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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
8
A quirky historical note on Ye Yuletide paper from 150 years past edited by B Franklin. Mentions warming front matter, fragmented references to Congress, and a sensational letter from Lerifan dated Sept 12. Describes the editor’s surgical mishap and a late night hospital scene with local civic figures.
The dated items recount oddities from colonial life including a father severing limbs to prevent blood poisoning, reports of a minister’s house burning, Indian kidnappings, governors urged to build forts on the Ohio, and French activity in the West Indies. The South Carolina Gazette notes large ox weights, subscriber arrears, and warnings of a fragile paper economy. Numerous ads list runaway servants with specific traits and rewards, plus land and goods for sale and a note about a wife’s enmity affecting merchants.
Ottawa dispatch notes strong deer hunting in Ottawa Valley and Gatineau areas. Counts show nearly 600 deer in Ontario and nearly as many in Quebec, with bears shot and small game abundant. Deer seasons run Nov 1 to Apr, Quebec Oct open, and hunters seek permits. authorities report many firearms incidents and year round hunting with limited hunting for certain venison.
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Newark New Jersey report says William Conover attempted self harm by jumping into a river from a bridge. He was rescued, arraigned, and the recorder sentenced him to 60 days in Hudson County penitentiary for the act of attempting death by his own action.
A cluttered installment of late 19th century catalog text describes a wide array of men and women clothing, undergarments, hats, and accessories. It highlights prices, discounts, and stock status, with emphasis on overcoats, suits, drawers, handkerchiefs, stockings, boots, and fur scarves. Names like Charles Lincoln appear as manager, and the text markets value, quality, and sale timing.
A young woman named Mise Meir suffered severe injuries after a confrontation in the woods. She reportedly fought off attackers, but the escape ended with her badly wounded and barely able to walk a short distance, needing care and rest afterward.
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