Ironic Blackmail Fable in a Manicure Parlor
In a comic tale set around a manicure parlor run by Miss Pray, Mile Louise, a deft but dangerous worker, becomes the target of a prank by William, who writes a fake blackmail note to Tommy. Tommy reveals the hoax to Mile Louise, who defends herself. The caper spirals to a courtroom tease as both men learn sharp lessons on trust and vanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pray
Mile
Louise
Mule
Tommy Busteed
William Barton
Tommy
William
Milo
T.ming
Miss
Lue
Haney
Tombs
Gin— Louise
Tam
Tony
Tomme
Mrs. Tommy
Wandering fashion and fortune tales from Tendencies and Goulds
A collage of anecdotes and recipes from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page. It blends a humorous portrait of Senator Ingalls’s wardrobe across regions with a Austin financier tale tied to Jay Gould, then shifts to culinary tips for whipped cream and mayonnaise, followed by assorted household notes, bed fashions worldwide, a comic exchange about a Central Park visit, a satirical hotel scene, and a plug for Hood’s Sarsaparilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wanamaker
Wanny
Prince Albert
Senator Ingalls
Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
TL. A
Austin
Tex
New York Tribune
Gould
Keenwood Lake
Jax Gould
Mr. Gould
Jay Gould
Greenwood Lake
Private medical correspondence clinic advertises treatments
An Indianapolis ad by E. M. Abbett M D promotes private correspondence treatment for venereal diseases. It claims cures for syphilis, gonorrhea, strictures, and other conditions within days, with no operation. Medicines sent securely from observation, private charges, address 23 Virginia Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D
Virginia-ave
Indianapolis
Ind
New York Play Weds Imagery with Prancing Patrol Wagon
A dramatic scene on stage in New York features a patrol wagon drawn by horses, eliciting wild gallery enthusiasm. A Berlin servant girl explains she fled due to washing dogs daily and sharing a bed with many animals. The piece includes playful slang for eggs and beef dishes, odd remarks from painter Paul Meyerheim about snuff, and a tale of a guanaco fed snuff provoking reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Berlin
Chicago
Paul Meyerheim
Remedy in Kidney Affection Patient Testimony
A Macon Georgia express agent named W Johnson reports severe kidney distress causing nightly awakenings and pains in the side back and shoulder. After using Simmons Liver Regulator his condition improved greatly and he hardly ever feels the former trouble anymore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons Liver Regulator
W. Johnson
Express
Macon
City Clerk Notice on Broadway Street Expansion in Indianapolis
City Clerk announces a public meeting February 11 1891 to appraise damages and benefits for extending Broadway from Massachusetts Avenue to St. Clair Street Indianapolis. Commissioners J Sterg H M Hadley Daniel Smith WM Covel Charley R Barke oversee under Indiana act approved March 17 1898.
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Tadianapolis
Anna Mary Vanck
Thomas Now
Y. Morgan Veck
Catherine Wouth
Matilda Caskey
Clara Turner
Lotta T. Willmin
John Brown
M. A
Rosenmeier
Wm. B. Evans
Lucy ¢. Browse
Laura i Asde
Johanna §. Noland
J. W. Davus
Jefferson Beim
Catherine O. Bobbs
Palia Conway
Mercy M. ¥Ecum
Henry L. Haightman
Francis J Wilson
Bisbe
Louisa C Elliots
Ada
Fisher
Battie & Sharp
J. Lenird
Arabella G Peele
Sarah al. McGurimick
Anna Evan
Kk. G. Evan
Kien M. Mark
A. OW
Crouch
Kate
Jos
B. Mansur
Janes J. Grull
Ineger
Swinford Et al
A. & Wuntier
J. Duning
H. Sletcher
Bell Bl
Hays
C. Cecek
FL Caskey
Adaline F. Vanneman
General Assembly
State of
Indiana
City Hall
Indianapolis
Broadway Street
Massachusetts Avenue
St. Clair Street
City of
Tananey
EB. Swift
Cimmer City Gala Officers Named Amid Hall Tie
Officials announce TOMLINSON HALL as the venue for a city event with DR VO SII N and M ILN BRB M IN confirmed as key participants. The fragmentary notice lists names in a ceremonial context and hints at a civic gathering planned in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cimmer City
Titasw Neg al Tomlinson Hall
Tieprom
Wil Dezi
DR. Vosiin
M.iln. Brb
M. IN. F
Trains Schedule Notice From Union Station
On and after Sunday February 2 1991 trains will run at Central Standard Time leaving from and arriving at Union Station South Illinois Street as detailed in the traveler’s register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Southllinois Street
Ilinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Triana
Trains Schedules From Indianapolis Station to Cities
Trains depart Indianapolis for St Louis and the West with connections at Terre Haute and Evansville. Listings show departures to Pittsburg Baltimore Washington New York Columbus Richmond Chicago Vincennes Cairo and Louisville with arrival times and through sleeper service on late trains. Sleeper and parlor cars operate on through trains. contact district agent W F Brunner for fares and schedules.
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Pittsburg
Balimore
Ashington
Philadelphia
New York
East
diitCam
Columbus
Richmond
Chicago
dlitGam
ST. Louis
Indianapolis
Metre Haute
Evansville
Greencastle
Terra Uoute Acoon
Terre Mante
W. EF. Brunner
Great Shoe Department Change Sparks Aggressive Price Cut
After a year in the shoe business the department manager resigns to make way for a successor. The store launches a huge sale to clear overstock with unprecedented price reductions on shoes for men women boys and children in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Price List For Men Shoes From Strong & Carroll
An OCR text fragment lists men's shoes from Strong & Carroll with various prices and styles. It references French Gait, Cordovan, Kangaroo, patent leather, and several price points around five to six dollars, noting sale-wide availability. The text is garbled but preserves product types and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong & Carroll
Moses' Shoes and Boots Ad from Chilon's Store
A vintage advertisement lists discounted boys and misses shoes from Moses' and BOTS' brands at prices ranging from 1.60 to 4.33 with several items in the 2.00 to 3.00 daily sale range. The copy references multiple shoe styles and sizes across boy and miss categories.
Time Table Fragments for Indianapolis Cleveland and More
Fragmented train timetable entries show departures and arrivals in multiple divisions including Indianapolis Cleveland and Peoria with inconsistent times and Sunday only note, reflecting an incomplete schedule from a historical source.
Shoe prices advertised by multiple firms
Fragmentary OCR advert lists discounts on various shoe lines from J. C. Bennett Hough Ford D Armstrong Co Dalton Shoe Co and others. Mentions prices such as 7 6.50 0 5 0 and 4.75 4.60 4 shoes plus 80 and 55 dollars and 2.75 and 2.80 shoes with repeated references to several firms and shoe types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. CG. Bennett, Hough & Ford
D. Armstrong
Mrs Susan Harlin Finds Relief From Blood Disease
Years of suffering described by Mrs Susan Harlin who credits Chinese herb remedies for transforming her health. She claims a “disordered system” and facial disfigurement improved after trial, provides address in Indianapolis and invites inquiries for publication of her statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Harlin
Indianapolis
N. Teaonesses
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Fowler
Moedus
Conn
Faust
Gaiety Theater
London
Kate Castleton
Orehasira
John J. Bell
Virginia
Cincinnati
Sr. Calyy
McGinn
Trey
Traveler’s Register
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Vandalia Line
Moses
Chilon
Cleveland
SP. Louis
Ore
Pecquia
Peoria
Louis
Pally
Pullman's
Lin
Toledo
Detroit
Cincinnati Limited
Poledo
Laltes’ Shoes
Cy i
Hundrade
Phrusal
Gratefel
Chinese Herb Remedy Company
W. Washington Street
Ci Klaney Medical and Surgical Instituts Estab
McKirnay Medical and
East Washington
Eise
Steedman
Baling
Carlton
Vance Block
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