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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1909
Page
8
A candidate for Indianapolis mayor withdraws from the Republican nomination ahead of the August 5 1909 primary. He asks that his name be removed from all ballots tickets and voting machines and thanks the board and supporters for their consideration.
The article cites Republican sources alleging Lew Shank sold his candidacy to Harding's managers for 1200 dollars, delivered a resignation and later repaid with a check. It questions his trust, honor, and public responsibility, warning voters to consider his integrity and reliability before casting a four year mayoral vote.
A quirky note contrasts football season with oyster stew practices, musing on Bryce's crackers and wondering how the Boys and the Oysters would fare without them. It hints at local humor and seasonal sports culture.
An early 20th century Penn Univ expedition to the southern states trained a household chicken flock to roost at 11 oclock on eclipse day. A skeptical old man asked how the professor knew, and was told the chickens would go to roost at that hour a year in advance, prompting a remark about hatchings.
The Boston Transcript quips about extreme cold at the pole where explorers caution against petting sled dogs as their tails freeze stiff. The joke contrasts the icy environment with playful dialogue between Miss Youngthing and R. E. about wagging tails breaking off.
An advertisement promotes Possum a new skin remedy with an experimental package offered free by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York. The 50 cent box is said to cure eczema acne tetter blotches scaly scalp hives and various itching conditions with a grease free flesh colored formula that requires no soap or water.
Coquenil, now in the baron’s service, reads a diary from the criminal. He recalls a five year spree of crime, self defense of power, and disdain for remorse. De Heidelmann-Bruck interrupts, overpowering him with a pistol and a life ending blackout. The scene closes on a call to his mother.
A list highlights 1 000 notable Americans shaping steam electricity education and more. It notes diverse beginnings from farmers and messengers to newsboys and printers apprentices, with only fifty from wealthy families, as recounted in Juvenile Court Record.
In a fragment from the Chicago Tribune, a young girl rises, bows, and recites a piece by ear amid tumultuous audience applause. Names such as Lettuce Denby and Widow Hartford appear in the readable text, along with scattered phrases like Dewing and Wing, as the scene closes with the girl sitting in happy confusion.
Dr and Mrs Benjamin Bye reveal Eva Bye will wed Raymond C Fox on November 4. The weddings and departures involve local figures including the Howards returning from Europe and Mr and Mrs Barrett heading to New York and Atlantic City for ten days. A society guest, Mrs Frank E Eitz of Boston, visits with D A R members. Cohn and Loeb wed in Denison hotel parlor.
Noon event at the bride's home on Bellefontaine Street with plans to reside at 2215 Bellefontaine Street after November 1.
An old advertisement discusses fat, health, and fashion, blaming excess weight on poor digestion. It promotes Marmola Tarlets as a harmless remedy that claims to reduce fat by 12 to 15 ounces daily and promises no loose skin, urging readers to mail 75 cents to Detroit for a full-size case.
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