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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1894
Page
3
A quirky verse excerpt likens a heart to a locked treasure. It contrasts a hypothetical word love that might unlock it with the idea that devotion cannot be bought or measured, ending with a playful reflection on longing and value.
A Tuscaloosa era tale recalls Arch Murphey, a handsome Indian lover, and Melissa, wife of Bailey, whose betrayals end near Grand View hotel. Bailey shoots Arch and Melissa dies. locals say Arch's ghost roams the hilltop with his rifle, watching for Melissa's return.
A collage of cookbook style instructions for curry balls cherry cups and bean salad dressing with a Civil War anecdote by Captain I E Barlow and scattered quotes on friendship labor and humor from various sources.
In a New York club billiard room a Black boy named Richard, famed for quick wit, endures taunts after a failed shot. When a player jokes about Richard’s loyalty, the boy retorts that the house committee bans all but truth telling. The incident shows race and rules intersecting in a club setting.
A convalescent friendly dessert list includes jellies baked apples and gelatin puddings. Tapioca cream is prepared by washing tapioca, cooking in a double boiler, adding milk, then combining with egg yolks and stiff egg whites to obtain a light custard texture.
A historical note describes letters twirled between Paris and Berlin via a 700 mile pneumatic tube at twenty miles per minute. It also lists methods to remove grease from matting using alcohol and castile soap, with a five minute stand and lukewarm rinse. A notice warns back issue coupons for Hallifan Worthis Mail must be presented at The Sun office within two weeks.
The Arkansas river overflows and floods Wichita as authorities report rising water levels. Breckinridge expands his campaign with renewed energy. Hatch's anti-option bill passes the house by 149 to 7. The name Bissell grows popular for new post offices. The American Railway Union plans a Pullman car boycott next Wednesday at noon. Congressman Wilson will accept the senate tariff bill and push it through the house. Gov. Ben Tillman threatens to strike back in a senate race. Gen Kelley was acquitted in Louisville, addressing 4,000 people and raising $600. City authorities acknowledge the cage. All and Harris clash in the senate. Farmers press for adjournment, while others oppose. They clash over remarks on New York slums and Tennessee plantations, and Harris backs down.
An advertisement claims thousands, including children and adults, were cured of scrofula eczema and blood disorders by Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It recounts Mrs Harris and Mrs Richardson, Wakefield area, praising the remedies after prior failures.
Mrs Winsley’s soothing salve for children teething advised for use during bathing. It soothes the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and helps diarrhea. Sold for twenty five cents a bottle.
A Victorian era testimonial recounts a New York woman’s yearlong struggle with vague pains and Brights disease symptoms that doctors warned could be fatal. After trying Warner's Safe Cure at friends’ urging she reports rapid improvement and full recovery, praising the remedy as pure and safe for women’s health and happiness.
Markets steady with wide price ranges for meats, lard, pickled goods, and fresh produce. Listings include sugar cured hams, bacon, sausage, lard, dried beef, pork loins, and various vegetables, fruits, and groceries with quotes from Moore and Morgan & Gray among others.
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