Wonderland Fourth of July Amusement With Free Admission
A mysterious Mr Brewster plans a Fourth of July event at Wonderland offering free admission to all Indianapolis children under 14. He will distribute real money to youngsters from 1 to 5 pm, promising a memorable holiday and friendly welcome. The public learns his identity may be an disguise and plans include a coin giveaway for well behaved children. The event follows a changing program for the day with new motion pictures to be shown.
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Wonderland
Brewster
Indianapolis
Hoosier Capital
World’s greatest cornetist Kryl at Fair Bank Park
Bohumir Kryl leads his band at Fair Bank Park with Arthur Danner from Indianapolis as a featured cornet soloist. Danner, praised by Kryl as a fine musician, will perform several solos during the week and is expected to rise among the best soloists.
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Bohumir Kryl
Arthur Danner
Indianapolis
Kryl
Fair Bank Park
Mr. Danner
Pictures That Talk at the Grand in New Costumes
A new bill will be presented at the Grand Thursday afternoon featuring Pictures That Talk in fresh costumes and roles. An extra vaudeville act set and new illustrated songs for the soloist accompany the program as patrons praise management for refining this form.
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Grand
Talking pictures draw crowds at English’s theater
The Hu manovo company’s talking pictures at English’s have been a hit with full houses every night and matinees. Women attend with children for afternoon performances, and children are admitted for five cents.
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Humanovo Company
The Cylindrical Age and Fashioned Garments
A Harper's Weekly writer notes how civilized dress recalls past needs with cylindrical coats and rolling fabric. The piece cites Victorian era tailoring, buttons, and sleeve design as remnants of historical functions. It contrasts men’s left-to-right and women’s right-to-left buttoning traditions.
Oregon Navigation tests weed growth to curb dust on tracks
M J Buckley, general superintendent, directs section men to let weeds and grass cover ties along the Oregon Navigation line. The aim is to reduce wheel contact with weeds and lessen dust, a problem that costs about 40009 dollars yearly for weed cutting and soil work.
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M. J. Buckley
Oregon Navigation Line
Money Full of Microbes Warns On Dirty Bills
A New York research director reports that clean money carries about 22 500 bacteria while a dirty bill holds around 73 000. Not all are harmful, but the high counts threaten public health. The study notes coins can shelter living bacteria, and urges teaching children not to put coins in their mouths.
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Research Laboratory of
New York
Applications for Liquor Licenses in Indianapolis Ward 12
Notice from Michael Brennan and another applicant to the Marion County Board of Commissioners for August 1908 license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. Brennan’s place 121 South West Street, Ward 12. second applicant seeks license for 2002 Hillside Avenue in Ward 1 with pool table privileges.
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Indianapolis
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
State of
Indiana
West Street
West
Chesapeake Streets
Moore’s Sub
South West Street
Michael Brennan
State of Indiana
Cooper & Pickens
Addiiion
Eens Avenue
Aleo J Onice
Board of County Commissioners
West Tenth Street
Smith & Ketcham
Square No. 5
Drake
Gordon Donaldson
Wayne Township
Warman
Walnut Streets
Wacker
Haughville
Mahon
Fifteenth Street
C. St. John West
Thomas W. Mason
Fragmentary note on Cincinnati elephant exhibit plans
A garbled OCR fragment references Cincinnati and an elephant event or exhibit. It mentions nothing concrete about dates people or organizations, so the usable detail is minimal and uncertain.
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Pennsylvania St
Dresden
THE
Indianapolis Gas CO
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BOYER @ CO
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Mass. Ave
Kodel
E. Market ST
Ine Aces
TAFT
West Washington St
the Pound Armstrong
Persia
Biarritz
St. Rocco
James Madison
George Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Budweiser
Sydney Howard Gay
Appleton & Harper's
Enc
Hunt
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
St. Louis, Me
Henry Kettmann
Magr
Anheuser-Busch
Indianapolis, Ind
Grand Opera House
County of Newton
Kentland
Newton County
Said
Colfax
Whaley Ditch
Township
Washington Township
General Assembly
Elmer Skinner
Sumner H. Dickinson
Angus D. Washburn
Alonzo Eb, Purkey
Hoosier
Ernesto
Sleight
Free Vaudeville
Mr. Brewster
Fair Bank
Bohumir Ergie
Ella Bachman
Dramatic
Cate Oprn Dail
OPER
Family Theater
Formance
Kentucky Avenue
Washington Street
Louisville Today
Toledo
Huder
Weber
Ferger
Piersen
Monument Place
Pennsylvania Street
Theo
Hartmann
Ali
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