Be Ready With Pe-ru-Na During Fall and Winter Seasons
The notice urges readers to keep Pe-ru-Na on hand for the harsher months of fall and winter. It emphasizes preparation and timely availability to address illness and cold weather discomfort.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1902
Page
3
The notice urges readers to keep Pe-ru-Na on hand for the harsher months of fall and winter. It emphasizes preparation and timely availability to address illness and cold weather discomfort.
A 19th century advertorial warns that untreated colds in children can lead to croup capillary bronchitis and rheumatism. It promotes Peruna as a household preventive remedy with testimonials from families citing ear catarrh deafness and chronic bronchitis improved after use.
Scranton reports the coal strike commission could push the big Owl combine to seize independents after a settlement. Seventy independent firms valued at 145 million dollars stand to be bought, but attorneys for coal roads deny any plan, and independent operators refuse to sell.
Mrs. L D Marrs of Muncie and Mrs. Strong of Sacramento Calif met here after 23 years of separation. Mrs. Strong learned by chance that her sister lived in Muncie. Mr. Strong plans to move east and the Strongs will reside in Muncie.
M J Bradus Jr a student at Richmond College and son of a Baptist minister was found dead in the woods after a night with a woman who is missing. A chloroform bottle was found near the body and investigators consider accident murder or self harm, with the cause still a mystery.
The cruiser Philadelphia will be converted into a training ship at Puget Sound navy yards. Remodeling is estimated at $500,000 or more, transforming the once-crack navy vessel for instructional use.
An old line advertises selling a guitar one shore wagon and other items by sending a notice to The Sun with six words and six words results guaranteed. Office 121 138 E Obiast and two phone numbers are listed.
William S. Hubbard of Indianapolis pledges the final five thousand dollars for the technical institute fund. With this, thirteen thousand dollars remain to be raised as Rev. Sol C. Dickey plans to close the subscription Monday night.
The War Department announced the lowest bid to move troops and army supplies from the Pacific coast to Manila. The Seattle based Boston Steamship Company bids 4.25 dollars per ton freight 10 dollars per thousand for lumber 100 dollars for first class passenger fare and 35 dollars per head for soldiers with rations. If Congress approves the change the department aims to abandon the current system and transfer all business to the contractor.
Dr Gradwohl reports arsenic in the body and embalming fluid of Mrs Kate Smith. She is part of a cluster of six related deaths linked to Louis and Kate Fischer and others insured for 2000. An inquiry by the lodge with insured relatives is opened while doctors attribute most deaths to natural causes.
In Bloomfield Indiana on December 6 an ap plicant who lost a license faced 325 remonstrance signers summoned to county commissioners. About 50 vehicles with two large American flags led the delegation to the courthouse where the signers, claiming voluntary support, shared a meal. A brass band failed to appear due to the cold.
The funeral of Frank Mummenhoff, who died by his own hand Thursday, was held Saturday morning from 1408 Park Avenue. Mrs. Mummenhoff, absent at the time of the tragedy, attended the service and had recently filed for divorce. The rites were conducted in German and interment followed at Crown Hill.
The steamer Saxon, arriving from Providence with general merchandise, burned at the Prie street wharf on the Delaware River. Fireman Seible drowned in the blaze. Loss estimated at 60,000 dollars. Investigators attribute the fire to the engine room.
Francis Willliam Reitz states in Chicago that Gen Christian DeWet and his brother Piet DeWet were betrayed to the British. He cites Piet surrender without a shot, and accuses Andries Cronje and Prinsloo of cowardice, alleging Piet took money and a British command.
After hearings in the county treasurer election contest, the commissioners ruled for Democrat Busch over Republican Alonzo Gard by three votes. Jacob Luther, Democrat, narrowly defeated Republican Alonzo Gard for county commissioner without further trial.
In Chicago at Rosehill cemetery a unique funeral was held as women friends led the service for 90 year old Mrs Eliza Jane Oliver Manahan, daughter of Revolution War Captain Joseph Oliver. The Daughters of the Revolution performed the prayers and the eulogy. Only one man attended, her son.
The colder spell has energized Indianapolis merchants as trade rises across departments. Stores report stronger holiday shopping, dry goods and clothing hold steady, flannels and blankets surge, and wholesale grocers see excellent activity. Merchants expect overall annual trade to surpass last year’s strong totals.
Frank Van Lue from near Argos told Kalamazoo police he was G J Anderson’s kidnapped son to claim a reward. Investigators nearly accepted the story until Van Lue confessed. His description and birthmarks matched Anderson’s son who was kidnapped nine years ago in New York.
In Proctorville on Friday midnight a gang of masked men raided a double dwelling described as inhabited by undesirable citizens. They threw boulders through windows and panels, badly wrecking the building. A two year old child of Dodge was struck on the head and is in critical condition. Mrs. Howard suffered a fractured skull and her recovery appears doubtful.
Gov. Davis warns he will pardon every convict in Arkansas if the state board does not annul a contract for a convict farm. In Indiana, President Ramsey of the Wabash issues an ultimatum to striking workers who must return to work or seek other jobs.
The Standard Oil Company announced another three cent rise in both eastern and western fields on Saturday. The new prices place North Lima at 1.09 and South Lima and Indiana at 1.04, with oil men predicting a possible rise to 1.25 in the near term.
Friday's gale damaged the coast with 60 mph winds. The schooner R. M. Byrd was shattered on Satan's neck reef. The Wesley M. Oler foundered off Ocracoke with all ten crew lost. Nine bodies washed ashore and a drowning occurred near Hampton Roads. Five died in Manchester mass fishing schooner wreck.
George S. Applegate will give a lecture on California next Tuesday night at the First Presbyterian Church. The talk will be illustrated by 100 stereopticon views and benefits the Sunday School Library Fund.
The Indianapolis market summary shows 200 cattle receipts with subdued activity. Prices range for steers from 4.25 to 5.75 per 100 pounds and heifers and cows vary by quality, with veals and bulls priced accordingly. Sheep receipts total 300 with market active and lambs quoted around 4.50 to 6.00 per 100 pounds.
New York reports a quiet session with St. Paul slipping to 172 and Reading around 141? cents, Pennsylvania down 4, and the International list off about 6. The market held steady on sugar and bonds with a mild rally on short covering before the bank statement, then cooled. Total volume 168,200 shares.
Wheat steady with No 3 red at 72 cents and related track, milling freight, and wagon prices. Corn steady with multiple white and mixed categories near 43 cents. Cats steady with white and mixed prices around 30 to 33 cents. Hay steady with No 1 timothy 12.25 to 12.75. Inspections list cars by grade and total cars for corn hay and mixed categories.
Chicago market report lists live poultry and dairy product prices for chickens hens 10 to 11 1 2c springs turkeys 12c ducks 12 to 12 1 2c geese 36 to 88 dollars butter extra 2c creamery varieties 11 to 12c cheese full creams twins 11 to 12c Swiss drum 11 1 2 to 12 1 2c.
Toledo dispatch records grain bids with Wheat at 78 3/4 cents for cash and December, 79 1/4 for May. Corn No 3 yellow at 46 1/4 cents for December and 51 cents for May. Oats No 3 white at 32 1/2 cents for December and 38 cents for May. Rye No 2 at 60 cents. Cloverseed January futures at 6.72 1/2 dollars per bushel and May around 8.20.
Americans in London idle scenes noted as details favor a Manhattan guarantee. Littlefield's bill calls for greater publicity and taxation of watered stock of industrials. Hill influences cited in Erie operations. Soo earns 9 percent on common. Thomas of Lehigh says road to operate independently. Weekly and monthly rail results show mixed trends amid general business activity up and down.
East Liberty Pa December 6 cattle receipts tonight show choice at about 6.10 to 5.75 for prime and veals from 7.00 to 8.25. Sheep receipts light with wethers 3.50 to 3.90 and lambs 5.25 to 5.40. Hogs receipts 18 cars with prime heavies 6.39 to 6.60, mediums 6.55, heavies 6.40 to 6.50, roughs 5.00 to 6.25, pigs 6.40 to 6.45.
New York market brief lists Mess pork at 18.00 to 18.50 dollars, lard at 11.20, butter various brands from 9 to 21 2/3 cents, cheese at 12 1/2 cents, eggs at 23 28 cents, and dressed poultry including turkeys, chickens, fowls, ducks and geese with prices per item and quality notes.
East Buffalo New York reports cattle receipts five cars with top steers 8.25 to 9.00 and shippers at 6.50 rough 23.50 to 72.00. Hog receipts ninety five cars mix 6.55 to 6.65 heavy 6.70 yorkers 6.40 to 6.45 roughs 5.90 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs receipts 635 cars top lambs 5.40 to 5.55 yearlings 3.75 to 4.00 mixed sheep 3.50 to 4.00.
Cincinnati market report shows cattle receipts 530 with buyers paying 4.50 to 5.25 for good to choice grades and top calves around 7.75. Hog receipts 3,100 with prices from 6.25 to 6.50 for good to choice, sows and mixed grades varied. Sheep receipts 359 with lambs around 8.5 and extra yearling offerings 3.15 to 3.25.
Chicago traders report slight shifts in grains with December wheat at 72 15? and May at 75 4? cents, corn futures mixed with December at 64 14 and January 47 7? cents, oats up at 21 31? cents, and provisions steady with January pork at 16.25 and lard at 9.75 reflecting cautious demand.
Union Stock Yards Illinois reports Friday hog receipts of 2000 with light class prices from 6.00 to 6.30 per cwt and heavy around 6.24. Pigs about 4.90 to 6.10. Sheep receipts total 1500 with no price change noted.
Prices paid by shippers in Indianapolis markets for poultry eggs butter and cheese. Springs nine forty four cents fowls nine and nine tenths to ten cents old turkey hens eight to nine cents old turkey toms eight cents choice young turkeys ten to eleven cents ducks and geese six cents per pound fresh eggs twenty two cents butter fifteen cents New York full cream fourteen to fourteen and a half cents domestic Swiss sixteen and a half cents brick thirteen and four tenths cents Hamburger thirteen to fourteen cents hides tallow values for various grades and prices for wool and merino wool deteriorated or unmerchantable lots listed.
Oysters and fish goods listed with New York counts and bulk options. Provisions include hams pork products, bacon, sausage, and fresh beef items with prices per pound, per dozen, or per barrel. Coffee, sugars, molasses, canned goods, produce, and dry goods priced by unit or weight, plus coal and coke retail prices.
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