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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1902
Page
3
A period pamphlet argues for balanced meals with meat limited to once daily and fruits vegetables and grains forming the core. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe digestive aid aiding digestion without habit formation and urges readers to ask their druggist for a fifty cent package.
In Berne on February 19 a Swiss bill aims tariffs at American goods. A judge spared an eight year old incorrigible youth from reform school after reviewing his life of no theft and a troubled home. The stepmother says she tried, but the boy’s actions continued during school. The judge urged harsh discipline at home to guide the boy toward better conduct. The tariff bill raises shoes to francs per pound, doubles meat, and increases machinery taxes. Switzerland lacks a U S commercial treaty.
Four typhoid cases reported in Cambridge City raise concern about a school water source. A water sample has been sent to the State health board for analysis. Secretary Harry laments paying for testing, noting the state would not fund a laboratory.
Rangeville Indiana February 19 prominent merchant Van R Noblitt aged 8 years died Sunday evening He had been in business almost continuously since 185 He was a native of Virginia and perhaps the oldest merchant in southern Indiana
A retired medical claim notes Scott's Emulsion provides a breathing spell for consumptives, offering nourishment and vigor to the exhausted system. The advertisement asserts the treatment can help the patient gather force to combat the disease and invites readers to send for a free sample.
Mayor Bookwalter is vaccinated as a man suffers a large growing sore. Allen Sims from the county treasurer’s office greets Charlie with a slap while the city chief executive reacts harshly telling him to get away and uses a sharp insult.
George Fate recounts a Putnam county farmer who, upon finding Unity church aflame, removed his boots and carried water in them to save the country church. The man then warmed himself at Clarence Fate’s home to dry his feet, proving forethought and nerve enough for heaven if Putnam county is represented there.
George C Bridgford of Michigan road north of town was declared insane by Squire Smock after testimony in court. The eight year prior grip attack left him epileptic and totally irresponsible. His father W W Bridgford, a blacksmith and farmer, witnessed the hearing as the distressed mother fainted.
Washington report notes Senator Wellington of Maryland, a Republican, opposing his party's imperialism stance during the Philippine tariff bill debate. He recalls the Indiana senator’s early imperialist push and cites a Cuban postal official whose tenure allegedly cost the government $500,000.
Curtis Mumua a blacksmith employed by the Southern Indiana railroad was killed by a blast at Trinity Springs. Explosion of three kegs of blasting powder and 36 sticks of dynamite likely started as he tried to thaw frozen dynamite. A wife and several children survive.
Harry Newman, a barber, bet on a copper combination at a gambler’s tip after shaving a copper broker. He continued to win through the night, stopping at midnight with earnings of 3975 dollars.
A Cass county doctor informed the State health board on Tuesday of Indiana’s first February smallpox death, unnamed. The probable victim is a young woman from the Allen Hood family in Cass County. five statewide deaths occurred in January.
Radcliff college students in Boston raise one hundred dollars by subscription to buy Sir Thomas the famous kennel dog for Helen Keller. Sir Thomas approached Keller
An advertisement claims coughs and related diseases are caused by germs and cannot be treated with stomach medicines. It promotes Hyomei as a germicidal inhaler that, used daily, supposedly reduces death rates and protects families, offering samples and complete outfits for purchase.
Geo. Gross a lumberman was attacked by three bucks while walking through woods from Weasel Mill to Marble Landing. He fought with a cant hook, was forced up a maple tree and held for five hours until rescuers found him. His feet were frostbitten and may be amputated.
State secretary Hartzell reports from Consul Gowdy in Paris that 100000 francs for the McKinley Canton monument will be raised. American resident Frank J. Gardner contributes 5000 francs. James Gordon Bennett pledges to give as much as Judge Holme, the Paris collection head, deems appropriate.
Thomas Mc Laughlin a mailing clerk at the Elmira state reformatory has fallen gravely ill from verdigris poisoning traced to a brass doorknob he handled daily for 25 years. Doctors say his condition is critical and he refused amputation that might have saved him.
Brownstown Indiana correspondent recounts Army engineers in the Philippines describing timber use for bridges and piling, the hardness and sinking of tropical woods, canteened meals with rotten cans, and the labor mix of natives versus Americans. He notes gambling, education reforms, and his return to Indiana feeling cold after the tropics.
Dunavant and Estel of Omaha secured the contract to construct the textiles building, the second World’s fair exhibit, for 319.39 dollars. The 337000 square foot structure includes a 91000 square foot interior court. A fair workers delegation led by President Francis will depart for the eastern states to promote exposition in Massachusetts New York New Jersey and Rhode Island.
The general committee met Tuesday to discuss plans for entertaining delegates to the National Association of Manufacturers annual meeting in April. D. M. Parry serves as chairman and G. E. Hunt as secretary.
An advertisement touts Dr John W Bull's Cough Syrup as the best remedy for an asthmatic cough and urges buyers to purchase only the genuine product as recommended by physicians.
Indianapolis dealer WM. B. Burford offers good second-hand upright pianos for 125 dollars and transfer binder orders with blank holders. Also promotes political endorsement with a vote for Charles F. Baron for County Commissioner.
Phoenix Barber Shop advertises its services at 158 E Market St offering a complete shaving experience. The notice emphasizes quality and value for customers seeking a top barber.
Copy of the illustrated monthly describes The Chicago 400 a journal of travel and topics. It praises its tinted half tones and perfect letter-press mirroring California scenery. Copies mailed or delivered free on application for two cents postage to N. M. Breeze Cincinnati Ohio.
At the Commercial club rooms Tuesday night West-side manufacturers and Washington Street businessmen formed a committee to secure county council funding for a stone bridge over the White River at Washington Street. J. L. Ketcham chairs. Resolutions thanked the Board of Works mayor and county commissioners for supporting a stone bridge.
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winsteds soothing syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child reduce crying soften gums and cure wind colic and diarrhea. The copy prices the bottle at twenty one cents.
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