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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
2
A fragment describes podem or possum skin product Poslam as an antiseptic cure for eczema and skin irritations. It claims fast relief after shaving for pimples abrasions and rough skin and offers a 34 hour proof with a free trial from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
An elderly former tailor and his wife living in two small rooms on a main city street asked the Salvation Army for help. Hunger and illness left them unable to work, with a daughter providing some support. They received groceries and coal, and Major Excott arranged further aid as needed.
George Smyth known as Bones, once Harvard crew oar maker, has died in Cambridge Massachusetts. The obituary notes his long association with Harvard rowing and his reputed skill in crafting racing oars.
William Foor once a hotel manager and polo promoter lists debts of 555,508 with 200 dollars in assets including jewelry and stock. Creditors in Indianapolis and out of town range from banks to merchants, with major names such as Columbia National Bank and Capital National Bank among the unsecured claims.
Professor G I Christie of Purdue University advocates strong seed corn funding amid Indiana legislature. He warns economy pressures may trim Purdue’s appropriation. Christie networks with Representatives Clare and Marsh as part of the agriculture committee, where eight farmers and one lawyer influence the fight to protect Purdue's funds.
A jury in Judge Remster's court awarded Mrs. Luella Olive Bell, widow of Adolph D. Bell, $5,000 for her husband killed in the Fowler Indiana wreck two years ago. Bell, a traveling salesman from N. Pennsylvania street, sought $10,000.
The Chinese community in Indianapolis began week long New Year festivities with a midnight display of red lights and homes and businesses burning out lights. Receptions and parties followed last evening with Chinese delicacies served. Holing Lung at 229 N Delaware hosted a gathering honored by guests Mr and Mrs Casy Connaway and Dr and Mrs BH C Bachefield. Showin Weben Haut of the Chinese embassy visited Indiana University during the events.
An early 20th century health piece argues constipation stems from indigestion and improper digestion. It highlights the 30 to 80 foot digestive tract, nerves and glands, and claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion and bowel action after meals.
Local store offers women's winter leather shoes at 2.50 value with marked sale price 1.69 per pair. Men and boys shoes in various leathers and finishes, factory damaged goods, reduced to about 1.30 and below. Misses and children lace or button shoes in kid or box calf 1.00 to 1.50, boys and youths sold at 0.98 to 1.50 per pair. Sale runs Friday.
Sale offers Washington Mills blue serges two and three piece outfits with two and three button coats fancy cuff sleeves and peg top pants valued at fifteen to twenty dollars. Items displayed on second floor under sale signs.
In Anderson Indiana the Businessmen’s banquet honored Gov. Marshall and about 150 legislators at the Elks home. The governor and lawmakers arrived by special train on the Indiana Union Traction line. Judge W. Noel of Indianapolis spoke, with A. W. Brady and others also delivering remarks.
Third district Democrats back Evan Stotsenburg of New Albany for the U S Senate in 1911 contingent on a Democratic legislature. William Roose of New Albany notes several district leaders will visit Indianapolis to push his candidacy. Proponents expect the next senator to come from southern Indiana, a claim they defend with local logic.
William H. Fuqua, 61, trustee of Fell Creek township, committed suicide at his Middletown home yesterday using carbolic acid. A letter left behind directed his business affairs and cited poor health as the reason for feared inability to administer his duties.
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