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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
6
An advertisement by Dr. A W Chase promotes nerve pills as a cure for vertigo and related nervous conditions. It claims to restore health by improving blood and nerve flow, with testimonials from a Dublin reader about headaches and fatigue. Pills are sold with dealer addresses in Buffalo New York.
A fragment from a 1904 Indiana era report discusses plans for a state building at the St Louis exposition. It notes architects from across the country proposing grand, ornamented designs meant to impress. yet the commission favors a simple, restful structure for tired Indian mothers and their children.
A noisy street scene shows the fire crew chasing echoes of a blaze from Pennsylvania and surrounding avenues without finding smoke. Lanterns, shouting, and a false alarm on the South side keep engines in rapid motion as townsfolk ask where the fire truly is while a later alert points toward the viaduct.
Ralph Peters a sleeping car porter aboard the Vega on the Wabash Railway rode on the lower step for 18 miles toward Delphi after clinging to the car as doors closed at Lafayette. He wanted to rejoin the crew inside but could not attract attention and remained precariously on the outside.
London June 3 The World reports William Waldorf Astor is confined to his residence due to sunstroke. The item notes relief products and a trade ad reference for Dr Fowler's Extract, Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, and a DeVora Printing listing.
An OCR fragment notes two dollar fares to Sandusky Ohio with a Saturday night return via The Lake Erie and Western. Special trains depart Indianapolis at 9:1 am. The fragment mentions births chairs and a contact at address AH. Bellen DP A. m onofast.
T Taggart arrives in town Tuesday amid warm reception and cheerful talk. He visits Grand Hotel and Stevenson building, chats with a Sun reporter, and signals general political interest while remaining noncommittal on candidates.
The Indiana world’s fair commission issued a formal bulletin to Indiana newspapers to drum up public support and outline the two year effort to showcase the state’s resources at St Louis. It urges unity from farmers to manufacturers and invites inquiries to secretary James W. Cockrum at the state house Indianapolis.
Aged Connecticut resident David L. Vanderheyden, once a wealthy Utica shoe maker, tells of economic ruin and a broken marriage. Foreclosure left him without home or funds, his wife and three children leaving him. he vows to publish notices to expose alleged misdeeds while pleading for help.
Crispell family of Kingston town in Vordenburg county faces jail after a 13 year old son is punished at school. The father Crispell and wife Mrs Crispell, with two younger children, are imprisoned awaiting county court in September. The mother was arrested after confronting the school, as the family cannot afford a lawyer or bonds.
Oliie B West was arrested Wednesday morning by Detectives Colbert and Hamner on a desertion charge from the United States Army. He reportedly enlisted last December at Bank and was assigned to Port Lea rb. West had been working night shifts at Vandella yards and resided at 69 E South.
Marguerite Hoydal of Saint Quenta awoke after a 20 year cataleptic sleep. Doctors described the case as parchment skin and near skeleton, maintained by daily milk baths and milk or spirits fed through a reed. Mother faced admission fee to visitors amid judicial threats surrounding her child’s death at birth.
Harvey Nosbrook 88, father-in-law of Howard Smock and city sprinkling inspector, marked his birthday Tuesday. A long time New Jersey native, he drove to Indianapolis in a spring wagon years ago and has lived here continuously despite aging.
In Columbus Indiana the local Antsutoon league filed a blanket remonstrance against granting a license to an Indianapolis brewing company to open a beer garden. The case challenges signatures and the signers must appear before the county commission on Friday to test the legality of the action. Also an unrelated ad notes Deans Ointment at 60 cents.
An unsigned testimonial style notice touts a miraculous blood poison cure. It promises a marvelous secret with free return mail delivery, no payment, and immediate global reach. The message asserts universal healing power and urges believers despite skeptics.
A dubious advertisement by Dr. Ferris claims a miraculous cure for blood poison and impotency, promising instant vitality, strength, and renewed manhood. It includes a bold self-endorsement, a non-monetary offer, and a public notice style address, ending by listing a real city, Cleveland, and an Indianapolis school contract bid with detailed bid conditions and penalties.
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