Indianapolis Sun in Indianapolis, Indiana

Public essays and burials stir 19th century views

In a bustling survey of topics, the piece criticizes Columbia College for abolishing public commencement addresses, argues for open student oration, and questions burial policies for the poor as Greenlawn closes. It ridicules Toledo’s paving, mocks Rothschild references, and notes political rumors about Randall, Beaver, and the gas trust. The column weighs education, public health, and social fairness with satirical asides and calls for affordable burial options and Syrup of Figs endorsement.