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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1894
Page
3
A Boston Beacon excerpt depicts the coming man with cherubic, chubby children and their earnest potential. It extols the future leader’s eyes, hands, and brain, praising strength and moral aim while blessings the forthcoming generation. The piece reflects early 20th century optimism about youth shaping national destiny.
A Tennessee political figure recalls a bold escape from Camp Butler during the Civil War. Confederate POWs, including two powder monkeys, used forged passes and a pliant sutler to slip in and out, aided by disguised visitors. The scheme freed nearly a hundred men before the ruse collapsed after the escapee’s exchange.
A collection of summer dessert ideas and frozen treats. Claret punch blends sugar citrus juices strong tea or tosa rum and claret for a punch served over ice. Strawberry ice uses mashed berries sugar water and egg whites. Cherry ice mixes cherries brandy and lemon juice then freezes longer due to alcohol.
A collection of varied notes notes on opium shops in British India, age of majority in Russia, papal Latin correspondence, German imperial music, lakes subsiding in Tyrol, Japan coal impacting Welsh markets, Glasgow shoemaker sign about removing shoes, Spanish army costs versus education budget, and widespread illiteracy among Spanish farmers.
A tale of Patrick in New York who lacks money yet aims to aid his parents in Ireland. He sends his own coat to Treland, cutting off the brass buttons to reduce postage weight and noting in a letter that he paid his own cost. The note mentions hiding buttons in the inside breast pocket of the coat.
China and Japan may go to war over the Corean affair as other items note Coxeyites fleeing Washington Hocking Valley workers strike for higher pay and coal price hikes. Hattie Bricka’s suicide follows a troubled love affair in Kentucky. France mourns its dead president as floral tributes top 1 500 000 francs.
An article cites Dr. Clarke of New York warning that fatigue and misery in June arise from a hidden kidney issue uric acid buildup. It urges Warner's Safe Cure as a safe, vegetable remedy endorsed by physicians and spiritual leaders, claiming it restores kidneys and overall health. Markets note steady prices across provisions and perishables.
An advertising feature for a medical book claiming to restore vigor and manly power. It promotes Complete Manhood as a scientific method to cure nervousness, energy loss, and excesses, with testimonials and a free mailed booklet from RIE Medical Company of Buffalo.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces proposed public improvements including brick paving on the north sidewalk of Ninth Street from Meridian to Talbott, and first area north of Walnut Street from Illinois to Capitol Avenue with brick and stone finishes. Remonstrances are due July 9, 1894 at 10 a.m. The meeting will consider final action.
Mrs. John A. Logan of Calumet Place Washington expresses thanks for the opportunity to view plates illustrating Wild Flowers of America. She regards them as unmatched in form and color and hopes for early publication as a valuable addition to botanical literature and illustrations. Dated June 1894.
In 1844 the Ways and Means Committee notes Mr Buck's illustration project Wild Flowers of America as a sound, economical serial publication. The plan aims to bring botany to thousands, especially in schools, via plates produced with accuracy and artistry. War L Wilson signs endorsement.
A reader expresses gratitude for the first issue of the Wild Flowers of America praising the plates descriptions and botanical detail. The correspondent expects the volume to be a unique contribution to floral literature and a prized addition to illustrated American works and hopes to own a copy.
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