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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1903

Page

6

Ants in South Africa Reach Pyramidal Havoc Threatening Homes

Read like a vivid natural history piece. The article describes South Africa’s ant colonies as intelligent, pyramidal structures with winged queens and worker castes. It notes their building galleries, the danger they pose to human dwellings, and claims that in some cases a single nest can shelter dozens of men.

Africa Ran Dente Ceria South Africa Tly Saldete Natz Tovenla Beypy

Hair for Wigs From Peasant Girls in Southern Europe

The article describes how European peasant girls long hair is shorn and sold to wigmakers. Buyers inspect village streets and offer prices, and girls may wait months before working again. White hair fetches high prices, though some remorse is noted, and hair growth resumes after sale.

Nouther Europe

Marvelous cure claimed for consumption by Kalamazoo doctor

Public notice-style advertisement asserts a dramatic breakthrough for consumption and lung diseases. It promotes a free trial package from Dr. Derk P. Yonker Hen in Kalamazoo Michigan, naming officials and medical authorities as endorsers and urging readers to write for sample treatments.

Dre Yonkerman Kalamazoo Mich Derk P. Yonker Ho sreAnt Bidigan Adlentlate Ar Koch Luton Pasteur Spe Dark P. Thakerman Skr Shakespeare Mullane Yarkerman Amy Wenulnd

Fiend in Human Shape Kills Woman then Policeman in Lebanon

Darit Shaud shot and killed Ila Viecker, 17, a bridge party survivor, after failing to kill witness Mrs Ila Becker. He then killed Policeman Cyrua Shaeffer during arrest attempts in Lebanon, Pa. Shaud taunted officers and surrendered after a jailhouse jig.

Lebanon Darit Shaud Ila Viecker Cyrua Shaeffer Becker Shaeffer Shand Shand Aredt Shaud Giraud John Bohn Theatte

Pope Leo XII Celebrated at Rome on Jubilee of Pontificate

Friday marks twenty five years of Pope Leo XIII's reign, the longest papal tenure since Pius IX, with grand ceremonies in Rome and widespread Catholic observance. Reports note his influence on arts, learning, and church power, plus Vatican life and audience customs, while highlighting the pope's enduring health and a global display of reverence.

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Indiana News Fragments From Rochester to Vincennes

In Indiana disparate items recount minor incidents: Thomas Wilson, 4, completes a maturation rite. Charles F. Amity locale near Rochester reports a horse spooking a buggy, injuring a passenger. Elkhart notes a dancing sermon clash with Mrs Arnold. Vincennes covers a small civil judgment about Henry Mooney and Laur ie Muncher, with a backdated collar dispute and payment detail.

Washington Thomas Wilson Aimee Rochester Charles F. Amity. Org Kang Elkhart Harry Arnold Gang Presbyterian Church Frazer Arsnold Weuree Arnold Vincennes George M. Cook Caplin Henry Mooney Laurie Muncher Ovo Mooney Comery Vincenhes

Dog Hero Saves His Life In Parlor Fire Incident

In Paterson Nova Scotia George Coppersmith a watchmaker from Malden Inn New York and his family narrowly escape death when a forgotten stamper started a fire in the parlor stove during the night. A companion who is crippled was nearby and helped alert the household.

Paterson N.S George Coppersmith Coppersmith Malden Inne New York

Dog rescuer amid inferno saves children from blaze

A dog dragged a sleeping boy to his father's room as fire swept the house. Coppersmith woke, searched the home, and escaped with his family before flames cut off access. The animal returned to rescue others, its charred body found in the ruins.

Tade Coppersmith

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