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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1890

Page

3

Jeff Dason's Wild Ride Through Apache Chase

A bold rider Jeff Dason and his horse Bony Part race a Apache surprise across Cajon canon. Jeff strips to ride bareback with a blanket, fires a pistol to deter pursuers, and escapes toward the ranch with arrows hitting the ground behind them. The stunning chase ends as the band returns to safety amid cheers.

Jeff Dason Jatt Cajou Canon Cajou Jeff Grsz Ug Canon Bonypart Old Bony Bonj Pony Howard Bopy Bopy Cross L. Branch Philadelphia Press

Oddities and oddities in a winter gossip mix

A collage of brief clips from Paterson and beyond notes curious quirks. A San Francisco toe loss tale, Alabama strawberry season early due to mild winter, a Minsk glove purchase linked to a tragedy, and a Brooklyn conductor joke about pocket money. Also mentions Edison phonograph, novelist Ouida, and fashion notes on Supreme Court gowns.

Paterson N. J San Francisco New Orleans Alabama St. Louis Minsk Russia Sarah Bernhard Brooklyn Ham Edson Phonograph Orange John McCullough New York Sun

Tight lacing debates between Laura and Dr Smidgley

A fragment from a Chicago Tribune piece presents dialogue on the harms of tight lacing with Miss Laura defending moderation. A contrast then follows with a foreign prince and an American heiress negotiating an annual allowance and expenses in a witty exchange.

Laura Dr. Smidgley Mr. Smidgley Dence Chicago Tribune

Fish stories of a Berlin professor and a giant pike

A Berlin professor while dissecting a shark yesterday found in its stomach a dolphin weighing 128 pounds, 45 fish, a decomposed seal, a human arm and four human legs. The shark was likely after bait when captured. Charley Sprouse of West Fork near Parkersburg caught a 249 pound pike in a strange way as Kanawha overflow rose and flooded his garden.

Berlin Charley Sprouse Weat Fork Parkersburg Sprousa

Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Night Cough Relief

In a dated ad style a patent remedy claims to stop nighttime coughs and ease teething discomfort for children. It promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup with claims to soothe the stomach, soften gums, relieve pain, cure wind colic and diarrhea. A bottle priced at 25 cents.

A Tale of Gratitude for Gun Walas Remedies

Gun Walas prepaid a line of Chinese herb and vegetable remedies advertised as cures for many diseases. The ad urges sufferers to call or visit the crowded parlors at 25 West Washington Street, claims centuries of Chinese use, lists testimonials from Indianapolis residents, and offers a circular on cancer and other conditions. Office hours and a request for a 4 cent stamp accompany contact details.

West Washingtonst Indiana Indianapolis Gun Wa Charles Robinson Virginia-ave Warren O’hayer E. Market St Johanna Herman Trowbridge-st Michigan-ave Sarah Guthrie Flackville P. O W. H. Fisk New York St Jane James Roancke St

Notice of Proposed Street Improvement in Indianapolis Delaware Street

The City Clerk announces a declaratory resolution by the Common Council and Board of Aldermen of Indianapolis to improve Delaware Street from Morrill Street to Madison Avenue. Work includes sidewalks curbing gutters and paving with Filbert Vulcanite asphalt per city specifications. Assessments by lineal foot on abutting property with bonds issued if not paid, and notices to property owners to object at the City Clerk's Office on February 10.

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