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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
4
The piece argues fathers should give boys small, earned allowances to build character health and industry. It cites examples of boys washing shoes and tending chores to learn money management, while noting risks of idle time and recommending structured tasks to deter bad company. It contrasts practical upbringing with harsh punitive ideas like Gatling guns in jails for crowd control.
The column reviews Park and Empire vaudeville bills with acts like The Fatal Wedding and Runaway, praising Julia Harch and Thomas Irola. It lists stars Digby Bell in New York, Digby’s move to vaudeville, and notes other tours by Richard Mansfield, Joseph Jefferson, and Ernest Gamyon. It also mentions smallpox decreases and state health updates across counties.
A humorous recounting of a game between Broody Canyon and the Gory Faded Sox. Pistol Pete occupies the pitcher’s box amid taunting, a disputed call, and a nitro ball exploding in flight. The piece flips to seasonal musings and comic verse about gowns, politics, and romance with the Freckled Fanatic’s mockery.
A fragmentary historical item describes a dialogue about a potions cup and a gag line about a strand of hair, followed by followers reacting with resigned enthusiasm to the execution of a decree by the Eleven. The odd phrasing and nonsensical tilling suggest a satirical or ceremonial scene from a long-ago period.
Detroit papers disavow a new method of driving away the Argan grinders. An Ohio murder case shows sharp practice where a man obtained lawyers with a mortgage on his farm and later foreclosed on the grain mortgage, revealing the insanity plea.
A fragmentary report notes ghosts along the Japanese coast tied to a naval clash. It mentions the Chousen peasant belief and ghostly armies and a ritual cleansing imagery, reflecting folklore surrounding wartime tensions.
A penniless young lawyer asks a millionaire for his daughter's hand. The merchant asks for $100,000 as a wedding dowry to cover breakfasts for the family, while the youth counters that those who have breakfasted will not need any dinner at all.
A humorous Indianapolis Sun piece recounts Louis Ludlow’s thirst for mineral water supplied to Senator Beveridge’s committee room. Secretary Tom Shipp handles the stock, Ludlow guzzles it, and a running gag ends with Ludlow faintly lamenting the loss of Pluto water as he eyes Pennsylvanias and the Capitol.
Olney of Boston rises as a key figure in Democratic circles long denied influence in presidential affairs. Supporters cite his bold Civil War era leadership and anti imperialist stance, while critics note past Supreme Court actions on income tax.
A hosiery salesman travels through several stores in town seeking a buyer and a replacement check for returned goods. He faces indifference, reluctant talk, and brief moments of attention as he explains the return and invoices the next shop for action. The pursuit continues with steady persistence across multiple blocks and encounters.
A weary hosiery salesman endures a long day with no orders as buyers delay, orders from leadership block purchases, and he contemplates life in gloom. He returns home to a warm scene, pipes and a fire, and resigns to the humdrum thrill of being a seller in New York.
Our fashion letter notes Empire bonnets with starched linen borders and rose motifs. The design features a buckram frame, elaborate crown trim, emerald gems, and a satin ribbon under the brim, reflecting current millinery trends and styling for a refined look.
A rural mother fears her fevers until Willie calms her with a quip about a hen winding up the line and a pole. A staying clergyman contemplates a gift for his host’s son, prompting a boy named Tommy to offer a religious pledge and a testament as he contemplates a role as a boy man.
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