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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
The Sun urges the school board to prioritize ventilation and roominess over playground expansion. Teachers and students complain of poor air and crowded rooms, noting many spaces are too small for the number of scholars. A torn partition could temporarily ease the crowded conditions.
A single remonstrator opposed granting the Interurban terminal franchise, proposing the city require $30,000 annually plus three-cent fares. The board must decide whether to proceed. The text also notes promotions in the army and critiques the cost of meter-measured gas at twenty-five cents per thousand.
A fragment notes Judge Leathers' conduct amid gossip and scandal claims, asserting the judge acted with courage from the bench and defending a ruling against critics.
A fragmented query wonders why merchants in In olis lack chance to bid for clothing worn by city policemen and why such tracts go to cities. The text hints at procurement and distribution issues, raising concerns about access and allocation of police apparel across urban centers.
A brewer’s arrogance is described as courting townwide attention as he faces a forthcoming job that could diminish his standing, likened to a lead quarter. The remark suggests a risky turn in the brewer’s influence and public role.
Report states Dr Flavius Josephus Van Vorhis continues to occupy a large portion of Ohio Street with lumber for a new building, violating local law and triggering enforcement action.
A discourse emerges arguing against adopting a merely adequate primary law. Proponents push for legislation deemed the best, aiming to outshine existing measures nationwide and set a high standard for electoral rules.
A lone remonstrator voices opposition to the interurban project, while urging the Board of Works to reflect. The remark signals cautious scrutiny of the proposal and potential public concern over the transit plan.
Report fragment notes that Boers believed their only chance to see the feared Kitche ner was to catch a fleeting sight, hinting at a perilous encounter and local fears about the mysterious figure.
The Sun notes persistent public interest in streetcar improvements and praises steady civic effort. It defends ministers from verbal abuse while urging courteous critique, arguing reform is not achieved by personal attacks but through constructive discourse.
A fragmented archival note mentions a bill to destroy the army, the Root-Corbin proposition, and an impending action by Congress. It references an interurban line expected to arrive, with a single remonstrator cited in the fragment.
Recipe notes from the Detroit Tribune share a fish macaroni dish with codfish and macaroni topped with cheese, lamb cutlets shaped with skewers and served with spinach and brown sauce, plus an onion sauce for breaded lamb chops. It covers cooking steps, ingredients, and variations.
A short verse depicts a man with the devil in his head who rants at coffee bread and mornings. His temper souring family life, the dog and cat suffer while his wife’s smile vanishes and children Dick and Nance bear the blunt of his anger. A single grudge, if weighed, would calm his mood.
The Sage of Hawville asks for a precise date marking when God deeded the earth to J P M. The remark frames a playful query about a legendary ownership claim and mocks historic certainty with a humorous biblical twist.
A man named Tatters explains his discharge from his last job was because he kept ahead of his employer. He adds he was a trombone player in a band, a detail the kind lady questions with disbelief. The exchange reveals a humorous episode about workplace pride and musical ambition.
Sgt Nicholas recounts a tale where a spider must finish weaving a glossy web by dusk to avert the fairy queen’s wrath. The clock ticks as dew pearls must gloss the pavilion and rug before the dance in the moonlit hall.
A poetic couplet from the Atlanta Constitution expresses devotion to following love regardless of path or consequence. The speaker vows to follow love whether in sunny scenes or dim paths, with longing for the beloved's direction and destined outcomes. The verse centers on faith in love as guide and choice.
A saying notes that imitation goods may be cheaper than the real article yet this does not apply to flowers worn on hats.
The guidance notes that meat stays sweet for several days if fully covered with milk with sour milk or buttermilk as alternatives. It advises saving bread crumbs, drying them slowly, grinding to crumbs for croquettes and scalloped dishes. It recommends salting water when cooking macaroni.
A reflective poem by Edward Singer discusses how frauds and rogues blend into society. It notes a crook may appear polite while a barker blends with shoppers and a clerk hides beneath routine duties. The speaker suggests appearance alone betrays a criminal.
A collage of editorials and remarks from Indiana newspapers commenting on national figures and issues. Topics include Gen Miles resignation, new national bank note designs, George Ade opera plans in slang, Beveridge chairing a state convention, councilman nominations, a Milford letter theft incident, Easter hat fashion, ship subsidy debates, and Standard Oil interests.
A verse vignette notes Elsie dining with Harold Guy or Percy savoring all the choicest bits including out of season grouse or quail, forgetting the expense, while shopping leaves her appetite duller, ending with a coffee and cruller after a solo lunch.
Short fashions show sailor hats remaining popular with simple styles. Knife pleated skirts gain lace and embroidery, sprays of flowers, and three tunic overlaps. Tan biscuit with baby blue, coral touches, flat bows on hats, moire satin or velvet ribbons, bows lie flat against hair.
The Tacoma Ledger denounces Mrs. Harrison for seeking a pension, arguing her late husband’s retirement provided ample support, she is unpopular, and public funds should not honor a widow who did not share the presidency. It notes the nation owes less to her than to the soldier and statesman’s wife, with family sentiment against her.
Pongee fabrics are showcased for dresses coats and shirt waists with prices from cents to 1.50 in colors like reseda sage and coral. The note highlights pongee coatings and lace appliques for women and infants. An accompanying health claim promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for better blood and appetite.
The article extols immigration to Texas and Louisiana highlighting booming rice farming in south Texas and southwest Louisiana. It notes $20,000,000 added wealth from rice cultivation, vast land for farming, and low home prices. It offers rice books via Southern Pacific agents and W. H. Connor in Cincinnati for 2 or 10 cents.
A collection of quips and social commentary from various papers including the Detroit Free Press and Buffalo News. It notes public attitudes toward guilt and gender, squabbles over suffrage, and comments on theater life, with stray local notes about Lenten lectures and a humorous remark about arguments.
A woman brightens a long narrow hall by installing a floor to ceiling unframed mirror against one wall. Light from the adjacent parlor door reflects into the hall, visually enlarging the space. Proper framing with molding and careful use of the mirror under a good architect's guidance prevents an overdone hotel corridor look.
Decorative grass matting tops summer floor coverings with solid colors and low cost. Japanese shop designs and Byzantine squares in red and yellow brighten halls while cream batiste sash curtains with lace edges offer newer living room style and extra elegance.
A collage of wry quotes and jokes from Yonkers Statesman to Punch and Tit-Bits, featuring a needle in a haystack exchange, age wisdom, a violin praise, exclamations on angels and swearing, Sabbath leisure, and a boy guarding a slave for a penny an hour, reflecting light humor and social quirks.
A fragment describes widespread weak nerves and indigestion from overwork, claiming Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills restore nerve strength and digestion. It cites Indianapolis resident H Carder praising the medicine as a regulator and strengthener of digestive organs after prior dysfunction.
A fragment warns that colds and la grippe pose the greatest danger as they may develop into pneumonia. The note mentions remedies or cautions, but the text is incomplete and incomplete sentences trail off. No clear events, dates, or named entities are identifiable beyond the general illness warning.
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