Milk Ordinance Faces Rocky Road and Voter Rethink
The piece rails against secrecy in the milk ordinance pushed by Dr. Buehler and urges open public discussion. It endorses strong enforcement against adulterated milk and counsels Marion county voters to break party lines to select capable candidates, naming several Republicans and Democrats for local offices.
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Rocky Road
Buehler
Dr. Buehler
Marion County
Oliver P. Ensley
Cy Clark
Wm. E. Davis
Cox
Charles Clark
Wallace Mains
Booth Tarkington
Wm. M. Fogarty
Clarence Tucker
Justice of the Peace
Political Snippets and Satire From Indiana Papers
A collage of political quips and cartoon-style notes from Indiana papers criticizes Congress, coal interests, prohibition, and tariffs. Figures mentioned include Gen Nelson Miles and Gen Funston, with references to Hanna Fairbanks and Dingley schedules, ending with an ad for Dean's Ointment.
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Nelson A. Miles
Honolulu
Muncie Times
Grant
David B. Hill
Terre Haute Express
Funston
Terre Haute Tribune
Hanna
Indiana
Fairbanks
Coal Trust
Monopoly
Tipton Times
Shelbyville Democrat
Bargains in Upright Pianos at Salawin’s Used
Bright poster style notice advertises used upright pianos at Salawin’s Bargains. It invites readers to start the week with special prices and directs to the UPHERUN office and shop at 121-123 E. Ohio with contact phones 880.
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Salawin
Upherun
Ohio
Ohiost
Engagement Announced and Society Gatherings Noted
The engagement of Miss Gertrude Kirschbaum to Albert M. Rosenthal is announced. Social events include Henry Austin Clapp from Boston speaking to the Contemporary club, St. John's club meeting, and various luncheons and dinners at the Columbia club and St. Joseph's hall.
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Gertrude Kirschbaum
Albert M. Rosenthal
Henry Austin Clapp
Boston
St. John's
Nellie C. Jones
E. Michigan St
Los Angeles
Cal
Edmund A. Dwyer
Chapel Club
St. Joseph's Hall
Eunice
Augusta Jameson
Columbia Club
Alice Waldo
New York
Mary van Winkle
Lena Brash
Gertrude Wocher
Eudora Landers
Classifieds and notices from Little Chronicle sample
Listings include Wanted nurse for bottled baby and organist and boy to blow same. Buildog for sale eats anything and fond of children. Lost umbrella near High Gate archway. Brown Davis Co announces furrier gowns and capes from their skins. Annual sale now on. Do not be cheated.
Legal Oddities And Stage Decorum From Bygone Times
A comic miscellany recounts legal mix ups from Judge Cleaveland in Connecticut and stories of General Scott’s spelling, Judge Cowrinne’s sharp wit, and actor Brooksfield’s caustic retorts. It notes a German woman seeking an executioner, Scott’s authority quote, and theater anecdotes from Mansfield and Brookfield about egos and mistaken roles.
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New York
Connecticut
Chudge
Juost
The Rivals Bob Acres at Englishs and Madcaps at Grand
Joseph Jefferson appears as Bob Acres at Englishs Monday night. The Grand features four Madcaps from London in sketches. The Runaway Girl opens Monday at the Park for a three day engagement. Gay Morning Glories plays all week at the Empire.
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English
Joseph Jefferson
Park
Bob Acres
London
the Park
Indianapolis
the Empire
Bless Their Little Hearts Fire Alarm Adventure
Two youngsters in a North Delaware street children’s room hear a fire alarm. They pause, then decide to check the fire headquarters rumor, suggesting they go down to see the fire being brought under control.
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N. Delawarest
Harvard gains Bloomington English instructor Ayde Iette
Prof Frank Ayde Iette formerly teaching English at Bloomington has been elected to an English instructor post at Harvard University. His move brings a noted scholar from Bloomington to Cambridge and reflects Harvard’s hiring of experienced instructors.
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Bloomington
Frank Ayde- Iette
Harvard
Low Crowned Hats and Grapes Trim Show At Winter Event
The article discusses fashionable low crowned hats with broad flat brims and trims of velvet ribbons and grape motifs. It notes a French sailor style crown one inch high and describes bridal and travel accents, plus housewife tips on peeling, corks, and cleaning enameled bathtubs with gasolene and salt and turpentine.
Fall waist vestings in white and cream on display
Shops show large displays of heavy vestings for fall waists in white or cream. Ready made waists vary in weight and price. cheapest around 50 cents and handsome ones up to seven dollars.
Delightful wall paper panels for a child's room
The panels measure about 12 by 36 inches and feature life size scenes such as duck mothers with ducklings, fox terriers in pursuit of a rooster, and beggars arriving in town. Other designs show children going to bed, saying prayers, eating breakfast, or playing. Printed on stout paper, they should be pasted on cheese cloth or muslin before mounting unless framed.
Sir Brenry Irving’s Illusion of a Speech Reading
A detailed description of Sir Brenry Irving’s after dinner talks shows how he uses large print and on stage gestures to appear as if reading. The piece notes slips on the table and a position with a fruit knife as pages turn, making the act seem seamless to most listeners.
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Brenry Irving
Henry
Eruptions Treated by Internal Balance Not Drying Agents
A medieval remedy note states eczema and skin eruptions stem from humors either inherited or from faulty digestion. It cautions against drying medicines and advises an internal approach to restore balance rather than surface treatments.
Glass and velvet millinery grapes described in fashion note
A period note explains that millinery grapes differ from those used on garments. Millinery grapes are glass and covered with velvet silk or cloth, retaining natural size and shape but usually impossible in color.
The Red Headed Girl Folk Verse
A humorous poetic piece warns against falling for a red headed girl. It contrasts timeless cautions with the fiery temper and unpredictable charm of a Titian curl bearer, suggesting traditional proverbs fail in love with vivid, mischievous rhythm.
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Earl
Elopement, Police Chase, and Local Deaths Reported
Robert Crawfordsville and May Cuttell eloped from Windgate and fled toward Illinois after eluding authorities. Coroner rules Nichols death as a fall down stairs. Mrs. Albert Snyder of New Richmond dies, noted as a leading figure.
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Crawfordsville
Robert Allhands
May Cuttell
Windgate
Illinois
Nichols
Albert Snyder
New Richmond
The Sketches and Songs of a Sinner
A tale focuses on Jim, shunned by Millerville friends, yet strengthened by his true love Sue who remains loyal despite public scorn. Sue leaves with another, while Jim endures imprisonment but finds happiness in her steadfast heart.
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Milterville
Apel
Dreams and fortunes in a playful exchange of names
Phyllis MM asks about dreams while a storyteller recalls a poet who can pay rent like Rip Van Winkle. Uncle Silas quips to Jonas about a big calf once owned, noting one calf sent to the butcher and the other to college in a light dialogue.
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Phyllis MM
Phyllis
Rip van Winkle
Jonas
Silas
Marriage Ends In Brutal Plain Speaking
A brief dialogue reveals a marriage where the wife chooses companionship with an older man over serving a younger one, and a neighbor notes the husband treats her brutally. The exchange hints at contrasting desires and a troubled relationship without explicit details.
Betting Delay After Race Sparks Household Question
Mrs Newliwed scolds the late husband asking if he came from the races. He confirms the horses won by his wager held up the next race. The quip shows a humorous domestic spotlight on betting and timing.
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Mrs. Newliwed
Mr. Newliwed
Edward Snger
Sine Hlipu tian show auction moves forward
Owners announce all stock and properties for sale at public auction after a failed road tour. No new franchises will be granted to corporations in the city until approval by a special committee.
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Kokdmo
Morgan’s Frustrations Spur Rainy Taxi Chase
Wealthy financier J P Morgan endures a day of delays and tense exchanges as he tries to leave crowds, find a cab, and board a ferry. Amid reporters and a looming funeral, Morgan’s impatience erupts in a series of rushed, muttered confrontations and missed rides.
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Morgan
Mr. Morgan
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