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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
6
A dramatic claimed discovery by Dr Charles, dermatology expert, touts Flesh Food as a single step solution for clear skin, firm flesh, wrinkle removal, and breast restoration. The ad asserts no internal medicine is needed, warns against imitation, and offers a two box special for one dollar with plain packaging and postage paid.
In Paris investigators report the arrest of two suspected criminals described as lower-class French types. Wrambert, a waiter engaged to Louise Dupont, lured Aubry to a forest ruse near St Germain, attempted to marry into wealth, and spent funds on usury and debts before returning to Paris. Both suspects confessed, with Louise Dupont entangled in the scheme and arrested alongside Wrambert.
A large New Year greeting card effort was mailed through the post office to school children nationwide by the Indiana Trust Company. The project required about five clerks over a week to address and stamp around 500 cards, each a color art piece featuring national city themes and Indian heads, with careful variation for multiple cards to the same family.
A prominent judge links most divorces to a hidden disease as overworked fathers return home somber, while wives and children suffer. The text promotes Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound claiming to cure rheumatism neuralgia catarrh constipation headaches nervousness and various disorders, promising to purge disease germs and restore vigor.
December 3 report from Coburg Germany states E Celfem Beng of Lansat-Hilue has produced a pure chloride of teretinin known as artificial ramypher on a commercial basis. The compound is soluble in nitroglycerin and lowers its detonation temperature. It enhances dynamite quality and dissolves in gun cotton, affecting various nitrocotton compositions.
A large monument being set at Spiegel Grove in Fremont honors ex president Hayes and his horses. The 90 ton iron statue marks the final resting place of notable Hayes horses, including one ridden by Hayes in the Civil War and several that pulled Hayes carriages during his presidency.
Dec 2 Auburn reports Frank White condemned to the electric chair destroyed his cell and threatened guards. Warden Mead ordered a hose on him, dousing for 15 minutes before he surrendered. Officials call it an insanity claim amid the grim execution scene.
In Rising Sun Indiana Mrs Helle Seward visits her mother Mrs Elizabeth Gilespie amid a murder related quarrel from two years ago. Meanwhile Hillsboro Indiana reports two brothers clashed over a widow in a church setting causing a sharp incident, both men wounded none.
The report describes a near drowning when a horse threw a man into a river after a bridge failed. It notes another death in Lafayette, Indiana linked to a personal act after drinking, with details of the incident and its grim outcome.
A visiting father from Fort Wayne collapsed and died in the city while staying with his children during the Christmas season. The coroner ruled the death caused by a blood clot in the brain discovered after a medical examination.
Ben Wallace a banker announces that Ind Bee 38 Wailaen, famed circus figure, will open a bank here. He holds a fortune from the circus business and will remain president of the W Trust Company, recently capitalized at 200 080.
December 28 report from Prankfor y Ind states the town of Flora accuses Marshal Strange of favoring the salvan element and seeks his removal. Strouse refuses to resign. Remonstrators petition the town council for action.
The Citizens Gas company pledges ample gas for Tipton customers after a third well on the Ingaltry site struck a strong yield on Saturday. The firm plans further drilling to expand supply and secure steady distribution for the area.
A series of railroad incidents reported from Indiana includes a Tig Four and a freight train collision near Rushville injuring Engineer Copely, Christmas Tree delivery disruption in Muncie, a hit by an interurban in Anderson injuring several passengers, and Rochester’s S. I. Wert bankruptcy filing with assets around $8,000 and liabilities near $15,000.
Frankfort Indiana December 25 thieve have carried away more than a half ton of copper wire from the traction company's powerhouse south of the city with no clue to the culprits.
An old home page lists elaborate holiday meal setup ideas with a long table of dishes, serving needs, and decorative touches. It includes centerpieces, candles, tea wares, oyster service, and a punch plan, plus cooking times for various meats, cheese dishes, and desserts. It also covers invalid care items, gifts, and a Christmas centerpiece pie concept.
Reports from military authorities describe Seris on Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California pressing a war path. They are said to be cannibals and fleet-foot runners, with depredations reported on the mainland.
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