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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1894
Page
3
A playful verse catalogs an energetic girl training with dumb bells and a trapeze. She repeats routines three times weekly and practices on the horizontal bar and rings, donning boxing gloves as she figures and lands with steady rhythm.
A dramatic railroad tale follows Tom, blamed for a fatal crash after a mysterious order and a missing paper. Will dies, Horace seeks truth, Bessie waits, and Tom is jailed for manslaughter until a release clears him. The couple then pursues law, joining Courtney & Courtney.
In Iceland whistling is deemed a violation of divine law. Dr Quintard of France models a delicate instrument to gauge nervous tremors. Pun making once held prestige, Cicero among the notable offenders. It is now improper to dine without gloves, pearl gray with black braiding. A Park Row restaurant girl spends an hour each morning scraping chewing gum from table undersides with a knife, noting men are most frequent offenders.
A survey notes Henniker New Hampshire had only thirteen marriages last year and calls brides objects of superstition. San Francisco hosts a thriving women’s law club where study matters more than becoming lawyers. It is claimed two million dollars came from a chewing gum brand, largely funded by women. The old term bachelor girl is fading as a 23 year threshold defines a bachelor woman with a Washington club for members. The New York Commercial Advertiser reports society belles now answer invitations in verse, unsettling hostesses faced with Browningite ambiguity.
A Brooklyner humorous vignette features Willie Jones and his siblings in a classroom and home setting. The exchange mocks adult concerns about crime and politics with children's misheard phrases and quick retorts. Willie answers a capital question with Politica while jokes about pipes and whips unfold around the family.
Swivel silks gain popularity for spring hats with violet as a favored trim. Favorite colors include yellow blue cream and black. Some late hats feature bent brims resembling a poke.
Congressman Wilson is said to be out of danger. In Starr county Texas people are starving and need assistance. A Tiffin brewery was wrecked by a natural gas explosion on Thursday. Cleveland enjoys shooting ducks at Currituck. White caps whipped Wesley Thomas and wife in Brantley Alabama. they may die. Civil service commission reprimands Secretary Carlisle for civil service law failures. Nuns’ garb in Pittsburg schools to be tested in court. Several Rusk guards of Milwaukee’s regiment discharged for A P A ties. Wild game prowling Salt Lake City streets. J W Deming estranged Mrs Battie Wrenen from her husband and left. Met in Memphis and exchanged shots. man dead, woman dying.
The advertisement declares Pearline has sold hundreds of millions since launch and remains successful as imitators multiply each month. It asserts Pearline is the best option for washing and cleaning, urging women to refuse imitations. Signed by 372 James Pyle, New York.
A March market listing shows diverse goods including smoked meats, bacon, sausage, lard, and canned items. It lists prices for Virginia hams, Cal isfornia pears, dried beef, pickled meats, lard in tierces, various vegetables, fruits, dairy, canned goods, and staples with brands like Empire and Morgan & Gray. Also notes general groceries and farm products with per unit pricing and packaging details.
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