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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1901
Page
5
A fragmentary quote cites a work titled The Ascent of Man presenting a proclaimed discovery tone. It frames social evolution as influenced by altruism, addressing evolutionists and readers as if delivering authoritative guidance on human societal progress.
A collection of humorous and pointed excerpts from novels and essays, highlighting views on gender, religion, love, marriage, and society. The passages compare intellectual pursuits, romantic expectations, and domestic life, with sharp judgments from titles such as The Making of a Marchioness and Sirius, reflecting era attitudes.
Brief notes on women entering government service in 1862, remarks by Russell Sage, Josiah Oldfield on capital punishment, Paul Revere as copper refiner, Carnegie library gift to Dunfermline, and portraits of Miss Ellen Terry. Also reports on birds, cats aboard ships, an Adirondack bird study class, and assorted literary snippets including poems and quotes.
Emma Carleton reports from New Albany on William Collins, Indiana's last hand made bellows maker. The piece covers his Irish born, Scottish descent, history, shop layout, bellows design, and varied uses from blacksmithing to printing, with notes on aging craft, durability, and local legends.
Meehan writes on native tree groups and basswood varieties, noting how common woods like white pine vanished after settlement and hybrids emerged as yellow pine. He warns against confusing terms like white wood and tulip, and predicts the forestry exhibit will showcase vast global resources and novel wood classifications.
The New York Sun notes a surge of capitalist buyers arriving in town, filling railroads, hotels, and brokers offices as they purchase stocks and goods. Some may return home rich, others learn that wealth chasing can fail without solid working capital. Names are too numerous to list.
In a Philadelphia Record item a wife notes her husband George bought playful colored disks to amuse their baby, calling him thoughtful as she discovers poker chips. The light domestic vignette highlights a humorous domestic moment.
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