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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1892
Page
3
The passage presents two contrasting verses about identity and happiness. The Growler rejects gender and the animal state, while The Happy Man embraces self contentment. The lines play with voice and persona, ending in a note of personal affirmation and joy.
The story from New York Sun recounts a Tennessee mine stockade escape. Convict Reed, guarded by a Winchester armed keeper, feigns danger at a water well to lure the guard. Reed knocks the guard into the well, exchanges clothes, and escapes with dry garments, eluding pursuit. The guard is later rescued, but Reed remains at large.
Whittier began earning money as a shoemaker and many claim enemies’ hissed to be the spur of success. A Montana inventor created a ranch snow plow to clear ranges for cattle. Andrew Carnegie kept a promise to his mother delaying marriage until after her death. A British postman earns nine shillings weekly and a Louisville poet works as a billiard hall attendant while gaining wider notice after a New York visit.
Practical advice on removing grease stains with butcher paper and iron, assembling a dessert recipe for lunch guests, and breakfast table setup. Includes notes on fruit service, silverware placement, and a historical aside about Inspector Steers and the superstition around the number 15 at table.
A street tale from Street & Smith's Good News where a mother and her child argue about tobacco harms. The boy Jimmy McMuggus allegedly began smoking in infancy and ends up defending his habit after he claims to have been slapped by his mother, sparking a family clash.
Spokane reports a $30000 blaze. Levee breaks in Louisiana flooding 44 miles. New York mourns typhoid death of W J Vanderbilt. Chicago holds Millers convention and Meek falls ill. Oconomowoc finds McElroy body in lake. Covington man sues over pool room ejection.
A collage of remarks on women earning wages and acting careers. References include Mrs. Mackay’s diamond string, actress Lillian Russell and Marie Jansen, plus a dean’s daughter leading a charity plays troupe and musings on honeymoons and trust in husbands versus peddlers.
The piece notes all white strict fashion for china and chrysanthemum bows in pale yellow. It predicts a skirt trimming revolution with French house panel effects and draperies. Health tips mention gargling hot salt water for sore throat and home remedies for poisoning including hot water with salt and mustard and sweet oil to render poisons harmless.
A physician signer defends proprietary medicine Warner's Safe Cure, arguing its value through past cases and urging publication. He cites personal belief formed after decade of investigation, notes doctors' usual stance against ads, and urges public regard for proven remedies. He provides address in New York.
Turway May 24 market listing shows smoked meats hams sugar cures bacon and sausages, canned vegetables fruits and fruits, dried beans and peas, dairy and eggs, baking goods and cereals, oils and medicines, with prices per pound and per unit. Michigan and New York produce. California fruits. lots of names and firms appearing across sections. Fresh pork, poultry, butter, eggs, and fish offered. general groceries and staples priced throughout.
Arrivals and departures fragmented across divisions show timings for Chicago Peoria St Louis and other routes. Listed are AM PM intervals with divisions including West Bound East Bound and via routes with multiple station stops and fare figures.
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