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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1903
Page
16
A rambling frontier narrator recalls a near cyclone as fear, humor, pain, and duty mingle. He describes braving the storm with family, saving a crippled neighbor, and the cave as refuge, while weaving in memories, faith, and a rugged, wartime flag tribute.
A clubwoman notes how women in small communities still practice parliamentary law with simple rules. The chair acts as speaker, discussion precedes motions, and the bold members quietly shape proposals before a motion is formally made.
A professional recounts Joe the janitor’s boastful river past. He sold a bargeload of wooden shoe pegs by whittling points, then traded them for oats after a failed sale, illustrating Joe’s invented talk and quick wit.
Harper's Weekly notes a coming paper will feature business news prominently, yet readers seek variety. It argues no paper should be all business, as many prefer marriages, personals, deaths, mysteries, and light fare alongside deals.
London Standard reports the French government finally opens a Boulevard des Stations shop selling goods from national factories. The Senate and Chamber approved credits, the shop is noted for tasteful decoration and Bevres ware offered near cost, though figures appear high. Louvre engravings are advertised as new and affordable pleasures for shoppers.
State Geologist Blatchley narrates the rainbow darter tale from his book Gleanings from Nature. A Bloomington area affair unfolds on East Washington street, pairing a blue eyed woman and a man who learns a woman’s boundaries through a trolley-car courtship and its cautious denouement.
Washington Post reports Abraham Lincoln as the sole U S president to hold a marine patent. Patent No 6449 issued May 22 189 to Lincoln describes buoyant air chambers attached to a vessel to raise or lower draught for crossing shallow bars. Despite detailed diagrams and claims, the idea was never tested or practically adopted.
New York uses wireless telegraphy as evidence in a high profile legal dispute stemming from the Madison Square explosion on election night. The city appeals a $15000 verdict awarded to Landau, with potential future actions against Hearst if the decision is overturned.
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