This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
3
A Pierceton Indiana resident Mrs Charles Anspaugh credits Peruna with saving her life. She describes severe illness and being run down before using Peruna and says she is now on the road to recovery. The ad claims Peruna converts discouragement to prosperity and emphasizes vitality over wealth.
Washington Indiana sees many shuttered liquor sites repurposed as new businesses. A large brick building that formerly housed Raycraft's saloon was transformed into a church and hosted the General Baptist congregation for worship last night.
In Elwood Indiana the American Sheet and Tin Plate mill report a quiet scene as two policemen are withdrawn from day and night forces. A posted notice requires all workers sleeping or lodging in the mill to find housing outside the premises.
An Ohioan, L. T. Cooper of Dayton, argues modern living harms health and stomach function governs overall wellbeing. He promotes Cooper's New Discovery as a stomach tonic and blood purifier available at drug stores nationwide to prevent indigestion and strengthen the body.
Indianapolis patrons enjoyed a full week of vaudeville and musical comedy at Crand Opera House and Empire Theater. Acts included Dave Jones and Harry Mayo impersonations, Mable McCane singing, Keily and Kent satire, Jewell’s Manikins, John Birch with the hats, Nerve, and a Sunnny South chorus. St Elmo at ARK Theater drew packed houses with strong cast headed by Martin L. Alsop and Elsa Berrold. Empire offers Fashion Plates with Montague and an all star cast. The program balances dramatic and musical variety with elaborate scenery and notable talent across three venues.
A novelty comedy with music titled Magnetic Mud lights Wonderland Park Airdome this week. The production blends burlesque style humor with witty stage business and a diverse chorus in vibrant costumes. Written by Bergen-Plummer, renowned for Mummy's Foot, the show showcases his lyric and book work amid his active role directing local musical groups.
Advertisements tout Poslam as a universal skin remedy stopping itching in eczema and other conditions from first application. It claims rapid healing for acne, herpes, rashes, and pimples with regular and minor use. Available in Indianapolis at H. J. Huder’s and Weber Drug Co with a 50 cent kit. free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
The writer reveals he used a different name on the program for Magnetic Mud. After its first run the author admitted to the company that the work is his own. The large show stages all scenery and costumes in house and will feature a fireworks display after the second performance on Thursday night.
The Forepaugh Stock Company begins its new season at the Majestic with the first rehearsal of The Crisis a Civil War drama. Stage Director Kirk leads both new and returning members as preparations focus on an opening Labor Day matinee. Box office reservations start Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm.
Fred Hanlon stars in Shiperba new season at Park theater with elaborate changes and a fresh African jungle third act. The show features Pico the clown and a mechanized guard turning into a gatling gun to defend companions as animals pose for photographs. The production aims to combine novelty with the traditional panto mimic style and a singing god dancing chorus.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.