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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1894
Page
2
The Sun announces delivery by carrier for six cents per week and provides subscrip tion rates for outside-city readers at 300 per year, 150 for six months, or 25 per month. It invites agents to contact the office for terms and directs communications to the editor and business manager.
Editorial rooms and business office details for The Sun in Indianapolis request readers to notify The Sun management at the earliest moment if any delivery issues occur with carrier boys.
In a critical view of city education governance, the piece argues the separation of school from municipal government failed due to political contamination. It urges replacing the board with a mayor appointed three member panel, reducing costs and politics, while noting concerns about railroad franchises and grade crossings impacting city interests.
Editorial snips criticize Indiana leaders and senate delays on tariff reform. Calls for a brave governor to enforce laws, favoring citizens' rights while condemning bankers, criminals, and strikers. Also notes sympathy for ex banker Haughey despite his six year sentence and praises Hood's for health.
An old classified page advertises a marriage guide book titled Complete Mashood and Wow to Attain it and offers ten free words under a thin heading for three days with extra words billed per word. Also includes several help wanted notices for housework and dining room staff at local hotels and addresses.
The ad urges washing all dairy and kitchen ware with Pearline claiming thorough cleaning and economy. It warns against fake imitations sold by peddlers and unscrupulous grocers and directs readers to insist on Pearline from 595 James Pyle in New York.
Markets steady as page four shows price shifts for meats vegetables and fruits. Slaughterhouse items list hams bacon lard sausage and pickled meats with prices by brand and weight. Fresh produce includes sweet potatoes onions beans and the new shipment of southern fruits and canned goods with multiple regional price points.
The text states that upon conviction a person shall be fined not less than five dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for each offense, outlining the minimum and maximum penalties under the act.
Dr. F. M. Abett of Indianapolis advertises 17 Virginia Avenue, practicing since 1970 with cures claimed for venereal diseases and sexual dysfunction in men, women’s diseases treated, unspecified medicines available by mail. Urges prompt reply and consultation.
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces plans to construct a main sewer with appurtenances along East Street from South Street to near McNally. Abutting property owners bear most costs. city pays only for its eligible shares. Remonstrances are due June 27, 1894, with a public hearing at 10 A.M. in the Board’s office.
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