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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1892
Page
3
A narrator recalls a greedy man who passed apples around then snatched the biggest one, claiming it was intended for him. The tale highlights the greed seen as contemptible, with the plate coming closer and the media’s voice reflecting a moral stance from St. Nicholas.
John Jackson tells Susan he must leave the farm for a city job while she waits for a wedding. He returns on Christmas with a maimed hand, revealing the glove hid a scar and that he stayed true. The couple confront their dashed hopes and enduring love amid small town doubts.
Cabinet-makers in St Louison strike conclude after Canadian Pacific workers gain concessions. Local reports note victorious labor action while broader city markets show steady sugar and fruit prices amid ongoing production concerns.
A collage of jittery quips from old newspapers about women and fashion. References include a devil and a girl shopping for shoes, an old gentleman selling goods to a Broadway shopper, and advice on avoiding wrinkles by limiting laughter to the lips.
A Philadelphia teacher surfaces in over 200 clippings calling her pretty stylish accomplished and distingue while she lauds newspaper men. A Baltimore druggist touts a colored boy who performs music by tapping teeth for customers. The light that never was quote frames self awareness rather than sea and shore.
Dialogue shows a stern father scolding Johnny to mind his manners while a boy admired by Nelly’s sister faces a teasing remark about being her “trash” or “mash.” The scene ends with reconciliation as Nelly clarifies the word and restores happiness.
The item discusses girdles that either beautify or disfigure waists and notes that belts should avoid emphasizing large waists. It also describes gowns with cascading lace and white skirts of Sarah made with French cotton lace frillings, tucks, and insertions.
Act by the Indiana General Assembly sections two and five declare it unlawful to connect with gas mains or service pipes without written permission, alter valves or mixers, or use gas for heating without mixers. Violators face a fine of five to one hundred dollars on conviction.
The piece mocks Brother Frenzel’s street car franchise push and argues for local ownership of transit. It notes Frenzel’s failure to win public support and jokes that, had he used a remedy suggested earlier, he might have avoided public scorn while car workers swore by him.
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