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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

10

Indianapolis Sun notices and masthead data

The Indianapolis Sun notes publication details for Willis S Thompson. The paper, published daily except Sunday, lists Bun building address 123 and 125 E Ohio street and foreign ad reps in New York Chicago and St Louis. It carries standard post office and circulation certification statements.

Bun Ohio Street Smith & Budd Brunswick Fifth Avenue New York Tribune Chicago Third National

Educated Iron and Human Beings Demand Real Training

A street crew demonstrates cutting a heavy rail with a small saw to illustrate that true education is transformative. The piece argues iron improves with proper treatment, and humans need accurate, thorough education rather than mere appearance, noting heredity and limits of potential.

School of Mines

New Editor Faces Off with Old Schoolmate in Poetic Swap

A humorous exchange unfolds as a new editor dismisses a rival poem as useless while recalling a schoolyard verse the author once wrote in a autograph book. In a separate vignette, a station master mocks floods that delay a Mudstone train by half an hour, claiming a “normal” record broken.

Mudstone

Editor’s stance on politics and journalism power

A veteran editor argues editors must stay out of public office to preserve impartial leadership. He cites J Bennett Gordon and others, warning that chasing offices erodes editorial influence and public trust. The piece contrasts selfless local journalism with self-serving promotion and notes a few editors who did transition successfully.

Fuller Sonny Bey Derricks J. Bennett Gordon Richmond Gordon Bennett Gordon Sore Beecome George Lockwood Congress Eleventh John Moorman John State Machine Henry Barnhart John B. Stoll Indiana Thi mi Jim Blaine Gov. Hoch Kansas

Local Notes and Political Hints in Columbus and South Bend

A collection of brief items mentions Col. Charles B. Clark and the mayoralty race in St. Charles B. Clark, Roy Emig sending a waterworks postcard, Gov. Marshall receiving Owls Rule No. 5 cards, Dr. D H Oliver studying cavalry horses, Col. John R. Fesler’s persistence with G A R, William E. Kroll courting Democratic support for mayoral nomination, Joe S. Miller submitting The Ring Candidate for prizes, and friends predicting prize winnings.

South Bend Gov. Marshall Order of Owls Joe S. Miller

Looking Ahead at a Wedding and a Threat

The exchange shows Fenshaw declaring intent to wed Col Swinger, with Mrs Grasse and widow Grasse reacting. A hostile undertone hints at a potential hit or confrontation, suggesting danger behind social plans and personal tensions in a wartime or ceremonial setting.

Fenshaw Col. Swinger

Sergeant Forces Irish Recruit to Hold Head High

A short sergeant drills recruits including a tall Irishman. After warnings about posture, he lifts the man’s head to the proper height and jokes that the recruit must keep it there. The Irishman responds with an Irish farewell, joking he cannot see the sergeant again.

Pat Sergart

His Destination Stray Stories Quip Sparks Hall Debate

A suffragette proclaims women deserve credit, asking where men would be without them. A heckler retorts that if women got all credit men would end up in the poorhouse. The exchange appears in Stray Stories reflecting early 20th century social tensions.

United. Mother Samuel exchange over misplaced apples

A terse dialogue shows a mother asking Samuel about missing sr apples stored in the pantry. Samuel replies they are with the Jamaica ger that was kept in the medicine chest at Piacott's.

United Samuel

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Indianapolis Sun Willis S. Thompson Association of American Advertisers New York City Association Papa Ethel Maud Allround Mabel Stopperton Cum- Fioodley T. E. Powers Beerkoo Joerne Mrs Jones Nix George W. Stout Natmed Charles B. ‘Clarke Tom Whallon Roy Emig Columbus Ind State Senate Roy D. H. Oliver John R. Fesler G A. R Charles B. Clark William E. Kroll Merchant
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