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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
8
Dorothy Dix explains that flattery works broadly on both genders by appealing to vanity and desire for approval. She notes men like to be seen as capable and stylish, while women use praise to influence, protect their marriage, and elicit cooperation. The piece ends with a caution that such tactics may not always succeed, yet remain a merciful tool for sisters.
In a barber shop dialogue a Manicure Lady and Head Barber debate football and baseball with humor and shock. A cousin dies from a brutal football play while memories of Alma Mater and a Night School team surface amid jokes about Tigers Yale Harvard and Columbia.
Karl Mahler, an artist, loves Olga Hofman, a beautiful young woman he cherished before her marriage to another man, and her future role in the Kaiser household becomes a focal point of intrigue.
Karl and Olgas passion rekindled by a sinister stranger Millar who steers their desire. Mimi and Elsa oppose the affair as Millar manipulates letters and loyalties, culminating in a charged confrontation at Olga's mansion and Karl's studio.
Olga confesses love to Karl after a night of turmoil while Millar exploits the moment to trap them. Olga reveals a cherished letter, learns it never reached Karl, and Millar offers a fake apology with a delivered letter soon burned in the fireplace as the confrontation ends.
For a child born on this day the forecast warns of a most unfavorable day with advice to avoid pleasures and company and to keep money safe. The year’s child may face business demands, while young women could receive marriage offers and the child will be free generous clever and persevering and should remain employed.
A historical column recounts Shi HuangTi’s 214 BC barrier project and the Great Wall’s vast scale. It notes brutal labor, harsh edicts against books, and the enduring power of Chinese resilience shaping later reforms and literature.
A claim for a home made cough syrup combines granulated sugar and water to yield a pint of syrup for about 54 cents, with Pinex and pine extract. It promises relief from obstinate coughing within 24 hours and notes suitability for colds and bronchial ailments while urging use of real Pinex from a druggist.
A lively exchange praising a ring as a nifty piece of ice shows contemporary flair and a cheeky compliment. The speakers flirt with over-the-top admiration, highlighting the ring’s sparkle and stylish appeal.
An electric lighting system on the Danish island of Sjalland is driven by a windmill. The wheel stands 46 feet across atop a 43 foot tower with blade area 340 square feet. At a wind speed of 23 feet per second the mill outputs 8.6 horsepower.
A Washington Star quote features Mr Comrox noting his family’s European trips. He admits he is weak on valuing foreign money and that orders and payments are placed before he can inquire about expenses. The exchange highlights concerns about financial oversight in domestic spending.
A brief joke caption from the Christian Guardian presents a Swede’s pun about a pancake rising from yeast and setting behind a vest, framed as a light humor item in the paper.
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