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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1902
Page
5
A feature praising grape-derived acids as the healthy basis of Royal Baking Powder. It explains the direct grape source, the crystallized acid, and the role of cream of tartar as the active principle in every pound, touting healthfulness and flavor.
The Board of Works studies a proposal to build a sewer from Patterson to the White River interceptor. A remonstrance signed by a majority of local property owners was filed Friday. Dr Waggoner cites a typhoid fever case linked to unsanitary drainage in the neighborhood.
Mrs. L. M. Powell of Indianapolis reports severe nerve strain and exhaustion eased by Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills. She says the pills rebuilt her strength improved sleep and lifted her spirits. The cure is advertised at 50 cents a box through Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo N. Y.
In a tense prologue to a murder case, detective Hendricks and Dr. Lampkin investigate the Benton lawn crime. They analyze sandal tracks and a burned match end to deduce a side-gate exit and a concealed suspect, foreshadowing a deeper inquest.
Arthur Spencer, a 15 year robbery convict and animal trainer, hanged himself in his Baltimore penitentiary cell by twisting a bed sheet. He left a sealed letter for his wife in Cincinnati and another note to the warden denying newspaper claims of negro blood and stating he could not live without his wife’s love.
A cautious passenger in tan shoes and lace mittens struggles to alight at Grand Ave. on a Chicago streetcar. She misspeaks to the conductor, is carried past the stop, and endures teasing as fellow riders and a blue-uniform conductor perform pantomime to guide her. A helpful officer later assists as she finally reaches a safer car.
Dr. Buehler fears the council will not pass a proposed milk regulation. Several councilmen were offended by his remark about pressure from milkmen. Ed Sourbier says he would not be surprised if the ordinance is defeated after his remarks to the Sun.
Lewyn A. Wood of St. Paul sues the Chicago board of trade for 300.00 claiming his business was insured to that amount due to expulsion for alleged bucket shopping.
A Peoria girl Miss Maggie Walton bedridden with chronic inflammatory rheumatism and heart involvement was near death. After her doctor gave up, she improved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Now age twenty, she credits the medicine with saving her life and cites blood purification and nerve support as the remedy's action. The pills are sold nationwide by dealers or sent by mail from Schenectady NY.
The Stout shoe store started March 2, 1886 at 330 Massachusetts Ave. with 15 by 35 feet. It expanded to 60 by 83 feet, acquired Delaware street frontage, and plans to add 1,000 square feet. By 1901 a stock company formed with $100,000 capital. Harry Stout founded the business. H B Stout is president. Ora Cobier and Edward E. Stout hold key roles.
Local sketches recount Aunt Nancy Motsinger preparing feather beds for her sons Willie and Daniel who are to marry mid month, rural mail carriers pairing stamps, a Franklin student Wright accidentally paying a ten dollar debt with his shirt, Rev. Isaac Whitsett urging Sabbath school boys to read daily and offer free Bibles to the poor, Isaac Nebeker’s clover and a scuffle with Ellag Jones, Kaiser adopting single eyeglasses prompting more glass use, and bottle bottoms repurposed in some towns.
A state law requires current officeholders who run for the legislature to resign before election. Governor's office notes several candidates statewide have not complied, though Marion County is unaffected. The notice urges candidates to resign and signals enforcement.
Indiana Dental College on Delaware and Ohio avenues receives patients from 8 a m to 8 p m for all kinds of dental work.
Razore and Barber Supplies with J. E. Bodine Co offer photographs and a $2.00 special. The ad promotes wall paper at less than wholesale prices for Property Owners and paper-hangers, listing 41-43 Virginia Ave and 37 EB Ohio.
An advertising notice offers selling a dog guitar horse wagon or any item by sending a notice to THE SUN for 25 cents a week per six words with results guaranteed. Office 10 13 2& Ohio st Both phones 80.
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