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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1906
Page
5
A charming Bigbe Mecked evening gown in crepe de chine for modest occasions, featuring a ruby red crepe tone, a small circle motif, and a satin green velvet waistband. The bodice includes a shaped yoke of Irish guipure with four rows of green velvet ribbon, and moss-green taffeta cuffs and cross-front elements. The skirt shows severe narrow tucks and velvet-wrapped edges.
A fragment describes a woman named Ming Fortysummera nearly fainting during a social moment. The speaker recalls asking to share a glass of soda water, but she keeled over into his arms, prompting curiosity about what caused the abrupt collapse.
Geraldine contends with a fortune loving older suitor Col Vancouver as Dorothea and Tommy entangle in a comic family ruse. Uncle Bill reveals he is their relative, and the household plans to live together, mixing romance, money, and mischief in a light drama.
A vintage overview extols Hydrastis Canadensis known as Golden Seal and Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. It notes roots in markets cheap in early times, rising prices due to demand, and praises plant virtues for stomach and blood purification with mucous soothing effects. It discusses glycerine preservation versus alcohol, and highlights Dr Pierce’s procedures, laboratory work, and safety claims for long term use.
Forepaugh and Sells Brothers World’s Greatest Shows announce a major expansion with new trains, hundreds of horses and performers, and the 1200-person battalion spectacular Fighting the Flames. The mammoth tent seats 14000, two stages, three rinks, and a quarter-mile track. Performances begin Monday with 376 performers plus a premier artist. tickets sold at the down town location and on grounds.
A garbled astrology note forecasts travel and visits for Sunday May 27 1906, praising a favorable birthday year with better money and business. It warns caution for those employed and mentions a 1908 child likely to be quick and clever, then repeats for Monday May 24 1908 urging work, favors, care in business, and possible promotions with a 1906 child advised to stay employed.
A New York article surveys wall paper trends from luxury imitates to affordable paneling. It notes 6 to 7 cent to 1 roll paper options and explains paneling methods using moire, borders, and fabric papers. It highlights nursery friezes, dining room uses, and bouquet motifs for bedrooms with varied color schemes.
A Dubuque divorce leads to a tale of betrayal as a husband with an alcoholic strain is supplanted by a visiting stranger from the same homeland. The wife deserts him, and the man who befriended them moves into the home, ending their simple life and the husband’s toil.
Jumbled lines discuss courtship, independence, and phone services amid chatter about Addicks surrender and a Philadelphia to New York walk. Mentions doctors offering dyspepsia cures, coal sympathy resolutions, and an Interstate Commerce Commission delay.
A patient warns against mustard plasters without a physician's okay and cautions on soda for upset stomachs. It advises against ramphoreted oil for children, milk mixtures, and excessive water. Recommends gentler remedies, proper milk digestion tips, and careful use of fomentations and heat.
In an address at the City Hospital and Training School for Nurses Dr. George Preston urged that nurses should be pretty. He said a sick man benefits from a bright, pretty nurse and that if they cannot be pretty they should be as pretty as they can be, framing it as a rival advantage in care.
GLASGOW Ky May 1 Mrs Vinnie Hibbitt living near Berkton eight miles south of here died in great agony from a locust bite She is the second death this week from the same cause the other being Willan Andrews Locusts overrunning the state causing widespread alarm amid the fatalities.
The Indiana State Medical Association closed its session in Winona Lake Indiana naming Reoten W. Cook of Indianapolis as president George W. Porter of Elkha s as vice president FC Heath of Indianapolis as secretary and A D Bulson as treasurer Fort Wayne was listed among officials.
An early 20th century advertisement highlights Compeer Cigar quality and urges readers to buy from ticket agents. It promotes the Chicago Great Western railway route between Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Omaha with praised timing and superior equipment. Contact points include RG Schilts in Chicago and Elmer in St Paul.
The Sum reports growing belief that Gov. Vardamon will call an extra session of the legislature within six days as a $100,000 need cannot be borrowed at 5 percent. The assembly action follows Anandal trouble and a situation depriving the railroad commission of powers.
Northwestern Railway offers low round trip fares to summer resorts from Chicago with tickets on sale Friday to Sunday and return by Monday. Other daily row rates apply. Tickets and booklets available from local agents or W.O. Koijaskern, POT, M. GC & N. W. Ry. Co. Chicago. Also special Tuesday rates to Marquette and return via Northwestern Line with 21 day return limit. contact nearest agent for reservations.
Claimant offers an at home cure for piles using a new absorption treatment. Persuasive note asks for address to send instructions and a free trial, promising immediate relief and permanent cure with local relevance.
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