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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1903
Page
7
Helena Rath recalls years of suffering after nursing an ill baby with eczema like sores. A hired helper’s illness spread to Charlie, causing sleepless nights and severe pain. After trying familiar remedies, Cuticura Soap and Ointment, used as directed, brought relief and clear skin. The letter urges publishing the products as a tested remedy.
Two young siblings aged ten and eleven flee from a Denver Iowa home to escape mistreatment by their stepmother. With only a few belongings in two gunny sacks they aim for grandparents in Hawar my Ia, riding part of the way on car tickets and following a rail line when stopped by a depot officer. They are sent to matron's rooms while their father is summoned. the children show calm, resigned faces as they recount a life of beatings and neglect before deciding not to return home.
A historical ad claims Contalta Co offers a tonic to restore natural hair color and improve skin tone. It markets itself as a universal remedy for men women and children, promising clearer complexion and wrinkle prevention. Available in bottles priced at one dollar, with Watts Chemist in Jersey City as a point of sale.
Attorney George E Mills, partner of Dr C Flower, arrested in New York on a charge of offering 1750 to Prosecutor Garvan for possession of five original indictments against Flower. District attorney Jerome allowed Garvan to take the indictments. Mills resisted with money, prompting the arrest by detectives.
Mrs Mary Bonesteel visits Mrs Anns C Reaume at 1921 N Ilmoly, then heads to Fort McPherson Ga with her daughter Mary. Lieut Stone recently wed her daughter and joins them later. Mrs Bonesteel recalls frontier life, army hospitality, and the flag’s place in army families. She is a prolific writer planning army stories for children.
Gov Durbin leads a procession to mark battlefield sites with monuments. An Indiana veteran recounts the Battle of Shiloh with his son, recalling regiments under Gen Wallace and Gen McCook and noting the 25th Indiana's noted role. The party departs Indianapolis by train Saturday night.
In Denver April reports say chewing gum shared among students spreads diphtheria. Health officials investigated links despite fumigation and quarantines. Dr Mitchen notes gum chewed by one child can harbor microbes after disposal in wrappers, explaining rapid school outbreaks and potential closures.
The health board plans to warn teachers about a spreading illness risk among youths linked to a swapping process and gum chewing. It notes about 16 children may carry germs, though some cases see the germs die out as health deteriorates.
A Louisville inventor introduces Wilgon's Common Sense Ear Drum a compact unobtrusive device claimed to restore hearing instantly without visible apparatus. The ad asserts it heals various causes of deafness, fits all ages, requires no medicine, and offers a free booklet with testimonials from diverse users worldwide.
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