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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
8
The Indianapolis Sun presents Willis S. Thompson as editor on the Tuesday October 6 1908 edition. The paper is published daily except Sunday from the Sun Building at 123 and 125 East Ohio Street.
An editorial discusses the political landscape with focus on Democratic and Republican strategies, Hearst's Independence party, and the public's demand for accountability. It notes the electorate’s shift away from party lines, Roosevelt’s stance, and the influence of leaders like Cannon and McKinley on tariffs and governance.
Caspar Whitney in The Outing Magazine argues for harsher penalties to curb reckless driving. He condemns repeat violators and urges fines for first offenses, license revocation after a second, and imprisonment on a third. He also suggests manslaughter charges for deaths caused by such drivers.
Dr E A Ayers explains how eyes focus and adapt in humans birds and fish. He describes lens elasticity its effect on focus and how eyes of fish can adjust focus by moving the lens toward the retina.
A satirical folly lingers as Mrs Solomon's voice declares advice on women, vanity, and flirtation. She mocks flattery, corsets, and powder while noting men split between respect and luncheon liaisons. The piece closes with a question about the reader's place.
An improved carriage, as a model for common roads or railroads with drawing power, shown at the city hall. Inventor seeks a partner to fund 8 000 to 10 000 dollars to implant the device widely, appealing to scientific and turnpike stock holders to view it.
A housekeeper finds her Japanese servant George studying Schopenhauer. He claims to understand it and applies it, saying he will not mind his mistress's cooking instructions once he recalls what the white man says about women.
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