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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
4
A letter criticizes Pamus Police Superintendent Taffe for praising turkey raffles at saloons while deeming them harmless. The author argues raffles violate the law, harm drinkers and families, and undermine respect for law and order.
A skeptical essay discusses football as more than muscle, citing Western Reserve’s President Thwing on its ethical and realist functions. It contrasts football’s perceived discipline with juror caution and notes the Commercial Club’s guidance on elevating tracks to ease Indianapolis street crossings.
A reader argues that reheated turkey improves with each day and that thanksgiving celebration extends for days. The letter blames politicians for unkept promises and suggests underlying causes for a mysterious Fall Creek Bottoma pesthouse fire.
Fragmentary notes describe missionary Miss Stone captured by brigands with conflicting reports of her death and survival. The era's tariff disputes and tense politics color the brief item as readers await clearer details and potential government action.
Reports show the Wabash railroad has seen severe wrecks this week in Michigan killing about 109 people. In the past year a substantial Italian death toll occurred at Cass Indiana from a wash-out on the line.
The Journal advocates a measured approach by the president to keep federal officeholders from participating in political organizations. The Old Lady’s column suggests cautious hints rather than direct intervention in party affairs.
The piece notes that Tomlinson Hall will host the state oratorical contest this year, inviting collegiate debaters to present and tackle state issues in a formal competition setting.
Terry McGovern failed to feel well after a second round knockout, noting that the impact felt like the stuffing being knocked out of him, as the bout ended with a decisive result.
Plymouth Congregational Church and the Jewish congregation held joint Thanksgiving services at the Hebrew temple, reflecting a shared observance. The event united faith communities in a moment of communal gratitude and interfaith harmony.
A veteran general greets his old horse Spot after years apart. Spot, tied by a post at the grounds, bounds over to his master amid cheers, and the reunion is described as the warmth of lovers. The tale appears alongside notes on polar bears trained in Europe and rhinoceros raids at East African railway stations.
The Indianapolis Sun unveils a 20 page edition with an illuminated cover marking its new building and enhanced presses. Observers praise its growth from humble beginnings to one of the west’s best papers and note its independence and modern equipment.
A compilation of the Spirit of the State press items and snappy quips from several papers. Jokes about prices and family dinners mix with sharp quips on health cures and social mores. The selection cites mock fears, local reflections, and playful commentary from multiple newspapers.
A recipe and method for making Mother's Crullers includes sugar butter milk soda vinegar orange rind nutmeg and flour to form dough. Cut shapes fry in lard then dust with powdered sugar while warm.
A simple method to make hominy croquettes for breakfast. Soften one cupful of cold cooked hominy with hot milk, beat in a yolk, season to taste, shape into croquettes, and fry in deep fat.
A collage of witty quips and social observations from newspapers reports. Jests about wedding costs lingerie and 400 society, a poultry show janitor post, a servant wage reform joke, and hair color banter illuminate early 20th century parlor banter and class skew.
Poem recalling nature's sounds from leaves and brooks to waves and oars. It links music to love youth and memory, noting fading later with dawn. The piece ends with Miss Ora Guilliamns of Fincastle Indiana as the author.
A noted artist and critic argues brown should be chosen with care, noting blue or green can be safer. Brown can enhance golden browns in hair and eyes, while wrong shades mute light in hair and skin. The guidance warns drab hair should avoid brown except in specific velvet shades.
A poem in a frontier voice recalls the boy o' Rogers, a notorious rascal believed destined for trouble. The narrator notes his clever tricks, spurned schooling, and a long absence before a planned visit with the governor reveals no fixed outcome. The piece preserves dialect and a communal judgment of a wayward youth.
A selection of quotations on excellence, borrowing, purpose, foreseeing calamities, apologies, bravery and prudence in company. Notable lines from Thackeray Lessing Porteous Disraeli and others. The statements reflect views on time, self-control, and life’s aims.
Quotes reflect on advice freeloading fools and health as a blessing. An Irish saying praises health. Observations compare wisdom and foolishness with age. A Cincinnati physician treats himself and a coroner's jury cites death due to unprofessional conduct.
On Thanksgiving, the Girls' Industrial School delivered several dinners to the needy and provided lists of other deserving recipients to local churches through its managers.
The line describes an auburn-haired woman in a black suit with chinchilla as exceptionally attractive, noting that if anything surpasses it the average observer cannot identify it.
A memory filled poem recalls a haunted garden with hollyhocks lilac trees and roses. It wonders if the dead still tend these plants from the churchyard and whether grandmothers watch the blooms from beyond the grave as the speaker leaves the flowers undisturbed for the living.
The Nashville News notes a last photograph of Maggie, once beloved, now aged with gray and tired eyes after a harsh married life. The poem laments neglect and asks whether death was welcome, while honoring her memory and the long-ago love she shared.
Cut this out and take it to any drug store for a free sample of Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets the best physic. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach improve the appetite and regulate the bowels. Regular size 2c per box. All druggists.
A teaser notes that readers will locate a wide range of content in THE BUN on pages six and seven. The announcement emphasizes variety and encourages perusing the listed sections for diverse features.
The piece discusses how men and women rest differently during a sitting break. It notes husbands lounge with full body relaxation while wives simply switch tasks. A physician warns that a ten minute horizontal rest is more beneficial than improvised rest. It highlights that busy women push on despite backaches, and that early years of housekeeping are the toughest for new mothers and homemakers.
A two method fruit salad recipe uses equal parts of several fruits with sugar and brandy or sherry. The second method makes a syrup from leaf sugar and water, then blends with pickled fruit and brandy. Serve chilled, plain or with cream.
A patent medicine advertisement touts Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for coughs and colds claiming it halts consumption at its verge. It presents testimonials and urges immediate purchase to protect health.
A Sunday notice highlights affordable home plans with easy payment terms. The feature promotes properties available through flexible financing, inviting readers to inspect options and pricing at participating agencies.
A concise reflection on Sun classified advertising costs noting ten words and a three day span for 15 cents, highlighting the economics of Wanted Miscellaneous and For Sale listings in local papers.
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