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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1891
Page
3
A nostalgic verse about a deserted old house on a cold autumn night. The speaker recalls past joys shared with a loved one, imagining how reopening the house would revive life, laughter, and love. Thoughts of longing and return fill the solitary scene.
In a Paris cafe Madame Jean and patrons discuss a tale of spirits visiting the earthly world on the anniversary of a friend's death. A skeptical man is challenged by a group to witness a supposed supernatural event under specific conditions, as the others place bets on the outcome.
In a tense scene, two men vanish from a room after a church clock tolls midnight. A spectral plea from a promised vow to Maurice Durand echoes as an unearthly shriek and crash follow. The room is found empty with overturned table and lamp, window ajar, leaving listeners unsettled.
A collection of curiosities notes Franklin’s milestone setting on the Boston Elm City route with a self made vehicle wheel counter, then contrasts Chinese fracture treatment using red clay bamboo bands and a chicken head for nourishment and cheap medicine as reported by the Butte Inter-Mountain.
A roundup of theater figures including Grace Filkins and Faithful list of renowned actors, plus remarks on realism and stage storms. The piece touches on private performances in New York homes, a public dispute with Felix Morris, and changes in theater groups. It also surveys suffrage, monarchy notes, and First Ladies' households.
Reports of deaths and crimes across cities include John Davies a noted mine expert and poker player dying in Chicago. Nicholas Fox killing his wife and himself in Omaha. George Sanderson facing $200000 liabilities in Williamsport. a steamer sinking near Mendocino with nine deaths. Other items note a Pennsylvania judge resigning, alleged poisoner Dr Graves near Denver, and a Bloomington farmer dying from a cockle burr. Also covered are a masked highwayman thwarted at Anoka, a madman on a Rock Island train in Kansas City, a crazy woman on a Burlington train in Lincoln, and suicides among Grace Cook May Shali and Fred Butler in Michigan. Additional verses cite Darwin, Whittier, and Wilhelmina, plus holiday transit and dental ads and excursions on Christmas routes.
Jesse Kimball of 83 Indiana Ave recalls severe catarrh suffering for years with frequent colds blocked nose sore throat headaches and hearing issues. After one treatment by Drs Stackhouse and Newlin he felt relief and believes they can cure any catarrh.
The notice stresses that the five dollar treatment will not be extended beyond January 1. Those starting now will receive the treatment at the same fee and medicines free. It calls for immediate action, stating this is the only month for the offer and urging early enrollment.
Dre Stackhouse and Newlin announce permanent location at 203 North Tinnoiss Indianapolis Ind They treat curable chronic diseases with specialties in Catarrh and all diseases of the ear throat lungs and stomach Office hours 9 to 12 am 3 to 5 pm 7 to 8 pm Sundays 3 to 5 pm Consultation and examination available Mail treatment offered with stamp for symptom blank.
Public notice advertises treatment for catarrh and all nose and throat diseases at five dollars per month through year end January 1. Medicines free. All beginning now will endure at the same rate until cured.
The article argues a plump baby signals health and a thin baby is fragile. It links care and careful living to wellness and suggests Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil as a remedy. A free book offer accompanies the claim.
Sec two declares illegal any connection or reconnection with gas mains or service pipes without written permit. It prohibits turning on or off valves or interfering with appliances and enlarging mixer orifice. Sec five imposes a fine between five and one hundred dollars for violations.
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