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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1892
Page
3
In a family scene Reginald tears at a world fair bank with a screwdriver while relatives react. Grandma calmly intervenes guiding him to calm, then reassembles the dismembered bank as the family watches, praising her management.
A narrator describes a scene where a woman scoops up a pet and turns to the audience with a startled smile while spectators laugh, except for grandpa who clings to memory and the paper, the Chicaze Times.
A fragmentary column cites Rose Elizabeth Cleveland seeking Egypt book material, two Chicago women rising on the board of trade, and Sarah Bernhardt praising her son Maurice. It humorously recounts an 1820s New Jersey anecdote of a lazy husband ousted, then a factory steam punch incident where a man’s finger is injured as he probes a hole, prompting remarks on women’s curiosity.
Portland Argus reports a home remedy using boneset tea, brewed from leaves and sold at drug stores for 5 cents an ounce. The brew is consumed hot, then cold as a tonic, with claimed rapid relief from grippe and fever. Anecdotal notes claim many in Lewiston and Auburn found it effective.
The scene outside the Church of the Holy Embarrassment draws remarks from St Peter and others. Rev Mr Toogood declines entry, humorously saying heaven is irreligious. Hostetter McGinnis and Birdie MeGinnis exchange quips about a blonde girl with blue eyes and a gaudy hat.
A short, humorous excerpt from Texas Siftings contrasts parental discipline with marital harmony. A child recalls frequent home punishments while a punchline suggests marriage prevents future fighting due to lack of suitors, ending with a cheerful Good News tone.
Pullman contemplates placing a coach notice declaring it against rules for porters to accept fees. James G Blaine Jr salivates over a Washington New York match with wealthy Misses, noted in telegrams. The Patten girls ride in style in Washington, their father a mining fortune holder.
A doctor explains digestion of cod liver oil, noting it is shaken into tiny drops to form an emulsion and changes occur beyond emulsification. He recommends Scott's Emulsion for easy digestion and economy and suggests a free booklet on careful living. The ad mentions Scott's Amulston cod liver oil and druggists selling it for a dollar.
Local option rules Iowa policy move noted amid diverse items from a King of Sweden's possible World’s Fair visit to fourteenth states indicting Louisiana lottery officials. Reports include mails robbery confession in Dubuque and a killing in Florence DC, plus market and weather notes and a leper claim in Philadelphia.
Jasper Copenhauer details years of catarrh and related ailments before treatment by Drs Stackhouse and Newlin at 203 North Illinois Indianapolis. He reports headaches nervousness frequent colds and improved health after starting care. Office hours and mail consultation offered.
Sec 2 prohibits connecting or reconnecting gas mains and interfering with valves or mixers without written permission from the supplying company. Sec 5 imposes a fine of 5 to 100 dollars for each offense upon conviction.
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