Old and new phones listed with prices
A short classified fragment shows two phones, labeled old and new, with prices including 150 dollars. The text also includes numbers 626 3411 880 in unclear order.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
4
A short classified fragment shows two phones, labeled old and new, with prices including 150 dollars. The text also includes numbers 626 3411 880 in unclear order.
The editorial advocates that coal barons Baer and associates deserve blame for the ongoing strike as they refuse to heed calls from president, business leaders, and the people to ease tensions. It contends rising public pressure could prompt Congress to protect citizens from industry throttling. Indiana Republicans back Roosevelt versus Fairbanks, opposing a Fairbanks nomination and favoring renomination for Roosevelt.
The editorial calls the State board of charities to act on dire Indiana jail conditions where inmates are housed together. It asserts a remedy exists by law and criticizes funds shortfalls from county commissioners. It notes political rumors, party splits in Marion, and worries over Wall Street volatility and gambling threats to prosperity.
A humorous piece features verses about Pretty Papa and Purty papa Helen and Stella, with dialogue snippets and satirical lines about a singer or performer. It includes caricatures, folded in quips about manners and reputation, and closes with a dated byline credit to EDWARD as SINGER.
An elderly man at Sixth street station laments losing his son, described as thirty three, as bystanders call for assistance from a policeman. The scene highlights communal concern and the response of local authorities during a tense moment.
An Indianapolis reader learns to revamp an old lounge instead of buying new. A velvet covered sofa is repaired for 15 dollars, while a New York socialite orders a sable cape worth 16000. Other home tips cover ham prep and perfume preservation.
Amos Butler of the State board of charities says he knows nothing of E H Nebeker's resignation from the Board of control of the state prison. He notes Nebeker has served well but cites his wife’s wish as the reason for possible departure.
Rev Louis Brown and mother to be at Meridian this winter Mrs Byron Eliott hosts luncheon at Columbia club Veronica club to begin season Oct 23 at 710 E Eleventh St Mrs Hugh Burkit held a reception for first wedding anniversary at Alexandria Mrs Harry Haring hosted luncheon for sister Therese Fry of Chicago and Miss Margaret Bugbee bride elect Edward N Cook invites for Grace Cook wedding to Edwardee Wednesday morning
The passage details dainty stock accessories fashioned from blue chiffon with white silk embroidery tapers to a jabot, another white silk stock with a front point secured by black embroidery, and a batiste stock with shaded green leaves and a small bat wing bow at the front.
A fragment notes a cave taking nicety that implies boredom during pauses in talk. It hints at a habit of jumping up during quiet moments, suggesting social tension and subtle signaling within conversation.
A fragment describes frying bacon until brown and juicy, noting variations in texture. One unspecified woman’s method is praised, suggesting dipping slices lightly in flour before frying yields a highly satisfactory result.
John Judd in Indiana fined $10 plus costs for allowing minors in his saloon. He refused to pay and filed suit against William Huffman, town clerk, arguing the clerk's judicial power is unconstitutional. Other notes: Crawfordsville brick company begins with capacity of 14,000 bricks per day. Rush of local industry, unions, and crime items follow.
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