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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1902
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as nourishment for the exhausted system and a relief for consumptives. It claims the tonic helps the body throw off the disease by strengthening lungs and flesh and offers a free sample through Scott and Bowne, chemists in New York.
The body of John Leck, exhumed after six months, shows no decay and feels like vulcanized rubber. The experimenter claims a new fluid preserves corpses for centuries. The undertaker will not disclose methods.
In Bridgeport, Mrs. Marvin Peck tends Ruth Peck a month old weighing one pound. The infant’s wrinkles hair and bath routine are described as doctors note heart and lung power strong for age. An incubator was unavailable, so cotton wrapping and a stove warmth sustain the baby daily fed with mashed milk.
The well known Indianapolis dog Doc lives at 123 E St Clair St near Dr Becks livery stable. He delights townsfolk with tricks, understands speech, and can walk on paws and play games. Doc upsets other dogs by pouncing on strangers, rarely getting caught, and enjoys shows and sport.
Esther Morris a longtime Oswego resident and pioneer of Wyoming women’s suffrage served as a justice of the peace. In a notable case her own husband faced strict cross examination and received the severest penalty for a minor violation, followed by a lecture on lawfulness.
In Clintondale and nearby Lloyd and Plattekill, women led by the Women's Christian Temperance Union halted a proposed hotel by John Auchmoody. They dug foundations and raised a house near the Pinckham lot to block liquor licenses, with Mrs William Ryan and Mrs Hulda Sutton guiding the effort.
A curious tale from Lee Mass recounts a Baptist church fair in New York Herald copy where a toothless man buys a set of false teeth for 25 cents. He tests them with dentists to learn cost of fitting eight dollars, then keeps them, noting they are clumsy but usable with time. A later ad touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for colds.
Veterinary surgeon Dr W B Craig offers dog treatment services from Wood’s Stable office contact Tel 1007 located in Burford Indianapolis Ind. Also notes Locose Leaf Price Book with flat opening and all sizes available under WM B Craig.
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company advertises paper hangers outfits drying and paste brushes seam rollers shears trimmers at 240 248 Massachusetts avenue. The dealer promises money savings on supplies and tools.
Pennsylvania Lines will run a special train for six knights and their ladies from Indianapolis to South Bend Indiana. The train departs 6 30 a m on Wednesday April 16 arriving in South Bend at 11 00 am. A connecting train from Anderson will join at Komo Ko. One fare for round trip tickets on sale April 14 15 and 16. return by April 18. For information contact any ticket agent or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
California offers sunny coastlines and attractions for winter tourists. The Southern Pacific Sunset Route runs daily from New Orleans to the Pacific coast with the Sunset Limited service to New Orleans and Pacific coast points, highlighting Los Angeles Monterey Catalina and other leisure options.
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