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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
4
The News notes the vast daily influx via interurban lines to Indianapolis, urging recognition of their role in city and regional development. It recalls past objections, praises current leadership during coal strikes, and flags upcoming events like the Fall Festival and elections, with mixed political jabs throughout.
A compilation notes heated reactions in 1900 era press. New York Evening Sun mocks Wisconsin Methodist conference letter to the president about Archbishop Ireland, while Detroit and New York papers lampoon political figures and Republican attitudes toward Speaker Henderson amid a district nomination.
J O Carson hails This Sun as the best paper in Indianapolis while J P Goodrich doubts brass band influence in politics. D T Doyle says top vocalists aren’t on stage and Charles Clarke views the political situation favorably from a democratic angle. D W Brouse urges action for veteran volunteer firemen as Mayor Bookwalter notes a great opportunity.
A collection of quotes from readers and public figures on topics from appropriations and coal to politics and city affairs. Notable voices include Cornelius McGroarty, Dr Meaney, Sergeant Corrigan, John W Kern, and Hunt for local issues at the fair and in Indianapolis.
A brisk dialogue parodies manners and city life as characters muse on fame, platonic bonds, and social schemes. The excerpt riffs on jokes about gender, friendship, divorce, and global balance with sharp, humorous banter.
A Victorian era ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for any sale of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features endorsements from Waer & Tavarx and others and claims the firm F. J. Cheney & Co. is honorable and financially capable. The text includes garbled OCR portions.
W W Richardson argues editors should avoid printing unverified sensational pieces. He urges presenting all sides, ensuring accuracy, and delaying publication until every party can state their view. He cautions against rushing to be first and risking injustice.
A column extols kerosene for cleaning baths drains and fabrics, noting grease removal and disinfection. It recounts a mother saving a child with kerosene during a croup attack and advocates cautious use alongside medical care. The piece also discusses cooking tips and the casserole method influencing stew preparation.
The method describes testing a suspected spread by rubbing a small amount on glass and holding it to light. A smooth blur indicates butter, while a grainy, speckled appearance signals oleomargarine. The test also distinguishes pure lard from compound fats using the same glass technique.
A recipe demonstration explains using gelatin with chicken bones and meat to form a mold. It guides preserving gravy quantity by filling the mold with cold water to measure needed liquid. The method emphasizes economical use of remaining fowl to create a molded dish.
An old backslider narrates churchgoing reflections as Sunday sermons spur fleeting resolve to reform yet daily temptations and social rounds derail the effort. The speaker confesses a recurring cycle of contrition and slipping back into familiar temptations amid rural social ties and riding off with neighbors.
A legislator notes that quite a number of bills were passed yesterday while a tough-looking customer on the rear platform inquires how many of them were obtained. The exchange hints at ongoing legislative activity and possible negotiation.
In a playful exchange two poets debate the impact of verse. The first says the other's lines are always cheerful and lift spirits. The second asks if that impression holds, with the first affirming that reading them makes his own poetry feel less inferior.
A note from Miss Mabel Thomas described hosting a select company of friends. The compositor Willie set it up but printed fiends by error. Willie claims no intentional error though an investigation suggests he was upset.
A historical voice warns women against marrying for looks or security. It urges self respect and cautions not to marry an alcoholic or out of fear of becoming an old maid. The text favors love, stable character, and parental guidance as sound guides for marriage decisions.
The article describes roses made in two or three pink satin shades that closely resemble real flowers and are worn tucked behind the ear or among front hair, with violeta and malmations likewise fashioned in the same style for use on lace or neckline.
A person is described as being left out during the invitation distribution and is currently on an extended vacation. The text hints at social exclusion linked to formal event planning and concurrent time away. No names or dates are provided.
A quoted reflection from Edward Singer on virtue and vice noting that if people did what they ought to do they would have no time for wrong actions. The line expresses a moral philosophy on behavior and self discipline.
A Philadelphia Times anecdote recalls Abraham Lincoln dealing with a persistent northern visitor in 1864. After a long chat, Lincoln produced a baldness remedy and jokingly sent the man home with instructions to return in three months to report results.
A humorous sketch contrasts old maids widows and children with wit on marriage and social norms. It notes a woman’s concern over a panther escape in California prompting cautious actions, and also remarks on a man’s perception after hearing a partner snore.
Lake Erie & Western received two cars of new steel ratio for distribution between Indianapolis and Pere.
A poem fragment reflects a lover's plea to not be denied love and a meditation on gratitude for life and friendship. It contrasts earthly joy with the mystery of endings, mingling praise for June's lush growth with searing images of barren aftermath and lasting memory. It closes with a September Atlantic reference.
Poem contemplating the afterlife and eternal reunion with a beloved friend. The speaker longs for a glimpse of a heavenly land beyond mortal travel and asks who would endure life without certainty of that realm and reunion.
The evening programs list Vaudeville at Grand with 2:15 and 8:15 shows Park presenting Superba at 2 and 8, Empire Burlesque offering 2 and more evenings.
Fletcher Wagner has gone to Harvard. The Saturday evening dinner dances at the Country Club have been discontinued. Miss Stella Feaster and Clarence H. Pile wed Thursday night with Rev. H. H. Huten officiating. Mrs. Wesley Rhodehamel hosted the German reading circle on Wednesday. Y W C A hosted a Friday reception honoring boards and secretaries. The Manette club hosts a Thursday card party at YMCA hall to start the season. Mrs. Phil Rappaport elected president with E. Buehler as vice president and A. Siebold as secretary and treasurer. The Y M C A dining room was transformed into an assembly hall decorated with palms and golden rods.
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