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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
5
An advertisement proclaims ROYAL Baking Powder as superior to all others. It cites a large team of chemical experts testing ingredients and supervising production to ensure a pure wholesome and perfect product. The copy emphasizes digestibility and wholesomeness and lists the Royal Baking Powder Company address at 100 William Street New York.
A trade article explains Panama hats are waterproof because they are woven under water using sea grass. Genuine South American Panamas seal from 25 dollars, made mostly by women, with water exposure darkening them slightly but not harming appearance. Cheaper Porto Rico Panamas are whiter. cheaper options from five to seven dollars exist. Also notes three deck rye straw hats and a fashionable broad brim style gaining popularity in the east and Chicago.
Dorothy Benson, an aspiring assistant editor, faces dismissal and heartbreak as she recalls a past romance with Jack Macomber. After a crisis over an error in her crime article, Jack appears as her employer and rekindles their connection, leaving her torn between career and love.
In a daily office saga, a woman editor confronts a shocked letter from Jack the office boy who seeks to win her heart while admitting plans to end her career. He proposes a noon meeting, then reveals their pairing will end her job as they plan life together. He offers care and affection, while she laments losing her salary and independence. The couple exits hand in hand, to a hopeful future.
A collage of humorous notes from Indiana towns features a Huntington County farmer with a three legged colt and jokes about cork legs or wheels. It recalls a girl at a women’s club who became a heroine after 73 newspapers sought her photo. A reception at J. B. Magers’ honored a son’s marriage with cake and ice cream. Other items mention belts bursting in Kennard, a man saving circus funds, a long cucumber of 29 inches in Knightstown, show antics in Brownsburg, and Tom Taggart’s French Lick politics with a box of water clues. Charley House welcomes a new son as mother and child do well.
Dallas May 7 Delegates and visitors descend on Dallas for the Methodist Church South general conference slated to begin Wednesday. About 200 delegates and thousands of visitors are expected for a session anticipated to last two weeks or longer. Two new bishops likely elected to replace the aged O R Fitzgerald of Nashville and G T Keener of New Orleans, the church’s oldest bishop.
The April issue features Judge George W. Stubbs of Indianapolis and describes Denver's bath method in juvenile court. The system aims to boost self respect and reform by cleansing young offenders. About 20 boys bathed at once, some resisting, others enjoying showers. All boys must report every two weeks and those without home baths must appear at 9:30 for bathing and 14:00 to report.
Dr L N Howard explains dreams last seconds to minutes and can feel hours when waking from brief naps. A business traveler dreamt a 24 hour tale on a train, while a physician improvised with keys to wake before deep sleep. Such anecdotes illustrate rapid brain activity during rest.
Vienna dispatch in Neues Wiener Journal says the dowager empress of China is insane. The brief cable note confirms a mental health concern affecting the royal figure as reported from Vienna on May 7.
Washington May 7 In the death of Representative J S Salmon of New Jersey the fourth Democratic member of the house to die this year follows King Polk Cummings and Otey A strange coincidence ties Cummings death to his Memorial Day Arlington trip for Gen Rosecrans Otey then joined the Cummings funeral committee Salmon joined the same committee later both served on the house committee on claims
A famed physician argues patients will not follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving the remedy to medicine. He cites chronic constipation and recommends mild, gentle Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Available at all druggists.
The First Presbyterian church youth group hosted a social at a North-side member's home featuring an auction. A lot titled Lady's skirt raiser drew spirited bidding, ultimately sold to a young man for a small sum. The package contained two live mice kept in a trap, causing excitement but no panic.
An advertorial claim from Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup promotes its use to prevent neglected colds and sustain vitality for a long, healthy old age. The blurb targets both men and women, presenting the syrup as a remedy for illness and a path to vigor.
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company advertises dry and paste brushes seam rollers shears trimmers and paper hanger outfits at 240-248 Massachusetts Ave highlighting savings for customers.
A 1902 advertisement lists a $1.00 Sunday excursion from Fort Wayne to Celina and Intermediate Pointe, with $1.25 fares for Lima and St Marys and a 6:20 a m Indianapolis departure. Also promoting a $125 upright piano at Baldwin's and a post binder transfer binder orders. An old nurse for children and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup are advertised for teething relief with a 25-cent bottle price. Dr W B Craig advertises veterinary services with dogs treated from Wood's Stable.
Indiana Dental College at 8 W Cor Delaware and Christs invites patients from 8 a m to 6 p m offering six kinds of dental work with full service hours and convenient access.
Madison return fare priced at $1.25 with Madison departure at 6 p.m. and Indianapolis outward trip at 1 230 a.m. for a Sunday May 11 service.
The Union Pacific leads by introducing electric lighted cars and luxury travel on the trans continental line west of the Missouri River. The Overland Limited offers compartment observati on cars with electric lamps and other amenities, reaching Salt Lake City and San Francisco ahead of rivals. Full information available from W. H. Connor, Cincinnati. Also barber shop ad and ledger notice from Indianapolis printer.
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