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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1903
Page
3
Fifty members of Company G First regiment of the national guard petition to be mustered out over a mutiny hissed by Captain May. The unit is in a state of unrest as guardianship and custody cases appear in court actions in Columbus Indiana.
A vintage promotional piece promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It claims kidneys influence overall health, describes symptoms of kidney trouble, and urges trial and purchase with address and price details.
Indianapolte reader writes of suffering from back and kidney pain, feared Bright's disease, and credits Swamp Root with relief after using a sample bottle. He praises the product, proclaims a recovery, and notes a tongue in cheek claim of being named king of the reporters by advocates.
A testimonial from Claude L Hendricks of 161 East 19th Street details severe limb swelling that left him bedridden for nearly a year. After three doctors failed, Swamp Root allegedly relieved pain and swelling after a few bottles and prevented recurrence despite damp southern weather.
J W NMLEY of 1317 Eleventh St Indianapolis recommends Swamp-Root to readers of the Indianapolis Sun, claiming it cured his long standing kidney and bowel troubles after work in a dusty shop. He praises the remedy as effective for kidney liver and general tonic support based on personal experience.
A period ad offers a free sample bottle of Swamp Root from Dr Kilmer and Co to readers with kidney liver or bladder concerns. It claims cures cited by letters and urges sending name and address to Binghamton New York for mailing the sample and a book. It notes sizes and drugstore availability with a promotional tone.
An elderly veteran named Vigus, about 65, collapsed and died on the street in broad daylight while walking from a barber shop to his place of employment in a drug store. The death was attributed to heart trouble.
In Frankfort Indiana a mother suffered burns when gloves caught fire near an open bar. Her daughter acted with presence of mind, dousing flames with water and preventing worse injuries. A separate item notes Charles Smith sues for 2540 damages after a brake accident while employed by a railroad traction company.
Harvard's football season opened with a heavy defeat to Wesleyan but the team revived with renewed energy. The loss spurred a tougher training regime, and by the West Point game the squad displayed marked improvement and resilience, signaling a promising turnaround for the season.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions American association and circ, with names like Praga and Rourke, and hints at a meeting or rating. No coherent event, date, or location is discernible, leaving little factual basis for a fuller summary or concrete entities.
Fragmented text describes a horse race or track event with clashes and a late lead change. It mentions a fighterlike duel, a nervous finish at the eighth pole, and a winner by a small margin. Names and precise details are garbled, but the tone suggests a tense sprint on a Mesanta track.
A Saintly note from Saint Paul reports Eddy Coffer, a top outfielder from the South Bent Central Dug squad, being drafted by Uhatte. The text mixes team nicknames and stray phrases, indicating a sports pickup with promotional ads and local fan reaction.
In a wrangled report the high school team faces tough practice under Coach Orme as players, including names like Covington and Neartheside, prepare for a Thanksgiving weekend game in Ohio town. The piece emphasizes discipline, effort, and focus, warning against folly in the ranks while promising a serious test against Covington on Saturday.
Collegiate golf teams from Yale Princeton Penn and Harvard competed at Garten City. Harvard edged Penn by narrow margin and lowered Yale’s scores. Princeton beat Columbia as Tigers posted strong finishes in the afternoon, with the field showing tight scoring and notable individual performances.
Professor Mike Donovan, athletic instructor of the New York athletic club, warns that smoking harms athletes. He notes it weakens nerves, softens the tissues, and injures the stomach. He says much current trouble among athletes is caused by smoking and urges seriousness about the habit.
The Western championship race narrows as Purdue and Indiana exit the field after heavy defeats. Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Chicago Northwestern survive with Minnesota suffering a minor setback. Northwestern surprises by tying Chicago, signaling a shot at the crown as Chicago must prove their metal. Coach Stagg hailed but Northwestern’s strong defense stands out. Overall scores favor Michigan and Minnesota leads with several teams remaining in contention.
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