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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
5
An advertising notice extols Royal Baking Powder as the superior choice for all recipes calling for cream of tartar soda or baking powder. It claims absolute purity and strong leavening, producing lighter sweeter foods, while warning that alum and phosphate powders, even if cheaper, fail to yield wholesome results.
In Thorick a pastor, McNab, under pressure from elders to marry, visits the Jamieson sisters. The elder daughter declines, citing compassion for him. The sister Isabel blurts a marriage offer, then Maggie Ann feigns a similar refusal. The scene ends with a formal, comic procession toward wedlock.
An extended 19th century advertisement extols Pendrells Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic for stomach and liver derangements. It claims purifying the blood and aiding fever, malaria and related ailments, listing ingredients like Golden Seal, Queen's root and Stone root with endorsements from Dr. Pierce and other medical writers. The pamphlet promises further information by mail and promotes accompanying products for female health and digestion.
In a church scene Isabel Jamieson confronts Mr McNab upon his return to the door as Merab reflects on events. Isabel asserts her identity amid bitterness while Marge Ann sails to Australia with a wealthy squatter, later driving in Thorick and attending Mr McNab's sermon with Mrs McNab watching from a distance.
Julian Lewis failed to obtain a temporary restraining order Friday afternoon in the superior court to stop the Retail Grocers' Association from transferring or disposing of alleged pirated copies of The Credit Experiment guide. The plaintiff says the guide lists about 1,000 Indianapolis grocers patrons and their credit information. Only renters may use the publication. she alleges the association is using it without compensation. Preliminary hearing on the restraining order is set for Judge Carter on Dec 21. Mrs. Lewis seeks $2,000 damages.
In Wayne County several Republicans show interest in the race for state senator to replace Roscoe H. Kirkman who won't seek re election. William A. Bond announces candidacy while Walter S. Commons denies plans to run. E G Hdl florist and Thomas R Jexsup city attorney are among named possibles. D S Coe plans county auditor run possibly unopposed. Harry Penny seeks county clerk with no opposition. Walter S Ratliff runs for representative with no opposition so far. Linus Meredith and Lafayette Lersh are sheriff prospects.
In Rutland Vermont a report claims United States Senator Proctor intends to pass his seat to Fletcher D. Proctor. The plan allegedly includes making Z. M. Stanifer governor and later appointing Fletcher as successor. The rumor triggers a statewide outcry over Proctor influence and opposition from Percy Clements and others.
In Denver Col a dull boxing card ended with George Memsic of Chicago winning a decision over Adam Ryan before a Democratic club audience. The bout was described as the tamest and most uninterested fight seen in a local arena last night.
Friends of John C. Huckelhaus say he is the only candidate in the Republican county chairman race in Marion County. William E. Davis, county clerk, supports Auckelhaus and could aid with influence. Leonard Quill seeks the clerk nomination with Davis backing him, while Thomas Spafford has not decided on renomination. John M. Mendenhall, from West Newton, is actively campaigning for the nomination and backs the Huckelhaus-Davis slate.
Mien Indianapalis, a respected farmer, stores corn from her own raisins. Clyde Power reports 1200 bushels gathered from Riverside park for winter use by park animals. Monkeys and sea lions moved to Curfield Park for winter quarters with heated quarters and steam pipes.
In Kalamazoo on December 15, Odoury from Milwaukee fought Paddy New of Pittsburg. The bout ended after the ninth round when New could not continue due to a broken wrist, giving the decision to the Milwaukee boxer.
The Loyal Legion held its December banquet at the Columbia club with a prebanquet meeting admitting new members. Marbury C. Lacey and others were named in the first and second classes, wartime songs led by Dr. D Te Lucas, tales of Chickamauga and Pea Ridge by Col. C G Thomas and Capt. William Scott, a Richmon d speaker responded to "My Country," and the crowd closed with Auld Lang Syne as a bugle sounded taps.
In Texas, Monk Gibson faces trial for a massacre near Edna as jurors hear shocking testimony about the slain wife and four children. The courtroom scene shows tension and intense spectator interest with many Black attendees and police presence noted.
In the first election of the new Sagkatehwan province, Dr Bhadd returns amid a Black candidate surge. In Kinistino Bhadd leads a race seeking one of four seats in the Canadian Legislature, highlighting minority representation.
A fragment notes a character named Bobby presenting a symbolic Christmas tree to the heathen era. The line hints at a ritual or gift exchange tied to a holiday motif, with a casual judgment that it looks fine. The text remains cryptic and lacks full context or identifiable events.
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