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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1892
Page
3
A mother and child share a quiet night ritual as the boy asks how angels might look. The mother reassures him with gentle, comforting imagery, describing angels as like herself and promising protection throughout sleep.
A bric a brac shop tale recounts a silver faced Pompadoni clock adorned with gilt and jewels. It prides itself above porcelain suitors until ill fate ends its reign and it finds new life among antique wares, while a small porcelain Marquis mourns its quiet downfall.
A collage of society notes on dress trimming, wedding customs, and style observations. Includes praise for Mrs. Cleveland, gossip about engagements, and commentary on English bouquet fashion. Cites fashion polish, bridesmaids, and a mix of society tidbits from major cities.
A Philadelphia Record item recalls Willie a five year old who longs for a horn in heaven because he cannot play a harp. A New York World note shares a witty quip from a bright uptown girl praising family while cheekily addressing God as the boss of us all.
In New York this season, rough wool coats trimmed with mink tails or beaver are in favor for children. Cloth tops and patent leather vamps for shoes are worn by girls up to age 12. White pearl tan and blue cord coats are popular for small boys and girls, with red cloth cloaks trimmed with fur and red silk granny bonnets seen on tiny girls.
A fragment describing Western life with lines about cattle, work, and progress. It notes the buffalo’s extinction and the Indian suffering, while claiming no heaven on earth in the wild west and urging different attitudes to success.
A faded ad copy touts a tonic for women claiming to cure and prevent female ailments. It promises restoration of health through improved digestion blood enrichment and better sleep claiming to be a guaranteed remedy for nerve and health issues unique to women.
The text lists cake recipes with measurements for Golden cream cake and Lemon cream cake. Includes ingredients like sugar, butter, milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, vanilla, and lemon rind, with instructions to beat yolks separately and cook until thick. Contains several OCR errors in units and ingredient names.
The market reports a mixed availability of produce with slight shifts in fruit, pork, and lard prices. Indiana and California items are listed with varied per unit costs, including pickled meats, canned goods, poultry, and dairy products. Receipts are noted as moderate, with shippers and buyers showing active engagement across multiple commodities.
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