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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1904
Page
6
A period dental health and beauty tip extols charcoal as a natural cleanser for stomach gases, breath, and complexion. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are promoted as the best value, with a Buffalo physician endorsing their use for gas, skin clarity, breath, throat, and liver benefits. The product costs twenty five cents per box.
An elderly woman visits the city health office asking for a certificate of her husband Joseph Cook's death, four years past, claiming he died near Lafayette after a long, uneasy search. She recalls marriage in 180 and the soldier’s home care, hoping to prove his death for widow’s pension. The clerk directs her to the State Board of Health and finally to the state house for records.
Hugh T. Miller of Columbus, a former Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, reports Womew County is likely to give Roosevelt the largest majority in the upcoming election.
A Russian female spy, known for her disguise and wartime service, aided Granov and military leaders with on the ground intelligence during the Boxer era and subsequent conflicts. Decorated with the Cross of Saint George, she traveled between front lines and offered crucial insights to commanders.
An itemized society notice lists numerous residents visiting or returning home. Arnold Spencer returns to New Albany while Miss Gertrude Frank visits Marion. Col V V Williams comes back to Bedtors, Cameron J Limpes returns to Bhelbovine, Mrs. George Flanegin to Loxansport, and Alonzo M Gardner comes home to Richmond. Dr H E Sharrer in Hammond signs in. Mrs Elia Saucers visits Carnegie. Mire Isabelle McElhennen returns from abroad. C T Whitsell visits Dr and Mrs Black in Andersen. Mrs Leslie Boone visits Mrs John Lind in Huntington Me, and Fred C Leusure returns to Knightstown. Mrs C C Buck of Laporte spends a week here. Rt Rev F S Chatard and Rev Joseph Chartrand depart for Europe. EL 1 Church attended Ireland-Bo Run wording at Lafayette. Joe Brown visits Mount Bald. Mrs Willian Aften entertains for Miss Estelle Rand. Theresa Foster leaves San Francisco for Cleveland. M S Meyberg visits sister Isasu in Latuset. Blanche Tennant of Shelbyville visits Wear after work. Otte Yeatmain returns from Noblesville. Miss Mobot Ho Bugare and Dr Francis W Hanne to be married Oct 20. Mrs Acariman and Miss Kate Woods return to Connersville. Frank N Vitumerakt to give a tea at the Alabama-st. Mrs Chureney Ackman visits Mrs Winifred Dongell in Fort Wayne. Miss Flo Remp in city for funeral of Miss Dora Barker. Miss Dora Barker Seymour arrives as provisional bookkeeper. George Brehm, noted Indian-.)
An advertisement proclaims Bar-Ben as the ultimate home treatment for vitality nerves digestion sleep and overall health. It claims benefits for weakness nervous exhaustion weight loss and substance use effects, promising rapid recovery with a 60 cent price and mail order from The Gar Ben Remedies Co Cleveland. It lists Weber Drug Co in Washington and Illinois as a distributor.
Amaranth Brooke buys the old Brooke homestead despite poverty and family pressure. She repossesses the land, improves the property, and repays with a thriving Pineyville Center development. A mining boom opens new prospects, correcting earlier hardship. Sylvester Smalley, once engaged, loses her affections as Amaranth plans a future with Roger Allen.
The Fourth ward Democratic club decorates as Morris and Howard windows show Parker Davis Roosevelt and Fairbanks images. West Indianapolis yards bloom with fall flowers while main streets remain muddy and hole filled. Residents press for improvements as local stories note illness, travel plans, and workers at a Chicago steel plant.
The battleship Nebraska was launched Friday afternoon before about 50,000 spectators at Bremerton Washington. The launching occurred as crowds watched from the riverfront and nearby hills.
An unsigned column offers a home treatment for female ailments including uterine issues and pains. Separate sheriff sales in Marion County Indiana proceed by decree with public auctions of rents or fee simple interests on multiple parcels, listing property descriptions and dates in October.
Property listings show multiple rental options including flats in Victoria and Emelia blocks, several dwellings along North and Delaware streets, and off ices. Notable addresses include 419% E Washington st, 701-705 Mase, 128 North st flats, and Arsenal areas with steam heated units. Listings cover rooms, store rooms, and apartments with varying rents and facilities, agents named Indiana Trust, J. G. Apculough, and E Marker coordinating.
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