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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1899
Page
2
The piece discusses postal and publication practices, subscription rates, and editor notices. It references Dewey’s rights over real estate and hints at a future visit to Chicago to inspect pork houses, framing public sentiment toward trusts and alternative business patrons.
A notice requests readers who do not receive The Sun in Indianapolis to inform the office at 880 Old or New. It asks subscribers who are cut off to notify The Sun promptly and notes concern over delivery methods and fright induced changes in journalism.
A jubilant tone proclaims unparalleled prosperity for Americans in 1899 across all trades and livelihoods. The piece urges gratitude and celebrates a bountiful year, contrasting praise with historical Puritan austerity and urging happiness and thanks.
The County board of charities favors adding religious services in the workhouse and jail, criticizing current efforts as dull and led by lay enthusiasts. It suggests paying Indianapolis ministers and prominent speakers to deliver direct, impactful talks to inmates, hoping for reform and spiritual impact.
A lyric about a dreamer awaiting a weddin day contrasts with a vivid street scene where a small girl with a market basket elicits help but reveals a lack of turkey for Thanksgiving. The tale shifts from longing to a poignant moment with a market scene and a child’s resolve.
In a party discussion Adolphus notes Miss Fethercage favors her left hand while Stella Steele adds she wore a new diamond ring on that hand, suggesting a possible clue or change in status.
A man with a cynical cast muses that the world runs on a reasonable plan. He notes it is fortunate that Thanksgiving and green apple days do not coincide, a remark said to comfort the harmless soul.
A passerby buys a sun from a ragged newsboy on Thanksgiving eve. The boy speaks of poverty and a tremens‑trailed father, a missing sister, and a home with the old lady. The narrator, moved by the tale, cannot forget the boy's sorrowful plea and returns home to a troubled memory.
Poem recalling winters past and holiday scenes as gas bills rise and warmth wanes. The speaker imagines old comforts, family rituals, and memories from childhood while facing present chill and financial strain in a traditional seasonal voice.
A verse by an Indianapolis songwriter laments crooked street car dealings and town crime. It blends social gossip with reflection on justice and public trust as a searchlight is turned on local corruption.
Postmaster Hess mulls the future as he jokes about the new federal building and a harp in the new Jerusalem. In Washington Secretary Gage extends the bond purchase deadline to December 23 after buying about 18 million of the 25 million authorized. the prior limit was November 30.
Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire testifies his wife used Chamberlains Pain Balm for nine years of shoulder pain. After trying medicines and doctors with no relief they tried one bottle and her shoulder is almost well. Sold by all druggists.
A religious vignette contrasts two prayers during Thanksgiving while a business note from St. Louis reports Hopkins Sanford denying rumors of withdraws from a new telephone, telegraph and cable company and stating the amalgamation is flourishing despite Bell system opposition.
A collage of early 20th century clippings describes Ridged suburbs around Ladysmith and Mafeking, plus civic notes from Terre Haute and Bloomington. It references Bryan’s popularity, Admiral Schley’s standing, and Chicago labor unions, highlighting public debates and labor tensions.
Thanksgiving edition ads feature a 25 cent special dinner at Plaza Restaurant located at 38 Monument Place. The notice promotes household washing services by Enterprise Steam Laundry and highlights the restaurant’s elaborate Thanksgiving offering.
An early 20th century ad column promotes sewing machines as Christmas gifts from Jos. C. Pfleger at 232 E Washington St. Also listed are Cronch Bros Concert Kings at Beatty's roof garden and Wabash R R weekly tourist sleeping cars from St. Louis to Los Angeles, with first car November 1 and weekly departures Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Details by G D Maxfield, D P A, 42 Jackson Place.
Theaters offer Thursday matinees with Englishs presenting His Excellency the Governor for three performances including Thursday. Creston Clarke headlines Friday with three shows and a Saturday matinee. The Grand stock company stages The Dancing Girl with a Thursday matinee and weeklong run including Saturday. Charley Frohman's This Excellency opens at Englishs Wednesday with Edwin Stevens Ethel Barrymore and Charlotte Clare in lead roles. The Ragged Cavalier and David Garrick feature Creston Clark Friday and Saturday respectively. On the Wabash, a Indiana life drama closes the week at the Lark Saturday night. Brig Gen King U S Army to lecture early January. Drs Allen Til and Horace Allen of Chicago remain ill in Chicago with diabetes.
For information on reduced fares to the north south west and southwest apply to Pennsylvania-Vandalia lines ticket agents or address W. W. Richardson DPYA Indianapolis.
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