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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
6
A medical journal endorses Castoria as a safe, non narcotic remedy that eases stomach pains, quiets nerves, aids digestion, and serves as a substitute for castor oil. It emphasizes safety, non addiction, and urges informing readers to prevent poisoning of children.
A Chicago based effort to lift patient morale spawned the Broken Back Club a unique society with 120 members in New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland and Minneapolis The club honors cheerful letters and games by mail for paralyzed patients while doctors note the activity helps spirits and longevity Members exchange problems and discussions from whist to acting asks.
Thomas R. Mills of Clifton Staten Island aged 59 died from heart failure while finishing his own coffin and tombstone. A former Democratic nominee for Richmond County sheriff 16 years ago, Mills weighed about 400 pounds and left a widow and three married daughters. He had bought the coffin 20 years earlier fearing delays in obtaining a larger one.
Hallet Kilbourn, once a Washington land agent, stayed in the district jail and drew $500 a day from the house contingent fund while fighting a contempt charge. After multiple trials, appeals, and a costly court battle, the House agreed to pay $20,000 as a final settlement.
New York July 17 Cupid entangled George H. Huber Gotham amusement magnate with Matilda a 16 year old beauty and cousin of Mrs Huber. Huber, gray haired and prosperous, had theaters and a driving park but married the young debutante at Saratoga after her guardian proposed.
Edward Austin a Windsor Township resident and Austin Lumber president is bed-bound after a hog broke from its pen and savagely bit his left leg and arm. Two farm laborers intervened, clubbed the hog until it collapsed, and iron rings were placed in its snout before it was returned to its pen.
In Southport Connecticut July 17 a sewer is dug through the town center. About 50 pounds of dynamite sticks placed in the roadway near the sewer did not explode after a butcher's boy rode through a closed street. Workmen fought the horse and boy with shovels and sticks. the dynamite had been ground into soft earth and mashed by the horse’s hoof.
In Pottsville and surrounding towns nonunion workers face a $2 shave and 25 cent beer as coal firms arrest strike leaders. Coxe brothers arraigned four strikers from Sheppton and Oneida before Justice Fister for conspiracy and boycott, with heavy bail set as the nonunionists struggle to buy food.
A brief notice reports cures by Wells healing powder for dog bites and bites from a manquito and other animals. It notes wounds, scratches, and bites treated with the product, reflecting a period remedy claim.
An old advertisement promises a Great Get There Curb Spavin Cure that makes ten gallons of leg wash from a $2 bottle. It claims to restore poor conditioned legs after work, race, or long drives, reducing value and relieving pain swelling and tenderness. It mentions cures for cracked heels scratches and various leg ailments.
Elizabeth Bennett of Greensburg Pennsylvania receives aid from a nurse ten business men and fifteen neighbors who contributed patches of skin after a steam laundry injury ten weeks ago. Doctors report she has practically secured a new scalp as the community follows the unusual treatment with growing interest and pride.
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