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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1904
Page
4
A Tribune column rails against the open-aisle trolley rider crowding cars and spoiling view and breeze, arguing law cannot curb human nature and that overcrowding stems from transport limits. It also critiques wedding showers and divorces, noting misplaced hospitality and the cheapening of marriage.
The platform pledges support to Roosevelt and frames the coming campaign around his leadership. It emphasizes his three years in office, known virtues and impetuousness, while criticizing Democrats and inviting attacks on Republicans. The piece stresses the man over the plat form and warns that attacks in politics, as in war, can be decisive.
Unruly Philadelphia wedding of Miss Misa Goelet provokes insult from uninvited guests as they pelt the ceremony with vegetables. The article notes the perceived folly of women in marriage and the need for guidance from a profound philosopher.
The Sun proposed a large homecoming reception for Senator Fairbanks upon his return as vice presidential candidate. The idea quickly gained traction among several organizations and is expected to trigger a sizable demonstration to show Indiana's pride in him. The Sun will announce arrangements as organizations finalize details.
The Park board is urged to experiment with one or two band concerts in small parks to test effects on grass trampling and public behavior. HE SVN supports concerts, arguing people want them, while uncertainty remains about outcome.
The piece blends party taunts and election mood with stray items on burglars in Indianapolis and a thunderstorm approaching. It mentions Republicans and Democrats, possible Senate candidacy, and a misfired lightning safety belief among French peasants.
A U S Department of Agriculture representative notes Argentina’s fertile soil and favorable climate boosting its potential as a farming powerhouse. The report cites rapid adoption of talty and large yields, highlighted by a recent auction where a shorthorn bull sold for 11,000 pounds and 18 head averaged 725 dollars each.
A bulletin summary from Ohio Experiment Station reviews promising new strawberry and raspberry varieties. Little Rice, Marie, Parson’s Beauty, Challenge, August Luther, Cumberland, Eaton, Munger, Haymaker and other mid to late season types are evaluated for vigor, fruit size, color, firmness, and suitability for home gardens and commercial markets. Guidance on soil, mulching, pruning and irrigation is included to support early growth and high yields.
A damaged script recounts a small theater company’s chaotic performance at a town hall. Dora Patterson captivates the narrator, while Hefty the musical director hovers near mischief. A curtain collapse and a roof beam fall threaten safety but an agile rescue by Hefty averts disaster.
Care of young chicks includes enclosing them by wire netting for exclusive space, supplying frequent clean water, and providing varied foods such as ground meal scraps, cracked wheat, vegetables, and skim milk when available. Keep coops clean, drain damp spots, expose ground to sun, and use kerosene to control biting insects and pests in summer.
The narrator recalls Dora and Hefty after a child's death, noting Dora's comforting rhythms and Hefty's resilience. Dora later marries Harry, and the narrator visits, sensing a cool reserve in Dora's demeanor while acknowledging the shared pain and lasting bonds.
The piece notes smart motifs for gowns using worsted yarns and large flowers. It highlights innovative health products, plain regnation hats, pastel pallettes, and Hetle pink ruffles. Emphasizes light-colored shoes, Toques, and subtle lace touches for a modish look.
A census based report notes infant marriages and enforced widowhood as ancient practices, still widespread especially among Animists and certain castes. Brahmanical influence, social distinction, and railway expansion widen caste prejudices, with polygamy and polyandry present in limited regions, and Mohammedans showing fewer child brides but rising numbers in pregnancy ages.
A garbled telegram sketch shows a narrator lamenting a loss from a rich old uncle in Australia. The manager asks about a dear friend or relation, while the speaker notes no more “stake accounts” for Clarence as inheritance is cashed in.
A humorous fragment about rural life and relationships. The speaker notes dopey, old timework scenes with a father dressing a 1 year old in overalls to work corn and mentions a sweetheart and a cook as the better looker. Local speech flavor dominates the piece. It reflects social norms and household roles in a rustic setting.
A satirical Hades News piece mocks earthly fame and Vox Populi while reporting a furnace strike in Satan's realm. The second tier furnace stokers walked out for an eight hour day and higher wages, the mutiny swiftly suppressed by Mares and Money amid an earthly financial tie in a dark, comical tone.
A traveling salesman returns to his old town and boasts of wealth while hiding a leaner present. A Sunday visit exposes his pretensions as his host complains of poverty and the rustle of a cheaper life. Edward Singer signs off with a moral to tell the truth.
A London paper reports on glossy calling cards used by socially pretentious individuals to impress peers. Elaborate salvers display cards bearing distinguished names, with scribbles and mixed handwriting suggesting social games among guests and hosts.
A reminiscence from Lipincan's Magazine recounts a Civil War era dinner at Gen. Grant's camp after Vicksburg, where a guest proposed a toast to the Southern Confederacy. The southern delegate's jab drew quick derision as northern officers toasted the Union victory. Maj. Thomas Ridgly, a surgeon with Grant, is noted.
A fragment of a column prints odd classified pleas and stray notices such as bulldog for sale fond of children, a widow seeking two sons, a sale with warnings against cheating, a plane seller abroad, a respectable girl seeking passage to New York, and misc items including an umbrella lost near Highgate Archway and a gown maker’s notice.
A London report estimates about 6,000 miles of railway within Greater London and around 500 million yearly journeys by pedestrians. Weekday journeys exceed 7.8 million, with 16,000 vehicles counted at Piccadilly in 12 hours and large bus services in operation. London Bridge pedestrian totals reached 11,000 in a day, while 8,015 people crossed during a peak 184 hour period.
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