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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1893
Page
3
Poem reflecting on hopeful journeys from distant ports toward fulfillment, with phrases about sun, sea, and faith. Mentions Aaron Spar and Nora L. Franklin as citation from New Orleans Times-Democrat. Describes ships that drift, waiters watching the shore, and the sea’s power delaying arrivals.
A lone hunter in India near the Ganges encounters a tiger mother with cubs. After a brutal struggle, he shoots the tiger, saving himself and later recovering from injuries. His servant Gunjeet tracks the kill. the two cubs are captured and sent away. The tale ends with the hunter's wary, lasting discomfort at the memory. Also included are brief anecdotes about a Georgia politician and a Monmouth bird rescue.
A Harper's Young People fragment tells of a muddy boy who traps a chicken, fears bears, and confesses a longing for a friendly tame bear without teeth. He wails after being found in a swamp, mother consoles him, and his mood shifts to hopeful whimsy.
Spiced peaches are prepared without removing pits by simmering six pounds of fruit with three and a half pounds sugar one quart vinegar and one teaspoon each of cinnamon and cloves tied in a bag. Boil slowly in a kettle and can while hot. Pears may be spiced similarly as may apples.
In an advocacy style piece the advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the sole medicine to aid weak or ailing women. It claims quick cures or money back if no benefit, describing it as an invigorating tonic that strengthens digestion, enriches blood, relieves aches and induces sleep.
On Wednesday in London and Chicago a string of events colored the day. The Standard Oil Trust dissolved amid public prejudice while railways weakened on the London market. Gov McKinley spoke to the army in Chicago about volunteers as religious congress meetings overflowed in Chicago.
Market listings show steady prices on September 14 with wide ranges for meats including hams beef and pork, plus numerous fruits vegetables and staples. Notable items include sugar cured hams, bacon, lard, toasted grains, and a broad assortment of produce from potatoes and onions to lemons and grapes, with per pound and per barrel quotes.
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