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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
5
A satirical critique of fashion costs and national identity. The author mocks high prices for women’s coats, notes varying global fashions, and suggests a simple national costume as a playful solution to domestic happiness and economic burden.
O’Brien attempts to tune his piano himself to impress Prof Banginsky. He uses chalk to mark pegs after randomly tightening them. Prof Banginsky, aggravated by Beethoven, shatters the $400 grand, prompting O’Brien to suspect a setup by Casey over jealousy of the professor.
Moran Kansas May 11 Special to the Sum Mor an Presbyterian church plans to raise a crop of kaffir corn on eight acres to fund current year expenses Rev E J Coombs originated the idea. Jim Strong donated a nearby acre and the congregation will plant between sunrise and sunset with men plowing planting and women serving meals. The day should provide entertainment as well as help the church finances.
The article advises on conduct in streetcars, warning against discussing personal matters with friends and gossiping about acquaintances. It notes conductors may misremember stops, urges vigilance with fare, and suggests manners for seating, offering help, and thanking attendants. It highlights caution with pennies, proper use of change, and polite responses to offers of seats.
In Minn addressing a humorous note, John Daughendaugh acts as chore boy while L Johannissohn is away for a marriage. Beltram notes a thin wack tone in the garrette.
In Maloneton Kentucky a special village election settled which suitor would win the county sheriff nomination and the hand of Ava Creighton. Miss Creighton presided as judge and clerk while a whispered alliance above grounds determined the winner. The loser presented a wedding gift of honeymoon tickets.
A simple coin illusion uses a small box lined with dark paper to conceal a prepared penny. The performer shows a standard penny in the box and secretly swaps in the prepared coin to create a disappearing effect. The box is shaken to imitate loss, then opened to reveal the coin vanished, with the audience urged to inspect the box for the missing penny.
A look at urban growth in the United States shows rising city counts and populations over the centuries. From 1790 to 1900 the share of people in cities grew from 3.4 percent to 33.1 percent, reflecting a 36 percent gain in urban living across 100 years with cities reaching various population thresholds.
A Bobbs Merrill volume titled In Honor of James Whitcout Riley presents the entire Riley Day program from December 23 1905 under the State Teacher inspiration. Speakers included Edwin Hughes Senator Neveridge Henry Watterson Merwin Nicholson and Chas T Williams. The event drew several thousand attendees.
A ragbag of comic and gossip items follows Everett True as readers are treated to feisty exchanges between patients and nurses, a motor accident debate, a teed-off husband blaming his wife and a postal photo sting. The column also notes authorities weighing a photographer dispute, Florida water warnings, and local country correspondence about daily doings.
Fragment from Tolstoys What For set in 1630 Poland follows Albina and Migoursky as they confront the consequences of rebellion. Cossacks, officers, and a tearsful circle of fate collide at a tarantas gate amid arrest, punishment, and personal tragedy. The Emperor Nicholas cherishes Russia keeping Poland under control as nobles praise him for quelling revolution.
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach and liver remedy. It claims to strengthen digestion, purify blood, and improve energy, promising rich red blood and relief from skin issues. The copy notes testimonials, ingredients, and that the product is available by mail order.
Florence White a Northwestern Life Insurance stenographer was struck and killed last night by an automobile driven by Fe F. Stelnel sporting editor of the Feen Press. Also in the car were Cantion Roma and Nemphi of the Brewers and Amelie Haskell. All were arrested and later released with a pending district attorney decision set for Wednesday morning.
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