Postoffice rates and subscription terms for THE SUN
The Sun outlines second class mail rates, advertising terms, and subscription prices. City subscriptions cost 3.08 annually in advance, outside city six months 1.50, and a monthly city table rate is listed. Readers are urged to notify the office if deliveries fail and to contact the advertising department for rates.
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Spring Advertisers Urge Early Purchases in THE SUN
In THE Sun advertising pages merchants claim spring is near and urge buyers to shop now. They say weather changes won’t delay sales and emphasize the need to secure goods promptly before prices rise or stock runs out. Local merchants position spring as a time of brisk business and ready purchases.
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Tadianepolis
United States
Detroit Free Press
Charles
Darte
The Sun responds to Thurber letter on trusts
The Sun rebukes F B Thurber for defending trusts and accuses sensational journalism of fomenting distrust. It condemns indiscriminate attacks on organized industry and argues court remedies suffice under current laws, while ridiculing Thurber and his “rare vein of metal” in front of his ears.
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United States Export Association
Rei
F. B. Thurber
Denit
Lyman Abbott
Thurber
Isa
Srusts
Thim
$10,000 Fund in Hart Renomination Battle
Credible reports claim $10,000 has been raised by Hart’s opponents tied to insurance interests to defeat his renomination. Backers present Hart as having modernized the state auditor’s office, improving treasury monitoring. supporters urge Republicans to back Hart, arguing he protects funds and enforces honest oversight against fraudulent insurers.
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Capt. Hart
Hart
Auditor of State
State Auditor
Treasury Ne
Fragments Reflect Political Rhetoric and Rumors
The passage compiles snatches of political commentary and satirical turns about Kentuckians, Gen Otis, Aguinaldo, Mayor Taggert, and Senator Fairbanks. It references gambling, press reaction to McKinley, Puerto Rican tensions, and lingering political figures Roth and Quigley, all shaded by editorial expressions and public discourse.
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Sheldon
Col. Aguinaldo
Dees
Otis
Fairbanks
The Songs and Sketches of a Singer Revisited
A compact verse portrait recalls a singer and fatherly guidance about life’s jolts and blue skies. The speaker reflects on his father’s advice and shares a daughter’s example through a child’s tone. The Sage of Hanville notes that flattering speech cannot win affection alone.
Mystery of the Read Pipe Cinch Revealed
In a witty remark Mr Weatherby notes he now sees the plumber’s bill and explains how the phrase a read pipe cinch originated. The line shows the humor found in everyday home repairs.
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Mr. Weatherby
March Visits and Peace Terms in a Curious Dialog
A playful exchange follows a giddy girl and a practical cousin about May visiting in March. Interleaved are questions of memory about a butcher bill and Mrs Smith, then a poem-like meditation on peace, civilization, and freedom, urging acceptance of tyranny as the price of progress.
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May
The Path of Optimism and Faith in Hard Times
The piece argues against pessimism in modern life, urging intelligent optimism. It contrasts discontent with charitable acts and timeless faith, noting nervous prostration from fast living and the joy found in giving and spiritual renewal. It emphasizes repentance, salvation, and the value of looking for good amid evil.
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Decetors
America
Anecdotes and wit mark Senators and Capitol life
Senator-elect Joe Blackburn’s humor is recalled via a tale of him directing a reluctant employee to serve a writ by force if needed. The piece highlights Washington humor, quotes Depew on presidential hopes, recalls Springer Reed repartee, Gurley and Cox jests, and notes air ventilation complaints at the Capitol with proposed staff to fix the problem.
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Joe’ Blackburn
Weill
Mr. Blackburn
Blackburn
St. Louis Republic
Congress
Tom Corwin
Sunset
Cox
Proctor Knott
John Allen
John Randolph
Thomas B. Reed
Springer
Maine
Reed
Gurley
Cincinnati
Gen McClellan
Richmond
S. Cox
Heaven
Humphrey Marshall
Louisville Courier-Journal
Capitol
Washington Star
Senate
House
Tepetymgenda
Harrison Leads Silent Front in Presidential Gossip
The Minneapolis Times asserts Gen. Harrison keeps silent to avoid political ambition, while the Boston and St. Paul papers praise his consistency and independence. Various editorials discuss his stance on tariffs, Puerto Rico, and potential return to politics, noting his legal career and cautious public presence.
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Harrison
Indiana
Crumpacker
Mount
Lew Wallace
St. Paul
Spirit of the State Press Digest of Indiana Editorial Tone
A compilation of quotes from Indiana newspapers criticizing political players and policies. Mayor Taggart declines to run for governor while GOP unity, party money questions, and financial policy debates loom. Mentions include Crawfordsville, Lafayette, Terre Haute, and Indianapolis press voices.
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Taggart
Indianapolis
Thomas
Laporte Herald
Crawfordsville
Kansas City
Lafayette
Columbus
United States
Hugh Hanna
Overstreet
Terre Haute Express
The Kits Sample-room and cafe-restaurant
A brief note describes The Kits at 127 E Court Street offering a business lunch in Chicago style amid a casual setting. The fragment mentions attire and a street scene with progress themes, reflecting a bustling urban cafe ambience.
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E. Court-st
Toi P.m
Amusements reviews at Eng lish's opera house and more
The evening features John Drew in The tyranny of tears with strong praise for his performance and a noted curtain behavior. Syracuse stock company arrivals Kelker and Olney return. The Christian draws interest. Dorothy Lewis stars in The hearts of the Blue ridge with a tale of lovers and feuding families, plus a colored quartet and solid mounting. Rev. W E Sitter endorses Odor Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid.
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Opera House
John Drew
Drew
J. Henry Kelker
Grand Stock Company
Channel Olney
Syracuse, N. Y
New York
John Stepping
Syracuse
Blue Ridge
Dorothy Lewis
Cotack sale at Badger furniture store in Smyrna
An OCR fragment notes a cotack price of 1.38 at Badger furniture store in Smyrna with a usual price listed as 2.25. The location is given as 126 and 127 East Washington Street and mentions Saturday as the sale day.
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Badger Furniture Store
Old Nurse for Childres Teething Remedy Ad
An 19th century style advertisement promoting Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve wind colic and cure diarrhoea. Priced at twenty five cents and marketed as the reliable remedy for infants.
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Childres
Thirtieth annual Y M C A report in Indiana shows 34 associations
The Young Men’s Christian Association in Indiana records 34 associations with 5,604 members and $282,000 in buildings. It notes 460,000 young men in the state, 400,000 outside the church, reflecting broad reach and untapped membership potential.
Isbor Commission Issues Four Strikes On Local Firms
The Isbor commissioners issued four strikes targeting Wilson and McCullough's glass blowers in Marion, 65 Clinton brickmakers, Elwood electrical workers, and Hartford City glass workers. Letters were sent Thursday to 15 factories ordering weekly wage payments.
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Isbor
Wilson & McCullough
Marion
Clinton Brickmakers
Elwood Electrical
Hartford City
Phi Delts Ent Indiana Phi Delta Theta Alumni Dinner
Phi Delta Theta alumni of Indiana held an annual dinner at the University Club on Thursday night. Elected officers included President Benjamin Harrison and vice president W A Woods with A W Butler as recording secretary F R Kautz as corresponding secretary Oliver Willard Pierce as treasurer Frank Martin as historian Rev R V Hunter as chaplain J L Mitchell as reporter and W S Garber as warden.
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Indiana Phi Delta Theta Alumni Association
University Club
Benjamin Harrison
W. A. Woods
A. W. Butler
F. R. Kautz
Oliver Willard Pierce
Frank Martin
R. V. Hunter
J. L. Mitchell
W. 8
Garber
Alumni Association Mourns President Smart Death
Indiana Purdue University Alumni Association met at the Denison on Thursday night and passed resolutions on the death of the late President Smart. Speakers included Dr. Bitting Purdue Joseph R. Perry John S. Wright Miss Martha Dean Harry Marsh Cloyd Marshall H G Cox and James W Noel. Officers elected were President H B March vice president Cloyd Marshall secretary Miss Martha Dean treasurer P W Covert.
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Smart
Indiana Purdue University Alumni Association
Denison
Dr. Bitting
Purdue
Joseph R. Perry
John S. Wright
Martha Dean
Harry Marsh
Cloyd Marshall
H. G. Cox
James W. Noel
H. B. March
P. W. Covert
The Swirl of Society Social Season Ends in Dances and Weddings
The Cleon club closes its season with a Brenneke's dance Sunday night. Mrs J D George and Mrs J H George host a March 30 reception. Miss Julia Fletcher in New York to buy trousseau with Alfrea Barnard wedding set for April 18. State weddings planned in Cambridge City and Wabash. Mrs F E Dewhurst hosted a tea for Plymouth church ladies at Joseph Allerdice home. Mrs I N Richie to give a bonnet party with guests urged to wear antique headgear. Dr and Mrs J H Taylor hosted a 5:30 dinner for John Drew with red decorations and Riley quotes on name cards. Jessie D Lewis and Samuel L Cooley wed at parents' home. gown white organdy. attendants Mr and Mrs Carl Camero. M D Smeth cites DeWitt remedy for constipation. Little Party Risers praised.
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Cleon Club
Brenneke’s
J. D. George
J. H. George
Julia Fletcher
New York
Trousgeau
Alfrea Barnard
Cambridge City
Flora McDaniel
A. E. Ehle
Wabash
Carrie Rose
Orth Hutchins
Dennison
O. Mra. F
Dewhurst
Joseph Allerdice
Park Ave
Plymouth Church
I. N. Richie
J. H. Taylor
John Drew
James Whitcomb Riley
Jessie D. Lewis
Samuel L. Cooley
Charlies Lewis
Carl Cameroh
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