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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1903
Page
3
A reader condemns gossip and newspaper manipulation aimed at discrediting Ed Logsdon. The piece argues rumors harm innocent people, urges truth, and attacks authors of slander while defending public honor. It also touches on court remarks, fights over men and women, and local editorial debates.
A reader veteran urges cross party support for a mayoral candidate Theodora F Harrigan named as a potential trustworthy nominee if Democrats back him He promises lawful, fearless governance and cleansing of gambling influence May 18 1903. Also includes humorous classroom notes and parent letters reflecting era school life and misreadings.
A fragmentary collection of verses and humorous sketches by Edward Singer. Includes reflections on gambling, poverty, humor about daily life, and dialog snippets with character voices. Observational bits mix dialect and urban scenes with light irony and playful verse.
A fox terrier named Sport with a black eye and brown ear led doctors at Harlem hospital to his injured right forepaw at 2 AM. Drs Donovan and Slevin tended to him on the porch, then in the operating room. The dog lay on his back as nurses were summoned and the animal showed appreciation by licking the cast and doctors. He spent the day following the doctors, seeking care and attention.
In a nostalgic piece the author contrasts store bought and home made strawberry shortcake, lamenting dry shop versions and praising a simple home made method. Instructions describe washing berries, slicing, layering on rolled crust, butter, and whipped cream to achieve a true shortcake experience.
A historical survey describes luxury dishes and cost, noting fat quail legs and teal wrapped meats as extravagances. It highlights peacock tongues, rare wines, and elaborate creations by Paris chefs, with figures and anecdotes about priceless fare and shifting epicurean fashion.
The item highlights dainty batiste at fifteen cents with a small zigzag design in black, low shoes with ornamental tongues, and modes like colonial Langtry and Du Darr. It mentions airy tea gowns, plaited skirts, tufty revers, and seasonable organ dyed fabrics, plus parasols, ribbons, and color notes while weaving in unrelated political and Edison anecdotes.
A compact essay contrasts major US private libraries that of Robert Hoe and J P Morgan with other notable holdings. It notes the careful, scholarly growth of one and the hurried accumulation of another, highlighting early English literature among rival private collections and referencing James Bryce's studies in contemporary biography and American constitutional history.
A fashion note discusses skirt trends with white pique fading, lawn and linen options rising in popularity. Lawn skirts ease laundering and ironing, with diverse trims from simple to lavish, while darker blue pique remains suitable for workwear. Pedestrian length remains in fashion, with practicality guiding choices.
Fragmentary remarks from a Philadelphia Press snippet show a weather forecaster and a passenger mixups over sleep posture and a misheard conversation. The dialogue hints at a humorous miscommunication involving a conductor and a pelt remark.
Henry Marshall, Brooklyn’s lone Republican senator, recalls his early career as a newspaper man and glances at what might have been. The anecdote includes a Brooklyn Daily-like tale, a guest editor’s quip, and a wife’s reading of a doctor’s pill box directions. The article also references The New York Tribune and French artist Theobald Chartran amid Roosevelt portrait talks.
A fragmented verse traces seasons through a beloved’s face and heart. It speaks of spring in her cheeks, autumn’s crown, and winter’s chill, conveying fleeting beauty and emotional turn.
Fragmented OCR text shows a 19th century reward notice for cures including catarrh and a Wall's Cold Cure. It stacks with vendor names, testimonials, and dubious claims about business dealings. The readable fragments mention Toledo Ohio, distributors, and a request for testimonial letters.
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