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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1894
Page
3
A confused poem lyric from The Athenium questions fidelity and devotion. The speaker praises a goddesslike beloved while doubting her constancy, ending with a refrain about farewell and enduring service.
A narrator recalls a complex romantic landscape at Bulkeley where Algernon, believed shy and unromantic, is drawn toward Miss Wakelyn by his mother’s cautious interference. A rival confidant plots romantic mischief by spreading rumors of Hamburg and Chicago flings to derail a potential match, ending in a sunset union watched with wary amusement.
The article describes brace like ornamentation for bodices with crossed ribbons and swallow-tail bows, plus variations where bands cross or extend over the skirt. It then provides a cleaning method for soiled black dresses using soft water alcohol or turpentine, soap and iron technique to refresh the fabric.
Household hints extol milk as essential for youth and digestion with lime water suggested to improve cold milk. The column notes corn king Co Casey of Henry county and 62,400 bushels from 1,560 acres. Miscellaneous items include a divorce suit in Ottumwa and various 19th century notices and remarks.
Friday market report notes steady markets with wide price ranges for provisions. Items include smoked meats, lard, pickled meats, dry salt meats, Southern fruits and vegetables, seeds, oils, flour, and groceries with numerous brand names and weights from Hams to lard to citrus and berries.
City of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals for improvements on Central Avenue and Hillside Avenue as per Improvement Resolutions 162, 1494, and 13, 1894. Bids due October 3, 1894, with $100 certified check. plans on file at the Board of Public Works. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Publisher notice by J A Wildman Andrew Kramer KJ Mey. Also ad for Pennyroyal pills and local sales.
During the remainder of the S 880n no cars will be run to Fair view Park via College-ave. Cara will run to Fairview Park via Thinois st. on a ten minute interval as heretofore. Cara via College-ave. to Crown Hill every hour, and to Fair Grounds every hour.
We will shortly unpack the fest and most extensive line of Dutch Bulbs ever imported to this country.
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