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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
4
A reflective, humorous essay urges keeping gratitude foremost despite political jests and misfortunes. It mocks proclamations by governors, notes political feuds, and savors small wins from a tough year, ending with rural droughts turned fruitful through Thanksgiving turkey cheer.
Henry county jury awards Harve Koontz 1600 dollars against the Muncie pulp company for water pollution that ruined Buck creek for stock and property enjoyment. Koontz helped push health board action to revoke dump permits while Madison and surrounding efforts push pollution reforms. The American Strawboard Co of Anderson is installing ponds and sand filters to remove poisonous liquid refuse.
Fire Chief Coots warns interurban freight cars should not load in the wholesale district on S Meridian street. The cars are in a dead end and can only exit northward. He cautions the franchise issue must be settled to provide immediate relief from the danger. One month after James Johnson killed Joel Combs in Haughville, Marion jurors sentenced Johnson to life imprisonment. The trial avoided common delays, and justice is viewed as satisfied.
The passage contrasts Parks Martin and Charley Hernly with Hernly clearing the way for a promised benefit while Martin, named state tax commissioner, refuses to step aside even for that position. A Jacksonian Democrat from Green-Tridiana loses one of the old sub- factions.
The past year saw a Wabash railroad disaster in Michigan with about 80 dead and over 100 injured as Thanksgiving approached. The nation mourns a noble president at the hands of an assassin and ex-president Benjamin Harrison dies naturally. Indiana laments ex-governor James A. Mount who died a few hours after handing office to his successor.
The president and Indiana senators may delay a federal judgeship awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on the insular question. The president will appoint only someone aligned with the administration's insular policy, and the court may clarify that policy further.
The article notes daily tallies of Boers captured by British forces and presents three possible explanations: British prevarication, repeating captures of the same Boers, or Boers seizing opportunities to assemble anew and multiply rapidly within short spans.
The text claims Indiana will retain rifles to shoot citizens while using a bul lets weapon against foreigners. It also asserts the city charter permitting Board of Safety appointments is violable by new and old administrations.
Superstitious observers note one of the trains involved in Wednesday night wreck near Adrian Michigan was numbered 13. The collision occurred with two trains wrecking together drawing inquiries into causes and safety measures.
The report mentions a colored woman who carried a gun into criminal court in Indianapolis likely from Kentucky and notes David Nation obtaining a divorce. The piece lampoons terms like joint-smasher and suggests satirical social commentary on political and health claims, ending with an ad for Hood's Sarsaparilla describing cures for various ailments.
The piece describes Salt Lake City's transfer system with a seven head badge and age markers punched by conductors. It then shifts to a portrait of Asheville's Industrial School and a vivid survey of Constantine Michigan, detailing town life, housing, dining habits, lighting, grocery patterns, and local manners, concluding with a traveling merchant praising Constantine.
A poem recounted by W. M. Fogarty reflects a man in a poorhouse facing Death on Thanksgiving. The specter challenges him about gratitude, and the man recalls a life of quiet patience, faith, and thanks despite poverty. He credits God for his breath and for being sent to the world, finding dignity in endurance and gratitude.
A compilation of remarks from various Indiana newspapers criticizes youth, pickpockets, whisky taxes, a NY brokerage collapse, the old adage on fools and money, and a dated bridge on the National Road across White River in Green Castle, reflecting local sentiment.
A collage of humorous newspaper quips and conversations from varied papers. A customer, a rain stain and a shrinking undergarment spark a store exchange. A guide touts a Raphael masterpiece, joking about framing and value. Another piece muses on marital harmony through last word dynamics.
A fragmentary quotation column contrasts campaign rhetoric with War and Peace era phrases. It notes Napoleon’s imagination steering the world, cites bimetalists, and mocks shifting standards of gold and silver while critiquing national metaphysics, manners, and morals across Germany America and France.
Excerpts debate juror bias over a gainsborough hat in a murder case. Senate to be two-party dominated with Dubois and Heitfeld switching to Democrats. Ship subsidy bill seen as dead by Hanna’s doorstep. St Louis fairgrounds to start charging admission soon.
An old ad notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures whooping cough and measles cough and promises relief from distressing coughing spells. Merz & Ribble advertise automobile storage and electrical construction services at 124 Bird. The Pick of Real Estate Bargains appears in pages 6 and 7 of The newspaper.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes James Whitcomb Riley has released a new volume titled Rhymes about the farm. S. K. H. Wiser praises Riley for his lively verse and timely rhymes, predicting popular demand and urging readers to obtain the book promptly.
A street scene unfolds with a purse drop and a terse reply from a maiden as a tramp is questioned by Uncle Jerry. The dialogue hints at danger and evasive misdeeds as neighbors react to the figure shoveling in food and the line hog-killin time signals rural humor.
In this era of ad gripes the industry questions the use of the word Xmas arguing over letter counts and typographic style. The piece notes the push to drop X as a shorthand while acknowledging tradition and the impact on readers.
In a brief exchange Col Boilitt questions a farm fires cause while an elderly subscriber confirms a tramp unknown to him was seen fleeing the hay mow shortly before the blaze. The report attributes the fire to an unidentified intruder and notes the sighting by a local observer from the pond Times.
In a light exchange Mabel notes Jack may not reveal his feelings but his affection is evident as he wears her button picture on his coat lapel. Ethel questions if he wears his heart on his sleeve, while Mabel confirms the visible keepsake.
A reflective quote attributed to Edward Singer notes that names can mislead and a lawyer’s brief may reach up to five hundred pages, framing the idea that labels and documents often overstate substance.
A poem from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph mocks a vain turkey. It describes the bird strutting and scornfully eyeing other fowls, devouring corn, and believing himself the center of attention, only to face the ax and be roasted.
A fashion note favors red house gowns for afternoon use. Young women prefer sparkling costumes in red crepon and silk dotted crepes. Fabrics include camels hair serge zibeline cashmere and Henrietta with self colored or black and white trims. Black velvet ribbons and black lace appear as common accents. Wrinkled sleeves complement the red gown.
Chicago News notes Cape Cod cooks save the fat that rises to the surface of corned beef water, calling it top of the pot. After meals, chill the pot fat to form a solid cake for later use in gingerbread.
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