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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1891
Page
3
The Charleston News and Courier recounts a satirical scene where a man explains dry politics by comparing it to “protection” and “free trade,” kissing the maid as a demonstration, then Johnny emerges with a grin declaring this “American tin” amid rattling can sounds.
A Southern town, steeped in old customs, bury a seventeen year old girl named Nancy from consumption. A dignified Black pallbearer delivers the funeral notice. white flowers from neighbors, a simple Episcopal service, and a homely grave yard procession conclude with a quiet hymn.
A Washington man recalls a late night poker game with four players including an Illinois congressman who stayed in for a big pot amid a house call. The sergeant at arms interrupted as money swelled the pot, ending with the Illinois congressman, the sergeant at arms, the US Treasury, and the whole pot totaling about $800 being lost together.
A collection of light anecdotes and curiosities from various papers. A bank son who writes verse is told his poem is bad, and a Malay Peninsula quiz answer yields Malaysia. A number of notes on Italy’s shave prices, Sanity ratios, bears near St. Petersburg, Ocean Grove ministers, and sea encroachment fears along Atlantic shore property lines.
Thomas Cordylan of 24 Roa St. and other patients credit Drs Stackhouse and Newlin of the Stackhouse Medical Institute in Indianapolis with cure of catarrh and related ear nose throat ailments. The ad cites improved appetite sleep and relief from headaches dizzy spells and nasal symptoms after treatment and offers mail consultations and symptom blanks.
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis announces improvements including grade and gravel for Traub avenue, brick sidewalks, stone curbs, and grade and brick paving on Newman street. Also a 15 inch sewer line on Huron street funded by abutting property owners. Board to meet September 9 1891 for final action.
Mr. C I Bruner of 62 Oak St Bay and others from Indiana and beyond report relief from headaches, memory clarity, better sleep, appetite, and weight gain after treatment by Drs Stackhouse and Newlin. Florist William Brean, advertiser R. Sate, and carpenter Wm Carpenter cite improved hearing, nose and eye health, and general well being.
Sealed proposals for a fall project in Marion County Indiana are due by 1 pm September 8 1991. Plans and specs available at the county auditor and supervising architect Charles Mueller in Indianapolis. Bid bonds required. 10 percent retention. board may reject any bids.
A Kansas woman who inherited 65 000 to be paid after a year of marriage seeks a divorce, planning to end her union despite vowing never to marry again. The couple wed soon after the windfall, quarrelled, and separated within three months. Details imply a contested future for the fortune.
Dr A Stackhouse, graduate of Medical College of Indiana and valedictorian, studied at New York Polyclinic. His diploma bears endorsement from Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia and he is licensed in twelve states and major cities. Dr Newlin, with twelve years experience, is associated and fully qualified.
Fairview Park in Harion county promotes its scenic beauty and boating on the ecans. Sherman runs the restaurant and refreshment pavilions with special policemen guarding visitors around the clock. Electric trains depart the city every ten minutes in the afternoon.
Dr QO F Fitch conducts telescopic observations with a mammoth telescope every clear day and evening. Lectures and demonstrations accompany the sessions, making them entertaining and instructive for attendees.
Ad reads Woods' Sunst res teething remedy claims to soothe gums and ease diarrhoea with a bottle priced at 25 cents. It promotes TREeSUN's popular liners and offers free samples and half cent-a-word insertions for notices.
A set of patient testimonials from AL Hand in Waconsta Michigan Petersburg Yieb and others claim relief and rapid improvement from the Stack house home treatment for catarrh and related ailments. Testifiers report reduced nasal discharge, better overall health, and a belief in a speedy, permanent cure.
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