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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1906
Page
5
A satirical tale follows an obituary editor whose death predictions backfire as a senator taunts him with a dying wish. The editor devises a marketing scheme for living celebrities yet to die, profiting from premature obituaries while real life upends their grim market.
An article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weaknesses and barrenness. It asserts many women regain health and fertility, cites famous physicians, and notes ingredients are listed on the bottle wrapper for transparency.
Mrs Akerman Ramsey wife of Ramney home proprietor at White Lake faced public shame when named a co respondent in a divorce case involving Archibald J Neely. She cut her throat with her husband's razor and died after slashing her aunt, the incident tying to the Neely divorce proceeding tried there on Thursday.
A silk short coat is paired with a handsome round shawl collar of Russian Tace motifs set on mousseline de soie and edged with mull embroidery. A smart pyroxylin braid hat with a high back brim, front plume, and white pink embroidered ribbon bow completes the ensemble.
The article notes Texas forming five state federations of women to meet separately. It emphasizes improving schools, introducing kindergarten, and advancing education, praising local women and patriotic societies for their influence across the state.
Miss Gertrude Woodruff of Portland Oregon received 17 marriage proposals in one day after being named Queen Gertrude at a recent industriel exposition. She rode a float drawn by six snow white horses amid a dozen maids. 19 year old Woodruff was selected from 50 of Oregon’s prettiest girls as the most beautiful.
Special to The Box reports 7 year old Lilian Frank, known as Baby Lilian, as the champion child skater of the world. She challenges any under 14 to a match on roller skates, boasting 190 steps and movements and a glittering skating uniform.
A collage of witty exchanges touches on beef prices and supply demand, scholarly debates, and a jokey catalog of public figures. It moves from packing-house scandals to a student’s fatigue, a comic look at the character of a senator, and casual quips about Hamlet and a boxing cat. The tone echoes a small town newspaper’s lighthearted column.
A Philadelphia tied jewel theft case centers on Celia Marks who admitted robbing the Seabridge residence. Police report she and husband used domestic positions to steal valuables, wiring through New York where detectives traced her. She also faced accusations of $1,000 jewelry theft from Dr. Loewengrund.
A British law assigns unclaimed estates to the crown when a person dies without will or heirs. The article notes significant sums received by King Edward from various estates, including examples from 1870, 1896, 1881, and 1884, plus cases of intestacy and direct wills yielding large amounts.
Fred Peterson, a lumberman, walked 40 miles from Ashford to Tacoma after losing his right arm near the shoulder in an accident with a chain and knife. He rode a streetcar to Fannie Paddock hospital, with one transfer, and doctors at the hospital are puzzled but Peterson, described as a man of powerful build, is expected to recover.
A sensational tell all claims Martha M Tuttle, secretary to John D Rockefeller, orchestrated escapes and schemes to outsmart Attorney General Hadley. The piece portrays a dramatic, tabloidy claim that a woman, not a man, planned midnight escapes and flights of yachts, ending with note of her possible nervous exhaustion.
Democrats of Ohio Franklin and Dearborn counties yesterday nominated Dr. Evan L Patterson of Brookfield for joint senator representing the district. The announcement came from Lawrenceburg Indiana as the party moves toward the June race.
The Piazza coat showcases a kimono like cut short style designed for warmth without flattening the evening dress. It embodies a fashionable balance between comfort and formality for outdoor wear on the piazza.
Pocket railway guide issued by Chicago and North Western shows lakes, trails, wagon roads and hunting and fishing regions. Mailed receipt of four cents to W B Kniskern traffic manager Chicago. Also an old nurse for children Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething and pain relief. Puisce Meat Market advertises all meats at 18 W Washingtons.
Report notes social teas and outdoor functions entertaining physicians in Boston. Hoeton girl featured in coverage as plain and formal, with little charm shown by doctors.
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