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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
6
The piece extols Vril as a refreshing glass that brings calm and cheer amid shopping stress. It suggests the drink keeps one in good shape and offers a cool, red liquid joy to hit the spot when the world goes wrong.
Report notes Mayor Schmitz, jailed, occupies a well appointed hotel suite at the Hotel O Neil. Servants in striped suits provide lavish service while the mayor appears troubled, with lines of worry on his face and facilities like a cozy bedroom and neat bathroom.
County Jail No 2 reports Mayor Eugene E. Schmitz, a notable guest, enjoying elaborate social festivities at the Hotel O'Neil. Proprietor O'Neil plans a long season with arrivals of other prominent men. Daily dinners, auto drives, and late night smokers fill his stay, though the mayor’s room is not a cell despite bars.
The British consul in Chicago reports Newfoundland fishermen are selling whale leather as a new commercial product. Hide averages about 1 square foot per whale and weighs 2 to 5 ounces, with prices up to 50 cents per square foot. Leather is very tough and could cover furniture, buggy tops, seats, and autos. claims include potential use in boots and shoes. Also noted is gut leather resembling Kid, thin and tough, colorable for glove production.
The Good Old Summertime brings demand for cool treats and Buck's Candy Kitchen at 234 Indiana Ave near Th Illinois St offers pure candies, crema tions, remonades, sodas and sundaes. Owner Mr Buck, experienced in catering, guarantees purity and touts a new Manhattan drink as a palate tickler. Take family and visit Buck's for refreshments.
New York a summer resort city as builders spend 120 million on construction and total investment tops 250 million, much in small suburban homes. Texas bankers visit city, Oregon maids spark Civic pride amid rapid transit optimism. Roof gardens at hotels become leisure hubs while Fourth of July is poised as an international event with Italian centennial celebrations and Caprera visits. Police efforts renewed with Blue Book guidance and a comic prank on Captain O'Brien highlights.
John F. Mack applies to the Marion county Board of Commissioners at the August term 1907 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and aphlinous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking in a 26 by 26 foot room at 1401 Kentucky Avenue Indianapolis Indiana in West-side addition. He also seeks pool table privileges in the same room in Ward 14.
Special to The Sun reports Hiram Scott claims hens lay eggs under artificial light after a lantern was left burning, a marvel chalked up to fakers. Notices in Marion County Indiana advertise August 1907 liquor licenses with pool table and restaurant privileges across wards, detailing rooms, addresses, and building descriptions.
At the Crystal Place dog show Queen Alexandra's Borzois and basset hounds won top honors. Toy dogs wore outfits with one or two in embroidered nightgowns. A pug wore a shawl and five silver medals on a dainty chain. A dog on its mistress' lap tried to bite a chicken held by the mistress near a portrait painter.
Housecleaning time prompts listing of old traps for sale with a cheap classified option. Three days cost 15 cents and offer quick exposure in The Sun.
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