Fan Powers scandal tale threads through Chicago society
A South-side narrator recalls Fan Wymar’s visa to Chicago with guardian Judge Cowan amid whispers of a romance with Powers the horseman. May, a key source of gossip, details Fan’s elopement plan, months of racing outings, and a loss of fortune, while authorities and guardians fret over family honor and a possible marriage. The piece blends rumor, money, and horse racing into a small town scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Wymar
Gunther's
Go al
May
Fan
Ian
New Orleans
Judge Cowan
Enelishiman
Jim
Tom
Tom Powers
Powers
Eles
Chicago
Hle
Tiger
Fortieth Street
Weill
Kinsley’s
Bome
Brighton
New York
Pear
Cowans
Mamma
Miss May
Chicago Mail
The Old Green Bucket and a Warning from Youth
A reminiscence by J. W. Bayles recalls a damp farm well in Indianapolis with a mossy oak bucket and grimy hands. He reflects on water quality, toxins, and typhoid fear drawn from early scientific teaching, urging caution to future readers about contaminated wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health of
Indianapolis
Byron
Baseball notes and trades amid muddied ground in early 1900s
Columbus signs pitcher George ex Giant. Brouthers doubts babies. Sidney Crawford seeks six week challenge against Moran Donovan or any 105 pounder for 100 to 500 dollars. Jim White heads to Pittsburg for 1250 share of Detroit release. Des Moines men slug Umpire Clark after decisions. Western league expulsion discussed. Giants favored to win July 4, with standings and records shown for Boston New York and others. Louisville sale to Sherley and Thomas for 4500 cash details given.
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Columbus
George
Giant
Brouthers
Sidney Crawford
Chappin Moran
Frank Donovan
Bostonians
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Jim White
Pittsburg
Jim
Detroit
Macallar
Traffley
Maembara
Des Moines
Clark
Sioux City
Capt. Ewing
New Yorks
Gotham
New York Sun
Giants
Boston
Beaneaters
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington
Kansas City Dispatch
Buck McKinney
Louiavilles
Tom Sherley
W.H. Thomas
Louisville
Davidson
July Fourth Railroad Deals and Local Promotions
Half Hates Main Line and branches offer one fare round trip on July 4th with return July 6th plus reduced rates on Terre Haute Logansport Vandalia Hue routes. Advertisers include Edmondson the optician offering free eye exams at 127S Meridian St and local shops promoting sales and goods around July 4 1939 with concerts and specials.
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Geo. Butler
Jackson Place
Blue River Park
Chicano
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Logansport
Vandalia Hue
Maxinkuckee
South Bend
Sheldon
Peoria
Merst
Weary with Waiting for Health Restored by Blair Treatment
Anna Browning of 215 Virginia Ave reports eleven years of chronic lung and head symptoms including coughing pain and night sweats. After trying doctors she began Blair Treatment three months ago and says her head pain eased, appetite returned, and sleep improved. she invites verification and offers consultation at 203 North Illinois Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Anna Browning
Virginia Ave
Blair
Anna Browning
Drunkenness or Alcoholism Said Curable by Treatment
A historical piece argues that the liquor habit is a depraved appetite but can be positively cured through specified methods and remedies. It presents alcohol abuse as a medical condition amenable to treatment and reform.
Royal Specific for Drunkenness Advertised for Sale
An advertised remedy named HAPS ROYAL SPECIFIC claims to cure drunkenness whether in old drinkers or acute alcoholism. It states the appetite for liquor vanishes while taking the product. Sold by Warp Brothers at 40 BE Washington st with mail orders available. Price is $2 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hainer
Ward Bros
Washington St
Kiefer & Co
Indianapolis
Warp Bro.’s
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Kahn & Co
Phut
J. W. Bayles
Half Hates
Edmondson, Optician
Fletcner’s Bank
Chathielad & Woods
Johnson Paper Co
Meridianst
Telephone
Will C. Hang
West Washington-st
Edmondson
Comstock
Higsell’s
Tennessee
Nineteenth Sts
Prof. Miller
Grand Opera House
English’s
Opera House
Park Theater
Ilinois-st.ears
Bressed
Clean Poultry Co
Cor, Cedar and Holbrooksts
Minty
North Illinois Street
Blair Treatment
North Winds Street
Batiste
North
Ilinois Street
Jay
Undertakers’ Association
Ripley & Son
Wie
Ilinois-st. Telephone
Gasins
Lionday
Daly Land
Daly
Iyo Maries
Olie
Pau Lion Reserve
Sila
Ner Washington
Meri Gamer Lied
Poo
Battle OF
Atlanta
Hegispar
Springfield
Ohio
Bloomington
Missouri River
Chigage
Anepolis
W. eDaily
City Licket
Jackson
Grand Oriental
Ubal Park
Mg Ngam
Retu Hato
Pitsburg
D &N
Chigago
Chgo
Ari
Pratos
St. Louis
St. Lows
Pio & Por
Usasis Bocem
Parior
Doring
Oliows
Mlo Silom
gDerait
fArrive
Inianapolis
Turin
Meridian Sts
J.B. Martin
Chieaort Reonony
F. M. Abbett
M. D
Perfection Cigars
Meridian Si
Short
Uss
Pentisy Ivantasi
Indianapolis Water CO
Pennsylvania-st
Alaska
Nearmarkets
Wrans
Walter Buhl
Jefferson Ave
Michigan
Business Riversit Ao
P. H. Fitzgerald
East Marxet St
A.J. Johr & CO
North Meridian St
Tomlinson Hall
East Wabash Street
Superior Novia
Superior
Eloniaran
West
Washington Street
Hommown & Mattingly
West Market
Steet
Cyclorama Place
Comstock’s
Ndirznapolis
Ortiere Sale
Ceet
South Illinois Street
Liz
China
Store Kay
Elliott
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea CO
Bates Housherlock
HidrIdge & Corner
Alabama
RYL
Albert T% Gall
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