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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
6
A vintage advertisement touts Magic Foot Drafts to draw acid poisons from the body through foot pores to cure rheumatism. It promises free trials, mail order delivery from Jackson Michigan, testimonials, a color booklet, and a money back if unsatisfied.
An amused visitor from New York remarks on how people mistake the lobby and hallway areas for offices and stations. A farmer, a bellboy, and others inquire if the lobby is the post office or railway hub, prompting laughs as passersby misinterpret the space.
Conrad Mizer, longtime Cleveland resident once a tailor, died in a sanitarium at Orwell, Ohio, after years of selfless service. He loved children, helped neighbors, and gave freely without pay, earning wide mourning across the city for his generous spirit.
Experience teaches many things in cher woods. A camp bed is built from a piece of plank seven feet long with hems on the sides and forked tree spreaders. When not used as a bed it can be laid on a pack blanket. Pine boughs make a soft bed. The list includes tar oil Pennyroyal citronella Jamaica ginger ammonia antiseptic bandage a housewife kit drills files pliers and gun cleaning gear. Cooking outfit depends on party size and includes a heavy steel camp bailer, frying pan set, coffee pot pan covers and utensils. none should be wasted on excess. An up to date sporting goods store can supply the ensemble. Experience warns against bulk and overbuying for the woods.
Cooney Mizer championed free Sunday park concerts despite opposition. He organized a 100‑member professional orchestra for popular concerts, charging ten cents admit and filling the armory weekly. His love for children spurred ice carnivals, romping days, flower days, and May days, leaving a lasting, tender impact on young listeners.
Willow Penrod, at the City hospital, laments a fractured leg after a tar barrel accident while Emmet Gaines, crushed tent by a streetcar, endures weeks in care. Merle Marlow battles a concussion, lingering between consciousness as doctors assess his prognosis.
A Corn Field denizen asks Cant Shannon at the state house about the menagerie, a nickname for the Bone Room. The exchange reveals curiosity about the museum's odd designation and its whereabouts in the state institution.
Capt Shannon explains the museum name varies with visitors and notes people joke about names for the hone apartment swordroom and fire room as he directs the farmer up marble stairs. He says he is safe sending them to the museum.
State statistician B F Johnson says cold rain will not hurt crops and is favorable for wheat and grass. Blanks will be sent to township assessors to gauge how much wheat territory was plowed under due to injury. Burlington township reports 50 percent of wheat plowed under. Monroe county Apple orchard owner AW O Stone notes damaged blossoms and likely ruined crop, indicating widespread losses.
Five Baltimore women led by Mrs Newy B D Lambdi will begin a ten day walk to St Louis in July. Aged 3% to 60, each weighs about 19 pounds and will carry $1 for meals. They plan to work along the route performing house chores to cover expenses, wearing straw hats, skirts, and low shoes. They expect three months to reach the fair and upon arrival aim to earn money for return rail fare and stay in St Louis for the exposition.
Mike Schreck declares Sullivan will be fruit for him noting his 16 pound weight and prime form for a Wednesday night bout at the Empire. Sullivan counters he is in better condition than before and ready to fight for his life in this matchup with Jack Sullivan.
A Co-operative coal and tea company in Euatai offers the public a free sample of water from two wells deemed of the highest sanitary character by city chemists. The gesture follows a report noting rising typhoid fever cases.
Americans win in Britain as Walter Travis defeats James Robb in the opening race amid tense play. National players Landon, Malden, and Owler show strong form, with top honors contested by Army rivals and British competitors.
Stars defeated E Washingtons by a small margin as Lansman and O'Neal led Stara with strong plays. Van and Worty contributed for the Washing Bad, while Connington also starred for the Stara squad.
Weather delays force postponement as Annapolis Tobin and Johnny Fisher are noted for box actions. Rain interrupts Tuesday schedule with Wednesday afternoon as potential new play time. Hamilton county turnout and local teams remain in suspense awaiting clearer skies.
Notice to voters of the Tenth ward in Center township Marion county Indiana. John Roeckel will apply at the July 1904 county commissioners term for licenses to sell intoxicating liquor five gallons at a time with on premises consumption at 129 Washington St in ward No. Dated Indianapolis. Also requests pool table privileges for the same room.
In the American Association Columbus faces Indianapolis while Louisville visits Toledo and Minneapolis travels to Milwaukee. St Paul meets Kansas City and St Laks travels to Boston in the National League with Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York. Chicago hosts Philadelphia and Washington visits St. Saura while New York goes to Detroit and Boston plays Cleveland in the Central League action with South Bend foes at Fort Wayne. Dayton at Wheeling and Terre Haute at Evansville round out the schedule with Peoria at Grand Rouids.
The subscriber gives notice to voters of the Sixth ward Center township Indiana that he will apply to Marion county Board of Commissioners at the July term 194 for license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquor in less than ten gallons at a time with on premises drinking. Located in front room of a one story brick building on lot 7 and south half of lot 1 square 32 in John King subdivision City of Indianapolis Center township Marion county known as 26 W Ohio Street Ward Six. B White
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