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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1894
Page
2
The Sun announces subscription rates outside the city 3 dollars yearly in advance and six months 140 with city rates and monthly options. The notice emphasizes reaching residents through The Sun and directs readers to the business office for territorial rooms and contact.
The Sun denounces Mayor Denny for dropping the elevated railroad project, arguing the city can compel railroads to ensure safety. It warns the move weakens public rights, invites corporate opposition, and praises persistent advocacy by supporters. The piece recalls precedent on Virginia Avenue and predicts future battles. It also tangentially mentions campus antics and other local topics.
The article argues that the oppressed community must be represented in the coming legislature to curb an autocratic school board. It warns the board abuses power and proposes limiting or eliminating its authority to protect the People, urging lawmakers to provide relief and guard against private interests.
A collection of odd snippets describes Billy Fesler as newly elected county clerk who abstains from alcohol and tobacco, Newt and Todd debating a possible investment, Cordia Shoptaugh the deaf girl with blue and yellow eyes, and a North Side euchre club tale where a neighbor steals a prize. A North Side woman notes Sam's disdain for her sex as ten women attempt an afternoon euchre club but fail to achieve cordiality.
An Illinois streetcar conductor describes the rattle-box special as a flat wheal car and notes the company’s strict discipline. He explains capitalizing on minor newspaper items to pressure crews, saying scraps are kept in a scrapbook and revived when he is called to account.
A crowded high school visit by the school commissioners leads to sarcasm about debt and future improvements. Other items report campaign weariness on Gov. Matthews, a Terre Haute lodging move proposal, a judge ruling on a Catholic asylum case, and local police workhouse inquiries. Weathered ads and odd clipping fragments fill the rest.
A collage of brief items notes a German statistician’s 3000 year forecast linking one man to 220 women, Republican debt politics in Washington, Indiana delegate infighting, Corbett’s bold claims about repeated bouts, and gold backed government bonds prompting gold reserves.
A historical ad extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a medicinal tonic for vitality and resilience during cold weather, contrasting it with common whiskey. The surrounding text lists numerous furnished room rentals, a mind reader, tradesmen, and local advertisements for services, goods, and real estate in Indianapolis. The page mixes product promotion with everyday classified notices and business listings.
A dated ad lists booths with vendors and offerings at The Provision Arcade from 6 a m to 7 p m daily, with Saturday hours until 1 a m, detailing fresh fish, glassware, kitchen goods, baked goods, butter, eggs, cheese, lard, poultry, produce, candied fruits, cigars, dried fruits, curio stand, cereals, canned goods, flowers, and sweets across booths 1 through 80, plus miscellaneous items and prices.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites seated proposals by November 26 1894 at 10 am for constructing a 1.6a sewer with appurtenances along specified Bellefontaine Lincoln Garfield Seventh and Ash streets. Proposals must include a $500 certified check as bid security, and contracts must be signed within ten days of acceptance. the board may reject all bids.
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