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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1902
Page
4
The Indianapolis Sun announces its foreign advertising department under J Billson manager. Office locations listed at Tribune Building New York and Tribune Building Chicago, indicating regional ad placement channels.
The Sun questions Tom Taggart's influence on party picks in Indiana, arguing his control risks nominating weak candidates like Sahm and Rooker over stronger contenders. It predicts a future shift as democracy seeks winning tickets and criticizes current leaders for sacrificing success to Taggartism.
A playful dialogue among chorus girls recalls summers in Switzerland Newport Aix les Bains and Paris as one girl confesses she washed dishes upon return. Quotations linger from Judge and Life reflecting on love and wealth.
A nostalgic meditation on autumn memories, old songs, and rural scenes with references to Saslie, Jennie, Lilly Dunlap, Zekel Jinkins, and Sallie. Interwoven are snippets of humor and brief quips from contemporary papers like the New York Times and Chicago Tribune.
A satirical piece quotes an author and his wife about a war themed manuscript and a chorus girl’s costume critique. Dialogues include remarks by a manager about attire and a hunter’s odd memory, with casual banter and jest.
The speaker cautions against loud deathbed repentance and urges practical action to secure funds. They argue that those with flashy promises are often masking fraud, while real gain comes from earning enough to hire a crew and set sail toward tangible opportunities.
In a witty exchange, a poor man tells his friend that the meat trusts cannot win against him as he keeps driving prices down despite the trusts' higher asks. Edward Singer notes the humorous defiance.
Instructions for making crab apple jelly with minimal sugar and flavoring notes. guidance on using cheesecloth or strainer cloth, optional flavorings such as geranium leaves and mace, and a method to test jelly readiness. Also provides baby frock lengths by age and typical measurements.
A comic note recalls a bridegroom misplacing a shoe on his honeymoon train causing confusion with a traveler who sought a missing shoe. In another item, Bostonian Joseph M. Wade is made a noble of the fifth fanomnic decree by the Mikado, granting him access to interview the Japanese ruler for his support of Japanese art and students.
Practical home hints include preventing pie crust sog with egg white wash and oiling shoes to stop squeaks. It also covers table polishing with a two to one emulsion, carbolic acid in wash, alum in starch, soda water for indigestion, boiled milk with leaf sugar for cough, and camphor menthol for hay fever or catarrh relief.
A trend report notes fall color palettes gaining momentum for daily wear. The season champions a coat and skirt combination suited to all-round styling and transitional weather.
The article outlines fall color palettes and fabrics. Dark blue cloth with red and white silk accents is introduced for collars cuffs and girdles. It highlights scarlet hues for Newmarket coats and suggests elephant gray in light wools and various luxurious fabrics with bright trimmings in yellows greens blues and pinks.
The item highlights hats that are oversized and flat with many small flowers as trimming. Black taffeta fabrics appear prominently. Coats about 21 inches long feature a loose back and front and are trimmed with vel.
The article suggests ribbon widths Nos 3 to 20 and black with white pairing in rich materials like silks and broadcloths. Brocades are highlighted as a fall trend, with miladi advised to choose a gown now for later wear under a jacket. High necklines are emphasized for versatile future use.
In Laramie Wyoming Mrs May Freston Slosson wife of the University of Wyoming faculty vice president holds the unique role of chaplain at the state penitentiary over two years guiding inmate spiritual welfare.
An advertising pitch touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy with the power to cure ailments. The copy emphasizes its virtue and effectiveness in improving health.
A special fast through train departs Indianapolis at 7:25 a m for Louisville arriving 10:15 a m. The return from Louisville Main Street station leaves at 7 p m. The round trip price is 1 50. The service runs Sunday September 7th with no intermediate stops.
Sandusky Ohio plans for a $1.50 excursion by Lake Erie and Western Railroad at $1.59 for seats. Leaves Indianapolis at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday September 6. For berths chairs and full details contact A H Sellars C P A 28 South Illinois Street.
Advertises a Yellowstone Park tour priced at 70 dollars with round trip option at 79 dollars. Includes railroad fare stage fare and hotel board for five and a half days. Tickets available daily at the gate from September 1 to 11 with return by September 25. Details from local ticket agents.
A brief postal card notice invites readers to send a card or call THE SUN office for assistance. It promises small costs and guaranteed results and mentions calling for any kind of help.
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