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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1892
Page
3
The verse reflects on joy as a triad of hoping having and loss and asks whether unseen joy or lost joy holds greater allure. It ponders that the act of taking can end the joy and that the held joy may haunt as a ghost.
In Chesapeake Bay between Cape Henry and Hampton Roads, Tom Baxter recounts a submerged duel with Bill over a photograph of Nancy Stewart. The two men fought while their helmets limited air, Bill severed Baxter's air hose by accident, and Baxter survived as Bill freed him. Nancy later married another man, then died, and Baxter and Bill eventually hunted her down and adopted her child.
In Frisco the diver recalls a tale of a boy named Teddy who survived a fall overboard with a month’s pay. The captain asks about Nancy and whether she will marry, but the diver hints that she waits until Bill or he are laid to rest. The narrative reflects sea lore and personal loyalties aboard a ship.
A collection of quotes reflects on women's roles and wit in domestic life and love. Highlights include fashion envy from new spring clothes, critiques of male ego, and a detailed ledger of daily domestic duties recorded by a New York Sun reader.
A Buffalo News social fashion note advises stout women to avoid light grays biscuits and wood colors as they emphasize flesh and height. It warns against overlapping seams and large buttons on English box coats and suggests shorter coats to avoid looking top heavy. It also notes pale and sallow complexions react to light cloths and recommends slender women add a waistcoat for a longer, balanced line.
A collection of odd notes on ants and other topics. It cites insect brain proportions, London estate value, and ants as food in Brazil Africa Siam with brief, curious claims about how different cultures prepare them. The tone mirrors a miscellany page with scattered observations.
A satirical note argues that a world improves if people focus on their own manners and morals and refrain from meddling in others affairs. The speaker emphasizes keeping oneself straight as a virtue and questions the value of judging others.
The advertisement proclaims that Dr. Pierce's Gold-Fluid Sarsaparilla drives out impurities of the blood, regardless of name or nature, claims to invigorate the liver, cleanse and enrich the blood, and treat scrofula and a wide range of skin diseases. It asserts universal restorative powers for many ailments.
A busy news roundup notes the Methodist conference in session in Omaha, a big eight hour parade planned in Chicago on Sunday, and multiple incidents across the country including a failed sub-treasury robbery in New York and a deadly shooting tied to a shave price dispute in St. Louis.
A lighthearted father jokes about discovering Arthur was whipped at school last week. The item then notes a playful verse about a child named Myrtle celebrating Arbor Day with a tiny pail and spade, ending with a quip about a boy needing to wash his neck.
Practical household hints cover air purification after painting by placing water tubs to absorb odors. Early whooping cough signs include light aversion and dilated pupils. A cooking tip advises mixing starch in cold water then pouring over boiling water and stirring until smooth, then boiling ten minutes with added fat or gum arabic before cooling.
The advertisement proclaims less vile taste and higher efficiency for Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. Tiny oil drops coated with glycerine mimic pill coatings, aided by lime and soda hypophosphites for added tonic effect. A free book on careful living is offered, with the product sold by druggists nationwide at $1.
Sealed proposals will be received at the Secretary's office Indiana State Board of Agriculture Indianapolis until 10 am May 6 1902 for erecting finishing and completing buildings at the new State Fair grounds including agricultural machinery show horse cattle and sheep barns speed barns and more Drawings and specifications are available at the secretary's office and various listed locations A certified check or bond of 75 percent of bid required State Board reserves right to reject any bids By order J M Bocas President Exon t Biplane Secrets Leta ind Alexander & Sons architects
A persuasive note extols genuine imported Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as acting through its constitutional solvent and stimulant properties without stomach irritation, contrasting with quick-acting pills and purgatives that damage mucous coats. The page also lists broad daily groceries and produce prices, including meats, canned goods, fruits, and household items with regional pricing.
Let Us Catch Your Eye with second hand tables chairs stoves clothing for sale. Advertise in Tro Sun's For Sale Miscellaneous column six days for 30 cents. Reach potential buyers and make money by the transfer. Office 79 E Ohio Telep.
Section 2 prohibits unlawful connections with gas mains or service pipes and forbids turning on or off valves or altering mixers without written permission from the gas company. It also restricts heating with gas lacking proper mixers. Section 6 imposes a fine on conviction ranging from five to one hundred dollars.
The fragment appears to be a partial OCR from a newspaper column titled We Must. It hints at daily content but lacks clear persons places or events. Readable text is insufficient to identify a definite action outcome or entities for a solid summary.
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