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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
5
The story portrays Prof Westall extolling the character of Roland Macdonald. He notes Macdonald's modesty, intelligence, and interest in entomology while recounting their evening visits and shared research. Mrs Westall teases about his true motives as they discuss specimens and forthcoming labels.
Health analogy warns that a misaligned wall signals danger to the body when digestion falters and sleeplessness or irritability rise. The ad claims Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cures stomach and digestion disorders and purifies blood, with a testimonial from Mrs. H R White of Stanstead. It promotes the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers the 1008 page book free with stamps to Dr. R V Pierce Buffalo NY.
A nervous young man declares his love for Mabel Westall and asks Prof. Westall for permission to marry her. The professor, stunned, asks for time to consider the admission, admitting he did not suspect the interest and noting the new development in the case.
A collage of Indiana humor and local oddities. Quips about towns, saloonkeeper Rye Whisky, rescue girls from Winona, and a miller’s life cut short by a cow incident. Reports poke fun at various towns and characters with brief, punchy vignettes.
In exar kana, Arkansas, a man named Perkins, who said he was the angel of Christ, was beaten by whitecaps in Memphis. He was dragged out of town, his hair shaved, and told to leave within 30 minutes. A warning note was left on his house for supporters.
The city tests a faster street sweeper like large carpet cleaners, expected to ease work on smooth streets. The Works Board believes the machine will be useful in Cleveland and similar cities, while operators must handle it quickly and with effort. Married Miss Mary Biedenmeister and Henry Armstrong wed at Mary’s brother’s home on New York Street. They plan to reside at 2742 Isabella Street after October 1.
Grandma Koup marked her eighty ninth birthday in Rossville with a hearty gathering. Relatives and friends contributed baskets of eatables and all enjoyed a royal good time as Mr and Mrs A L Morrison and son Lloyd from Indianapolis attended.
A fragmentary advertisement lists pills and tonics with low prices such as 18¢ and 25¢, promoting instant relief for headaches and aches, bunions plasters, and hair tonics. The copy invites readers to consult a druggist for Wells products and features claims of healing, soothing, and hair restoration.
Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Points offer a $1.00 or less round trip. Special train departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m returning from Aurora at 1 29 p m and Lawrenceburg at 7 30 pm.
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