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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
6
An advertisement touts cures for skin eruptions, ulcers, boils, swellings, and blood impurities. It asserts blood poison can be eradicated, promises complete healing and a lasting glow, and claims remedies work on various wartime symptoms and skin ailments.
An Indianapolis advertisement touts Motense Bloom Balm and Br OB stone as permanent cures for rheumatism and related pains. It claims skin and bone relief, healing of sores, and blood purification. Sold by Hedes's Pharmacy at Penn and Wash Streets and 22 W. Wash. St. Carl of writes for the balm by express.
Investors from Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Kentucky flock to Kansas where a growing oil and gas field with refining plants and pipelines attracts attention. The field supplies vast daily output, with rapid expansion plans, high heating value gas, and booming demand in Fort Scott Coffeyville Arkansas City Neodeadha Cherryvale Cherryvale towns.
A New York feature highlights Marion Davis, a Western beauty contestant aiming for the $100 prize at an exhibition in Madison Square. The write up praises her as a near perfect physical specimen, noting her development across the body with emphasis on overall form.
Washington reports indicate New York City as the probable venue for the next national Democratic convention. Backing from Mayor-Elect McGillan and others grows, while rivals in Chicago push a central location argument. Travel distances favor New York for many delegates, with large portions of New York and nearby states within two to twenty four hours of travel.
Andrew M. Son, administrator of Samuel Brady, sues Louisville city for 5000 dollars alleging hospital officials caused Brady's death from smallpox. The petition accuses Eruptive hospital staff of misdiagnosing Brady on November 10 and sending an ambulance to a different hospital. He was treated at the hospital where he was exposed to others with smallpox, discharged November 2, then readmitted on November 23 and died December 16.
French mayor engineer Renaud notes a balloon rising to lift and reveal rocks beneath water. He mentions use in certain ports to detect depth and presence of submerged rocks, aiding navigation and safety.
The article explains that shallows are visible from heights and in clear waters, but in complex channels and rocky areas only balloons can reliably locate them. Mr. Rena predicts balloons will become essential equipment on survey ships.
A historical listing of wholesale prices in Indianapolis covering hens, eggs, butter, cheese, meat by the pound, flour, bran, hides, wool, oysters, fish, game, sugar, coffee, cocoa, and canned goods. Prices are given per unit or per dozen and include items from New York, California, and local markets with approximate quantities and ranges.
A dense OCR scan lists wholesale prices for pork, beef, sausages, bacon, and canned goods, including national and regional brands. It also includes drugstore items, chemicals, and household staples with varied prices, plus rental and storefront notices.
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