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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
5
A Puff notes Royal Baking Powder promotes digestion due to pure ingredients. Hygienists and physicians recommend it for food preparation, especially for those with delicate digestion. Royal Baking Powder Co. based at 100 William St New York.
A lively mixed congregation in Mound City Illinois fills a Freewill Baptist church as Rev Hancock and Pastor Rev Matthews lead a three week revival. The preacher urges weekly soul harvest with a drill sowing metaphor and the audience responds with "Come on" and "That's it" while mourners come forward to pray and sing.
The Sun reports Mack McLaughlin of Central Avenue learns his dog ate an egg laid by a hen belonging to Walter McLaughlin. Dick Buchanan also has a dog that eats chickens and lives near Mack. Mack obtained his dog from Herb.
A man named Hunt and his mother, owners of the dog's mother, faced a deadly motive after the pair ate eggs. Suspicions arose that the dog might receive a rough-on-rats dose, as fears mounted that Dick's dog could act as a further threat or target.
In Central ave chicken operation Mack schemes to stop a dog egg stealing by stuffing an egg with cayenne pepper and courtplaster. He places it in the nest and watches as the dog reacts guiltily, licking its chops, pepper seasoning the egg.
Hoosier tidbits report Robert S Browns of Thurman at sixteen entering professional boxing in Indiana. The youngster, famed for early schoolyard knockouts and a hydraulic jam punch, trains daily, reads boxing papers, and knows past champions.
A Delphi prize claim that a dentist used hypnotism as an anaesthetic draws laughter from Indianapolis dentists. Chicago Feegat tests showed pain after awakening, sparking doubt about dental value. Some praise tests, others dismiss the idea and a push for schools is debated.
Danville Indiana notes a string of landmark killings in Hendricks County from the 1890s to 1900s. It recalls the Sam Weesner slaying in Lebanon and the subsequent trials of Coley Brown, minister William Hinshaw, and William Ragan, detailing venue changes, self defense acquittals, and the era’s violent court drama.
A wife recounts a vivid dream in which her husband dies in an elevator accident and returns home to comfort her. She awakens to find him alive, then a knock brings the real husband home, leaving her shaken by the near-miss vision. The tale blends fear, snowfall, and a reunion moment.
A period piece extols Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription as a cure for female inflammation ulceration and weakness claiming it quiets nerves restores appetite and sleep The advertisement includes testimonial from Mrs George A Strong of Gansevoort New York and mentions accompanying products Dr Pierce Common Sense Medical Adviser Bull s Cough Syrup and other remedies with instructions to send stamps for the adviser.
election notice urges voters to choose Charlies F Baron for County Commissioner. also includes local business fragments offering pianos pianos accessories barber services and veterinary care with unclear addresses and prices.
Indiana Dental College opens to treat patients from 8 a m to 5 p m offering all kinds of dental work under government supervision with Delaware and Chiosis listed among staff or affiliations.
The Chicago 400 travel journal from Chicago & Northwestern Railway showcases California scenery in refined tinted half tones. It asserts high graphic and descriptive quality, offered by N. M. Breeze of Cincinnati for two cents postage.
A historical note promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a recommended remedy for teething children. The text emphasizes the product soothes and calms infants during teething, reflecting period health marketing.
A Sun interview reveals a detailed method for grave robbing, noting college demand for bodies, rising burial costs, and widespread insured burials. The piece explains tools, timing, digging, handling the coffin, and how to cover tracks, illustrating the ease and prevalence of such thefts.
An old advertisement explains Omega Oil's green ink packaging and leaf trademark with the signature Higinia Espinosa. It claims the oil cures rheumatism sore throat chest cold neuralgia stiff joints sprains and bruises and urges buyers to trust Omega Oil over other liniments.
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