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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
5
A long, opinionated piece argues against forcing Sunday baseball on homeless and working men who lack homes and recreation options. It contrasts ministers and saloonists, cites Indianapolis juvenile punishment ideas, and urges practical trades education over higher schooling, urging caution on public works and local governance.
Sketches and songs recount a singer and a rustic tale of Old Kaspar with his grandchild Wilhelmine. A child asks about a new novel praised as a famous victory, while the grandfather notes its praise but cannot explain the meaning. A stray line references a purse and a conductor demanding fare.
Folkloric exchange centers on a bluebird’s chorus and a farmer’s lament about not plowing. The dialogue juxtaposes joy in bird song with a wounded spirit over fishing and farming duties.
The remarks imply a man named Biggs faced circumstances beyond his control that began his decline. His grandmother died on opening day of the baseball season, and he lacked the nerve to tell his employer the truth when requesting a day off.
Poem-like reflection on gossip and hypocrisy in a village. It notes tattlers judge others while many people's deeds are not perfectly clean. The speaker suggests actions may remain hidden if gossipers lacked witnesses or ears.
A brief exchange reveals a playful domestic moment as a wife asks Harold if she ever spoke unkindly before their marriage. Harold recalls proposing, and his wife replies with a pointed memory confirming the moment as a lighthearted rejoinder. Edward Singer provides the quotation.
A reader from California Junction describes catarrh as a blood related inflammation unseen by local cures. Hood's Sarsaparilla is credited with cleansing the blood and restoring appetite sleep and overall health after three years of illness and persistent symptoms.
Vignettes from history record Senators Clark Tillman and Hoar clashing with courtroom events and mispronunciations. A Mississippi congressman’s new negro tale surfaces as a courtroom joke about defense and identity. The excerpts illustrate public figures and reporters shaping witty exchanges amid legal proceedings.
Guidance on cleaning and drying eiderdown spreads. If colors are doubtful use ammonia or salt in rinsing water. Start with hot suds and dry on a bright windy day. Hang on the line, shake and rub the down to avoid lumping and preserve fluff.
Instructions describe freshening colored straw hats by removing dust, dissolving a small gum arabic piece in three tablespoonfuls of cold water, soaking overnight, then brushing the hat well. This provides a practical care method likely from an old household page.
A collage of light jokes and quips from Chicago News Atchison Globe Chicago Post Detroit Free Press Leslie's Weekly Puck Baltimore News and Brooklyn Life. The items include a domestic remark about a servant and dishrag, a boy asking about a dyspeptic, and lines on romance independence and salary.
Household hints suggest varied materials and color harmonies over strict matching. Innovations in wallpaper echo 1827 designs, pairing well with painted or mahogany furniture. A decorative conceit uses four inch corner wood strips from baseboard to ceiling and framed wall accents to reduce clutter. A red brick fireplace can be stained green to match mossy woodwork tones.
A collection of newspaper quips comments on Mr. Roosevelts anti-oleo bill and soap prices, plus a note on war department orders and colonial doings. The feature then shifts to fashion guidance for embroidered shirtwaists, detailing a white linen blouse with blue silk vine embroidery, box pleats, and vertical tuck clusters.
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