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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1907
Page
6
The narrator recalls a morning when a merino ram bellowsed the yard and toppled him, triggering memories of a childhood accident with the family ram and the father’s amused reaction. The piece ends with “RUSHNELL, or” hinting at a signature or continuation.
At a meeting of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders, an ultimatum to E. H. Harriman warned a general strike on all his lines within 48 hours if Chicago & Alton terms are not reached. The Chicago & Alton strike began Feb 7. Separate dispatches report A B Co tournament in St Louis with high scores and standings across multiple teams and clubs.
Room and Odd Fellows Building at Penn and Wash features notes on buttons recovered. A garbled ad mentions Harrod's Studio at 110 Virginia Ave seeking lost photos worth 1.80. Elery-Vesce advertised for nerves. Kingston touts 614 whisky. Hotel English offers tailoring and parlor, open all night with delivery by phone Main 347.
An ad touts Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Off as superior to all remedies. It promisingly cures chronic sores, instantly stops pain, and removes inflammation in a day. Claimed to be discovered by four railroad surgeons and priced at 25 cents.
A Beech Grove work site expansion under Thomas H. Harrison progresses with 380 men expected to rise to 1,000 in six weeks as foreigners fill labor roles while whites handle skilled trades. Beech Grove hotel run by Bob ONeill feeds and houses workers, trains transport labor daily, and contractors report extensive steel and concrete work across wings of a large shop, with multiple firms handling plumbing brickwork roofing and sewers.
Superintendent Maxwell urges the New York school board to provide meals for undernourished children. The board resists, with several members saying families should support their own children.
The excerpt notes historic extreme cold across Europe, citing the Thames freezing in 1814, ice in the English Channel, the harsh 1708-1709 winter as the record cold, and a severe 1740 cold spell where birds perished.
Two Italian brothers from Palermo fought in an East Side saloon over a woman they both loved. George Francesco, the elder, reportedly overturned by a blow to the head, and Giovanno Francesco carried a deep knife wound in the abdomen. Both were found unconscious by a police officer and likely to die.
The Moscow Fire Insurance Company shows on December 31, 1906 assets in the United States totaling 2,200,900.60 with cash, stocks and bonds valued at 1,414,377.50 and secured debts of 2,114.40. Liabilities include unadjusted losses, amounts to reinsure of 60,069.15, and outstanding risks totaling 9,078,527.30. Indiana Auditor J. C. Billheimer certifies the accuracy as of March 9, 1907.
Detroit Fire and Marine Insurance Company on the List Day of December 1908. The firm, located at No 1 Griswold St Detroit Mich, lists E H Butler as president and A Hi McDonnell as secretary. Capital to 590000.00 with various assets including real estate and bonds. total liabilities around 491419.65 and losses unsettled. statement filed Feb 26 1907 with seal.
The article discusses skirts cut extremely wide and full with fullness placed well below the hips. It notes dressmakers can craft effective designs for stout, slender, tall, or petite figures. It also mentions white chiffon’s softness for embroidery and fashion nets as works of art through elaborate hand embroidery.
Miss Mary McArthur of the British women’s trade union reports American working women have better conditions. She notes average weekly wages around two dollars, rising to four fifty where unions are active, and cites eastern London shirts workers earning thirty cents per dozen with own thread.
The Fire Association of Philadelphia located at 47 and 40 Walnut Street lists E. C. Irvin as President and M. E. Garrigues as Secretary. Capital amount stated as 750,0000 with assets totaling 7,301,261.53 including real estate, stocks and bonds, loans, and other securities as of February 24, 1907.
Mrs Hattie Currier of Thomaston Maine reports a nine month old had a nightly rash on face and feet that caused crying. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the feet cleared within hours and cradle cap healed, with ongoing use suggested for other minor skin irritations.
Audited fiscal statement for The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. dated March 1 1907 lists address 36 Pearl St Hartford Conn, officers John M Taylor president William St Deming secretary. Total assets 2388 407 950.38 with cash in banks 4 380 292.32 real estate unincumbered 133 301.76 stocks and bonds market value loans on real estate first lien 5119.90 7461 152.80, premiums notes 415 807.40 other securities 2 077 ? 415.99. liabilities include losses adjusted due and unpaid endowments due and unpaid outstanding risks. surplus equal to liabilities total 55 437 957.58. The greatest single risk is 50 000.00. Auditor confirms.
The Cuticura Set priced at $1 includes Soap Ointment and Pills claimed to cure itching rashes eczemas and scalp issues from infancy onward when other remedies fail. The advertisement touts purity and complete treatment for infant and adult skin problems with facial irritation and hair loss.
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