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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1906
Page
5
A dress hat described in pastel tones with a round form and low crown. Delicate rosa and lavender trimmings appear as a floral design and a graceful Prince of Wales feather accent on the left side.
Fred Denmarsh a 14 year old hero saved Annia Clark and Joe Hartie who fell from a pier in Bridgeport. A crowd of railroad workers watched as he dived in and brought them to land. He told them not to go in again or they would drown. The rescued children returned home while Denmarsh disappeared into the crowd.
Jack laments the death of Pharaoh the St Bernard and shares tears with Sarah the cook over their loss and a grieving aunt. The family gathers at supper as the dog’s memory evokes guilt and affection, and Jack’s mother urges them to value kindness over blame.
An exquisite gown for afternoon wear features Maire 8 silk mous seline and heavy Russian lace. A gray tone dominates with rose accents on the hat and delicate embroidery on the chemisette. The liberty satin is paired with mousseline, and the corselet effect uses countless tiny horizontal tucks with a tucked finishing at the skirt bottom.
An era of energetic, persistent remedy use is urged for chronic diseases. The article warns against alcohol-rich tonics, praises vegetable medicines, and highlights Dr. Pierce’s approach with openly listed ingredients. It notes Indians historically used native plants like Squaw-Weed, and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for women's health without alcohol.
Postmaster Fred Greiner of Hinstalo has been indicted in connection with a cemetery purchase scandal. The charges focus on alleged improper handling of funds and procurement practices involving municipal cemetery lands and related contracts. Officials and investigators declined further comment as the case proceeds.
Lavinia H. Fay, inventor of the corset, died in New Haven Connecticut at age 93. Known as Mime and Fay she delivered lectures on beauty and built an estate valued in the millions through her own industry.
Special to The Sou Pekin reports a dramatic shift in Chinese policy under the empress dowager. Once labeled fiend incarnate, she now drives modern reforms including education expansion, foreign advisory roles, and the establishment of new schools and medical and naval facilities. The piece highlights the embrace of Western models, materialized by university staffing, girls’ education, and a push toward constitutional forms, while noting cautious international reactions and the tension between modernization and traditional authority.
A fragment from a Springfield, Missouri item blends satirical verse with stray dialogue about renstitutionals and a garden scene. It nods to local figures such as Geo Gould’s son a champion tennis player and mentions Leonard Wood through benevolent assimilation. The piece includes stray lines about a corset death and playful banter in a domestic setting.
Joseph McShane a hermit was found dead in Pepperton Indiana on April 24. Neighbors discovered more than $1,000 hidden in the cabin with coins and bank notes totaling over 11000, plus a bank book showing deposits. He was a lifelong bachelor and moneylender with no obvious heirs, and the funds likely go to relatives or creditors.
An early dispatch notes casualties and destruction in the quake affected region. The brief lists fatalities and total losses, with figures showing a high casualty count and significant property damage in the impacted California areas.
A San Francisco man unveils an instrument claimed to let listeners hear a voice over 4,000 miles via telephone, with speculation that future tech could transmit voices around the corner. Also cited is a quip about a stingy man named Speckly and a joke about his hair and love.
The Pilot Rock area is described as not in a boom and not for sale. An old exchange notes that parcels assessed at one dollar are not listed for sale. A nearby critic remarks about artistic temperament and a resident who would not play in A minor due to living in A flat.
A vintage advertisement extols Cascarets as a preventive health solution, praising their claim to avert indigestion and constipation. It compares Health Insurance to a small daily remedy costing ten cents, promoting a “Vest Pocket” box carried like a watch.
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