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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1890
Page
3
A light verse praises Phyllis in gingham dress, noting silks and satins aside from beauty. The poem lauds her artless grace and says her virtues shine through her simple gingham attire.
A rugged reminiscence from the West recalls outlandish pidgin mocking, a daybreak hunt for birds, and a wild stormy pursuit. Two men Bill and Jim face a sudden tremor as a flock of pidgins erupts, wrecking their cabin escape route, leaving them to retreat and finally feast on pidgin dishes amid the wreckage and chaos.
A humorous reminiscence about Harris and Montmorency, detailing their antics and misadventures. The narrator recalls Harris seeking alcohol, Montmorency the terrier causing chaos, and a comically serious encounter with a beer can bearing on mischief and camaraderie.
Excerpts recount humorous remarks about Nilsson the singer and poker, a Chicago Tribune quote on nightlife, and a New York Times anecdote about Senator Zach Chandler. The pieces critique public figures, urban illusions, and the pomp of political life through dated journalism language.
The fragment lists chapters about mood and appetite with references to a product called Sarsaparilia and a note on attractive entertainments. It hints at a Sun newspaper popular liner approach where bargains under that heading are noticed by many.
Reading Michigan reports a 17 year old girl who has been married four times. Helen Gould, daughter of dsy Gould, owns a rare private orchid collection and is a skilled botanist. Paris fashion trends revive magenta as Mme Carcot, wife of the French president, sparks a color fad. Old carpet fringe revival described as soft, rich livable fabric used in draperies. Francesca Cordella, 50, near Pomona California, is said to be the youngest great grandmother in the United States, with multiple generations marrying young.
Dr J Waugh, a noted veterinary surgeon, endorses Darbys Prophylactic Fluid as a universal remedy for dogs. The claim states it cures ser animals mange distemper diarmusci and worms quickly and permanently and heals scratches sores galls bruises cuts or wounds. Local applications are said to be without an equal and its effect on colit and stours is described as magical.
City Civil Engineer announces sealed proposals for grading paving and sidewalks on Homavenue to Pennsylvania street and related alleys in Indianapolis. Projects include brick paving, bowldering and curbing with stringent specifications, bids due October 6 1890, No. 143 and multiple subcontracts No. 147 148 160 161 158 154 165 161 165 with Barrett law contracts.
A fragmented notice outlines travel times and routes toward St Louis. Mentions Indianapolis and a schedule snippet with times like 7:36 am and 1:50 am, but details are incomplete.
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