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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
2
An advertising pitch extols Cascarets as a trusted health aid, claiming millions of Americans use the product daily and annually, with high spend and long-term endorsement. It warns of imitators and counterfeiters who would steal the brand’s good will and profits.
An advertisement touts Cascarets as a trusted time proven remedy for all digestive diseases. It claims they cleanse purify and strengthen the digestive canal and act like exercise for bowel muscles. The copy emphasizes safety for children and their purely vegetable, harmless, reliable nature.
An old fashioned warning highlights Cascarets made by the Sterling Remedy Company with a Ten Cent West Pocket box. The ad condemns dishonest sales pitches and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product marked CCC. It touts a plated bonbon box as a small premium to accompany the purchase, with a request to send to the Sterling Remedy Company in Chicago.
The Sun praised for giving two ponies to Indianapolis school children. Marvin M. Lain, 408 N Delaware, won the boy’s pony after a tight contest with Eugene Sauley Jr. The girl’s pony went to Alice Dunn, 299 E St Joe, daughter of J Walter Dunn. Letters from both children praised kindness to animals and the show’s lessons.
Dr. H. C. Clippinger praised Henry H. Rogers for his philanthropy funding Helen Keller's education at Edwin Ray M. E. church sermon. He cautioned young men leaving country towns to avoid city temptations and to maintain moral courage against wrong, noting Rogers' liberal gifts reflect credit on the capitalist.
Chicago May 24 In a bid to attract worshipers Rev T Barker of First Congregational Maywood led a 36 piece brass band through suburb streets. Seven hundred people followed to church as he touted a novel approach backed by church leaders and wealthy townspeople. He plans to continue the band for the summer to boost attendance and interest in singing.
A state board panel plans to rewrite the Howe readers after criticism from the Indianapolis News about 33 errors in a short poem and other issues. The move aims to allow use in schools without harming pupils, while opponents question prior contract awards and costs.
A Fond du Lac reader credits Grape Nuts and Postum with curing long standing indigestion heart palpitations and weight gain. Within a month health improved and stamina returned after substituting these cereals and beverages for coffee and heavy breakfasts. The letter promotes The Road to Wellville and asserts reader authenticity.
Eva Grimes surveys how stores invest in window displays, from professional dressers earning high salaries to seasonal parasols, cigars, and housewares. Demonstrations in windows at Singer, Piersons, Bliss Swain, and Bettermann Bros. illustrate styling, decoration, and the draw of decoration day windows.
Indiana officials studied Bobbs Merrill dramatic readers comparing them with Howe and other brands. Officials claim the cheaper price harms education and that more than 150000 dollars is being extorted from school children while profits stay in state.
London crowds await Ep som Downs classic with Sir Martin a leading American entry from Kentucky once owned by John Madden and Richard Croker. Fears grow that the American colt will win as turf interest stalls for the big race next Wednesday.
George Sweeney a 13 year old Pittsburg boy who came to Chicago to visit his brother Joseph B Sweeney was killed when he ran onto a freight train at Warsaw Indiana He had been attending school in Chicago since February and his longing to be with his parents was noted by relatives The body was identified by an unfinished letter to his brother and his mother said she wished he had spoke of wanting to go home earlier
New York May 24 Ill and nervous after imprisonment in Scranton Pa Mrs Louise Colon wife of George S Colon a New York builder was at her mother's home 55 W 10th street Her arrest followed her husband breaking into a Scranton hotel room with detectives and finding her with an actor She returned to New York yesterday and secured freedom by pleading guilty relinquishing dower rights and custody of her 8 year old son Matthew
A Scranton woman fled to escape trial after posting 12000 dollars in cash and 5000 dollars worth of jewelry as bail. She was found at her mother's home and returned to Scranton on requisition, then lodged in jail.
Odessa report says Prince Dachavako hof his wife and their 15 year old daughter were killed in their mansion in Gerol district. Robbers entered, fired revolvers, stabbed victims, looted the house, and escaped. Servants among the casualties and six other family members were slain in the attack.
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