown living. Several residents praise baseball, park systems and Flower Mission Society, while others urge federal action on pure food laws.

Parody of flirtation and modern city life satire

A humorous mix of verse and editorial snippets mocks social scenes and urban life. It lampoons flirtation, propriety, and crowding in early 20th century cities, interweaving stray lines about a maiden, a kiss, and sharp captions from Detroit News Baltimore Evening Globe and But'slo Express with absurd commentary on subways and vegetarianism.

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