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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1889
Page
3
Mr Bowser and his wife flee back to the city after a disastrous country sojourn. A broken barn, weak horse, a cow that won’t milk, biting insects, and a starving diet turn pastoral life into comic misery. The couple faces a possible divorce after the ill-fated experiment in rural living.
A late war era circus drew a large crowd to Montgomery with a balloon ascent that terrified locals as it drifted miles away then descended on a plowed field. A leathery old man’s quick bow to “Mars Jesus” framed the scene while North Carolina mountain tales described kissing games and humorous courtships among students and villagers.
A discussion on coffee notes that it can be a blessing for the rich and poor and is widely consumed in Greece and Europe. It warns against poor preparation and inferior beans while praising genuine coffee berries. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a purifier for blood impurities common in the season.
The report traces Pittsburgh and Cleveland chatter about players and possible trades. It notes Morris sidelined by a physician, press speculation on McKean and Sprague, and a potential Washington club move involving Von der Ahe and Hewitt. Also mentions Renshaw tennis form and local business ads and notices in Indianapolis.
An old advertisement offers Dr H A Stones Nerve and Brain Treatment for hysteria dizziness convulsions wakefulness mood disorders and other brain related issues. It promises one month per box with six boxes for five dollars prepaid by mail and a money back guarantee if no cure, from SHORT The Druggist sole agent in Indianapolis Indiana.
A Throat and Lung physician at 1114 West Washington Street markets the Lung Renovator as a global remedy. The ad lists extensive distribution to Indianapolis Richardson de Ca St Louis James S. Dodge and other cities, with price 1.09 per bottle and six bottles for 2.60. Full directions in English and German accompany each bottle.
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