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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
4
An Indianapolis Bowen Merrill publishing overview traces how manuscripts become books. It details submissions, rejections, royalties, and a five-reader critique process before a work may reach retail, highlighting editors, critics, and author compensation.
The article argues blood impurity causes disease and extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis purifier as a remedy. It includes a patient testimonial from Ezekiel Floro of Jaytown Ohio praising the cure after three months of use and notes the offer of Dr Pierce's Medical Adviser free by mail with stamp payments.
The Bowen Merrill company uses a large staff of illustrators to select the best artist for each text and to design covers. Proofing involves authors, punctuation experts, and multiple rounds in Indianapolis and Brooklyn. They publish two holiday books including Riley and Baum editions with illustrated covers.
State geologist Blatchley offered a copy of his Nature wooing for James Buchanan Elmore’s A lover in Cuba. The bard of Alamo declined, examining the book’s plates of bugs and birds, then vanished, leaving Blatchley with his volume and thoughts.
Chicago police report George F. Duncan alias George BE Davis, accused husband of at least six wives, is jailed in Toledo on an indictment for wife abandonment. Detectives seek all six wives. two have been located already.
An old advertisement touts Wells Hair Tone among hair preparations claiming it outpaces rivals like RevueH and Prugs. It markets tonic hair restoratives at 50c for pints and $1.00 for quarts with prepaid sizes and a shipping note.
An ad promotes Wells Hair Balsam as a non dye remedy to gradually restore hair to black or brown. It claims to be harmless, non oily and non sticky with a fine tonic dressing. Available in 50c and 1.00 bottles.
The text warns that Rough on Rats is effective but should be used with caution. Do not place doses near rat holes. Change mixing material each time, avoid mixing with batter or grease, and avoid leaving other food accessible. Use varied baits like cheese or apples and remove all other foods to prevent exposure.
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