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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
6
An article arguing against dieting for stomach troubles and promoting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It states starvation worsens digestion, advocates abundant nutrition, and credits tablets with aiding digestion, citing safe pepsin and diastase and endorsements from Dr. Harlandson and Dr. Redwell.
A New York Journal item recounts diamond dealer David L. Gluck advertising to rent a haunted house on Manhattan's West side between Sixtieth and 100th streets. He sought it for friends seeking lower rent by the supposed property stigma, prompting astonishment among real estate agents and residents.
Susquehanna New York figures tell of farmer Conrad from Vestal who withdrew 600 dollars from a Binghamton bank and sewed it into an old coat. His wife sold the coat and scraps to a junk dealer for five cents who forwarded the rags to a Philadelphia firm, likely destroying the money.
A description of Scott's Emulsion chapter notes how a weak child improves after three daily doses for a week, with better appetite and activity, and eventual reported recovery. The passage presents a typical progress line from frail to stronger through gradual weight and vigor gains.
In Cleveland on March 6 Jerry McCarthy, arraigned for assaulting his aging father, asks for a continuance. The father, white haired, testifies he forgave his son before dying that night, leaving the courtroom stunned as Jerry reportedly died after supper in the home on Sawyers Street.
Housewives turn to new wallpaper designs praised as the most artistic yet with trellis patterns and climbing vines. Floral motifs shift from gold embossing to life like roses chrysanthemums and morning glories, with green and yellow color schemes gaining popularity and moire like plain upgrades.
Report on a tour of local doctors shows residents unusually healthy for the season. Physicians are seen reading Shakespeare and writing poetry as March brings a quiet period. a few throat troubles and pneumonia cases appear with the cooler weather, but overall health remains strong.
In Columbus South Carolina on March 5 Senator Tillman faces his first breach of peace in a stormy campaign. The incident recalls past clashes with Governor McLaurin and a Marion rally where a journalist was denounced as a liar. Tense crowd, threats, and militia echoes mark the scene as Tillman campaigns amid anger and warnings.
In Paulsboro New Jersey a farmer’s dog acts as nurse to two piglets from a litter saved by Mrs Miller. She began feeding them with a spoon and bottle and the pigs soon followed her. The dog guards the piglets night and day while they are kept in boxes.
Maj. John E. Miller plans to leave the adjutant-general’s office after five years and return to Fort Wayne to run a business, declining to switch to artillery. R. I. Parsons of Imperial Insurance discusses a busy year for fire losses and farm-risk policy shifts, citing a $150,000 fire near Fort Wayne. An elderly smoker at SUN shares a cautionary quip about smoking a Wheeling stogie.
A terrified woman telephoned police claiming her wet cat had climbed to the top of a telegraph pole at Twenty‑first and Roadway. Desk sergeant Crane refused a pole climber, joking that cats are better at it, and suggested watching the cat till morning unless it falls.
Dr Cornelius W Larsson of Ringoes New Jersey contracted smallpox while caring for Alfred Philipps and burying the dead. He remained in the home to prevent spread, quarantined the house, and driven by duty, treated others in the family. He refused outside help to avoid further contagion. The town plans a hall of fame tablet for him.
In Chester on March 5 Fred Macey a 10 year old boy was nearly electrocuted and in a dangerous condition after gripping a crossed telephone and trolley wire while wrestling in the street. George White heard his cries and pulled him free from the live line.
In Greenbackville Virginia on March 5 the preliminary trial of Charlie Cline for shooting Nathan Miller and Walter Miller on Christmas Day proceeded before Justice E C Haas. Cline claimed self defense as the Millers attacked him while he was hunting. Both victims were dangerously wounded but recovering. The Millers are two of seven brothers who call themselves the seven devils. Cline is known as a quiet young man.
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