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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1891
Page
3
The fragment extols Bohemia as a place of truth and beauty over wealth and titles. It favors intellectual and artistic achievement and social authenticity over gold and status, praising scholars, artists, and workers as adopted sons of Bohemia. The piece condemns hollow charity and worldly pomp, ending with a preference for Bohemia over any other land.
An American reader recalls a 50 year old tale from France where Mrs Norris visits a friend after claims of her husband Captain Norris dying by suicide. She recounts a vision of him at her bedside just before learning of his death as the coach guard later confirms. The account ends with her insistence the apparition was real.
A recipe describes making a tart cherry steamed pudding from a pint of flour one egg sized butter a teaspoon baking powder and milk. Cherries are placed in a mold with juice and the dough folded over then steamed an hour served hot with cream sugar or syrup.
A collage of brief notices and curiosities features Bill Nye’s country visit in North Carolina and his writing project for Stuart Robson, editor Charles A. Dana at the New York Sun, reflections on Robert Browning’s son, and a biographical sketch of John McCullough. It also recalls Florence’s Browning memories in London, and social scenes from Atlanta to Washington Star with street gossip and a playful real estate exchange.
Readily produced at home, fruit sherbets are made by mashing ripe fruit, straining, mixing equal juice and water, and sweetening with sugar before chilling. Spruce beer, praised by Good Housekeeping, blends hops ginger water molasses spruce essence yeast and corked bottling for a refreshing spring or summer drink.
The article highlights pink and black as dominant this season with collar and cuff trim in gilt silver or bronze. It mentions using carved old bedposts as flower-pot stands and wallpaper patterns of apple blossoms and chrysanthemums in a shadowy Japanese style gaining popularity.
The ad touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a reliable cure with a money back guarantee if no benefit. It compares cures to the rise of cream and water in milk and extols Sage’s Catarrh Remedy as mild gentle and healing. The copy emphasizes refunds and longstanding reliability and lists price at 50 cents.
A chaotic roundup of Tuesday news items reports earthquakes, fires, explosions, and violent acts across towns including Charleston Pittsburg Chester and Danville with casualties, damages, and legal notes. Names and places appear scattered amid sensational phrases and partial details.
Fashion notes from correspondents describe Mather in Surry England and Lotia at Lake Hopatcong New Jersey. Tights replace garters in seaside wear while Sarah Bernhardt plans a grand palace at Mailly near Paris. Clara Morris enjoys summer on the Hudson as sea shore costumes draw praise.
The piece defends Dr Hale's Medical Dispensary against attacks by unknown doctors, asserting a strong staff and extensive patient testimonials. It lists diseases allegedly cured and notes free consultations, with nationwide treatment by express mail and a guarantee of radical cures. The address given is 2544 W. Washington Ave.
The piece argues that salary should not determine marriage, urging individuals to be debt free and prepared to start life on their own. It lists example furnishing costs for a small home, totaling about 72 dollars for basic items like a chamber suit, mattress, dining set, carpet, and curtains.
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