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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
5
Historical pest note discusses bedbugs surviving long fasting, various regional names, and their habits. It describes resistance to starvation, their travels house to house, and the pest’s hardiness. Remedies include pyrethrum, heat, and corrosive sublimate, with cautions on safety and eggs.
A archaic text argues toe tapping reveals weakness of body and mind in women. It claims women instinctively move their toes and fingers when unsettled, and that such habits indicate lack of focus, mental fortitude, or control during tasks. The piece warns against restlessness and urges steadiness.
The text outlines methods for constructing cottage furniture with edge to edge boards chamfered joints creating repeated harmony. Dowels are used decoratively, sweeping curves favored over trivial lines, and the design process tied to Greek temple invention and earlier decorative aims.
The artistic effect of mission furniture is not achieved by ornate fretwork or carved decoration but by subdued coloring that harmonizes with surroundings and with neighboring pieces, using the broader tone of the wood to unify the set.
A long running dispute over a small cottage and its lot near fireworks drags on in court. Tax deed invalidated, Henderson previously won, McGruder now claims compensation for improvements and asserts value rises from about 160 to 5100 with his upgrades. He seeks repayment plus interest.
The Mexican leader Santa Anna, famed for a wooden leg, weighs love and power as Condesa Almonte and Donna Isabel Valverde visit his palace. He studies his image in a mirror, prepares for formal reception, and plots political maneuvering amid intimate intrigue and danger.
The scene unfolds with the countess and others seeking Santa Anna’s political aid. Don Ygnacio had earlier sought clemency for a prisoner, Floreans Kearney, and pardon for state prisoner Ruperto Rivas. The Indies urge him to grant mercy, fearing denial and hoping for a favorable outcome.
A fragmentary 1754 advertisement notes the death of Hop king Hopkins in Glamorganshire at age around 1 years and two months after a long decay. It describes a tiny family, six children, and a sister said to resemble her brother at an early age, with odd details about weights and likenesses.
Russians have buried vast stores of concentrated food along the Intervale rail line to supply troops for a week. The locations are known only to commandants via deciphered codes and are to be used only when absolutely necessary. Also advertised are sale notices for lace curtains, carpet beaters, and a large furniture clearance at The People's Clearing Co. with cash or credit options and bundled carpet services free of charge.
SpuTcH journalist Willem Schurman remarks on American manners during a tour of an immigrant station. He mocks public talk over an appropriation bill of 470 million dollars, notes the chaotic parliament atmosphere, and criticizes separation of families and labeling of immigrants as merchandise. He claims to have filed his notes in Dubelik.
In Cambridge City on May 1 an effort began to form a new company to manufacture cement and brick here. Abundant gravel nearby would feed the plant and supply the operation. Senator Commn, C. May, and Charles Basth discussed commissions at the governor's office in Thamu, noting recent talks about electing people under various names for future roles.
In Cambridge City Indiana the White Water Valley station of the baptist church will hold the Sunday school convention on May 11. A large attendance is expected. In Cincinnati a mother drowned her three week old baby in a bathtub water at the home. Police investigate the incident.
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