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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1904
Page
2
testimonial style note touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder trouble. claims back pain, frequent urination, and swelling ease after nightly doses, praising relief and health restoration while warning against misdiagnosis and urging natural healing.
An old testimonial promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney and bladder troubles. The letter from MES EL AUSTIN of Brooklyn claims rapid relief after using Swamp Root and urges readers to request a free sample offer from Kilmer Co. at Binghamton NY. The notice emphasizes availability of the product in fifty cent and one dollar bottles.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss color and paper used in telegrams. It states Western Union in Indianapolis began paper telegrams and used only paper for telegrams this year, highlighting the mix of aesthetic, business, and pleasure in telegram messaging.
Merbert Mertz describes severe back pain and kidney weakness treated with Doan’s Kidney Pills bought at a local drug store. He reports strong early relief after the first box and continued improvement over four years. Sold by all druggists in the United States. Foster-Mildburn Co., Buffalo, NY. Remember the name Doan’s.
The report notes yellow paper, once favored for telegraphs, falls out of favor due to higher costs and eye strain concerns. Officials warn white paper offers better value, but some insist yellow aids readability for long messages.
In Muncie Indiana January 12 a mayoral action fined a man for assault and sentenced him to 30 days. a second armed mob reportedly rallied Monday night targeting West Muncie’s Black residents. Police reported no mob presence despite residents’ claims of threats amid widespread indignation at city leadership.
Insurance firms in the Stevenson building seek new offices as State Life Insurance takes over the front. The building’s name change to State Life Building blocks rival advertising on stationery and correspondence. Other companies dislike the branding shift and plan moves, arguing it signals advertising of rivals within shared space.
A recently formed Kokomo militia unit faces early trouble as it becomes part of the national guard and seeks armory supplies. The group struggles to secure a room and proper quarters, with members insisting there will be no disbandment if they must continue field drills.
The piece notes a lively Eastside reception for Michael Columbo, mayor of Warth St., with Nora Furs aude as the belle. Many couples plan their own weddings, and the event highlights a community in festive matchmaking mood.
Chicago dispatch reports a Monon passenger train narrowly avoided disaster Sunday night at South Chicago when a switch was thrown and signals extinguished. Operator Sam Smith radioed a warning and ran toward the oncoming train just in time, the near miss prompting a search for those responsible.
A persuasive testimonial from Mr. E A Leonard of Mexico City says twenty years of suffering with piles ended after using Pyramid Pile Cure. The ad claims quick, painless relief and promotes suppositories sold by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan, with a free booklet on causes and cure.
Chicago report details Phi Kappa Sigma pledge James Bangs being lowered into a sewer during initiation at Armour High. A crowd moved him to a 416 Wabash doorway where he was submerged in mud and water for nearly an hour before being rescued by police.
Gov Duruin tells THE SI there is no truth to rumors of winter racing at Lovoy Beach Lake County. Sheriff confirms close watch but expects no attempt. Governor criticizes spread of misinformation while Lake County officials report no activity supporting the claim.
Harry Wilson a paying teller at a Canadian bank favors roses and wears a red rose daily. He arrives at work with it pinned, parks near a restaurant at lunch, and often leaves his rose case with the restaurant staff for safekeeping amid talk from waitresses and patrons.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on January 12 Mrs Mary Seaman Wax was fined for assaulting Miss Mary Douglas, a school teacher. Earlier Miss Douglas punched several pupils’ guardians who then attacked her, and days later Miss Douglas appeared as Mrs Seaman, the mother of a pupil, who struck the teacher. The court heard Mrs Seaman claimed the right to whip a teacher who whipped her children.
An OCR fragment mentions a snake sighting and disturbing surroundings near Louisville with scattered garbled phrases about a python or tract and a distant museum. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent details or dates.
In Monday night action across venues many clubs registered mixed results. Standout scores include a top individual effort by Kreg et iie Ragals with eight, while the Muxads posted a team total midlevel. The Mirotlans defeated the Germinias by one pin at the Tronateve, and Phoens swept three at the tit alleys. The Passive tir Inde Welk oWoO beat Active fiers at Palace alleys. Hoyats edged by Ys Wenene and 1ostre at vine ieritania. Fasteend howlers posted solid scores, Mordnishl. Rivals beat Volunteers, and Log 'roders defeated Florodoras.
Six people were fatally hurt in a sudden explosion in Manistee Michigan on Monday. The list of victims includes Bert Lester Len Chase Mark Bradley and several others whose names are partially garbled. Authorities say the accident may have been caused by foul water contamination.
Mayor M A Brouse failed to obtain tickets to the Iroquois Theater in Chicago during the tragic fire. He reportedly waited for the next day as additional exits were ordered at local venues. Also noted a death in Kokomo from heart disease: Harry Sims, 25 West Wabash Street.
The Cleveland city council on Monday night passed an ordinance setting fares at three cents for the Cleveland Electric Railway lines. The ordinance faces questions on its legality and the company may challenge the measure.
Nurses at City hospital initiate a campaign against cigarette use in the city. Congress expected to act on a proposed ban on cigarette sales. London report notes the death of Lord Braybrooke, Latimer Neville, master of Dutane College Cambridge.
A miner testifies to coffee harming health, claiming Postum coffee substitute cured him and his son. The account promotes Postum as a healthier drink and references the product’s marketing copy and a small-town testimonial.
A 1915 style clipping reports Edgar M Smith of Milnois Wesleyan University announcing a ban on dancing cards and theater as wasteful and immoral due to cost and moral concerns. Separate Salt Lake City dispatch notes the Mormon church banning tea and coffee as beverages, urging elimination from the faithful diet.
A fragmented sentence notes concerns about two men possibly being doubles and references occasions where the ex secretary of war is addressed. The readable text provides no clear names, dates, or places to confirm identities or events. Further context is needed to identify people or the situation.
In Sault Ste Marie Michigan on a Monday a pack of doglike creatures mauled Charles Wheel’s 15 year old son. The boy was thrown to the ground, his car torn, and he was hospitalized in critical condition. The incident prompted police to search for the attackers.
Kokomo Ind Jan 13 William Tayiman a member of the Kokomo candy company died with his business instructions intact guiding the management of his affairs as he expired after listing the inventory of his property Inter urban baseball league to be organized Thursday with teams from Indianapolis Terre Haute Kokomo and other cities and a sale of goods to be made mail or ash che
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