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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
12
The bakery has expanded from a single worker to the state's largest Taggart operation. Demand grows steadily due to superior quality. Despite higher ingredient costs, Taggart's bread costs no more than rivals and relies on careful production standard.
The Grand features Anna Eva Fay's theory laden vaudeville act as part of a mixed bill with Victoria, Lemon, Cohn and others. Majestic showcases Forepaugh’s Aristocracy and Oliver Twist production with Dickensian humor. Park offers The Gambler From the West while Empire presents Twentieth Century Maids. dates include Thursday to Saturday showings.
The Forepaugh production of Miss Lillian Ward e's Dickens drama Oliver Twist draws universal appeal with faithful atmosphere and strong character study. At Park theater The Gambler of the West delivers rapid climaxes, vivid scenery, and a realistic prairie fire, featuring Morris Burr as Jack Gordon and Mlle Pavey as the eastern girl. The Cowboy Girl returns to Park for three days with a mixed dramatic musical blend, while Empire theater closes the week with The Twentieth Century Maids, praised for polished performances by Adams Drew, Melrose, and a strong chorus.
A representative from the Automatic Stamp Vending Machine company of Indianapolis is in Connersville seeking inducements to locate a stamp plant in the city. The April 10 dispatch notes the efforts to attract investment and jobs.
London reports Elinor Glyn calls American women best dressed and men with extraordinary brains. She arrives in New York tomorrow and hails America as youthful, vibrant, full of life and vigor, noting New York city’s energy and springlike wear of youth. She praises Americans as delightful and full of joy llena life and usefulness.
Skeleton found in southern California desert near the Mexican border is identified as Worth Merritt a former Indianapolis businessman. McCann one of his friends identified the remains by clothing and a watch. Merritt vanished from his San Diego area ranch almost two years ago prompting murder and robbery fears. He was the son of George Merritt long involved in the wooden mill business in Indianapolis.
A special meeting of the city council is set for Friday night to consider two ordinances. One would appropriate 2000 for asphalt street repairs to begin immediately, weather permitting. The other allocates 40000 for the city's own asphalt street repair plant to be built this summer.
The War Department plans extensive army maneuvers at Fort Benjamin Harrison in September with Congress likely approving 41 million for camps of instruction. Attendees include militia companies from Indiana West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and regulars from Fort Benjamin Harrison Fort Sheridan and field artillery units.
Mr. Henry A. Alter recounts a sixteen year battle with inflammatory rheumatism and a winter relapse that ended when a simple home remedy costing about eighty cents began to work almost immediately. The prescription combines Cascara, Barkola Compound, and Aromatic Elixir to be taken after meals and at night, with alleged complete recovery after two months.
Charlies E. Cox former judge of the police court enters the Democratic race for county prosecutor. A longtime Indianapolis resident, Cox served as deputy prosecutor and was twice elected police court judge before deciding to run.
Paris reports that full arrangements are set for the visit of M. Fallieres president of France to England in May. Diplomatic circles see the royal visit as a major_milestone in Franco British relations.
In Marion Probate Court April Term 1908 Mary A Woods administratrix filed account and vouchers for estate of John Clement deceased to be examined April 28 1908 Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove heirship at the same time Franke B Ross attorney.
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