Butterflies in a Shanty Tale and a Boy's Questionable Color Inquiry
In a rural fireside scene, Mickey Finn ponders the color of butterflies as moves through memory and imagination. The tale follows his mother and father, a missing calm, and a child’s simple experiment with a white shirt to lure butterflies, turning a domestic moment into a small philosophical vignette. The piece blends nostalgia, the autumn setting around Snake Hill, and a boy’s curious chase for color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finn
Michael
Mickey
Tindsley’s
Snake Hill
Mike
Looney
Mra. Finn
Little Mike
Viesalf
Mr. Finn
Butterfly visit on the grasa at the oaks
Sunday on the grasa at the foot of the oaks a boy sits briefly when a series of seven plus butterflies hover and land on his chest. He resists grabbing them, fearing to brush away the gold dust on their wings, and recalls the moment to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey
N. Y. Sun
The Old Speckled Rooster and Odd Epigrams
A collage of old verse about a speckled rooster and memory, plus snippets from newspapers and jokes. It mentions the old mongrel rooster, a Nebraskan origin, and a prayerful Indian hymn. Other pieces touch on English hatter questions, Australian voting, and light club banter about Sunday closures.
Rheumatic Cure Quest Ends With Many Remedies Tried
Afr. Coston, a barber at Union Station, recalls a long spree of rheumatism cures sought from many doctors and remedies. He says he bought and discarded numerous treatments, ending with a wash-tub full of old bottles, none providing lasting relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coston
Union Station
Chinese Remedy Adclaims and City Ordinance Notice
A testimonial about Gun Wa Chinese remedies from Indianapolis urges cures for cancer rheumatism piles and nervous disorders. The piece lists office hours and contact details and notes city officials approval and ordinance references. It also includes a long municipal notice about flagmen at railroad crossings and enforcement deadlines in Indianapolis dated 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gun Wa
Gun Wen
Indianapolis
Troiana
Washington-st
Lake Eris & Western Railroad Company
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Company
Lincoln Avenue
Seventh Street
Eighth Street
Ninth Street
Lake Erie & Western Railroad Company
Indiana
Sun
Marion County
Co. Sr. Denny
F. M. Abbett
Af. D
Virginia Ave
Ind
Gas Stoves In City Prove Highly Satisfactory
The city reports 1600 gas stoves in use delivering perfect satisfaction. No binding required and no coal to carry, no ashes to remove. Prices range from two to eighteen dollars.
Shortest Route to St Louis and Terre Haute Trains
Wandalia Lins notes schedules for trains from Indianapolis to St Louis and Terre Haute with morning and afternoon departures. Parlor and reclining chair cars operate on through trains. For rates and information, contact ticket agents or B Dering, Assistant General Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandalia Lins
ST. Louis
Indianapolis
Reencastlé
Terre Haute
J. Louis
Perre Haute
Reercastis Accom
Ticxet
B. Dering
Big Four and New York Central Eastbound Limited Schedule
From Union Station Indianapolis the Big 4 and New York Central operate a solid vestibule train to Grand Central in 26 hours and to Boston in 21 hours with dining car service. The Harvest Excursion offers one fare for round trips to many regions, with various daily and Sunday departures listed for Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago divisions. Dally schedules show multiple departure and arrival times for New York, Boston, Grand Rapids, and other destinations.
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BIG 4
Union Station
Indianapolis
Boston
Cleveland Division
N. Y
Cleveland
East
Grd Rapids
North
Cleveland and the
Cincinnati
Arr
ST. Louis
St Louis
Kan
Haute and Mattoon
Artrom
Dally
D. H, Martin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rickey Finn's
Nebraska State Jourinal
Genoa
Pittsburg
Shiles
England
Fellows
Munsey
Hood
A. H. Dizon & Son
West King Street
Toronto
Canada
Swift
M. B. Whakron
1St Baptist Church
Montgomery
Ala
Swirt Specific Company
Atlanta
Enery
Wittam Costont
C. and &J. L. Railroyd Company
Ohio Street
The
St. L. Railroad Company
Oto Street
Indianapolis, Said Lagman
Sdn
Common Council
Dunny
Axo. W. Bowes
Board of Aldermen
Issu
GS Wright
Micuara W. Toomey
Clark
U.S. Denny
GS. Wright
Atte Oxo
W. Bownes
Jno
Michael W. Toomey
CS. Denn
G.S. Wright
Board of Alderman
Cbbanks
Alluodl, Inc
W. Bownus
Gon WA
W. Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
Grand Opera House
Louis Harrison
New York
Chicago
English’s Opera House
Russell
Ec Meiliss
Tomlinson Hall
Virginiative
C.D. Hoyl
Pennsylvania
East Washington St
P. H. Fitzgerald
East Market-st
P.H. Fitzgerald
National Business Gallese
Academy of
Meridian
Washington-sts
L. A Duthie
Traveler's Register
Indiansports Station
Gtg
Jackson Place
Pebusyavamla Limes
Indels
Panhandle
MAST
Richm
Columbus
Pitts
Richm’d
Alall and Express
Chge
Northwest
Vincennes
Cairo
Smith
Hartford
Oll
Southlinois Street
Pennsylvania Street
Aneshaensel & Strong
DenIson
BM. &D
O.in
OLS Hn’s
Ign
Chicago & ST. Louis
Five Cent Cigar
Pall Ravana
Raschig
Edo
Jas
Brussels
Mayhew
Chichesters
RED Cross
Ladier
Ask Drugaist
Chichester Chem’ Co
Matson 4
Phila. A
ALBERT @ GALL
G.H
Nauyan
Amsterdam
N.Y
I. BR. Dyche & Co
Pawl
Geen
Anaia
Doen
Mt. Co
St. Milydor
Philadelphis
Nerves Bean Co
Buffalo
Ty Browning & Son
E.wa
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