Elevate tracks debate and county ticket in The Sun
The Sun discusses William Fortune urging the Board of Public Works to elevate Indianapolis Southern tracks, advocating a citywide elevation with equal burden on all roads. It also endorses Oliver P. Ensley for county treasurer, urges against ring candidates like John Ruckelshaus, and supports a strong Republican slate for primaries with several listed contenders.
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Fortune
Oliver P. Ensley
Ensley
Mr. Ensley
Five Nominated for Justices of the Peace
An array of candidates for justices of the peace is presented with five to be nominated. The list includes Ben B. Stout W. C. Smock W. H. Nickerson J. H. Sheppard John B. Gidver A. R. Hutchinson Francis H. Piliett Frank Gasper J. C. Hamilton McNulty Sprague and Cole. All are considered safe men.
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Justices of the Peace
Ben B. Stout
W. C. Smock
W. H. Nickerson
J. H. Sheppard
John B. Gidver
A. R. Hutchinson
Francis H. Piliett
Frank Gasper
J. C. Hamilton
McNulty
Sprague and
Cole
Altgeld as a controversial figure and his legacy
A historical reflection on Governor Altgeld describing him as highly capable yet prone to dangerous theories. The piece notes his national fame, questions his reliability as a counselor, and laments that his death left little tangible legacy for the country to remember.
Marion county GOP rejects ring by voting against Ruckelshaus
Republicans in Marion County voted against John Ruckelshaus in the county prosecutor race, removing the ring influence from the nomination process. Ruckelshaus appeared first on the ballot under the county prosecutor heading.
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Marion County
Ring
John Ruckelshaus
City trees fall ill as political chatter rises
Read as a clipped local editorial brief alleging tree health decline tied to political influence. Mentions Clyde and Ishaus in a call to vote against the ring candidate for county prosecutorship nomina, reflecting urban concerns mixed with partisan rhetoric.
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Ishaus
Ring
Mayor Bookwalter Cwill Clean The Read This Item
A cryptic note mentions Mayor Bookwalter with instructions to “clean the Read this: ut oud” and let. The fragment hints at an editorial or civic directive but lacks clear context or identifiable actions.
Rouse Accuses Others as He Seeks Millions
Harry Rouse proclaims he seeks millions for himself while denying funds for others in a pointed public statement. The remark targets unnamed rivals and frames a divisive financial stance amid political debate.
Fragile quotes from papers on royalty and weather
A collection of short, humorous excerpts from several papers. It notes Prince Henry and Yankee opinions, forecasted coal price drops due to weather, mentions the princess of Wales collecting parasols, Miss Alice Roosevelt and a senate visit, and a Topeka girl christening a Chicago lake steamer with water instead of wine, with her preacher father objecting.
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Alice Roosevelt
Senate
South Carolina
Marion Chronicle
Topeka
Chicago
Columbia City Post
What the Papers Say About Prominent Figures and Debates
A collection of sharp quotes from Detroit News New York Evening Sun New York Tribune and Detroit Free Press reflecting skepticism about official actions and political spending. Topics touch on agriculture secrecy luxury pets and public perceptions of Roosevelt Bryan and fire insurance in a single compact montage.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Detroit News
Prince Henry
Germany
New York Evening Sun
New York Tribune
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Detroit Free Press
City Life Notes and Local Obituaries
The body of Dr. John R. Haynes, killed by a street car, will be taken to Newport Kentucky for burial. Funeral at his home 512 North Illinois Street Thursday at 4:00 p.m. D. M. Parry seeks election to the presidency of the National Association of Manufacturers, where he is current first vice president. CQ Search of Philadelphia, in sixth term, declines re election. Indian laces sale at Mrs. S. E. Moras home 964 North Meridian Street under Episcopal church auspices. proceeds to benefit the Ceanseas church project, reported as successful.
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John R. Haynes
Newport
N. Ilinoisat
Parry
National Association of Manufacturers
CQ Search
Philadelphia
Mantel clock price sparks Irishman inquiry
An Irishman visits a Maiden Lane jeweler to view an eight day mantel clock priced at twenty five dollars. The clerk explains it runs eight days without winding, prompting the buyer to ask how long it would run after winding. The anecdote is paired with a parade of humorous vignettes from newspapers, including wedding nerves and a tale about James J. Hill and stock promotion.
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Maiden Lane
St. Patrick
New York Sun
Jumbled Quotations on Marriage and Mischief
A collage of outdated quips and jokes from various publications. The lines mix humorous exchanges about marriage providers chores and misquotes with stray phrases about life love and social observations. The text reads as a kaleidoscope of punchlines rather than a single cohesive story.
Social and State Weddings Lit Up Benton County News
A string of society notices reports on May travel to Europe, visits to New Orleans, and a Benton county social club. It lists multiple state weddings in Wabash Evansville and Memphis, with details of gowns venues and congratulations. It notes the marriage of Mabel Ragsdale to Robert Kaylor and a Bradly Oliver wedding at N Capitol Ave with descriptions of attire and decorations and future home.
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James J. Hill
St. Paul
Holland House
Harry Ives
Mr. Hill
Hull
Northwest
Ives
S. L. Kiser
Raymond
Wabash
Rosetta New
Isaac W. Meyer
Evansville
Alma” Reis
Sidney B. Mitchell
Memphis
Tenn
Mabel Ragsdale
Robert Kaylor
A. Ragsdale
N. East St
A. B. Philpott
Mgr
Kaylor
Alexandria
Bradley Home
N. Capitol Ave
Lulu Bradley
William G. Oliver
Franklin
Rev. L. P. Marshall
Sketches and Songs of a Singer and Minne sota woods
The piece reflects a traveling singer's reminiscences about a past trip with his family and a plan to move to the Minnesota woods to live off the land. It alternates with a quip about a novelist's speed in writing historical versus contemporary scenes and a line from Scribbler.
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Minnesota
Annabella Brown Mends Spouse But Faces New Grief
The verse notes Annabella Brown marries to reform a husband who vows to drown new sorrow. The couple’s union is portrayed against a backdrop of renewed personal trouble as the husband seeks escape from grief.
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Annabella Brown
In His Particular Case Vaudeville Rank Jibe
A witty quip about a performer entering vaudeville sharpens a joke that his case in show business is a step down to “rank vaude ville.” The line plays on vocabulary to mock the entrant’s prospects in entertainment.
Johnny's Conundrum to Parole and Larceny
A dialog about balloon parachutes ends with a boy pondering endless parachute size. Bridget Howe, inmate of Vanderburg county women's prison, has been paroled on ill health after a third larceny sentence.
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Bridget Howe
The
Women's Prison
Vanderburg County
Land of all-forgetting calls to me poem fragment
The text presents a fragmentary poem attributed to Munasey's voice, invoking a land of forgetfulness that calls the speaker to shed memory and pain. It contrasts a parched life with rain, urging release from memory’s yoke and weary endurance.
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Land of
All
Calla
A Song in Wild Weather
Poem from the Atlanta Constitution praising hopeful visions amid storm and snow. The verses describe bright world, blooming flowers, valley songs, and borrowed light and love guiding hearts toward rest despite sorrow.
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Atlanta Constitution
Rhyming Georgia philosopher on crowded roads at night
A Georgia philosopher reflects in verse on heaven and day, noting that the road to heaven is never so crowded as to jostle you from the path. The piece blends plain language with a nocturnal meditation.
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Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Ping-pong and calabanga rise in a caprice rhyme
A fragmentary verse recalls playful vowel laden phrases and names such as Calabanga Silang Along Ibung Indane Nasiping Morong Bambang Chant. The fragment contrasts fads with outtakes in a playful tone.
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Halil
Calabanga
Silang
Ibung
Indane
Morong
Bambang
Caprice
Community Testimony Promotes Doan's Kidney Pills
An Indianapolis resident shares a testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs Charlies Goodman of 275 Market St reports relief from loins and kidney pain after using the product from Henry J Huder's drug store. Mr Goodman also benefits from Doan's ointment for eczema, calling it highly effective as a general healer. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents, price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's and no substitutes.
Tucks and Trims Sweep Spring Fashion Trends
Garments gain shape with tucked waists sleeves and hats. Hand sewing shines as fine needlework offers affordable luxury. Flannel skirts and embroidered collars add elegance while the young woman gains skill and livelihood through expert needlework.
This Season's Modes in Hats Blouses and Dresses
A fashion feature notes pronounced roll and flare in swagger hats with blue panne trimming on tan, violet for smarter tone. Scotch plaid silks suit spring blouses, neat shirt waist fabrics embody simple elegance. Tub suit dominates as the season’s shirt waist trend, sleeves define the look, and new veiling with point d esprit edged in black satin bebe ribbon appears. Embroidery with ribbon marks luxury trimming.
Velvet cuffs and collars adorn tailored suits
Smart black velvet cuffs appear on tailor made suits while a long sloping sailor collar is seen. The collar is fastened with a fancy pin or tied with ribbons, showcasing refined styling details.
One Reason Ovens Fail On Tent Fires Cooking Note
Practical kitchen tips note heat from bottom fires often dies out and advise keeping a steady fire. Suggest storing cereals in glass jars after opening to prevent mustiness. Recommends draining boiled rice through a colander then drying with the oven door open for dryness. Proposes nut and Neuchatel cheese balls and deviled eggs on toast with cream dressing.
Renunciation in The Life to Come Poem Excerpt
A reflective verse fragment from Scribner's Questions the value of love self and virtue versus eternal life. It ponders exchanging beloved gifts for a life beyond with rue and thorn along unknown shores.
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Scribner’s
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