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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1902
Page
4
A historical column recalls the Coal Creek mine disaster and the heartfelt letters left by fallen miners to loved ones. It honors these everyday heroes who faced deadly dangers, choosing duty and faith over fear as the coal trusts deny a modest wage increase for perilous work.
The item notes doubt about curbing literary talent shows at English’s opera house on May 31, preferring Tomlinson Hall for better acoustics and lower prices. It laments Indianapolis lack of a large, well-equipped venue, cites interurban roads widening amusements, and references various local comments and newspaper lines about public events and figures.
Excerpts discuss political contrasts, calls for Filipino independence, and a Washington Democrat's influence while a London paper comments on U S Cuba faith. Also notes about lake fishing trends near the city, with anglers exceeding legal catch limits and urging a temporary fishing ban.
The article surveys Nottingham lace curtains rebranded with tulip designs and describes cushions in flower striped cretonne edged with torchen lace. It notes a shift toward Blazing cretonne on bed heads and chair backs, predicting a bold color trend and lighter finishes in furniture panels.
A collage of quotes from Nelson Hyde Virgil Tevis W F Moore and others addresses politics religion labor and civic plans. Mayor Bookwalter backs the Sun on gas coverage while residents debate Democratic prospects, moral tones and local development including a West Side park and a White River bridge.
A night vignette of a dreamer on a park bench who imagines a life of fame and love. Scenes unfold with tennis players, fair companions, and a noble lord dining at his side as the world awaits his day. The dreamer drifts through encounters, then is urged to be left alone.
A reflective musing on light-heartedness, egotism, reminiscence, and performance. It notes the sculptor and actor must know their lines, questions who would call life complete without the hurdy-gurdy, and observes women’s gaze as not always modesty but sometimes alarm. The phrase strenuous is urged to be retired as worn.
In a barber shop a group discusses past times and pride in sharp, humorous exchanges. The pink-cheeked barber dodges self praise while the shine department chief jokes about drunken nights, ending with a moral on letting others praise you. Jinks comments on unsigned nerve in a writer’s bold sign-off.
A quip suggests a five year old copying poems unseen by parents to seem brilliant. The idea mocks parental chores and labor, proposing a mock genius status to avoid work. The humorous reflection frames childhood creativity as a prank on household expectations.
A poem from the Atlanta Constitution extols happiness as ever-present in nature and daily life. It invites readers to hold happiness close, found in dewdrops, blooming ground, breezes, hills, and even violets and a thrush, until rest in God’s roses.
The Boston Transcript poem paints a scene of a beloved bringing June roses pansies nasturtiums and sweet peas while singing. The speaker asks the flowers what fate holds, using vivid garden imagery to convey affection and curiosity about the future. The verse blends tender observation with a hopeful, lyrical mood.
A collage of vintage quips contrasts illusion with self fancy and delusions of others. It includes lines from Life Chicago News Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph Boston Transcript and Atchison Globe, noting witticisms on love worry and stage villains.
For Woman's Eye surveys summer fashion with white blouses in thick and thin fabrics as the season's chic choice. The Nor folk Jacket style gains favor for heavier lines while yokes vanish from most shirt-waists though some reappear. Materials range from butcher linen to madras and Swiss lawn with lace medallions. elaborate backs and front fastening remain key. Sleeves favor moderate bishop shapes with plain finishes and occasional tucks.
The design features two narrow ribbon strands threaded through crochet rings with three rings at the back and two at each side, one above the other. In front, two rings replace a buckle, and a hidden hook and eye fastens the hat via a ribbon strap passing between rings.
Fancy red stitching on pink proves effective while four shades of dark blue taffeta attract attention. The right and wrong sides of materials can turn hair gray as one ponders fig ured textures. Irish point lace graces crepe de chine dresses. Grass green parasols and white dot umbrella covers trend with cautious charm.
The passage describes gimp garments in heavy and transparent forms for cold and warm weather. It notes chifton foundation pieces tied at the waist, white Irish crochet lace over white silk mesh, and black crepe de chine with steel beads. Exquisite two tone effects appear in lawn chiffons laces nets and other fabrics.
White dotted Swiss wrappers are among the prettiest for hot days. A highlighted piece features a Watteau back pleat forming a graceful train, a loose front, square sailor-style back collar, pale blue lawn embroidery, puffed sleeves, a lace-like ruffle at the cuffs, and a graduated ruffle hem with pale blue ribbons in a bow across the front.
Best authorities declare catarrh is a blood disease and local applications fail. Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, reduces mucous inflammation, and stops discharges from nose throat stomach bowels and genitals. It is said to permanently cure by renewing blood and restoring vigor, making it a common sense treatment for catarrh.
The article explains the English origin of serving sweets at breakfast in America. It recommends serving sweets after the meal, in small amounts, with examples like bitter orange marmalade and a tart orange conserve baked with peel. It contrasts with fresh fruit and describes preserved orange and apple rhubarb conserves.
The recipe explains mixing lard flour and iced water to form a smooth paste, rolling and folding with cold butter in three portions, creating a double roll, then cutting and lining pie dishes with thin strips. It yields enough pastry for four or five pies.
This advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from West Truax and Kronan Marvin Toledo wholesalers, claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, and lists price at 75 cents with testimonials and Hall's Family Pills noted.
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