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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1893
Page
3
In a London Turkish bath a man pursues a tattooed double, but the lead character ends up exposed and humiliated as the culprit slips away. A comic chase unfolds among shamponers, plunge baths, and a failed detective plan, ending with an awkward dinner and a prankish boy at a tea invitation.
The text touts Dr Sego's Catarrh Remedy as a powerful, easy to take pellet that cures catarrh and related ailments. It claims rapid relief where others fail and urges readers to purchase with a money back offer.
The lost steamer Naronic is reported given up. Panama cases progress slowly. Chicago Republicans nominate Sam Allerton for mayor. Lucy H Cleveland dies at Altoona. Mrs. Lease elected president of Kansas state board of charities. Blaine memorial planned in Augusta. Harland Murray shoots wife and mother in St Louis. Crossings murder at Aurora. J H Hamblin’s mine cave-in body recovered. Hyattsville backs Henry George single tax test case. Redpath Bros show makers in trouble after Beaton fire. Mrs Huller offers 100000 if Bee marries. Illinois to open state fair show Sundays politics. Stonington line New Hampshire panic. 1875 Michael O’Reilly awaits billion inheritance. Nevada senator removed. Teller seated. Barrel bodies rumor debunked. Fayette Mo slave sale law case. Minister of Justice candidacy. Rabbit foot episode in Worth Carolina.
Readable fragments describe glossy hair revival, silk night caps to protect roots, and brushing plus soap and egg to keep hair soft. Mentions browning hair to remove dust, and references various tonics and products like Wood's Sarsaparilla and Columbian Home Brewing labels. Also notes cold and flu remedies and real estate ads on the page.
An unsigned medical advertisement from an era of dubious cures touts relief from sexual ailments without mercury or harsh treatments. It claims extensive practice across the country and offers discreet remedies for ailments affecting men and women, locating at a Virginia Avenue clinic in Indianapolis.
A jumbled set of old time adages and curiosities. mentions include a rainy March harvest warning, a Mexican street car hire at 3 50 daily with two hour stops, brown sugar tasting like maple sugar with hickory bark extract, and playful animal observation about a cat named Kitty Ixy reacting to beef on a toothpick.
From Od Kentucky to Indianapolis by First Train. A Trimble County man writes that Dr Nott cured his rupture after failed local doctors. He recounts initial injury and that treatment began October 21, with further improvement by October 29. He praises the cure and notes offices in Indianapolis with free examination and pamphlet on request.
A garbled report notes Waris Wil Fana and Osawa Fellows appearing at a street venue on Sours Line Street, with uncertain details about an event or confrontation. The readable fragments indicate a public gathering or performance potential, but specifics remain unclear.
Historic dispatch lists varied schedules and routes around Washington Street and major hubs. Entries mention Indianapolis, Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Louisville, and Pittsburgh with times in the late afternoon and evening, noting transport and cargo movements across multiple cities.
Fragmentary OCR lists marchandise including meats, vegetables, dairy, and fruit with prices per unit. Mentions parsable items such as potatoes, cabbage, apples, oranges, salmon, and butter with several regional or supplier indicators. Contains scattered vendor notations and unit bids, reflecting a bustling market snapshot.
Fragmentary timetable mentions trains connecting at Erie and prices in dollars. References include St Louis, Indianapolis, and Chicago areas with times around 1103 pm and 46 TL. Details are garbled but indicate passengers sleeping arrangements and possible delays due to weather.
A damaged OCR page shows a dense list of rail divisions, stations, fares, and train times including Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Washington. notes mixed venues like Benton Harbor and Wabash. Mentions American and Canadian routes, departures around 16:20, multiple prices, and references to Big 4 offices and Union Station Indiana.
Section 2 and 5 of an 1891 Indiana act declare it illegal to tamper with gas service equipment including valves stops and mixers or to use gas without a written permit. Violators face fines from five to one hundred dollars per offense. The language reflects archaic spelling and phrasing from the era.
A partial OCR fragment notes a three day period tied to a local event or clearing. It mentions indeterminate names and unclear locations and dates, with a reference to a group or organization and a week long timeframe. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent details.
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