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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
4
An aging narrator seeks youth via Dr. Brown-Sequard’s elixir. After rejuvenation, he becomes a sheep under watch of the belligerent keeper, Dr. Sequard. The tale chronicles escape, pursuit by a wolf, and a final claim that intellect outweighs youth as eternity looms.
A kindly Akron tailor proposes reversible pants to correct bagging while a East Liverpool lady styles her poodle with curl papers nightly. Paris dressmakers vow to end the bustle as fashion favors simple draperies and practical elegance.
A series of oddities and curious tales from Huntsville Alabama to Maine, Texas and New York includes a pink chicken, Bible shortage in Broome County, a child’s remark at a Wilkes-Barre concert, a sparsely used Sea Cliff cemetery, a three legged trotter, potato hoaxes, a Dallas carpenter seeking a wife, Osage Indians’ wealth and looming decline, a cranky blacksmith bar drink dispute, a Tyrone tailor’s wedding suit ride, Caribou Maine ghost stories around John Cochran, Keuka Lake tragedies and a boy lost to a five foot salmon in a lake tale.
Alabama will have an immense corn crop this year. The guava crop in Florida this year will be immense. Kansas will produce an enormous crop of peanuts this fall. A tree was cut down at Orting Washington Territory that measured 310 feet long. The heavy rains of the past month have damaged the cotton corn and tobacco crops of North Carolina. In Ulster county New York a farmer planted trees on a hillside and lamented the drying of a brook feeding his cattle pasture. Water ran away on hillsides, hindering crops. Warm weather causes fatigue and debility. To gain strength and purify the blood take Hood's Sursaparilla.
A persuasive speech extols the influence of seemingly delicate women who wield power through perceived helplessness. It argues that women who request protection or accept kindness may govern men, casting weakness as the strongest force and urging readers to recognize this dynamic.
A fragment from a late 19th century urban page mentions Grand Street elevated station in December, bleak morning weather, and chatter about dining at a hotel. It also records letters and comic snippets from Atlanta and Boston papers, plus small ads urging optical tests, housing searches, and room rentals in Indianapolis and Washington.
A solidly built blacksmith reports a life changing cure after years of crippling illness. He credits Dr J S Jordan of 112 West Washington and notes his full recovery after eight weeks of severe pain and five months to complete health. He invites inquiries at his home 254 W Seventh St. The Sun touts Dr Jordan as globally renowned for treating chronic diseases and urges readers to place want ads at low cost.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Common Council of Indianapolis on August 19 1889 for grading paving and curbing Pennsylvania street between Washington and Ohio streets. Work includes excavation base binder and wearing surface of asphaltic pavement with specific mix, bowldering between Citizens Street Railroad rails, stone curbing, headers and stretchers, and a five year guarantee. Costs to be assessed against Citizens Street Railroad Company with portions charged to city crossings and grounds.
The Common Council orders grading paving and curbing on Pennsylvania Street between Washington and Ohio streets. Citizens' Street Railroad Company assessed for share caused by its double tracks. costs borne by the city, with bid proposals to be rejected or accepted as per ordinance, and contracts not binding until approved by the Board of Aldermen.
The Common Council of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals for grading and paving the south sidewalk of Pratt Street from Meridian to South Street with double walk stones. Work to match original grade, using eight and four twelfths feet sections, with thorough compaction, curbing, and proper earth dressing. Bids must be written in full with no erasures and are subject to approval by City authorities.
Public notice invites bids for construction of a wooden bridge on Pennsylvania street over the State Ditch. Bids due September 2, 1889, with plans and specifications on file. The Common Council and Board of Aldermen reserve right to reject any bid. no contract awarded until approved by city bodies and Mayor. bond approval required.
Dr. F.M. Abbett of 23 Virginia-ave advertises private medical services with free consultation and confidential care. Claims no poison, free first aid, and treatment in early stages to prevent secondary symptoms. Promises cures for cases previously treated unsuccessfully and offers Reliable Freath Pills at $1 per box.
Gas stoves now in 1500 homes in the city providing perfect satisfaction. No kindling needed No coal to carry and no ashes to remove. Prices range from two to fourteen dollars.
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