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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1905

Page

5

Escapade With Woman From Madhouse

Marlene reports the July 19 drama of Walter Langdon 19 and Mrs Janet L. Wilson a wealthy socialite and cocaine addict flouting the Hudson River State Asylum for the Insane. Langdon aids the escape after she files through bars. He proclaims devotion while his alienist father protests. Mrs Wilson resists extradition and divorce.

Marlene PEW Winsted Conn Walter Langdon Hudson River State Asylum For Janet L. Wilson Philip D. Low New York Langdon Poughkeepsie Institution Mrs. Wilson Young Langdon Chas. W. Langdon Knight Errant Wilson Sra. Wilson Mr. Langton Mr. Langdon Lochinvar Tamea Bray Janet Wilson

60 Cent Gas Investment Plea To Indianapolis Patrons

A plea argues for a gas venture offering 60 cent rates and profits, urging city residents to invest through Union Trust Company in a plan led by George J. Marott. It claims savings on a yearly gas bill and outlines potential outcomes if the Consumers' Gas Trust property is acquired or the effort fails. The notice indicates continuation tomorrow.

Indianapolis Tate Money George J. Marott Union Trust Company Citizens

Sir John the Valiant Fails Knightly Quest at Barn

In a New York Tribune style vignette, a boy plays knight in a barn loft after a vivid fantasy of rescuing a lady. A prankish escape on a milk-white mare ends in humiliation, fear, and tears as his father disciplines him and his mother consoles. He awakens to hunger, returns home defeated, and ceases adventurous bravado, confessing to his father with a meek plea.

Montague de Mighty Fair Lady John Johnnie Sir John Silas Catte Thia Sir Joan Molly Soner Mally Hee Sir John the Valiant New York Tribune

Never Wash Your Dog Says Health Depends on Natural Oils

A Countes Cal endar excerpt argues that frequent washing erodes a dog's natural skin oils, dulls coat shine, and harms health. Brushing daily is recommended for circulation and digestion, with examples of show dogs never or seldom washed. The piece emphasizes brushing over washing for coat vitality.

Minnola Newport New York

Laundry Notes From Period Advice Column

Practical laundry tips warn against washing frust stained table linen in hot soapy water as it fixes stains. Embroidered items should not be washed in tin or wooden tubs. Use earthen bowls to avoid rust or stain. Protect hands with flatiron holders covered in leather. Wooden tubs should be washed and dried and stored upside down with water in bottoms. Wet cloths prevent blue spotting by using a blue water test with a thin bag.

Her High Heel Caught In Palace Hotel Incident

The pretty heroine’s high heel trapped in a sidewalk bull’s-eye outside the Palace hotel. An old colored porter freed the slipper with a chisel and reattached it to her foot. Onlookers lingered at the bar discussing the spectacle and the actress’s ankles.

Palace Hotel I Cincinnati Enquirer

Finishing Touch A Shiner In Hair Says Cousin Lil

The article discusses hair fashion for evening wear, urging harmony between decorations and hair color. It describes preferred colors, materials, and styles for hair accessories, including turquoise combs, spangles, jewels, and wired ribbon motifs. It lists specific decorative ideas numbered 1 through 9 with forms like coronets, roses, and forget-me-nots.

Cousin Lil

Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted for stomach cures

A testimonial ad extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for dyspepsia and weak digestion, claiming improved sleep, appetite, and nervous health after meals. It promotes a 1000 page doctor book, available by stamps, and urges families to own a copy for emergencies.

Pierce Gohen Mary Smith Wahsatch Street Colorado Springs Colb Th. Pierce Suster

Splinter Removal By Steam From a Bottle

A National Magazine tip explains using a wide mouthed bottle filled with hot water to apply steam over a band area. The steam draws the flesh down and gradually extracts the splinter while reducing inflammation, if practiced for a minute or two.

National Magazine

Bay, pa queried boy on guns and breeches in joke

A humorous exchange features a boy asking why guns have legs and the father replying. The snippet cites the Cincinnati Enquirer as the source.

Bay Johnny Bumpernickle Cincinnati Enquirer

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