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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1894
Page
3
A reflective poem fragment describes two neighbors by a sunlit window. The speaker contrasts the woman across the way with a baby’s face reflected in light, sighing over wealth versus the treasure of a child’s eyes and praying for protection of that innocence.
A veteran night editor at a New York newspaper collapses at work after a life devoted to timely type setting during Civil War era crises. His illness foreshadows a final press run as colleagues rush to finish the last form before the room goes dark.
A report from New York Post notes James Brown of Bellington Virginia stands six feet one inch and sports a beard that trails on the floor when he rises. The item outlines odd quirks and fashion, reflecting a feature style.
A terse essay on habit shaping expression argues that false fronting, or wearing a sanctimonious or entertaining smile, hides true intentions. It notes hotel clerks and footmen relying on practiced faces, while suggesting a mobile, adaptable expression can alter outcomes in daily dealings.
Dr. Farrer of Biddeford Maine aged 98 visits patients regularly by bicycle. Thomas G Lawler elected commander of the Grand Army is the first native Englishman to lead an army in this country since the Revolution. Senator Ransom of North Carolina has spoken only once in 15 years in the Senate and gave up eloquence due to heart disease. Oronhyatekha, a Mohawk, lives in Toronto, practices medicine, earns 10000 yearly as supreme chief ranger of the Foresters in Canada. his age is known only to him, he looks 45 but is believed older.
A historical recipe describes making rich short pastry cut into five inch squares. Each square holds a stuffed apple with butter sugar cinamon and cloves, topped with lemon, then tied with pastry corners and baked quickly until browned. Apples may be served with or without cream.
An 19th century style testimonial promoting Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as small effective pills for liver digestion and relief from sick headaches bilious attacks constipation and indigestion. Manufacturer claims superior delivery compared with large old fashioned pills and notes a Georgetown Kentucky endorsement by James William Craig.
The News reports Nebraska voters indorsed the Populist state ticket. A Hazard Kentucky judge Combs was assassinated at home on Sunday. A Fayetteville Arkansas building collapse killed one. Dr Parkhurst warns New York mothers about Tammanyism. A Philadelphia trolley rider fainted. Mrs Peary arrives in New York. her husband is at sea near Greenland. A German American Catholic conference in Louisville adopted resolutions demanding the pope's independence.
A vintage ad touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims soothing gums easing pain curing wind colic and diarrhea at twenty five cents a bottle. It also promotes Peoples Outfitting Company with a fourth page offer and a lifetime picture sale.
Markets steady with advances in eggs and a long list of provisions. Prices cover smoked meats bacon lard canned fruits oats flour dairy produce and seasonal fruits and vegetables with multiple regional suppliers and retailers named.
An advertisement touts Crescent Soap as a universal remedy for scalp and skin diseases including rough hands, pimples, blackheads, rashes, hair loss, and dandruff. It claims to address muddy complexions and general disfigurements with a simple product use.
An absolute cure for old sores catarrh burns cuts ulcers piles eczemas tetter salt rheum and all skin diseases offered by druggists at 50 cents per box.
Sec 2 prohibits any person from connecting or reconnection with gas mains or services without a written permit and bans altering valves mixers or using gas for heating without proper setup. Sec 5 imposes a fine of 5 to 100 dollars per offense upon conviction.
A reflection on wisdom and buying acumen. The writer contrasts sharp, perceptive people with others, noting how the knowing ones acquire valued items like the portfolios of Wild Flowers of America, predicting scarcity and securing advantage before prices rise. The piece emphasizes common sense over brash brilliance as the true measure of superiority.
A feature on the kindness of readers sharing announcements for the Wild Flower Portfolios. It notes tens of thousands missed the portfolios without word from friends and mentions coupons sent to others and back numbers available for a short time.
A collection of testimonials applauds Wild Flowers of America by G H Buck & Co. praising its exhaustiveness and accessibility. Citing Amos J Cummings, W T Harris, F H Knowlton and others, it notes two million two hundred forty thousand copies distributed by August first. Portfolios 1 to 8 now ready for 1.20 dollars.
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