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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1904
Page
4
A Chicago doctor's claim of a germ killing lip treatment sparks curiosity in The Indianapolis Sun. The piece treats kissing as a timeless human gesture, framing the fad as an amusing, sensational concept rather than a serious innovation.
A fire at Eldorado ta state industrial school damaged property but was extinguished by the school's boy fire brigade. The piece argues the school, called industrial rather than reformatory, educates for citizenship and social duty, citing the boys' disciplined response to the blaze as evidence of civilization through education.
A French woman dies by hanging over her front door and three more follow suit the next day. Adolph Hintz of Chicago, inspired by Rev Charles Wagner to live simply, locks himself in a basement campout and becomes a bore. His wife sues for divorce over luxury and proper comforts. The piece lampoons overzealous preaching and notes many minds may misinterpret good intentions.
A garbled collage of quotes and notes references Welker, Buffalo Bil, and a divorce suit. Torn snippets mention a press agent, betting on horse racing, and social exchanges with implied relationships. The fragmentary text hints at personal affairs and inquiries into a suitor’s intentions, with miscellaneous newspaper phrases interwoven.
A Kansas City Journal comedic tale recounts Senator Hisckburn of Kentucky ordering skin-tight trousers. The tailor insists the fit is right, while the senator quips about ultra-tightness, causing a humorous clash over wording and sewing.
A Oklahoma Mutual Enterprise note comments that young couples in the east honeymoon briefly, then focus on building a home. It contrasts this with couples who appear to parade affection publicly, while the couple in question instead begins routine work, with tasks like washing and plowing.
A tale from Dauphin describes a farmer's dog ambushed by a large eagle at Romans village. The dog gripped the eagle’s wing rag, biting through a limb, tiring the bird until the farmer found it defeated. The eagle’s wings measured about 6 inches from tip to tip.
A lively English's venue review details the week’s entertainment including The Two Orphans revived by a famed troupe. Performances feature Sister Genevieve Clary Morris and a strong ensemble, with noted turns by Walter Welles, Krpan Danush, and Billy Clifford. The program blends theater and musical sketches, closing with a varied lineup and a packed Park Theatre.
The article reviews a Park feature with Mem Park performers and a colorful cast including John Holer Claire Austin Clifford Victoria Saw Helle Gladys Saa Parence Fielda Wulf, praising songs, costumes, and scenic variety. It notes many performers and mentions midnight extra performances after the regular show at the Fanpire theater.
Two ways of heart weakness are described as walking stairs singing or anger and the other wrong way. Doctors say the cure strengthens nerves and heart muscle. Warning of symptoms like palpitations dizziness and chest pain if untreated.
Testimony from A. M. Lassett of Wallington Ohio claims the Dr Miles New Heart Cure restored his health after heart enlargement. The ad promises safety and effectiveness with money back if the first bottle fails, asserting thousands of testimonials.
Fragmentary items reference a Richmond figure, a clergyman’s remark on ivory and elephant remains, and a London shipping update. It notes a 3M vessel count under construction in the UK, with Lloyd's supervision for classification and several ships abroad, totaling 856 ships and 11,165 tons.
A mash note of disparate items: Saxony royal fortunes and estates, railway freight of strawberries, Sheffield cremation fees, amnesty decrees, a London autograph letters catalog revealing Dickens full name, a Manchester minstrel business, and notes on enamel in granite ware linked to appendicitis. Also Trafalgar wreaths, an international dance plan, Irish fruit industry praise, a Leeds speech restoration by electricity, and a doctor’s cautionary tale about hysterical patients treated with electric shocks.
A Warwick house with a large drapery establishment in Birmingham fitted a can vas chute for fire drills. One morning a small fire in a sleeping room tested the system as many women, alarmed by Mis contrivance, rushed down the chute in their nightgowns before the fire brigade could arrive.
A mosaic of old clippings humorously mocks stereotypes of women from various papers. It quotes controversial remarks about women, notes a man’s faint after reading a daughter’s letter, praises a Maine girl’s chores, and recounts legal and social quips about marriage, suffrage, and domestic life with period tone and local flavor.
An English paper claims English apples are vanishingbefore their American counterparts due to uneven sizing and poor packing. It notes American fruit is shipped in top condition and buyers face less risk, as dealers know exactly what they receive in buying American apples.
A fragmented agricultural note cites several harvests including buckwheat, Carman No 3 potatoes, Golden Fleece oats, and a large buckwheat seed yield. Names cited include Cearke Williams of Sussex County New Jersey and W R Morris of Fredon. A Kansas farmer reports unusual potato growth and tuber weight.
Charles Schwab on a European trip argues Amartea offers workers greater chances than any country. He notes the worker must be of the right kind and not claim extra pay. An anecdote contrasts an Irishman’s hospital avoidance with a grim joke about labor.
The EF Washington merchants arrange with Western Union for special wire to provide full election returns. A large crowd gathered Tuesday night at the corner of New Jersey and Washington streets to watch results.
Savings account is the first step toward independence and a sound financial habit. Many defer opening because their funds seem too small, but small deposits spark ongoing additi ons and make saving a pleasure as well as a profit.
Indiana Trust Co offers a welcoming start for beginners and invites all to open savings accounts with courtesy. Capital and surplus figures noted as 1,000,000 ng 25,000 appear in the brief notice.
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