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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
4
The piece urges Indianapolis residents to vote to remove party lines and elect clean capable officials. It argues both major parties failed to deliver, praises home life and Thanksgiving, and notes expectations that Dr. Eugene Buehler should focus on his duties while The Sun keeps criticizing local evils.
A collage of editorials notes Democratic living by presidents, praise of Tom Taggart and Indianapolis politics, critique of Mayor Lockwalter, and calls for vigilance on a proposed normal school, rail wage practices, and law enforcement amid winter political maneuvering. The items span Indiana cities including Michigan City, Connersville, Columbia City, Muncie, Anderson, Lafayette, Richmond, and Greenfield.
Amusements listings note holiday matinees at all local theaters with both performances sold out. Park features Happy Hooligan as week’s closing attraction while Bowery burlesquers at Empire present continuous vaudeville with Fulgora returning to the Grand stage after ten years and introducing an elaborate new act.
Milwaukee civil engineer Albert Sonderegger recalls a six day hunt in Starlake with a new rifle. After a near-miss with bear and deer he shoots a porcupine clinging to a dead pine. The animal pleads in a baby-like voice and dies under his blow, leaving him unable to hunt porcupines again.
Social notes list numerous family dinners hosted by Mrs. Pattison and Mr. and Mrs. Martindale, visits by Admiral and Mrs. Brown to Annapolis, and several Wednesday weddings at local homes. The Flower Mission dance at the Propylaeum drew strong attendance both socially and financially, with fine decorations and full use of the building. State wedding pairs include Arta Smythe with Oliver O Diall of Macon, Ga., Grace Harding with Edwin T. Hulse in Hartford City, Olle Wood with James R. Fulton in Colfax, and others in Evaneville and Bloomingdale.
Johnny and Tommy sneak into a college football game, dodge a guard, and cheer as Rantler breaks loose. A collision after Johnny’s shove injures Rantler, ending with Rantler blaming the theft for the loss and Tommy nursing a broken leg while Mr. Tripp reflects on football.
A mix of a devotional poem by Alice Cary and an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad promotes a constitutional remedy from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, claiming internal doses and a $1000 reward for proof of failure, with circulars and testimonials offered.
A grooming guide discusses how to master neck fashion with simple, flattering collars. It contrasts slender versus short necks, advises avoiding over dressing with frills, and offers practical sewing tips for collars and related garments.
The season showcases red hats in daring designs. One scarlet leaf hat with a black velvet bow on a Spanish turban makes a bold service hat. Pale blue frosted leaf hats with grape trim suit certain faces, while flat hats with long feathers suit only picturesque heads and specific hair.
Wash dry and seed green peppers then cut lengthwise into strips and coat with French dressing. Serve strips atop lettuce or cress for a salad course or pair with peeled tomatoes for a bright, toothsome variation.
A quotation argues that poor listening by women contributes to more divorces and party thoughts extend to men’s viewpoints. The remark reflects gendered opinions from a historical source.
Judge Tracy ruled a citizen had right to pull a street car register cord after conductor ignored stop requests. Albert Kennedy, a one legged man, was charged with peace disturbance but discharged. The tale also notes sea seasick babies and hotel matches economy with crowds taking free matches from holders.
considerable building activity reported in Derinda this fall Wilismat finished a large corn crib George Morrison is building a hog house and Tom Morris raises two 60 foot corn cribs in Carroll County Mirror plus a batch of light hearted quips from Cincinnati Enquirer Baltimore Sun and Kansas Journal showing schoolroom humor and jokes about proposals and mischief.
The South Bend Tribune condemns Indiana racial mob violence calling it disgraceful and compares it to mobs in other nations. It argues for extreme punishment of mob leaders and accountability for white assault and murder of a Black man.
A period piece urges daily exercise and brisk walking, balanced by plain food and fresh fruit. It stresses personal cleanliness, open windows for ventilation, and avoiding tight clothing. Eight hours of sleep is advised, with early athletic training for girls and notes on gendered differences in strength tied to dress and play.
Editorials blast a lynching where a prisoner was seized from a sheriff and argue the mob violated law and deserves punishment. They insist the culprit would have been punished under statute and oppose any interference with due process across the state.
Redkey George Fertig 6, a prominent G A R man, died suddenly from heart disease. Muncie Allen Cain 65, a well known farmer. Centerville Jeremiah Swattora, age not stated, noted locally.
The Sun columns Profitable Reading and For Sale Miscellaneous review estate listings and real estate tips. They highlight nearby properties, pricing ranges, investment ideas, and miscellaneous sale notices aimed at readers seeking property opportunities and market insight.
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