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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1902
Page
9
In the Ringle apartment on Payne Ave a small black dog named Max minds a private phone switchboard. Max watches the incandescent light for calls and barks to greet them, improving house telephone service since his arrival.
J Pierpont Morgan asked for two cigars at the Arlington hotel Washington saying he had no money. The clerk paid the 50 cent bill and charged it to Morgan. The cigar counter kept the coin as a souvenir.
Wells Hair Balsam promises gradual restoration to original natural color black or brown. It contains no oil or grease and is not sticky or mussy. Sold for $1.00 at druggists.
An elderly advertorial claims a product by Learmetiz Dr Batx Essence of Nata for clearing and beautifying skin, with promises to remove wrinkles and preserve complexion. Also warns against poison fumes and pests affecting premises and shelves lists roaches and bed bugs.
A fragmented guide explains using Rough on Rats for rat and mouse control. It mentions mixing with Haleu YP, butter, or fish/oyster leavings, and varying baits like apples. The text is unclear but centers on application methods and bait substitutions.
The Board of Safety heard hours of conflicting testimony from Firemen August Schafer and John A. Cain at the West Indianapolis engine-house. They ruled the issue a neighborly quarrel tied to a feud over dumped watermelon rinds in a neighbor’s yard and advised a fresh start with cordial relations.
A traveling man describes Indianapolis as the dus tiest smok iest town in the nation while riding a North Illinois streetcar and notes dust drifting through open doors. Grave-robbing talk stirs nerves as tales spread, including an Indianapolis physician who survived an explosive grave mishap during a dissection excursion.
Russia's Black Sea fleet now uses aerial boats called flying dragons. They are large box kites that lift a man to survey wide water areas, helping reconnoiter hostile ships. When wind is scarce, ship speed lifts them higher for better observation.
The Hub manufacturing company was incorporated Thursday afternoon in Indianapolis with capital stock of 24000 dollars. Directors named are Fred J. Bosher and Abraham J. Brake. The firm will manufacture huba spokes rims and other wood articles.
The arbitration board will assemble in Washington Friday to organize and hear testimony in Wilkes Barre and New York after Recorder Wright reads a message from President Roosevelt urging prompt investigation.
Richmond Indiana October 24 Panhandle yard conductor Carl Paul was instantly killed by a train in the yards Tuesday morning as the incident was reported.
An advertisement touts a free trial package from Dr. Lipes claiming a new method cures many diseases including heart and lung disorders. It urges all who suffer from weak conditions to call for the free trial and to adopt the new treatment over old methods.
The Daniel Stewart drug company of Indianapolis announced the Alexandria window glass factory will resume in a few days after a gas supply was found. The plant, the oldest in Alexandria, has housed many workers and may eventually be moved to Brasil's coalfields. John N. Carey states operations will restart within ten days.
A sampling of early 20th century trivia notes covers Berlin’s foreign population, Dickens book sales, and wildlife fatalities in India. It also cites Roman acoustics, Ireland’s centenarians, unusual plant growth in England, paper slippers, railroad ties production, river volumes, submarine fumes, Turkish dowries, and Boston paper trade practices.
Doct or s and medicines failed to stop bleeding from the kidneys for years says HR Green of Canadaigua New York until he used Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy. He reports complete cure and urges others to try the product with sample bottles available by mail order from the Kennedy Corporation Rendont New York.
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