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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims wide benefits, cites testimonials from users, explains how to test urine for symptoms, and invites readers to request free samples and a promotional booklet via mail.
The ailing George Meyer of 20 Bellefontaine Street sends 26 pennies to Rev J Henry to aid Emmanuel Baptist Church's new building. A final note from an messenger indicates George is very ill but improving, while Rev Henry continues fundraising to complete the structure.
Members of Magnolia Grove No 2 United Ancient Order of Druids organize a river search for John Schowe and his wife who drowned in the White River during floods. The search party, led by a MEO committee, will deploy from Morris Street bridge toward Marinsville, with crews divided into several tasks along the river.
Fort Riley Kansas February 5 There is rejoicing among farmers in Union section of Kansas over congress appropriating $2.14 to pay for chickens stolen that fall during the army maneuvers.
A lively caption describes a scene featuring a person with a large bundle of long hair amid a crowd loudly cheering rahs. The piece emphasizes spectacle and enthusiasm rather than a specific event or outcome.
Seven Indiana college orators prepare for an all-Indiana contest at Tomlinson Hall Friday night. Students from Wabash DePauw Hanover Butler Franklin Notre Dame present topics on national opportunity crime and the Anglo Saxon future with speakers including Monger Wright Fieger McElroy Hall Oglesby Griffin.
George Lavine, a farmer near Marblehead, was forced to trudge with a heavy sled after four youths swapped his horse for a driver. They whipped the horse as Lavine pulled, then tied his horse to haul the load home. Lavine was arrested on cruelty charges. a prior case has hung over him. In Belgrade, Gen Savage Will is expected to form a new cabinet after a resignation.
A brittle promotional letter touts Dr. Shapp s Restorative promising a one month trial to prove its efficacy. It pledges success if it cures illnesses while noting failures as risk to the seller and urges readers to request the remedy by mail from Dr Stoop Racine Wisconsin.
The report notes outbreaks in Filipino regions with swift troop action to quell them. Gov Winget imposes strong precautionary measures as a response. Mentioned are Yr R Erdman returning from Europe and Ova Milee planning extended sojourns in Phoenix. Several social visits and gatherings occur, including Mrs Varniinann hosting in Brooklyn, and Mrs Candee Dean hosting a charity tea for National Council of Women executives.
A Mississippi mob hunts Luther Halbert and his wife after accusations they murdered James Eastland, a wealthy planter’s son near Doddsville. Reports say the mob intends to burn them at the stake if captured, and local authorities have reported the situation escalating.
In the political melee described, Charles Clark is named chairman of the Democratic committee as factions led by Moore and Taggart clash. The Moore faction allegedly pressured Taggart supporters to back their candidate, threatening to unleash strength against rivals.
A cablegram from Amsterdam reports a fatal eruption on Java. An entire town was swallowed by lava flow and hundreds are said to have died. The disaster highlights the sudden, devastating power of volcanic activity on the island.
Whisky Insight Buibe reports liquor houses in St Louis Kansas City and Topeka now ship whisky in electric light bulb shaped packages. Each bulb holds a large drink and is sold by points of sale at liquor houses. Dyspepsia is claimed cured by Kurdock Blood Bitters, which is said to regulate and tone the stomach promptly and permanently.
Prof. John Mc Farland of the Allen school was fined 93 dollars and sentenced to ten days in jail for whipping ten year old Paul Romig. He has appealed. The notice promotes Dr Thomas electric oil.
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