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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
14
A French physician notes X ray findings that lacing displaces organs and questions corset health. He cites moves to lawfully regulate corset manufacture and record buyers under a age limit. American women, however, are praised for healthier dress habits and athletic living.
Washington reports indicate an early act may grant a pension or gift to Mrs. McKinley. Critics question using public funds when her husband left wealth and she is financially secure, urging a more sensible, non monetary expression of esteem for heroes and heroines.
The New York Law Journal questions relying on judges to curb press excess while Indiana cases emphasize free speech. Direct and indirect contempt definitions are noted, with references to remarks about Walsh and mayoral health, and a broader attack on press power and judicial independence.
The piece questions separating under 18 offenders from older criminals and suggests class-based grouping. It notes Indiana garnishment law, urges prosecuting attorneys to act against bought claims for cross state suits, and discusses railroad grade crossing safety funding and pensions for presidents’ widows.
A November report notes about a hundred eleven fires, many caused by overheated stoves from increased gas pressure at night. The piece implies sleeping by day to use natural gas at night.
The passage notes a violent game linked to highbinders and records three deaths amid public distress and thanksgiving.
A collection of light stories from Washington introductions to marriage proposals by a Chinese minister, political quips at a Methodist prayer meeting, a golf mishap told by a Scot, and a Lord Kelvin anecdote about electricity. The items mirror period urban humor and clever exchanges.
In brief items, voices complain about tail cutting and whiskers as political symbols. Other notes joke about a Windy City suit, U S payments to Spain, royal disputes, and a church dedication delayed with services moved to a high school assembly room.
A Kentucky reader reports long standing dyspepsia cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. He credits relief from stomach pain fullness and headaches, plus restored energy and overall health after using the medicine. Warns against substitutes and urges Hood's as the sole option.
A long compilation of quotes from The Sun featuring Captain Kruger and Mayor Bookwalter praising the paper, remarks by city officials and writers on politics, labor, crime, education, nightlife, and social topics. The collection highlights The Sun's influence, reader loyalty, and varied local conversations.
A historical cooking note describes mixing one pint of hot mashed potatoes with one egg, seasoning, and rolling in flour. Shape into balls, press thin, add a tablespoon of seasoned minced meat, seal edges, and bake or fry in butter.
A New York man Mr Paul Libby returns from a two month Maine wilderness trip with friend Mr Charles Wake. They saw many deer and moose but in close season took snapshots. Aug 20 Libby rode a bull moose in Churchill lake after leaping from his canoe. He later rode the moose again nearer the neck while swimming, an event photographed by Mr Wake.
A Denver Times piece portrays Joe Felton as a cheerful liar found near a quiet camp ten miles from the railroad at Happy-go-ville. The character spends days on the store steps spinning yarns and trading, earning a reputation for lies sold as honest tales and a natural gift for storytelling.
Indiana editor Hot-air Blodgett from the Indianapolis News hints at deeper schemes in the tenth district as Crumpacker and Frank Hanly clash while the Republican Party recoils in shock. Also, Mrs. J A Dynes hosts a forty sixth birthday party on Olive Street with friends.
The Indianapolis Sun announces its move to commodious new quarters while maintaining its penny daily independence in defending common people's rights. The Monday issue expands to 20 pages with a colored plate on the first page and is praised as well printed and well supported by readers.
A nostalgic verse from the Atlanta Constitution urging readers to value life and memories as the narrator envisions reuniting with departed friends for one more Christmas. The poem juxtaposes aging with festive cheer and the idea that old companions remain present in spirit during the holiday season.
Persimmon brigade club conducted its regular meeting on Tuesday night at 913 East Eleventh Street, addressing club affairs and upcoming activities.
The Union Trust Company acts as agent for collecting incomes from bonds mortgages notes and dividends on capital stock for taxes assessments and insurance for rent collection and real estate care and for investing funds in real estate securities. It offers advantages for ladies invalids and absentees with prompt remittances and careful investment attention. It also serves as custodian for wills contracts and other papers kept in fireproof vaults with trust funds separated from the company’s own investments.
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