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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
6
A wartime narrative recounts travelers crossing a South African veld under a ferocious day heat and a night of mists and fever. The account describes thirst, torn cattle, and a sudden cold snap followed by blistering sun, then a brutal heavy artillery bombardment and its terrifying roar.
London reports a fragmentary cor 8 description about a moral effect at the present site with references to a devilish crack and untold dangers.
Phoenixville Pa April 19 the town council met in extraordinary session to curb a loud flat sided trolley car. Burgess Parsons and Chief Carter boarded the car at 9 pm seized control and towed it to the barn for quiet. A new wheel is demanded for return.
Sergt A B Bell of the Thirty second volunteer infantry reports on rough fighting in Manila and the rag time nickname given by Gen Otis. He notes the unit is largely Kansas and Missouri men, delays in pay, and a march of 21 days with torn clothes and worn shoes.
Retail milk dealers in Chicago dissolve their price agreement and revert to six cents a quart. Prices drop to 25 quarts for 1.50, below last fall's rate of 16 tickets for 1.00. Independent farmers had gained patrons as big firms faltered, prompting a return to flat six cent pricing.
The Forest cemetery rang with cold dread as moaning sounds were heard near Alpine path. Dozens of visitors and workers searched the area while a stray dog trapped behind the Harris tomb grate was rescued, sparking suspicions of mischief or haunting in the old burial ground.
Policeman Joseph Forester reports his brother John aboard the US training ship Hartford describes a 54 day voyage to Juan Fernandez Island made famous by Robinson Crusoe. Ninety six natives live there speak Spanish and greet visitors wildly. The island is overrun with goats and horses. natives unaware of the Spanish American War until told by the ship’s crew. They welcomed the Americans after learning of the victory.
A long list shows pension awards and increases for Indiana residents including original pensions for Andrew J. Golden Jeffersonville and Owen J. Hughes Valparaiso, with many others such as Samuel Pere field Columbus and James Tuell Elizabeth. Amounts range from several dollars to over thirty, with widows and special accrued payments noted for Fort Wayne Crawfordsville and other communities.
State Medical Institute in Wayne Indiana announces a free trial of a blood poisoning cure said to heal mucous patches sore throat copper colored spots chancres ulcers and hair loss. Cures many cases where other treatments failed and offers free sealed trials by mail for home use.
Wallingford executive Charles I Parmelee faces a $5,000 damages suit from James Bartholomew after a prank on Ethel Bartholomew in which Parmelee startled the 16 year old, causing a fainting spell and hysterical episodes requiring medical care. Ethel’s condition reportedly remains critical. Parmelee expresses sorrow while Bartholomew rejects peace efforts and proceeds with the suit.
Mrs. Howard Tarleton of Ohio recounts curing her son of drunkenness with Golden Specific powder added to his food. She describes his transformation after a few days and urges every woman to request a free trial package mailed to Box 646 Joban on Ohio from Dr. J. W. Haines at 1924 Glenn Ridge Cincinnati.
The York Butter unveils a new butter cracker described as the choicest and daintiest yet. Grocers will stock it and customers are reportedly delighted with the bite and eager to order more.
The article notes the Democrats expect a peaceful Friday primary for precinct committeemen under the harmony rule. Ex Judge Sullivan County chairman leads a nominating committee selecting two candidates per precinct. If both chosen are unsatisfactory, a protest goes to the chairman but no precinct fight is anticipated.
Business Lunch offered daily from morning until 3 pm with Ladies' lunch on the second floor at Ormonde located at 16 West Pearl Street.
The article argues forming good habits to promote health, urging a vigorous stomach and digestion. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural, non-cathartic aid aiding digestion after meals. It claims families view them as essential and suggests trying a 50 cent box to improve digestion for a month.
An advertisement by Dr. L. W. Knapp of Detroit promises quick at home treatment for sexual weakness, lost vitality, and varicocele. It invites men to send name and address to receive a free receipt, claims confidential replies, and cites testimonials praising enlarged organs and renewed vigor.
A torn timetable lists rail connections among Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Columbus Indiana Louisville Richmond Piqua and Dayton with multiple daily departures and arrivals. Notable pairings include Philadelphia to New York Baltimore to Washington Columbus to Madison Martinsville to Vincennes and Logansport to Chicago.
Train times show T. H. to St. Louis and West routes with various connections to Effingham and Effingham to St. Louis. Accommodations listed include morning and evening departures and a fast mail service. Prices appear with fare figures and times indicate multi city travel plans.
Schedule fragment shows trains on the Cleveland line with departures at 6.35 am and 4.50 pm from Union City, services to Cleveland and New York and Boston, plus arrival times around 11.3 am and 6.69 pm. Also lists Peoria Bloom ex and Champaign accommodations, and Springfield and Columbus line departures at 1.35 am and 10.20 pm.
Railway timetable excerpt lists Benton Harbor line times including departures at 6:35 am 2:10 pm and 11:15 am 3:45 pm with Wabash accommodation 4:53 pm and other daily trains. St Louis line shows multiple arrivals and departures with Lafayette and Chicago through services, sleepers and parlor cars noted.
Fragmentary OCR text shows schedules for Cincinnati express and Cincinnati and Dayton trains, listing times like 4.10 am and 11.35 pm, various routes including Cin & Pelroit exp, Cin, Toledo, Detroit, Dec & St. L connections, and Chicago ex. timetable notes with departures and arrivals.
Chicago Indianapolis Louisville Railway Monon Route timetable lists ticket office at 5 W Washington Chicago and multiple trains to Cincinnati Saint Tol Peru Toledo Mich City and Plymouth with various departure and arrival times including night expresses and vestibule service.
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