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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1903
Page
4
The Sun editorial advocates continuing Grecian and Roman mythology in public schools as myths. It argues such study prompts questions, stimulates thought, and prevents lazy thinking. It likens myths to harmless legends, asserts they won’t threaten religious truth, and urges cautious open inquiry.
A Swedish servant taught English by a family with a mischievous 12 year old boy faces daily corrections from her employers. The boy aims to teach slang of polite society, leading to a comical incident when the servant blurts out a slang phrase in the parlor. The remark shocks the household and the lady faints.
The piece notes future collection efforts by England and Germany using more postage and less powder. It mentions Sheridan News and quips about Theodora Roosevelt for president, Beveridge for vice president, Newton, W Giubert for U S Senator, and Shideler for governor. The fragment invites readers to watch It.
A poem driven page shows fragmented verses about loss hope and memory. Scattered lines describe Eva Died a child’s death and a resilient narrator who vows not to cry. Other snippets hint at life saving bravado and drifting derelicts at sea through Edward Singer’s verse.
A perusal of presidential faiths notes John Adams as Congregationalist and Jefferson as nominally Anglican. Jackson follows Presbyterianism, Monroe and Madison Episcopal, while Lincoln claims no church affiliation. Roosevelt is Dutch Reformed, Cleveland Methodist, and Carter not listed. overall, presidents show varied religious loyalties rather than a uniform tradition.
The piece surveys famous speakers from Cicero to Lord Lyndhurst, noting that even renowned orators like Canning Frye and Hall felt nerves before delivering addresses. It highlights universal tremor before public speaking, yet underscores that nervousness did not hinder their ability to think clearly and present effective rhetoric.
A fashion note highlights ready to wear shirt waists with diverse front openings and no box plait. Many styles open at the side or center, with trimmed, tucked fronts and varied materials. Red neck ribbons, silk coats, and ribbon trims diversify spring outfits, while hats trend toward round sailor shapes with ribbon and quill trims.
The text praises a speaker whose intellect captivates audiences and leads them to share his clear view. It notes Lord Macaulay praised fluent debaters and that nervous energy, though unsettling, fuels effective delivery. The idea is that true orators must feel the tremor to influence.
The text sketches eccentric medical quackery and public figures. It recalls a doctor criticising miracle cures, a father praising a spring’s imagined beauty, Senator Depew and Quay banter on statehood and laughter, and Twain, Depew, and Chamberlain anecdotesDrawing on humorous vignettes and overheard remarks, it captures late nineteenth century public life with colorful dialogue and moral notes.
An OCR fragment from a Baltimore American piece features a humorous verse about a flamboyant girl described as a stunner in bright fashion. The text includes an anecdote with a woodpecker joke from Johnnis and Mrs D asking children questions. The fragment is garbled with spelling quirks and incomplete lines.
A dubious advertorial claims Dr Shoop offers a rheumatic cure after 16 years of trials and 101,000 successes. The letter promises a trial order for six bottles at 4.50 with a money back guarantee and a free book on Rhhumatiara, directing readers to Dr Shoop box 78 Racine.
An Indianapolis woman Charlea E. Kregelo is praised as a talented hostess who entertains frequently with ease. The piece notes Kregelo’s elegant Illinois and Nineteenth street home, then covers other socialites like Mrs. T. A. Hehipicks planning a move, Mrs. Hendricks preparing for California, and Mrs. Frank N. Fitzgerald’s admired pale blue gown with gros point embroidery. It highlights Mrs. Harriet Bingham’s refined taste and white attire, plus anecdotes from receptions about fashion and social grace.
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