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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1902
Page
5
A department store scene features a young blonde model describing the rigors and routines of modeling. She details measurements, daily gym work, diet discipline, and the demanding posing in stock, lingerie, and gowns. Salaries range from 15 to 25 dollars weekly, with marriages common before 28.
A narrator plots to recover letters from Mr. Howard with help from Sally Gray's mother and Sally. They enter Howard's room under a nap-time ruse, but hide when Howard and a companion arrive, overhearing a sad confession of a broken engagement and a grandfather's will.
Ben reveals deep love and forgiveness after a tangled confrontation with Henry and a ghostly misunderstanding. Sally, once a bridesmaid, remains the sole friend who knows how Ben and the narrator reconciled before her marriage.
A Clark county farmer proclaims he will not pay more for lace versus cloth for his daughter's dress, preferring a cheaper perforated alternative. Bloomington opens a glove factory. Paoli captures a rare night heron. news items note exchange offers, a flying shuttle loom, and locals humorously weigh opinions on pests and locusts with regional quips and cautious optimism.
A Worcester Board of Trade inquiry poses ten questions to Merle Sidener of the Board of Works about coordinating street sewer and water departments. Officials consider a large, shared manual. the mayor and department heads discuss strategies, yet the material’s answers arrive despite the complexity.
Lesley and Ayres, hired to pursue sequestered property for taxation, report about 16,000 pounds paid to the county since last December and say they have not yet begun in earnest. In 16 months they have 3,500 cases under investigation, starting with public records across counties. The process uncovers hidden assets, such as real estate and railroad securities, and may trigger explanations for previously unreturned funds. They collect 2 percent of taxes recovered.
Real estate dealers report a strong spring market with broad demand and firm prices. The A Metzger agency notes good conditions and steady prices, with gains in business property and North side residence lots. Joseph Selvage sees excellent outlook, buyers targeting vacant lots and residences over 3000 dollars. McCullough says overall market is good, with some local price advances and a steady week as investors seek double houses.
Henry Thienes plans a 2500 dollar frame house at 2131 N Capitol Ave. A F Groff to build a 1837 dollar house at 3319 W Tenth St. J F O Neal offers a 4000 dollar frame house at 1717 Park Ave. Gustav Simon builds a 2000 dollar frame house at Yandes and Twenty third Sts. H Conse to erect a 2000 dollar frame house at 87 E Washington St. E Prather to construct a 1950 dollar house at Rader and Twenty sixth Sts. Adam Garius to build a 1400 dollar frame building at Sherman Dr and Michigan St. Mary Councelmar to remodel a brick house at 220 N Senate Ave costing 2000 dollars. W T and M FE McQuinn plan a cottage on Ruth St near Ohio St costing 1350 dollars. Charles T Boyer to erect a brick flat at Senate Ave and North St. cost 10500 dollars. F E Gavin to build two frame houses at Ars Genal Ave and Seventeenth St costing 1500 dollars each. Fred Schmidt to erect a three story brick flat at Senate Ave and Vermont St costing 25000 dollars.
A Colombo watch maker Chas M Cramer endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and adults, praising its quick relief from heat colds and hoarseness. He notes two years since he learned of it from City Dispensary and says many have been persuaded to try it with satisfaction. sold by all druggists.
The Philadelphia Record quotes an undertaker describing grisly fulfillments of morbid precautions. He recalls stiletto and hatpin harms to corpses, a lidless coffin experiment, and electric currents used after death. A dying physician’s heirs were told to try resurrection methods, while fears of being buried alive persist with odd rituals.
David Collins a coal miner near New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing pernicious anemia after doctors proclaimed incurable He recovered from illness and returned to work The Rev Ernest Graves who endorsed the remedy confirms its impact and urges others to use it The pills cost six 60 cent boxes for two dollars and a half postpaid to buyers
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