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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
The state statistician's office reports hog values across Indiana. Poland China hogs top the list at 376,875 while Duroc Jersey totals reach 352,227 with 26,837 Duroc Jerseys and 4,743 Poland Chinas. Chester White and Berkshire counts and values are listed, and the overall hog count is 65,040 with a total value of 925,133.
John F. Conecannon, candidate for sheriff, issues letters praising his character and citing about 33 firms and men as references for voters to check his fitness for office in Marion County.
A conversation at a pier has Mrs Backwoods recalling European capitals and diets she tried on travels. She notes some diets were not agreeable, preferring the traditional corn beef, cabbage, and pumpkin pie enjoyed back home.
A wife confronts betrayal as her husband reveals he will move to California for three months. She sees her share of fault after a tearful moment, and they agree to face separation and stay together during the interim, realizing the need for mutual support. The scene ends with a fragile reconciliation and plan.
Bloomington March 12. A M Hall head of Indiana University public speaking spent two summers cycling England Scotland Wales and Ireland. He toured with Yale classmate Fisher and later with W D Flowe composing 1898 1899 journeys totaling 2000 miles. He praised excellent roads and scenic views noting six mile downhill coast and a collision when he did not stay right. He believes cycling reveals the country better than a car window.
David C. Walmsley will travel to the Illinois University Urbana to inspect automatic stokers and smoke consuming devices demonstrated at the experiment station. Several local men interested in smoke prevention may accompany him to the demonstration.
The Board of Public Works approved belt railway track elevation over E Washington New York and Michigan streets in Indianapolis. More complete plans and specs will be ready to advertise bids, to be considered April 18, with no opposition from railroads or residents.
A reflective verse contrasts love that asks nothing with love that gives all, arguing wisdom lies in seeking fair value. It urges claiming a return and asserts one’s true worth when nothing is received, tying self worth to the exchange from birth onward.
Progress of afternoon and night shows across Grand Cecil Spooner at Park and Empire featuring notable acts. Park presents The Girl Raffles with Cecil Spooner. Grand bills Ray L Royce in trial court character sketches. Rays Johnny and Emma offer King Casey. Empire hosts Malvern troupe acrobats. Majestic revival of In Mizzoura with Forepaugh Stock Company led by Nat Goodwin. details of plot and production quality.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless at home treatment for piles without surgery. It offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co in Marshall Michigan, with full boxes available at 50 cents from any druggist.
An enthusiastic reception for Al Ert Slack of Franklin Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana was held at the Indiana Democratic club Wednesday night. John E. Hollett, club president, introduced Slack who delivered the speech of the evening. Slack is one of the vice presidents of the organization.
The landlady and steward clash over dietary terms as a tenant receives his bill and a notice to quit the same day. The exchange hinges on margarine and skimmed milk as symbols of dispute while formal action proceeds.
A man recently married a woman lawyer becomes a defendant in a long running dispute. The remark hints at a protracted legal battle and heightened public interest surrounding the couple and the case.
A relief follows coffee cessation when Postum replaces it at meals. Coffee’s caffeine acts as a drug and harms many drinkers, though not everyone realizes it. Postum has no caffeine or harmful substances yet provides nourishment from hard wheat and its bran coat with brain and nerve tissue phosphates.
In Cayuga Indiana on March 12 Edward Collins reported his horses were terrified by a train and plunged into the river. A lasso secured one horse and rescuers pulled the rest to safety about a quarter mile from the entry point.
An unidentified middle aged woman lies unconscious at City hospital with serious condition after falling from an East Washington Street car near Pennsylvania and Washington streets at 8 p m Wednesday. She matched a description of a woman once reported in a stairway at 337 Massachusetts Avenue, and a handkerchief found with her was saturated with ether.
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