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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1906
Page
5
A fragmentary verse feature presents the man in the wilderness asking about strawberries in the sea and dressed chickens in holes from a peekaboo waist. The narrator replies with playful misdirection and a punchline about beating it.
John Fields visits Widow Dean and wagers a kiss on a chess match. The widow proposes the bet with a smile, and as the game turns, Fields fears losing more than the match, debating whether he can or should kiss her.
A humorous tale recounts Fields courting a widow with playful boldness. He dares her, she kisses him, and he rises to the challenge winning her affection. The narrative notes Fields grows more confident while Mrs. Fields helps cure his bashfulness.
A collection of home style dishes including Roast Turkey with cracker dressing and butter sauce, Doiled Chicken Stuffed with bacon and cream, Potted Fish with mustard and cayenne, Veal Terrapin with lemon peel and nutmeg, and a quick cream sauce. Instructions cover prep, simmering, and serving steps.
Misa Sarah Jackson of Buffalo advocates women joining unions and auxiliary groups to improve working conditions. She urges regular meeting attendance, committee service, and outreach to encourage labor involvement, noting women's reach extends beyond male relatives. Strong unions uplift wages, luxury access, and social standing, influencing communities and politics through united effort.
A collage of snatches and quips from urban chatter includes mock etiquette about a sister-in-law’s marriage, inkling of social scenes with millionaires paying for photographs, and jests on taxes, cars, and vaudeville. Brief remarks mention Taft and Roosevelt, plus local anecdotes about people recovering from illness and a Florida trip, creating a mosaic of early 20th century gossip.
In San Francisco Pedro Bonelli, deaf since a Martinique disaster, employs a parrot named Paulo to take customer orders. The bird perched on Bonelli’s head repeats orders to the cook, drawing crowds to the restaurant near Golden Gate Park. Doctors say a costly operation may restore Bonelli's hearing.
In St Petersburg on October 6 authorities reported the discovery of 16 bombs at the Institute for Engineers. The find is seen as the most shocking event in months, widening fear among bureaucrats and students who are suspected to support revolutionary movements.
An Astrologer Raphael forecast for Saturday October 6 offers unfavourable signs. It warns that birthdays on that date bring annoyances in business and possible losses while domestic life faces sickness and disappointment. A child born that day in 1905 is described as careless and unlucky.
In Phoenix on October 5, President Roosevelt urged Arizona and New Mexico governors to ensure accurate counting of statehood votes. Rumors reached the president that there was concern about unfair counting and possible manipulation of the election results.
A report from Chihuahua dated October 5 says seven miners were killed at the Buena Tierra mine when timbering failed, trapping and crushing them in the mine shaft. Local authorities and Mexican officials were notified as rescue efforts began.
Doran correspondent reports at Grantsburg Wisconsin that hay is being harvested for winter use and some surplus hay is being prepared for sale to hunters during deer season. The item notes farm activity and local supply.
Mrs Henderson argues in The Aristocracy of Health that life is too short with 20 of 50 years spent asleep and 25 years spent learning to live. She suggests humans deserve at least 200 years, criticizing idle limits on lifespan.
In Tokyo, progressive women increasingly insist on prior introductions before marriage, declining to marry men they do not know. This shift reflects broader social changes as women pursue autonomy in selecting life partners.
A period piece notes eight jobs where women do not appear in the United States. It lists soldiers in the army sailors or marines in the navy firemen in municipal fire departments and other roles. The passage reflects historical gender restrictions in labor.
An advertisement touts a herbal remedy named Favorite Prescription claiming native roots aid female weaknesses. It emphasizes no alcohol, printed ingredients, and superiority over alcohol-based drugs, urging women to use it to avoid surgery and regain strength for daily tasks.
The Sun partners with a major pattern company to supply readers with daily patterns for ten cents each. Each day features a different pattern, with the only ten cent pattern including scam allowances. Send ten cents, pattern number and size, plus name and address to The Fashion Department of The Sun.
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