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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
5
Royal Baking Powder touted as anti dyspeptic and digestive aid for biscuits rolls doughnuts puddings and crusts. Emphasizes its use as part of the Thanksgiving feast, claiming the product makes foods finer flavored tastier and more healthful. Royal Baking Powder Co New York.
Horace negotiates with the genie Fairrash about a royal marriage to save him from danger while Sylvia expresses enduring love. The scene shifts to a study in Vincent Square where the genie resumes bargaining, promising a marriage to Beleeemei Joma, daughter of the Bhie Jinn, as Horace questions the plan and the age of the beauty.
Horace argues with Fairrash over threats from Jamarees, a vengeful foe. The discussion spirals into perilous matchmaking as transforming allegories, lions and serpents enter the scene with claims of mortal combat. Horace resists wedlock to a mysterious heiress, fearing an unequal match.
Washington November reports discuss a proposed bill by Congressman Lamb of Virginia to curb unfair competition. The measure would declare price dumping and free giveaways unlawful, establish a three member permanent antitrust commission for states and territories, empower witness attendance and broad document production, and allow penalties for violators including fines and costs of investigation. Appeals would route to the United States court of appeals.
Peking is said to be surrounded by a wall sixty feet wide and eighty feet high, four miles on each side, sixteen miles around with five gates. Inside lie the Tartar City and the Forbidden City guarded by walls, with entry restricted. An advertisement touts Dr Burkhart's Vegetable Compound claiming to purify the veins, cure rheumatism and constipation, and restore vitality. A thirty day course costs 2.08 or a six month plan guarantees treatment for 1.00.
An editorial style ad argues food is wasted unless the stomach works. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supposedly perform digestive work, nourish the body, and restore health by aiding digestion naturally. Sold by druggists for 50 cents per box with claimed universal demand.
An item notes a possible first president of Panama and mentions districts in the new republic turning up for him. The passage includes various 19th century advertisements and brief notices, including medical syrups for teething and local shop offers. The OCR yields fragmented lines and several brand names.
The notice outlines a one and one third fare for round trips within 160 miles, with tickets valid through November 30 after being issued on November 23 and 36. Rates apply to teachers and students upon proper certificates.
Thanksgiving special rates announced for return travel within 180 miles on Pennsylvania Lines. Includes student and teacher tickets for colleges and universities. Bee Ticket agents available for purchase.
The Vandalia Line announces special Thanksgiving rates effective November 28 to 30. Tickets valid within a 90 mile radius with return by November 30. Discounted passes apply for students, teachers, and college personnel upon certificate presentation.
Monon Route announces Thanksgiving Day fares with a 159 mile limit and one third fare within the cone. Final return allowed by November 30 with similar terms for resident teachers and events upon proper certificates.
A peculiar maple tree near Rocky River exhibits unusual growth. Leaves stretch oddly with straight, fine branches bent into strange shapes. Experts note the phenomenon is not caused by disease or pruning.
Dr George Frederick Shrady the New York physician famed for cancer work is summoned to Berlin to consult with Emperor William II on the king of Prussia’s throat cancer. He is a noted authority and consulting surgeon in Columbus hospitals and editor of the New York Medical Journal. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as tonic.
Advertisements from leading business firms appear daily in The Sun, offering entertaining and profitable reading. The notices underscore commercial reading as both engaging and financially rewarding for readers.
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