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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1894
Page
3
In the Black Hills a solitary trapper named Tom defends his sod-roofed dugout from a wolverine. The large animal, caught in a rabbit-trap chain, blasts into a brutal hand to hand clash as Tom, armed only with a spade, battles for his life and escapes with injuries and the animal subdued amid the snowy pines.
A hunter known as Trapper Tom fought a wolverine that attacked him near his dugout. He struck the animal with a spade, finishing the blow on its head, then dragged the trophy home. The tale notes the pelt was the finest in the district and mentions broader wildlife and political notes in the era.
A Portland woman married while employed at city hall and took 45 minutes leave for the wedding. In Sutter county a bridesmaid burst her corset when sneezing during the ceremony, then was repaired. In Belgium marriage certificates come as small books with laws, infant care, and space for children's names and birthdays.
A quirky column riffs on fashion and courtship across towns. It notes women practicing the split, a hardware dealer selling long-strap skate gear, and humorous lines about dating routines, hair bits, and dressmaking. A tombstone epitaph closes the lighthearted survey.
A collage of 1892 trivia notes cites Indiana coal output 38 345 174 net tons the relative weight of a sheep when lying down and standing mentions Philadelphia soda weather a Chinese almanac the largest circulating work and a big bank account allowing bow legged walking. A Berlin chemist claims a sugar 200 times sweeter substance not a woman. The Manchester ship canal will be illuminated by electricity along its 351 mile length at night. A warning claims no medicine counters the effects of a cooking school girl diet. A prize fight chronicle quotes Corbett and Mitchell with dramatic phrases explaining the result.
Customer testimonials claim the medicine strengthens women and cures ailments. The tonic is described as a vegetable, non alcoholic nervine that rebuilds female health, offering relief from functional disorders and chronic weaknesses. Marketed as the guaranteed remedy sold by druggists nationwide.
Market notes list various priced commodities from meats to produce and groceries. Items include smoked meats, bacon, lard, sausage, canned fruits, flour, and teas, with price ranges per pound or per bushel. The report references suppliers and brands such as Moore, Morgan & Gray, Empire, and California items, reflecting a dense city market listing.
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