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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
3
The article notes a shift to smaller, simpler valentines as Valentine’s Day nears. Cards favor floral designs with verses, wall-hangings, or book forms such as “With kind wishes to my fond love.” Comic and trade-specific cards remain popular, including dental and carpentry jokes, with new items like Cupid’s Message parasols. Sales are strong though season is short.
Anderson Indiana postmaster Grimes travels to Washington to urge the post office department to enlarge a $60,000 federal building that has been occupied less than six months.
Maude Bonnell, a Clinton social figure, is fighting removal from a Presbyterian choir after alleged voice decline and a barrage of anonymous letters. Federal authorities have indicted a Clinton physician for sending obscene mail. Dr Campbell’s trial set for April, fueling sensational local interest as pending slander action looms. An October missive mocks Bonnell’s singing and warns the choir, signaling a volatile church feud.
A letter warns against causing division within a church choir. The writer urges the recipient to leave, claiming rumors of internal strife and potential choir breakup if the person remains. The appeal stresses unity and asks for action to prevent further discord.
George Greer died yesterday after being shot in the head on his doorstep. He had been reported as wounded with murderous intent but later claimed responsibility for the shot.
Advertised testimonials from 1906 praise Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills for eczema and skin diseases. Mrs Chamberlain of New York reports full cure after using all three products. Bertha Simpson of California and R R Crowson of Texas share quick improvements and ongoing use. Claims sold by a drug firm. promotional mail offer included.
In Paris at Chateau de Villegenisse, Mabelle Gilman poses for Jules Cayron, a rising French artist famed for painting society figures and royalty. The portrait marks a contrast with her New York stage life as she moves from musical comedy toward grand opera ambitions, with Cayron praising her talent and signaling future ventures.
Notices to citizens and voters of the Fourth ward and Ninth ward of Indianapolis Indiana that A M Reed and Andrew Haley will apply at the March term 1907 to the Board of County Commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption and pool table privileges at specified street addresses in Center township Indianapolis Marion county Indiana.
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