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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1890
Page
3
A lyrical vent rails against meddlesome neighbors who pry into private lives. It targets Mrs McGuire and an old maiden lady as symbols of prying, judgmental townsfolk. The speaker wishes to quell such gossip with drastic, even absurd, punishment.
A 19th century account recalls a treacherous wire suspension bridge over the Niagara Gorge where a herd trampling caused a deadly crash. A terrified observer watched a friend cling to cables as hundreds of cattle charged the span and a breaking cradle sent him plummeting. The disaster left bystanders stunned as the bridge heaved and the remaining animals swarmed, while the columned viewer later learned his friend survived by being hurled to safety.
A friend of Jay Gould cites Jim Fiske as having left nothing, while Gould provided his widow $250,000 in government bonds. James Lawrence of Baltimore, long US government employee in the postal service for 57 years, died at 87 after constant travel to Washington, reflecting a life of public service. Governor Hill’s political acumen and leadership are described, noting his dedication to mentoring young people in politics and his steady party influence across New York. A catalog of hats and bonnets in period fashion follows, listing numerous styles and embellishments for women’s headwear.
A fragmentary sewing guide advises carpenters to plane two boards for dirt seams, outlines fabric choices and supplies. It lists fabric lengths, thread numbers, needle types, and notions like hooks, eyes and waist belts for a skirt and bodice, with tips on facing, sack details, and button alternatives.
A jumble of quips and questioning lines about love and marriage. A widower vents that he would have preferred his first wife. A playful exchange asks how one knows love and references a potential match. The text mixes anecdotes and improvised gossip with comic banter.
Dr J Creswell Lewis of Philadelphia praises Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid as an effective disinfectant and deodorizer. He notes its strong action against wound discharges and calls it the best gargle for diphtheria or scarlet fever known to him.
Tax 5th's Money to Loan column guides readers to lenders who will provide small business loans. It highlights options for quick funds to protect or push a business, helping those in need find financing.
Classified note offers boarders needed in a column titled Want. Short ad implies 25 cents for ten words in an octave, with mail delivery option suggested. Potential readers are invited to send details via mail.
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