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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1904
Page
5
A long promotional claim extols Dr Charles Flesh Food as a universal beauty aid affecting skin hair bust and neck appearance. It asserts superiority over rivals, promises permanent results, and offers a special introduction price with a home delivery to New York addresses.
A political stalemate in the state capitol ends after a three month ballot deadlock. Bradley of Denham succumbs to bribery pressure as Wycoff delays appointment, preventing a Senate vacancy fill and prompting talk of a new special session. Bradley’s victory collapses under the mortgage payment gambit and a last minute intervention by Wycoff’s faction.
The Broad Ripple Banner reports on local matters in Broad Ripple Indiana including a dog fight at Campbell's grocery, plans for a brass band, a dance at the park, fishing runs to Indianapolis, porch phonograph viewing, a late night crowd at the track, visits from Indianapolis families, and town officials resuming duties. It notes upcoming church festival, program details, and a baseball game between rival teams at the park.
Phillips and Byminster plot to leverage Wycoff’s absence and constitutional provisions to appoint Beaman as senator. Wycoff’s speech in Buxton sparks a rapid sequence of moves as Beaman contemplates the power shift and Phillips coordinates timing to keep the plan secret until the right moment.
A concise note describes a comfort and attractive chair for the bachelor girl’s room. The item highlights a practical piece of furniture suited for a modest space, emphasizing form and function in a period-appropriate style.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a chocolate drink method. It lists ten squares of white chocolate, two spoons of water or melted mink, a pinch of salt, and three pints of milk blended slowly for a nourishing beverage.
Pongee and robin wash gently and rinse to a simple undertaking. Wash thoroughly, wring and hang without wringing. Dry flat until rip dry then press with not too hot iron. Do not glue umbrella bands or stock to the umbrella. The guide notes difficulty in finding a syhatrnce for unite kartal and wood and melted rosin.
A fragmented article advises prevention over cure for wrinkles. It discusses facial expressions, aging, and emotional signs, recommending vapor baths, bran baths, and a vegetable oil skin regimen to improve circulation and texture. Suggestions include using a bran bath, skin oils, and thinning creams, with emphasis on maintaining a serene mind.
Practical advice on skin and arm care for summer attire. The piece covers causes of red hands and arms from tight sleeves, poor circulation, and cold sensitivity, with home remedies. It mentions raw potato, tomato, pineapple, and a Wren Altuted juice mix as bleaches, plus washing with hazel water, borax, or baking soda solutions.
Handwritten catalog entry lists lace curtains with lengths in yards and prices. Mentions curtains of various lengths including 33 and 2 yards, some indicated as AL 1.73 and AL 25. Includes notes on pairs and finishes with ambiguous abbreviations Sunaina and Curtals.
A garbled notice references an uncertain Bell related matter and a promised profit. It mentions Hoth phones and an office contact at 1am, with details unclear due to OCR errors. The fragmentary text provides no clear event, date, or organization beyond these scattered hints.
Norwegian editor Christian Gjerlom, traveling with Orebladet, describes his American journalist encounter after arriving at the Lexington station and entering a Broadway newsroom. He recalls a pistol duel near Casino theater, the chaotic lobby, and a front page that yells “Negro duel at the Casino.” He vows to return to learn how such coverage is produced.
London May 16 report says the Earl of Minto governor general of Canada will be succeeded by the Duke of Hubertand a prominent Scottish nobleman. The proposed appointee is noted for wealth, sports enthusiasm, tact, and sociability. His wife is described as fashionable and socially active, a writer and playwright.
A Michigan fruit grower explains a method of burning tar and wood to create smoke clouds over an orchard to ward off frost. The operation, similar to Florida practices, aimed to preserve blossoms while frost risk lingered. early results suggested some trees survived while others were damaged. The report mentions experimental smoke duration and notes health and marketing references.
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