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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1892
Page
3
A fragmentary poem fragment contemplates bias and public discourse. It evokes weary mornings, stars faded at Gibston’s pool, and muses on the clash between fiction and reality. The piece ends with a note on a dreary universe and commercial gazette tones.
An old time operator and a young woman at a rural station unfold a tale as two lovers share coded messages. A bridegroom-to-be dies in a crossing accident while the operator recalls the missed wedding as a new operator later learns the woman dies of consumption.
Exchange notes the diamond star worn by London’s lord mayor valued at 535060. A Florida motel tale recounts a pair of English guests who raked in ducks and quail, each duck 60 cents and quail 25 cents, leaving the landlord to cover the bill after a floor full of birds.
An impoverished tavern keeper near Waterloo faced inquiries about relics of the battle. A neighbor suggested fabricating relics, prompting staged claims that Napoleon, Wellington, and others visited or sat in his chair. Tourists bought items, including a Wellington tumbler and the chair, until the floor itself was sold, leaving the keeper rich on a bag of gold buried in a pit.
The passage describes four games enjoyed by Indian children on the plains. They include outdoor activities with a large circle of spectators, a game titled Wool ball where a wool or cotton ball is blown between players, and a center leader who directs the ball’s movement without touching it. The leader is replaced when the ball exits the circle.
A compact reminiscence from Ladies' Journal recalling childhood mischief and schoolroom discipline. It contrasts a mother's stern correction with a child's innocent mishearings and a blacksmith's lesson about a horse's hooves, shaping fond memories of childhood.
A Dry Goods Chronicle item lists decorative turbans including a black and roga cian velvet model with pink tobes and a black aigrette, a black felt turban with moss green velvet trim and spotted ribbons, a moss green velvet piece with ostrich plumes, and a black velvet toragde crowned by an emerald buckle.
An old recipe prescribes a decoction to ease a troublesome cough. Combine licorice a quarter pound of raising flaxseed two quarts water boil to one quart add rock candy and lemon juice. Drink half a pint at bedtime to help.
A bill introduced in the Alabama legislature seeks to disfranchise nervous voters. Tuesday’s sessions in various cities included a rain and drizzle affecting experiments in San Antonio. Police arrested two shoplifters in Chicago. Minnesota and the Dakotas report wheat yields over a million bushels above estimates. Emperor William opened the Reichstag with a military bill plea in Berlin. The National Farmers Mutual Benefit Association opened its annual meeting in Champaign, Illinois. Ivan Petroff, the Alaska census agent, is missing. Armour Company cashier C. Sinclair is missing with over 98000. K of L decides to move headquarters from Philadelphia to another city. A collision near New Orleans injures several passengers. Government budget projections show an increase of 853.6 million next fiscal year. Flames rage in the Holden colliery near Scranton. miners nearly suffocate. The wife of Edward J. Woolsey obtains a divorce by desertion amid sensational charges.
New York Herald notes a doctor endorses singing as a preventive for tuberculosis. Dallas News wryly claims women’s rights amount to style and matinee tickets. Buffalo Express recalls a horse halt quip on Main Street. Emerson widowhood highlighted by Mrs. Cleveland dinner party for New York supporters. Sherry ice sculpture causes laughter as a crushed grandfather hat.
The article lists daughters of John A. Mc Caull entering theatre and notes the success of leading figures like Blarie Delna and Pauline Hail. It comments on the high earnings of theater figures such as Dronson Howard, Charles Hi Host, and D. Belasco, with Howard sometimes earning multi times $25,000 yearly. It references Anuie Pixley, Cora Tanner, Rose Coghlan, Lillian Russell, and Adelaide Detchon in relation to stage fame and fortunes.
Little change in Wheat Sales and overall markets as of November 23. Trade picks up in seeds and groceries while canned goods remain steady. Provisions show varied prices across hams, bacon, lard, and meats. fruits and vegetables list notable prices for beans, cranberries, and oranges.
The readable fragments hint at a sporting event between teams or individuals, with unclear names and locations. The garbled lines obscure dates and venues, but suggest a competitive outcome or standings in a regional meet. Further readable details are not available.
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