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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1903
Page
3
A vintage promotional appeal touts Dr Shoop's Restorative offering a one month trial at $1.50 with risk to the advertiser. The letter claims a 39 of 40 success rate across years of use, appeals to readers to request the book and try the remedy, and stresses nerve-based inside treatment as key to its claimed effectiveness.
A promotive appeal offers a risk free trial of Dr Shoop s Restorative. No payment required upfront a test of eix bottles arranged via a local druggist. If successful the cost is 5 50 or else the druggist bills the author. Send no money now.
A fragmentary review of sensational social and crime items from Belle Fontaine and New York. The report mentions a man claiming to be a father with a second wife, a noisy theater incident during Iris Harned’s performance, a boy separated from parents, a probation report, a marriage note, and a dramatic bear-attack episode near a town with Sir George Wy. The pieces show chaotic, tabloid-style vignettes with named places and people.
An advertisement claims Tr Mites anti vain pills cure and prevent headaches neural pain backache and neuralgia. The copy promises relief with no apparent side effects and asserts a folded guarantee from the seller.
Washington October 3 The annual convention of the American Federation of Labor the largest in its history will open November 1 at Fanueil Hall with President Samuel Gompers presiding The battle lines form over whether the federation continues under its current leadership or shifts to John Mitchell with James Duncan as a key rival Duncan a former secretary of the Granite Cutters and treasurer of the federation is seen as a major contender as the struggle unfolds between Gompers and the Mitchell faction with backing for Duncan growing among union leaders
In Omaha Nakota Miss Hazel Musick, daughter of Col John Roy Musick of Kirkville Missouri, elopes with Asa Hunt while Dr Fred Farmer, of Chicago, awaits in the Grand Hotel. The wedding of Musick and Hunt followed quickly, ending Farmer’s engagement that had lasted a year as rivalry between the men over the bride culminated.
CANADA STILL RUFFLED OUMTA Ont et W-Sie Wilrid Laurier premier of the Canadian cabinet declared in the house of commons that Canada must secure her own treaty making power independent of Great Britain. He said Canada’s powers are insufficient while dependent on Britain. He voiced regret at living beside a grasping powerful nation and insisted on autonomy.
Evansville Ind Oct 24 D Ja Zimmerman once Usn ville postmaster was arrested on embezzlement charges. He claimed two masked men robbed the post office on July 2, was shot during the incident, and confessed the tale was a hoax to cover his shortage. He injured himself to imitate a struggle.
Fragmented grocery and meat prices appear from an older listing with numerous misspellings. Items include coffee blends, sugars, canned goods, fresh produce, and meats with varied prices and weights, many unreadable or garbled.
A dense list of wholesale prices across categories including meats, produce, oysters, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and coal. Names of items appear with prices per unit or weight and scattered references to origins such as New York, California, Michigan, and Jersey. The fragmentary text resembles an era market sheet with shipping terms and bulk quantities.
In Canton Georgia a mother Anne McMahon and her five year old daughter were found murdered four miles from their home. They had been shot and stabbed with evidence suggesting two assailants. Nearby traces point to a two man involvement in the crime. In Logan West Virginia a pedlar Willie Brown was found shot on the road near his home after being robbed. Police are pursuing the suspected murderer.
A jumble of names ages places and causes from births deaths and marriages lists. The fragment mentions Edwin M Triar Magmie J Danks Adaline Williams and Samuel J Moray among others with various addresses and illnesses including Boghts disease and consumption. The entry lacks clear structure or dates but records multiple life events and hospital notes.
Mount Sterling Kentucky October details Byrd announces run for Congress in the district amid a hostile race. Opponents Varian and Cannan back Frank Hopkins and oppose Byrd’s bid, promising a tough campaign.
A passenger story recalls a cheerful boy traveling with his father on an Interurban ride. The child amuses fellow travelers with quick questions and jokes, while misheard comments fuel playful banter about tents, corn shocks, and plain talk during the trip.
Market notes indicate September readings hint at higher averages while August shows gains. Analysts forecast continued activity with iron and steel shares under review amid industrial hopes.
Indianapolis reports scarce price changes with good to choice cattle and steady shipments while banks face unfavorable currency movements. Chicago and Pittsburgh note mixed livestock receipts and uncertain demand as grains, pork, and oil markets show variable activity with Amalgamated copper in focus.
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