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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1893
Page
3
A reflective verse on the elusive town of Content describing travelers from England France and beyond chasing happiness. The piece notes the futility of wealth ambition and distance from Content, ending with the note that the sought place may lie near you.
Uncle Joe Vander-Smith recalls James Jaybolt a corduroy clad book agent who theorized bears are playful rather than hostile. Jaybolt and Jimathan Green recount a wild encounter where a bear accepted a mock fight and playful sparring, challenging hunters’ view of bear nature.
A raconteur recalls a bear encounter where playful chases led to a hunter wounding the animal and a man named Jaybolt concluding bears seek fun rather than fight. Jesse Scovell recounts a dramatic scene where a growling bear toppled a man and caused a wild escape before more harm was avoided.
A fashion critique notes a heavy winter gown lining to guard against cold. A New York society man estimates a swell establishment costs 50 000 dollars yearly. At Wallesley College the girls play football with less violence than the boys, despite spirited byplay and sharp exchanges.
An advertisement from The Park Drug Co advertises The Only Sure for old chronic cases. It claims to cure wasting symptoms and various ailments by mail for $1 or 85 cents in Cincinnati and at a Virginia Avenue location. It lists remedies for impotence, bad blood, catarrh, weak eyes, nerves, and related issues.
The paper reports Cuba political tremors and a progressing inside story. It notes Prince of Wales age 52, upcoming Cleveland political shifts, a Ferris wheel project costing $150,000, and Edison lamp patent expiry in England. Anarchists in Barcelona and various legal cases are also mentioned.
Friday markets show steady quotations across provisions and staples. Slab hams sugar cured and dry goods priced per 12 to 16 pounds, with bacon, sausage, lard and succulents listed alongside dried beef, canned fruits, flour, and produce items.
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