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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
8
An advertisement touts Munyon's Rheumatic Cure for rheumatism and related pains, claiming rapid relief for arms, limbs, back, joints, and swelling. It guarantees satisfaction with money back, and promotes Paw-Paw tonics and laxative pills as additional remedies for blood impurity, dyspepsia, nervousness, and general weakness.
Charles J. McGroarty, pauper attorney appointed by Jute Alford, laments the insanity defense after several clients were hanged or imprisoned. He notes Brennerman’s escape from prison and doubts Marion County juries will accept the plea again, despite past uses.
A quirky folktale recounts how a geologist, a myth, and a biblical ark influence a possum’s missing tail hair. The tale attributes the change to a stringing of tail hairs by a man named Mane, linking it with regional stereotypes and animal pairings.
A bold ad pitches Cupidene as a universal cure and urges consumers to deposit one dollar or nine ninety for six packages at Hodera Drug Stores. It guarantees money back if no benefit and claims to restore strength, curb tobacco habit, and calm nerves. The Davos Medicine Co. markets the California remedy from San Francisco.
About 13 damage suits pending in Marion county courts against the Indianapolis traction and terminal company and predecessors. Average claim about 1006.68. total potential damages if all prevail roughly 1 059 009. The article outlines meticulous claim handling, witness collection, juror study, and legal defense practices, noting payments and compromises when warranted.
The queen of Roumania Carmen Sylva writes of joy and sorrow after years in observation and now awaits the gall to join her child beyond the sunset bars, signaling a dramatic personal moment amid royal duty and bereavement.
The Roumanian queen, known as Carmen Sylva, contributes to Leipziger Minstrierte Zeitung. She recalls her early sorrows and the joy of reaching sixty, describing aging as a gateway to heavenly peace and renewed appreciation for simple wonders. She advocates universal benevolence, rejecting prejudice and urging service to others.
The report lists various items from ten years ago including city council talk on saving a peet house, Purdue and Leland Branford University geology professor candidates for a state nomination, chicken roost thefts with two patoonkeepers arrested, gambling raids in West Indianapolis, humorist Bill Nee ill at Niagara Falls, a planned artificial take at Fairview Park, a dog morality experiment by physicians, and Crawfordsville hosting a sleighing carnival.
State geologist Blackly tells THE SUN that no animal now attacks people unless provoked. Wolves and wild animals once common are gone, though occasional stray wolves appear. A wolf will not attack unless severely hungry, but many animals can tear men.
The Bladensburg dueling ground near Bladensburg Road was a famed site for encounters from early American history. It hosted notable clashes including Hopkins versus Mazen and McCarty’s influence on Mazen, with soldiers and politicians visiting over time. The area has faded, with history remembered by relics and occasional official curiosity.
The eighth annual bell of the Manna club will be given at Germey eos Friday evening. Music and decorations this year are described as exceptional by organizers.
An advertisement extols Zon Phora Cure as a universal remedy for women, claiming relief from menstruation pain, irregularities, and multiple conditions. Testimonial from Mere F Uivich of Maumee Ohio states long fever healed after using the product, urging readers to request a free trial bottle and "Daisy's Allives to Women" booklet.
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