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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1903
Page
6
In Anderson Indiana October prices show hickory nuts at 31.3 per bushel while English walnuts fall from 32 to 18 cents per pound amid market rumors of a growers trust. North and east districts report plentiful Mekory nuts as the crop toward Halt shortens the southern harvest.
Fragmentary notes describe Maude Dusand and a former mayor at a stag event. It mentions women of a camping group and vague references to arrangements and money making with tomatoes. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
In October near bio TON Indiana a farmhand named James Day was nearly killed when a traction engine belt slipped. Day adjusted the belt and stood aside as another worker started the engine. Day was hurled about eight feet into the air and ripped by the belt before the operator stopped the machine. He escaped with only slight injuries.
New Albany Ind Oct 19 The Madison Ind paper asserts America was written by a citizen of the town and recalls a nine year old boy reacting to a lightning strike at a schoolhouse. A separate item notes a nearby incident where a man was knocked unconscious but unharmed when a bridge or structure caught fire, with no serious damage reported.
Logansport residents feared during a five minute blackout at the Dowling theater causing quiet fear then loud movement with people on seats preparing to escape. Other brief notices report Curtisville gas well pumping water, three Steuben rural routes, a stammering man cured, Catholic sisters arriving for care, a coal mine output record, a sewer contract plow task, a heating furnace plant expansion, and a Petersburg corn carnival planned the week of October 18.
In Frankfort a man hunted his horse after a mix up and police later found the horse hitched to a telephone pole. Laura Turner testified to cruel treatment in a Turner custody case. In Covington a man endured a bug in his ear needing a physician. An Anderson report warns of blood poisoning from tight shoes and notes local conditions improving slowly.
A garbled but dense record of early jumping feats and titles from Britain and the United States. It mentions Joe Darby with multiple standing broad jumps and weights, various dates in 1899 and 1890s, locations including England and Hartford Connecticut, and references to high and broad jumps, weights, and other event notes. The text mixes names, places, and event notes in a compact, historic sport record style.
Achigan coach Yost rejects sensational wizardry talk during a postgame press briefing. He downplays supernatural powers and emphasizes practical team strategy and preparations for upcoming opponents. Local observers note the unusual comments as a curious distraction from the game strategy.
The world’s two greatest trotters will clash for the championship on the Memphis track noted as fastest in the country. Lon Dilton seeks superiority in her first major company run, favored over Try Pair as Major Pili remains a strong rival.
Harvard fans hail Phil Mills as a standout newcomer from Newfield who, in his first year at Tubael, delivering a sensational debut at tackle. He surged 3 yards on kickoff returns and added 1a and 10 yard carries, lifting the Crimson’s backfield prospects. Mills, fresh from 61, joined the varsity after shining for freshmen, and coaches now see him as a pivotal asset.
In a chilly Indianapolis Sunday meet the Reserve team sparked the city title chase with scattered errors and muddled play. Reeder led the Reserve effort amid a chaotic field as Brower and Walia emerged as notable performers in a weather-impacted contest.
Saturday football results show Turdlas blanking no one, Dartmouth defeating Williams, and several mismatched line items. The page lists teams like Tet Chicago, Rett Dame, Wabash, and others with incomplete scores and unclear margins.
In China at Kingting the largest and oldest chain bridge forms a continuous road between mountain tops. A medicinal claim cites Dr Burkfart's Vegetable Compound as restoring health when diseases fail to respond. Thirty days costs five cents, six months includes a bonus, with refund if no cure.
A garbled report describes a football fullback from an unnamed team facing a formidable opponent. The text mentions Chicago and Missouri connections, a game in Iowa, and references to Drake, China, and local rivalries, but details are incoherent. The piece appears to be a fragmented sports blurb with unclear names and outcomes.
A vintage advertisement details mahogany trays intended for 5 o clock tea. The items feature medallion inlays, pearl handles, and four galash-like feet with troye designs inspired by Louis XV era, offered in various sizes and finishes.
Hyde Park Eckersall Chicago's lightest man who ever played on the frame is highlighted as a dashing football figure. Eckersall, a standout university player, is praised for speed and style though noted for lighter weight. Controversy surrounds Hyde Park High School players and team comparisons.
A hazy notice describes bargain offers at a local display by Alco and Twitanapella enterprising businesses. The fragment hints at timing and prices but lacks clear details.
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