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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1904
Page
6
A vintage medical ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for underweight, claiming they digest flesh forming foods like beef and eggs. It asserts pills restore stomach tone, benefit invalids and children, and boast wide availability in the United States, Canada, and Britain at 50 cents for complete treatment.
An historical note depicts Prince Khilkof as a pivotal Russian railway minister amid congestion on the transcontinental line. The article outlines his career from US transport roles to Liverpool engine works and his rise as chief assistant to Gen Annenkoff in the construction of the Transcaspian Railway, noting his Western likeness and experience.
An introduction to gardening as a restorative pastime for busy professionals. The piece argues garden work relaxes the nerves, builds strength, and becomes a lasting habit guiding families toward health and pleasure. It promotes forming a family garden company and hints at a planned article series on small-scale gardening.
Mrs John OConnor told Chicago league members that superstition remains strong, naming omens like the number 13, salt over the shoulder, Friday travel, and walking under ladders. She cited hotel rooms without 13, fortunes from fortune tellers, and ongoing belief in ghosts, mysticism, and palmistry amid modern life.
Marshal T Levey sues William L Baker seeking cancellation of a $2000 note altered to mature in one year after its execution. Levey alleges he wrote the note, Baker changed the date, and asks the court to declare the note void under equity jurisdiction.
Berlin reports details on how Russian troops are moved to the Far East. Trucks are converted into warm vans with benches, sleeping space, and a stove. Each train car carries boiling water, tea, and hot porridge, with meals daily and a kitchen van for quick cooking. Medical staff accompany long journeys, and inspections occur at set halts. Rothstein’s Berlin visit aims to gauge German bankers on Russian funding prospects, meeting Count von Buelow without clear results.
March 2 Rex Guelph-Norman, claimed son of Edward, prepares to recruit a regiment of Englishmen on the Pacific coast for possible service if Britain enters a Russo Japanese war. He has served in India and is said to be well versed in oriental affairs while supporters debate his royal lineage.
A Union County Iowa farmer writes on sheep farming as safe and profitable. He argues sheep outpace cattle in earnings, detailing costs, wool yields, and lambs, with examples from 1891 of a flock producing substantial fleece income and meat value.
An advertisement touts Rheumatism Cure and Munyen's Paw-Paw as universal fixes for rheumatic pains, swelling, stiffness, digestion, nerves, and insomnia. It promises speedy, permanent relief, money-back guarantee, and availability at druggists with Paw-Paw pills and tonics.
London reports that Rev W E Bromilaw, a missionary of the Wesleyan mission, has spent 11 years in New Guinea and was made a member of a cannibal tribe’s secret society after saving a dying chief. He now holds the chief role, with privileges and status in the tribe.
Russia’s perplexed Minister of Marine Admiral Avellan faces criticism over handling of naval affairs amid Japanese attacks and strategic setbacks. The article notes his involvement in Franco-Russian alliance discussions and his reputed capability as a naval officer despite administrative questions.
Lewis DP Hudson files for divorce from Pansy Madson, claiming they wed in the fall of GS and lived together two months before she abandoned him. He alleges she resumed her maiden name, went to New York, inherited a fortune, and married Amun, while he says he never received notice of the suit.
St Louis Missouri March. Circuit attorney Folk, famed for prosecuting boodlers, faces a Democratic governor nomination battle with former ally Harry Hawes. Party factions claim Folk’s anti graft stance harmed the machine while Hawes leads a fight driven by police influence and voter intimidation. Delegates split 120 for Hawes and 112 for Folk amid a costly, contentious campaign.
Milwaukee March 2 The city chemist Dr Ortha Freitier has been summoned to Washington by the house committee to discuss the Gaines bill which would disinfect paper money Dr Elcler recently claimed counting 200000 germs on a dollar prompting invitations to testify in Washington Dr Fletcher studies germ types on money and asserts the presence of the diphtheria germ confirms the concern over moneyborne microphs.
Secretary Hitchcock reports Oregon has returned seven additional indictments in land fraud cases. The notice notes continued legal action and investigation across jurisdictions.
Chicago March 73 A funeral features a coffin crafted by the deceased and laid out by the same arranger Dr John Harr The body rests in a vault he built at Oak Ridge cemetery An ether coffin of his manufacture will be used for his widow's funeral The coffins are painted red white with matching trimmings Burdock Blood Hitters is advertised for vitality.
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