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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
3
A witty narrator recounts joining Mrs Feender and Mrs Sharkes for a bridge whist game at the Feenders’ home. The evening features brisk commentary on play, a bold 10 cent per point wager, and Mrs Feender’s rapid, flamboyant storytelling as a dealer.
A patently promotional note urges Cascarets as a quick fix for coated tongue heartburn belching indigestion pimples and constipation. It extols regular use to improve digestion blood quality and complexion, touts strength of action and warns buyers to get the genuine Sterling Remedy Company tablets.
The earring trend remains strong despite predictions of decline. Modern styles match the scale of historic bold designs with grandmothers’ oversized pieces making a comeback. Pearls are highlighted as favored elements, echoing enduring popularity.
A shop feature highlights a black velvet neckband with rhinestone slides and a half inch ribbon. The clasped collar is designed to be worn at the top of the gown for a refined, delicate look in evening attire.
Special to The Sun Pittsburg May 2 trustees at the Carnegie Institute altered plaster casts of famed sculptures in the hall of statuary to add drapery claiming art must be suitable for viewers. Director Beatty opposed the changes as desecration but workers from the fine arts department, including Italian craftsmen, completed the alterations skillfully. European guests at the dedication noted the changes publicly.
London readers are invited to try a trick involving finger positions. The challenge asks to move the second finger from its position in one image to another without using the thumb or little finger or separating the first and third fingers. It is claimed both moves and returning to the original pose can be done and proven by holding the first and third fingers with the other hand.
New York divided over disarmament amid a crackdown by Detective Portosino and 59 officers. Italian districts from Mulberry Bend to Hell's Kitchen are searched, gathering more than 20 armed individuals and a carving knife deemed a formidable weapon. The piece also notes the Bible House and broader urban issues.
An old advertisement proclaims eBasy-To-Quit as a vegetable remedy to end the tobacco habit. It claims a harmless, secret, long lasting effect with no after effects. Urges mothers wives and sisters to help others quit for brain and body health.
A damaged OCR fragment promises a free trial package of Easy-to- Quit by mail. Readers are instructed to fill blank lines with name and address, cut out the coupon, and send to Rogers Drug and Chemical at 160 Fifth and Race streets in Cincinnati Ohio. The tone mimics a 20th century direct marketing alert.
San Francisco May 2 Jack London departs aboard the Snark bound for Hawaii with wife at the helm. A U S marshal warned him to settle accounts before seven year voyage. he scrawled checks, removed the attachment, and set sail amid cheers from friends.
The speaker notes Washington has closed the issue of broader harbor improvements with two main needs. Wider and deeper channels and larger docks require intelligent cooperation with this organization, aligning New York with national efforts.
A defendant claims ownership of a silk umbrella as the judge questions him. The prisoner offers three points, noting ownership is unproven, no criminal intent, and cites a Newark court decision about officials who gave away others money. The judge exclaims Discharged.
The report states Terry McGovern has been released from a sanitarium while Pedlar Palmer is arrested on murder charges following an incident aboard a Bogliah railway train. The sensational aftermath recalls their famous 1899 fight.
A historical health note advises avoiding drastic purges and recommends Blackburn's Castor-Oil-Pills, a mild laxative, plus quinine sulphate capsules taken before bed and the next morning. It claims quick relief when combined with hot water intakes, warning against other brands that may cause nausea.
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