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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
4
The Pittsburg workingmen expel anarchist elements from their ranks in a bold display of collective action. They vow a broad boycott of lawbreakers and urge nationwide echoes, arguing business ethics align with patriotic unity under the flag of the United States.
Indianapolis residents praise parades and the Odd Fellows for helping nationally but complain the guiding plan blocks business in downtown. They urge routes be redesigned to prevent hours of downtown gridlock.
In a local remark, critics argue that prohis would gain support if they had not backed a damphool prayer chain and upheld party organs that spread falsehoods about the army canteen and President McKinley.
The city held a Tuesday parade while business stalled. Prohibitionists campaign municipally aiming to win 236 votes, as factory owners push for noon-hour activism to curb intemperance. Express wagons greet visitors to the courthouse as Roosevelt’s cabinet retention looms. Emma Goldman faces possible release amid concerns for public order.
Fragmentary text references Mr Maguire franchise handicap and Mr Taggart financial rein may affect situation. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond these names.
Mr Taggart asserts that Mr Bookwalter has not answered his questions and warns against leaving the impression that he is not a strong-minded man. The remark carries an unsportsmanlike tinge that evokes Lord Dun- Tavern.
The line suggests anarchists would confront Roosevelt if he proves equally adept with a firearm as depicted in bear hunt stories, implying a warning that he would capture them even with hands bound.
Governor's staff is out staffed this week by the odd fellows in a surprising staffing reversal. The odd fellows reportedly took on several administrative tasks and public event duties, reducing the governor's immediate workload temporarily.
A quoted exchange frames a playful dialogue where a man laments he cannot paint sing or write yet a woman urges him to constantly declare her beauty today and tomorrow. The verse expresses admiration and insistence on verbal praise as form of art.
A Buffalo Express poem laments a boy named Willie urged by adults to attend school. Narrator recalls their own youth when studies were their sole delight, contrasting the forced discipline with the joy of play. The piece uses vivid imagery of a “boxcar filled with freight” to symbolize classroom knowledge.
A poem line shows a child gazing at a mother while holding a doll and asking if she once wore frocks like a girl. The verse frames a tender mother child moment and a question about being a doll in childhood.
A Pleasant Remembrance notes that McKinley and Bryan faced off without personal attacks, using political weapons instead. Both respected each other's character and stated that respect openly, a fact highlighted as Kansas mourns a shared national loss.
A string of light humor pieces from various sources recalls a Milwaukee church visit by a railroad conductor, a London cafe scene with Nat Goodwin, and a playful exchange about a lobster remark. The anecdotes showcase witty miscommunications and social cues across venues.
A loosely connected patchwork of verses and dialogue follows a singer and companions through playful musings on small things, romantic misunderstandings, and a riverlife scene. Characters Garlett Gablett Miss Whipperly and Bill appear in short exchanges over light topics and a flat financial setback.
A sentimental poem about a mother cherishing her son from childhood to age. She sees him as her little boy despite his gray hair and grown manhood. The piece contrasts the passing years with a mother’s unchanging affection.
The Sage of Hawville quips that few women doubt their equal strength but notes when a woman takes a man’s job she feels slightly superior to others of her sex, a wry observation on gender roles.
A comic exchange features Miss Paraffine reading a romantic poem and Mr Grouchman reframing it as a joke about the girl breathing through her mouth. The dialogue underscores contrasting views on poetry and interpretation within a playful scene.
Readers across papers comment on Emma Goldman, Bryan and populists, Roosevelt, and the labor scene. Opinions clash over Czolgosz's fate with calls for electrocution and doubts about severe punishment, reflecting mixed public sentiment. Political figures and workers feature in the debate.
A narrator notes a child fears the spooky stories told by a relative, while the speaker contemplates fleeing to linger with “old Nance” and endure the shiver of goose flesh as she recounts haunt lore. The fragment implies a domestic scene of superstition and fear.
A republican executive committee chairman notes an early frost this year and prompts a democratic chairman to respond asking if the campaign will start early. Edward Singer referenced.
Editorial excerpts note Roosevelt's rise to national leadership replacing McKinley. The New York Evening Sun and St. Paul Dispatch reflect on his public image and the nation's shift toward a Roosevelt era, while the Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a waning nickname and evolving perception.
Daniel Morrison aged 56 of Connersville usually attends every state fair and is visiting this year as the guest of Mrs. J. E. Wheldon of Capitol Avenue, staying in the city for the proceedings.
An advertisement announces all day tomorrow free sample packs of Schiffman's Asthma Cure at Sloan Drug Co 22 W Washington St to help asthma hay fever and bronchitis sufferers. Dr Schiffmann says the remedy relieves attacks instantly and has cured many. out-of-town readers can request a sample by mail with a 2 cent stamp to Dr R Schiffmann 370 Jackson St St Paul Minn by Sept 23.
A nostalgic verse recalls childhood trips down lanes to an old stone well and shared affection with Nell. Vivid scenes of fields orchards and a waterfall frame lasting memories from youth, ending with the narrator cherishing love and a vanished past.
Cupid laments a record year for automobile offenses as he jokes about dating odds and travel by ship and golf links. The Brooklyn Life verse playfully notes the season’s hectic pace with romances, balls, and moonlit glens, culminating in a sharp jab at speeding and traffic.
Milk should be scalded and cooled before using in custards or puddings to prevent curdling. Coal dust mixed with salt and water forms lumps useful for banking up a fire for the night.
A collage of vintage jokes and wry lines from multiple papers features proposals in surf mishaps, a fatal fainting during engagement, gender role quips about buying gowns, a dentist joke, and a revenue cutter riddle. Names and dates are sparse, but the tone reflects early humor columns.
American humorists' honor grows for Booth Tarkington after a playful exchange with Prof. Cherry the explorer. Tarkington teased about his African voyage yet the novelist later learns the explorer enjoyed the quip understanding it as light American humor.
A historic note warns that gray hair is contagious and advises against sharing combs. It links hard water to the problem and suggests distilled or boiled water with borax. For women nearing gray, it prescribes warm water, no soap, and careful washing along the hair and scalp.
The Hartford Courant quotes James A. Garfield advising Sherman that assassination cannot be guarded against, a point proven eight months later by Garfield’s own shooting. It argues a president should not live in fear yet reasonable precautions against both threats are prudent.
Baking pies with fillings prone to soaking the crust such as lemon custard or pumpkin requires using the lower crust first. Bake it halfway, then add the soft filling and finish baking.
Amusement notes say Park Theatre, with high seating capacity, cannot meet demand for the week as audiences flock to see Superba. Pierrot and eight girl dancers draw praise while Te Chow’s trained cat show tops the bill, described as the world’s only act of its kind. Mlle. Dika leads the chorus with a catchy sketch.
A guide to matching colors when buying new furniture draperies or rugs. Start with the carpet as the prevailing tint and blend curtains and furniture to it. If clashes occur change the wall paper to harmonize with the carpet, keeping the ceiling and overall scheme consistent.
A collage of quirky notes: a Virginia racehorseman with delirium tremens dives into a river to flee snakes, blue racers in pursuit, a Denver News jab at social outcasts, and a stranger’s take on gamblers. Also references Emma Goldman halted with a playful “Whoa Emma” and a western man boasting a potato crop worth half a million dollars.
The guide warns against storing warm food in covered dishes. Steam moistens and spoils bread and cake. Warm potatoes become heavy and soggy when kept in a closed container. As food cools quickly, it will keep longer the faster it cools, especially soups.
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