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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1905
Page
8
Advertisement touts Liquorone as a universal germ killer, promising $1,000 per bottle and free trials. It asserts internal entry to blood and organs, unbeatable germ destruction, and cures beyond medicine, listing numerous diseases and offering a free sample via coupon.
Topeka Kansas February 2 Senator Porter a tall calm Kansan speaks on the refinery bill. He frames the measure as a constitutional remedy to curb Standard Oil’s crude oil monopoly and high refined oil prices. Porter notes refining costs at cents per barrel and argues the bill benefits kerosene buyers more than crude oil producers.
An advertising agent, on a western trip, reads a Pittsburgh ad for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. He interviews 23 traveling men and finds nine regularly use the tablets after meals for indigestion, irregular appetite, and stomach trouble. Claims highlight relief from gas and heart pressure, safety, and universal availability.
One of eight Kanai seniors who voted against four bills aimed at Standard Oil was Senator Joseph N. Dolley, ally of Gov Hoch and Retail Merchants' Association member. When the Standard shut down on the Kansas field, supporters say they would have changed their votes.
Capt. John Seaton of Topeka outlines Kansas state binding twine plant run by eight convicts at the penitentiary in Lansing. Established by 1897 legislative act with $40,000 appropriation and $150,000 material fund, the plant has earned about $114,000 in profits since starting. It produces roughly 3,000 tons of twine annually, meets rising demand, and has returned its $330,000 establishment cost to the state treasury.
A bronze bust of Washington, funded by private subscription, was dedicated in the U S Capitol library. The piece reproduces David d Angers marble statue, originally presented by France in 1850, destroyed in a fire, and replaced after the Rochambeau visit of 1902. Dignitaries include Count Chambrun and Marquis de Grasse. Ambassador Jusserand attended with his wife.
Special to the Sun. Musenger, Lt., Feb. 2 Tama Bixby of Minnesota chairs the commission to five civilized tribes in the Indian Territory and wields cabinet-like power. Residing in Minnetonka, he is tied to large enterprises. removal to Muckoree is expected. If he relocates he may become a leading figure in Oklahoma and a potential U S senator from the new state.
An Arm Arbor based article notes Tom Robinson a former University of Michigan baseball player turned defendant in a civil case seeking $1000 from The Michigan circuit company. The suit arises from an employee at Bellevue, Illinois food plant who attacked Robinson after attempting to alter his facial appearance. The man received six stitches in the brow, a loosened tooth and minor injuries from the encounter.
An ad-like passage extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pits as a cure for nervous dyspepsia and related stomach nerves distress. It quotes Mrs James H Titus praising relief after twelve years of stomach issues, claiming rapid digestion and regained health. Sold 39 cents a box via Henry J Huder in Indianapolis with Dr Chase’s portrait.
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