Peruna Ad Claims Cure for Female Weakness
Advertised medical testimonial features Mrs Esther M Milner of DeGraff Ohio and Miss Mamie Groth of Platteville Wisconsin praising Peruna for relief from headaches backache and female complaints. Prominent Dr S B Hartman offers free advice and promises to review cases at the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Milner
Mamie Groth
Platteville
Wis
S. B. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Hartman
The
Columbus
Anthracite Coal Prices Jump In Indianapolis
The coal strike drives price spikes with anthracite rising to 7.50 a ton from 7 and a general 25 cent per ton soft coal uptick. Dealers report varied timing for the increases and warn prices may stay high even if the strike ends. Some expect coal from distant points could cost 7 on the track, threatening further raises. Wood prices unlikely to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Peoria
Cincinati
Boiler Makers Threaten To Tie Up Chicago Shops
Committees representing 1,200 boiler makers notified 60 Chicago shops of a strike to begin Friday morning. Demands include a uniform day and wage increases of 20 to 40 percent for inside and outside workers. Leaders claim Chicago’s mechanical circuits could be halted within ten minutes. Nonunion workers are few, with many prepared to strike. Helpers and heaters aligned with boiler makers. blacksmiths likely to join in sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and Iron Builders
M. J. Farrel
John Traeger
Farmer and daughter killed by runaway sickle binder
Fort Dodge Iowa July 31 William Kiechenrich a farmer and his daughter Viola were killed when a team ran away with a sickle binder. Both were chopped to pieces in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
William Kiechenrich
Viola
Twill Be A Happy Time In The Brown Family
Admiral Brown’s two sons George and Hugh, both in the navy, will meet in Indianapolis in September for a family reunion. George, a paymaster lieutenant, recently reached Honolulu aboard his ship after a 55 day voyage from Yokohama, with a stop at Dutch Harbor for supplies. Hugh serves on the training ship Hartford and was among 16 sailors who passed a seamanship exam from a class of 125. his leave to join his brother was a stroke of luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Brown
George
Hugh
Navy
Indianapolis
Honolulu
Yokohama
Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Hartford
Local Republicans Forecast Victory in Clay County
H L Bynum and H E Hicks visited the state Republican headquarters in Brazil and voiced confidence that Republicans will overcome the usual Democratic lead and win the county. Hicks predicted Congressman Holliday will be re elected in the Fifth by a larger margin than two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Bynum
Clay County
Republican Committee
H. E. Hicks
Brazil
Holliday
Mr. Hicks
Deerhake Appointed Assistant at Y M C A in August
Ik Deerhake will become assistant at the Y M C A on August 1, with W H Northcott in charge of education. Deerhake has prepared books for Schnull & Co and has been active in Y M C A work for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ik Deerhake
W. H. Northcott
Deerhake
Schnull & Co
Sev
Norwood residents push annexation over incorporation
J M Washington tells THE SUN Norwood residents favor annexation for streetcar service and public benefits, arguing incorporation offers no local advantages without schools, waterworks, or town facilities. He criticizes political manipulation by city interests and notes a likely August 12 vote on the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
J. M. Washington
the Sun
Shelbyville
Interuban Company
Ring
Big Four
Republican Ring Draws Up Duelling Campaign Committee
A split within the Republican machine shows intense opposition to the Elliott Woods Bookwalter Longadon Gates Joss ring. Officials plan a two-man per ward campaign committee, balancing loyalists and opposition delegates to curry favor, with Elliott delaying committee member names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Machine
Longadon-Gates-Joss Ring
Machine
Clairvoyant predicts Jeffries wins in eighth round
In San Francisco on July 31 Mrs. Alfred Hall a clairvoyant told Jeffries he would win in the eighth round. Editor Naughton heard the same forecast at Harbin Springs and the Examiner allegedly used that prediction to press charges. Mrs. Hall now steps forward to vindicate Fitzsimmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
City weighs new Woodruff Place fire contract
Periodical Kick reports Indianapolis faces recurring firefighting costs for Woodruff Place. Controller George Breunig says the city has spent 25 years extinguishing fires there for a pension fund only worth $100, and proposes a per-run payment from Woodruff Place to cover fire response. A $50 donation to the pension fund was noted but deemed insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff Place
George Breunig
Board of Safety
Indianapolis
Wasted Beer Sparks Domestic Arrests on West Washington
Patrolman Merz arrested Frank and Jennie Beswick on Thursday after a fight over beer. Frank struck Jennie with a bucket of beer, beer spilled, and both were jailed for roughing each other up. The couple, residents of 917 West Washington Street, have a history of altercations and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Jennie
Washington St
Bishop Vincent to preside at Northwest Indiana conference
In LaPorte Indiana on July 31 it was announced that Bishop Vincent will preside over the Northwest Indiana Methodist conference to be held in Rensselaer in September. This marks his first American conference leadership since returning from Europe where he led major Methodist gatherings for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Vincent
Rensselaer
America
Europe
Seismic Disturbances Felt Across Upstate Cities
Seismic disturbances continued in upstate cities with a circular shock reported from Lozalamos on Thursday. Plaster cracked and glassware shattered in homes as alarms rose. Santa Barbara felt a ten second tremor heightening public concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Lozalamos
Santa Barbara
Police chief jokes about convict Tracy heading east
Police-supt Taffe says if convict Tracy goes to Indianapolis he would hide until he left town, but jokingly adds that he would like him to come there and believes they could catch him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy
Taffe
Indianapolis
City Hall Newslets on pesthouse site hunt and license drive
The mayor and Dr. Buehler left city hall by gum shoe on Wednesday seeking a pesthouse site by automobile. City controller vows to pursue automobile owners lacking licenses, noting many think no license is needed for machines. The New telephone company paid the city $3,000 on Wednesday, half its yearly franchise. Officials scramble to estimate next year's department expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Buehler
City Hall
Figgerin
City Life They Want a Game with the Little Loafers
The Young Buffaloes seek a game with the Little Loafers and ask to call 326 Newphone W. W. Alcorn for arrangements. Door of Hope concert profits support a charity, set for Thursday at Tomlinson Hall. Hollenbeck Press to face Tileworks at Forest Park next Saturday in a baseball game. Mrs. A B Cuppy burial held from 526% S Mnots Street to sister's home on 509 E New York Street. John W. Gray named fifth cadetship alternate by Senator Fairbanks for Annapolis admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffaloes
Little Loafers
W. W. Alcorn
Hollenbeck Press
Tileworks
Forest Park
The Sun's Liners On Seventh Page News
The Sun's seventh page carries liners and brief items. Phone lines and routing notes appear in the readable text with scattered 8s and references to 8s8. The fragmentary OCR provides no clear events or names beyond generic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN
SUN’ 8
Mayor Promises Covered East Market for Gardeners
Mayor Bookwalter pledges to urge the council this fall to cover the east vegetable market. If approved next year, funds will be asked in September along with regular expenses. Vendors estimate 5 000 to 6 000 dollars, while the mayor guesses double that amount. Open sheds would be built on the east side with no lockable spaces to deter theft. Gardeners are moving to secure an appropriation, relying on Councilman Warneg who supports the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Market Gardeners’ Association
Warneg
Kansas cattle and hog receipts steady market notes
Kansas City July 31 cattle receipts 7000 including 2500 Texans market steady native steers 4.85 to 8.60 Texan and Indian steers 2.50 to 4.20 Texas cows 2.55 to 3.75 native cows and heifers 1.75 to 6.50 stockers and feeders 2.60 to 5.25 bulls 2.50 to 3.75 calves 3.50 to 12.5. hog receipts 5000 market steady to strong bulk sales 7.50 to 7.65 heavy 7.65 to 7.80 packers 7.40 to 7.60 medium 4.45 to 4.75 Nebt 7.20 to 7.62% workers 7.50 to 7.0214 pigs 6.85 to 7.30. sheep receipts 3000 market steady muttons 3.60 to 4.75 lambs 4.50 to 6.15 range wethers 3.50 to 4.80 ewes 3.50 to 4.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
City
Texas
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised For Cough Relief
A historical notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praising its reputation for curing coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The ad claims every bottle has provided relief and calls it pleasant and safe to take, available at all druggists.
Cattle and Hog Receipts Report from Cincinnati Market
Cincinnati market notes show cattle receipts at 429 and hog receipts at 1,904 with dull demand. Shippers paid 26 to 36.50 for cattle, calves at 6.50 to 6.75, and good to choice packers and butchers paid 7.5 to 7.90 for hogs. Sheep receipts at 64 and lambs at 3.75 to 6.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Indiana to Harvest Largest Corn Crop in History
Report from State Statistician Johnson notes corn acreage unusually large and widespread harvest potential across Indiana. Some local fires reported but no material damage. Wheat and oats largely spared outside the storm belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Johnson
Railroad Lines Merge in Major Midwest Consolidation
The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton and Indiana, Decatur and Western lines merged to form the Cincinnati Indianapolis and Western. Refunding bonds totaling 8.2 million dollars at 4 percent were issued to retire 1.8 million of 7 percent C H I bonds due Jan 1 and IDW bonds, with the rest for improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Indianapolis
Indiana, Decatur & Western Roads
Apolis & Western
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
Lawyer Sues Fiancee For Ring In Superior Court
Attorney Lynn E. Kepler sues fiancee Miss Brunette Wilhelm and her husband Philip Wilhelm over the engagement ring he gave her. He seeks its possession and $20 for alleged unlawful detention. The ring, a diamond valued at $140.50, was sent Aug 1 to Seymour Indiana, where Miss Wilhelm’s father was postmaster. The Wilhelms recently moved to 2215 Ashland Ave Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn E. Kepler
Brunette Wilhelm
Philip Wilhelm
Kepler
Miss Wilhelm
Seymour
Ind
Philip Marer
Wilhelm
Indianapolis
Ashlandave
Markets Here and Elsewhere at Indianapolis Stockyards
Receipts totaling 450 ship ments for cattle and 4,000 hogs were listed at the Indianapolis Union Stockyards. Prime export steers 1,200 to 1,500 lbs averaged strong prices. hogs ranged 7.60 to 7.95 for various weights. sheep and lambs saw mixed prices with tops around 5.85 for lambs and 4.25 to 4.50 for mixed sheep. Feeders and cows showed a wide spread in value across categories and weights.
Grain and hay price list with inspections by grade
Wheat prices flat to weak across red and white classifications with Nos 2 and 3 red at 68c and 66c for July. Corn mixed and weakest, various white and mixed grades from 59c to 62% with several cars noted as unmerchantable or no grade. New oats weaker with multiple white and mixed grades, hay steady with timothy prices around 12 to 14 dollars, new day steady for timothy. Inspections report car by car across wheat corn hay rye with totals by grade and status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Hay
Clover
Rye
Union Stockyards cattle and sheep receipts list
Union Stockyards II reports receipts of 4 000 cattle with prices from 1.50 to 8.75 and hogs at 4.50 to 7.75, Texans 4.00 to 6.00. Hoge receipts 16 000 with light 7.00 to 7.60, butchers 7.15 to 7.85, heavy 7.70 to 8.00. sheep receipts 11 000 with good to choice lambs 4.50 to 4.75, westerns 4.00 to 4.40, native lambs 4.00 to 6.25, western lambs 4.96 to 5.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UNION
Market Report from East Buffalo Cattle and Hog Receipts
East Buffalo New York July 31 cattle receipts 125 cars market dull for common grades others steady hogs receipts 10 cars market strong best heavy hogs 8.15 8.20 mixed and mediums 8.06 8.10 good weight workers lead to firmer bids for prime stock due to steady demand and limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Buffalo
N. Y
Market Opens Firm as Speculation Sees Rally Yet Coal Stocks Rally
New York July 31 The stock market opens firm on belief week ball accounts cleared and large speculators aim for a rally. Evansville and Terre Haute rise on deal talk with St Louis and San Francisco and Chicago Eastern Illinois. Coal strike hints buoy coalers while Colorado Fuel drops early on transfer book closure. Noon quotes show mixed activity with steady tone and notable gains in St Paul Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific. Total sales reach 277000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evansville
Terre Haute
St. Louis
San Francisco
Colorado
People’s
Eviansville
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
Union Pacific
Southern Railway
Aitchison
I. C
U. P
Southern Pacific
Steel
Pepple’s
Anaconda
Chicago market prices for dairy and poultry items
Chicago on July 1 reports Butter Creameries at 18 to 20 cents for firsts and extras, eggs at 16 to 16 2 3 cents, cheese varieties including Swiss drum at 14 to 14 4 cents, limburger 8 to 9 cents, and live poultry prices for chickens 12 to 14 cents per pound, turkeys 11 to 12 cents, and geese from 4 to 6 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Young Americas
Commodity Prices Report from New York Market
NEW YORK July 31 Mess pork 18.50 to 19.50 per hundredweight lard 10.87 to 14. Butter creamer y 2 cents Elgin 21 1/2 cents imitation creamery 0 70c dairy factory lic Cheese large 9 1/2c small 0 3c part skimmed 7 7/8c full 24 1/2c Eggs 19 to 20 1/2c Tallow 6 4c Dressed poultry turkeys 15c chickens 12 to 22c fowls 11 1/2c ducks 14 1/2c geese 16c springs 2 22c
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elgin
Java
Rio
Santos
Arilosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dilsworth's
Gates
Columbia
Windsor
Ridgewood
Kidaret
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
California
Indiana
July oats corner shocks bulls as shorts seek relief
Chicago July oats activity centers on shorts who bought in at low levels and now face losses. Prices moved from about 32c to near 72c for some contracts while July and Old July traded around 46c. Wheat and corn declined, and September pork and lard futures posted notable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Patten
Grocery Price List From Southern Market District
Extensive readout lists prices for flour and bran, fruits and vegetables, seafood, coffee, sugars, molasses, canned goods, and department staples. Includes figures for flour varieties, oranges, lemons, grapes, berries, oysters, fish, coffee brands, and bulk staples with unit prices and weights, reflecting a dense mid century market ledger.
Inventory of meats and provisions with historical pricing
A garbled list shows various meat products and groceries with odd fractional prices and weights. Items include hams, bacon, lard, sausage, fresh pork cuts, pickled pork, and assorted spices, medicines, and chemicals with per unit or per hundredweight prices. The entries appear as an old catalog or price table from a midwestern market.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs
Esther M. Milner
DeGraff, Ohio
Incor
Court House
Elliott
Naughton
Jeffries
Alfred Hall
Har
Woodruff
Merz
Frank and
Jennie Bes
City Life
Tomlinson Hall
Kansas City
J. 3. Lazarus
CKS
Bondtock
DOM
Indianapolis Union
Csssecsseeeveers
Engeuveaiewens Assy
City Grain Market
Chicago Grain and Provisions
Valencia
Osage
New Yorks
Little Necas
Kingan & Co
Lée
Castile
Jackson
Pittsburg
Raymond
Winifrede
Kanawha
Sverese
Luhrig
BTS
Wrens
Green County
Ance Castasess
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