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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1891
Page
3
An OCR fragment from the Baston Courier depicts natural imagery in June. Vivid scenes of clover, pimpernels, sun, and vines mingle with mentions of icemen, yachts, cucumber, and shepherds. The piece blends landscape and seasonal moods with antiquated phrasing and poetic diction.
A mountain lake scene introduces Dora who longs for life beyond her wilderness home. A visiting young man awakens hope and a future, but he plans to marry another, driving Dora to despair and suicide by the lake. Her death is contrasted with a distant ballroom scene as moonlight sighs over the tragedy.
A Norwich item details a strange electricity trick on Basan hill that bent an inverted goblet’s rim and sped a clock four hours ahead without stopping. Looms of travel, drinks, maxims, and a long roster of 19th century society notes follow, including entertainers sailing abroad, headlines on politics, industry, and a Mexico water spout incident.
A 19th century curiosities column recounts a German geography quiz with Satan misled by a map and Prague’s meat market tale. It notes a Prague meat market, a gilded weathercock dispute in Morianwelz, and a Croy tapestry of Saxony and Pomerania at Greiswald university with Luther.
A busy midweek roundup notes two drownings in Kansas City after a boat upset, Marsh the Keystone bank head flees to Brazil, U S fire losses for May tally 22 085 740, McCrystal the New Orleans jury briber given a year hard labor, Iowa and Nebraska suffer flood damage, James Magely shoots his wife in Milwaukee, the Westmorelands deputies are captured near Fort Smith, Andrew Bates and Bertha Stokes killed during a game in Milford Center, Wenatchia stage robbed near Ellensburg by a masked man, John Dory murders his mother in law and attempts to kill his wife, no motive given. Settlers plan to exterminate roaming Apache bands near Santa Fe New Mexico. John Campion confesses to stealing 5406 from a tank company in Gnaa Nebraska. Episcipalian minister Charles Cameron returns to Shamokie Pennsylvania after 2 years to find his wife murdered by another man. California Colganstate refuses 30 000 World Fair funds, citing no authority to fund outside state. Alexander Von Gregorowicz, a Russian, seeks an audience with President Harrison to advise on governing and global power, then is jailed.
The piece urges readers not to pass up opportunities and to heed warning signs of illness. It notes many people suffer from chronic conditions that could be relieved if detected early and warns against neglecting first symptoms to avoid unnecessary suffering.
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Medical Dispensary claiming success with Catarrh Cancer Consumption and venereal diseases among many others. It promises thousands of testimonials and private examinations with confidential care despite poverty or fear.
A dubious advertisement invites readers to seek treatment for incurable conditions, promising rapid cures and personalized plans. It touts self-made prescriptions and urges a free talk to assess condition, time to cure, and cost, ending with a warning to visit before it is too late.
This ad promises cures for many diseases if treated promptly using mail or express service. It claims confidential communications and a no cure, no pay motto. People far away can mail 4 cents for a diagnosis. personal interview is preferred. Address 2614 West Washington Street Indianapolis with daily hours.
Indianapolis department announces sealed proposals by the Board of Public Works for grading and paving Meridian and College avenues, College and Meridian street widenings, and alley vacations. Notices set plans on file, bids due June 22, 1894, with right to reject bids. multiple project references and dates listed.
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