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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
3
An acquaintance visited an Alabama town and found several ladies exhausted by a long stream of callers. She offered ecards and asked to see Mrs Jones, only to be informed that all were out and Mrs Jones was especially unavailable.
The piece explains internal causes for dark circles, noting hereditary tendencies and vein congestion. It lists anemia and impaired blood chemistry, prolonged study, sleep deprivation, and dissipation as factors. External treatment may help temporarily but cannot fix the underlying cause.
A historical recipe for a facial massage cream lists four ounces of sweet almond oil six drams of white wax six drams of spermaceti two ounces of glycerine two ounces of orange flower water 15 drops each of neroli bigarade and petit grain. Melt the fats then mix glycerine with the orange water dissolve borax and blend into the fats as they are poured together.
A reader suggests a night time skin treatment using 70 grains of powdered alum dissolved in rose water six ounces, then mixed into one and a half ounces of almond milk. Apply with a soft linen cloth before bed, with careful agitation and mixing.
A brief, theatrical inquiry asks readers if they have witnessed vivid emotional responses from people in various moments. The tone recalls old time newspaper prompts inviting imagination and reflection on human reactions.
The program features Stella Mayhew and Billee Taylor songs, Henri French novelty act, and daily matinees across theaters including Majestic Majestic Forepaugh Company in The Charity Ball Empire Reilly and Woods Company with Rialto Rounders Burlesque at Gayety plus Sapho at Park starring May Hosmer. Pauline Berry unveils an extravagant cloth of gold gown as part of Berry and Berry act. Reilly and Woods star is highlighted amid busy Indianapolis entertainment listings.
Promoter asserts a guaranteed cancer cure proven by hundreds of cases in 10 days to days and offers home treatment or care at a sanitarium. Claims result are safe with personal attention and cites credibility from local Lebanon banks. Contains an offer to mail a free coupon.
An advertisement invites cancer patients to mail their name and address to Dr Curry Cancer Cure Co at 2896 Curry Sanitarium Lebanon Ohio for a home cure. It suggests private contact via J W Ramsey drawer D Lebanon Ohio 2396 Sun Indianapolis.
The Elk known Reilly, a walking encyclopedia, headlines a varied program with Jack Blackburn fighting Jack Morgan in a three round set as Burns, Blackburn, and an extra feature close the Empire show Wednesday. Forepaugh Majestic stage shifts to The Man From Mexico next week while The Charity Ball continues to draw patrons.
Paris public notices announce a contract for the year's hay rights in Paris cemeteries including Pere Lachaise. The hay in cemetery grass yields thousands of francs annually and is a long standing income source in the municipal budget. In provinces the privilege is prized by the poor and often the sexton’s sole remuneration.
Two hundred and fifty guests attended the Indian Society of Chicago annual banquet at the Auditorium hotel. John T. McCutcheon served as toastmaster with speakers William Dudley Yourke Booth Tarkington W D Nesbit Will C. Judge and Daniel Fraser among the list of guests.
Mr Wilfred S Reynolds of the Indiana Boys School Plainfield will succeed Perry N Hiser as deputy state agent for dependent children for the Board of State Charities. Timothy Nicholson of Richmond resigns February 1 and is replaced on the board by John H Holliday of Indianapolis.
A Chicago woman, accidental umbrella theft corrected with apologies, buys three new umbrellas for her family. On a commuter trip she spots the other woman involved in the previous incident, who coldly notes her busy hour with a wry smile.
Advertisement advises treating enlarged facial pores with a home lotion. It prescribes one dram of boric acid and four ounces of distilled witch hazel to be applied with linen or absorbent cotton.
Advertises a no obligation trial of Rholoids for rheumatism. Arrangements with Henry J. Huder at 22 W Washington St and Maryland and Pennsylvania sts to handle the $1 full size treatment. Send name and address to The Rholoids Co Washington DC for a free treatment.
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