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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1907
Page
3
An article notes colorful health foods and other products marketed to Japanese readers with vivid pictures and slogans. It mentions nationwide display of signs aimed at natives and highlights advertising themes for women and various articles.
Osaka the Manchester of Japan is the world's most bill posted city with vivid signs everywhere. A Dog Medicine billboard features a lemon colored pointer dog with a sparkling gold eyed portrait and a prominent dog head trademark creating a striking, persuasive image across the nation.
Posters in Japan use striking visuals despite unsightly or hideous labels. An ad showcases a pigmy on a giant’s arm for health food. A Napoleon head reflects admiration of military genius, with Wellington and Bismarck among other famed Japanese-era warriors on the bill.
The Indiana Realty company led by president W. B. Cooley of Indianapolis and treasurer Carl Von Blake sold 20,000 acres of hardwood timber land in Louisiana to R. M. Smith & Co. for about 50000 dollars. The land was bought to establish a colony but the plan was dropped, and the sale followed.
Scripps McRae reports a Pittsburgh Tube City railroad scandal expanding to threaten 28 council members. President Cameron of Tube City alleges Common Councilman Martin supplied a list of 28 names and suggested a money inducement to pass the ordinance. Attorneys plan to compel Martin to testify. possible arrest for obstruction if he refuses. hearings set for Saturday.
Col Winfield T Durbin visits the statehouse amid favorable talk about a gubernatorial run. Former governor and popular figure with party and Spanish War veterans, Durbin draws loyal support and practical experience. He may pursue the nomination if he chooses. He remains active in traction ventures and circles, with no clear decision yet on entering the race.
Buenos Ayres announces Dr Louis Drago, former Argentine foreign minister, will lead a delegation to the Hague conference. The Drago doctrine asserts no country may use force to collect a monetary claim owed to its citizens. European powers, burdened by large South American claims, are unlikely to accept it as international law.
Miss Lucy Ingram of Augusta Georgia writes that Peruna counters the languid feeling common in spring and acts as an invigorator. She adds it helps break up colds and the grippe and recommends it to others with winter warmth fatigue.
Letters from Mrs. T Frech and others praise Peruna for curing catarrh and stomach trouble after years of illness. Testimonials claim weight gain and improved health, noting relief from cold symptoms and general vitality. Advertises Peruna as a trusted remedy from Dr Hartman for coughs colds bronchitis and related ailments.
Letters from readers claim Peruna cured nervous troubles bilious attacks and digestive issues. Testimonials describe relief from nervous dyspepsia, back pains, run down feelings, and improved appetite after using Peruna and related products. Individuals include Mrs Kellogs New York Mrs Metlough Cincinnati Miss Calvin Evanston and Mrs Seymour Georgia.
Mrs. Francis E Sammis of 210 Charles Block Denver Colorado writes that Peruna restored her health and strength three different times during nervous prostration and several diarrhea complaints. She wrote to Dr Hartman for directions and says it is a fine remedy and she has recommended it to others who benefited.
Miss May V Adams of New Orleans reports that sedentary habits cause constipation and stomach disorders. She credits Peruna with cleansing her system, purifying the blood, and driving out aches. She uses it occasionally to maintain health and endorses it as an ideal women's medicine.
Miss Bessie B Farrell of Brooklyn New York president of the Young People's Christian Association writes Peruna is a valuable nerve and blood remedy to restore strength aid digestion and rebuild worn out tissues. She endorses it as a wonderful restorer of health for those afflicted.
Mrs. E T Gaddis of Marion North Carolina credits Peruna and Manalin with ending her chronic pain and enabling her to perform all tasks without discomfort She declares she is as well as ever and calls Peruna a great medicine for women.
Special to The Sun from San Francisco reports Colton California endured two major rail wrecks within two weeks. Open switches caused both disasters near Colton’s yards, killing one in the first crash and at least 24 in the second, with about 100 seriously injured. Town residents offered aid as hospitals formed in homes and churches.
Frank Eastman aged 23 confesses to Captain Asche that he fed Billy Baker a 16 year old boy into his first crimes and aided him in breaking into the store of Solomon Trotcky at 731 Howard street and the residence of Joseph B Summerville at 1501 Risenerst. The boy was arrested days earlier by Patrolmen Adams and Saylor who found him with a pawn check. Eastman had been held on loitering charges and was taken from the workhouse Tuesday afternoon where he confessed after confrontation with Baker.
Report of W B Legg, murdered in Sidney Ohio, once ran a grocery on West Michigan Street in Indianapolis but few locals know him. Humors and remedies are mentioned alongside an ad for Harrod's Studio offering cabinets at Virginia Avenue.
Newport Kentucky reports the Indiana district of the Evangelical Synod of North America gathering at St. Pauls German Evangelical church. The meeting spans from April 24 to next Monday evening, with the Indiana district comprising 17 districts and influential congregations. Presiding Elder J A Schneider presides.
In Memphis on April 24 a Negro named F C Ford remained in a trance for 12 hours after a sermon by Evangelist G A Cook of the Apostolic faith movement. Ford, employed as a houseboy at Eldridge E Wright’s home, spoke in strange tongues and was taken to police on suspicion of insanity. Ministers including Cook and J P Adams secured his release, saying Ford was in a developed spiritual state, not insane. Cook planned to travel to Los Angeles and return to Indianapolis for a May camp meeting.
Reports indicate Anna Gould faces a money shortage prompting calls for support. The article notes many others are involved though space limits listing all names.
A torn figure on stones bears a sign SHOT TO PIECES AT GETTYSBURG and lacks limbs yet keeps a cheerful mien. A passerby questions its happiness, noting missing parts and dim sight, while the Wreck maintains its smile and silent resolve.
Henry Wedner of 1616 Brookside Ave was placed in a padded cell at the police station Tuesday night after being found intoxicated and paralyzed on a box near East and Washington streets. He claimed robbery of a watch and money, but a pawn ticket for the watch was later found in his pocket.
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