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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1894
Page
5
A fragmented set of notes reports a desperate murderer fatally stabbing someone and attempting self harm. Weather disasters struck many towns including Brazil and Madison with extensive damage. Fires, drownings, and arrests across Tippecanoe, Muncie, Anderson, and other cities are detailed alongside pensions, dedications, and local incidents.
In sport news O'Rourke quits as NL umpire while Kid Gleason signs with Baltimore. McCarthy misses Cincinnati train. will play Monday in Toledo as Indianapolis faces three games there with a postponed Sunday score. Grand Rapids beats Indianapolis 6 0. Leidy hits two homers and Cross stars for Indianapolis.
Dr. Howard E. Phelpe of Dartmouth College first prescribed Paine's celery compound, lauded as a universal remedy for dyspepsia biliousness liver complaint neuraglia rheumatism and kidney troubles. It is claimed to be the most remarkable remedy produced by scientific research.
Opening Wheats and corns listed with July and September quotations for grains and meats. Prices shown include pork lard ribs and short rib figures, with July and September values in cents and dollars across commodities. Chicago market report dated June 25 notes fluctuating futures for Wheats Corn Pork Lard and ribs.
SIG FOUR ROUTE offers a special sleeper to New York via Buffalo and Albany. The train departs Indianapolis at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday June 24 for travelers from Indianapolis and nearby areas. Early orders advised at 1 E Washington St, 36 Jackson Place and Union Station. H. M. Bronson A G P A.
Monday shipments of cattle and hogs moved briskly as supply was light and demand urgent. Prices advanced sharply with good to choice cattle and mixed lots selling well. Sheep and lamb receipts were light with prices steady to firm and hay and grain markets noted for the day.
Early this morning the store began a coming sale on wash dress goods silks millinery and wrappers. Surprises await shoppers this week across the entire store offering bold discounts and new selections from noted brands and designers.
Wassons announces a closing out of wholesale millinery stock this week with choicest season styles at less than half the price found elsewhere. Straw hats feature Knox styles and the latest trends in hats and ribbons.
Wrappers offered at 49c tomorrow with Watteanu back and turn over collar belt. Usual 65c wrappers available. Wrappers with ruffio around bust and Wauisau back belt sold in choice print styles at a typical price of 1.35 dollars.
The advertisement touts a large silk stock with notable offers. Wash silks priced at 50c, printed Ching silks once 65c now cut to attract buyers. Superior wrappers gowns and dress silks, previously 1.25 and 1.75, now offered at 55c, claiming quick sale and value.
Advertised dress fabrics with sale prices include Fine Batistes at 32 cents, Fine French Cord Dimity at 25 to 12 1/2 cents, 10 cent Dress Ginghams at 3 1/4 to 3 7/8 cents, Plaid Organdies at 80 cents, 60 inch Percales at 6 1/9 cents, French Printed Malls at 75 cents, French Ginghams at 12 1/8 cents, and Embroidered Zephyr Ginghams at 26 cents yesterday’s ranges shown for comparison.
A local seller advertises over 50 styles of wrappers for sale at $1 each. The note mentions seamstress costs at $61.60 for making all, suggesting typical prices around $3 when requested, though current price remains $1. The fabrics listed include ginghams percales and chambrays.
The Sun offers assistance at no extra cost for additional trials or tyros, noting it is a fair offer. The message urges persistence and encourages readers to try The Sun if they truly want to test or practice.
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