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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
2
An Indianapolis family, father unemployed and mother ill with a two month old baby, lacks food and fuel. A Salvation Army investigator found the home neat but empty of sustenance and Major Escott arranged groceries and coal. Charitable contributions can be sent to Major Escott at Main 2376 or to his office.
Community leaders urge Conrad Keller a South Side druggist of the Thirteenth Ward to announce his candidacy for mayor as he considers the Republican nomination. Keller has asked for time to decide and his position has drawn strong support from local residents.
A reader describes long term eye problems tied to heavy coffee use in Arabia and elsewhere. After quitting coffee and using Postum, her health improved including heart symptoms and vision. She credits the switch to Postum as a great blessing for herself and family.
Williams and Walker open at the Park theater on Monday February 8 for three days in Bandanna Land. The duo write their own songs and produce their act, offering original, clean comedy with music and costumes. Their New York Majestic run is cited as their greatest triumph and a sign of ongoing popularity.
LL W Henley reports on a surge of court bills since the legislature began its deliberations. Backers urge Gov. Marshall to sign bills not unconstitutional while critics warn of new offices and taxpayer burdens. Parties expect action but fear unintended fiscal impact from numerous proposals.
A fire destroyed a farm house six miles east of Frankfort Indiana. Al Weaver, a wealthy farmer driving alone, was found burned to death in the ruins. The coroner investigates with robbery murder and incendiarism suspected. Damages are about 3000 dollars.
Flames raged for hours at the Adams and Raymond veneer mill in Oshkosh. A south dry kiln filled with veneer burned to ashes, estimated loss 20 000 with one shipment valued at 27 000. Night Watchman George Stout alerted the district box and Chief Goots led firefighting amid driving rain and shifting winds.
An old health column explains tasting as the stomach’s direct guide, nerves linking taste buds to stomach health. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets to restore appetite, digestion, breath, gastric juice, and general health, urging readers to order by mail.
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