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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1890
Page
3
A clever bird sings outside the kitchen as Sue Larkins wipes dishes, dropping plates in frustration. Her mother scolds, Sue rants of labor and beauty, and a family rift grows. Sue runs away after emotional turmoil, while a dramatic fringe of hair plots her possible heir before she departs. The bird returns at dawn, symbolizing a fleeting normalcy.
A Detroit dentist recalls a morning scene with a couple who pose as lovers. The man pretends to fear the pain of a tooth extraction to prove devotion, while the woman endures the procedure to satisfy him. The twist: his teeth were all fake.
Reports include cinnamon fatal to typhoid microbe per Dr. Chamberland, Belgium bans public agonotism exhibitions, a new disinfectant Thiocamph, vaccination observations with Stanleys African expedition, a Dorset grave inscription praising cowpox pioneer Benjamin Jestey, robins nesting in a Boscastle school, a man finding six newborn kittens in his beaver hat, and a Notts fox cubs raised by a cat after the foxes froze.
A Sumter County man killed seven wild turkeys in three shots with three birds falling from the first shot and two at the second and third. Isle Royale trapped hunters received 40 jynx, 100 five mertens and many lesser game. A ten year old Florida boy ran away and fished, lodging a book in his nose then having it removed by a doctor. A Saratoga man claims a huge freshwater swordfish from Lake Champlain weighing 18 pounds, four feet three inches long. Fritz Reuter labeled as a stylist of northern Germany. Russell Sage worth around 60 million dollars as a self made man. Walt Whitman sent arbutus to Queen Victoria with birthday verses and blessings.
Letters from Arana Ghia and Pexas in Gun War Texas and Caro Texas praise Chinese Remedies for dyspepsia constipation and rheumatic troubles. Testimonial writes of long illness improvement after three weeks and long-term relief with no relapse, urging others to seek treatment.
A historic ad touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a safe remedy for morning bitterness, dull headaches, despondency, and constipation, claiming it cleanses the tongue, sweetens breath, and aids sour stomach. It targets both adults and children, asserts harmlessness, and notes a 40 year reputation for reliable effect.
Rail timetable published for Central Standard Time shows trains departing from Union Station South Tulsa Street line. May 25 1890 marks the start of revised schedule with trains jammed for arrival and departure times.
East West North South through schedules listed for Central Standard Time. Trains depart Indianapolis for Pittsburg Baltimore Philadelphia New York Chicago Columbus Richmond Louisville Vincennes Cairo Saint Louis and routes via Terre Haute Green Castle with through trains and limited stopping times. Rates and information available from ticket agents of the railway company.
Cleveland Cincinnati and St Louis divisions announce updated daily schedules. Departures range from early morning to late night with improved connections to Cincinnati St Louis and Nebraska. Ticket offices listed at East Washington Southlands and Union Depot. C G Dixon and H M Bronson sign as ticket agent and A G P A.
Owing to stock disposal, a Give Away sale kicks off Friday and Saturday in Indianapolis. 100 dozen bottles of French Shoe Dress worth 2.50, 5e 5 cases Ladies' Good House Slippers worth 4.00, Ladies' Fine Kid Oxford Slippers worth 1. Buys a pair of Kids or Dongola Ladies' Button Shoes worth 1.75, 98c for 10 cases of Ladies' stylish Kid or Dongola Dress Button Shoes.
An 19th century ad touts Ludlow Co Reynolds Bros John Kelly and Gray Bros offering Ladies' French Dongola Button Shoes priced from 4 to 350 dollars per pair. It promises quick bargains with the line That’s a snap don’t miss it.
Frantic shoe sale promises deep cuts on KE C Burt ladies boots in French Kid and French Dongola finishes. Gents Calf Shoes and Dongola options advertised at dramatic price drops, with Kangaroo and French Calf hand sizes included. Stores touts thousands of bargains and a generous return policy to lure money-saving shoppers to the sale.
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