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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1909
Page
3
London reports that cigarette smoking is rising rapidly among women with fashion leading the trend. Retailers note fads such as embossed crests on cigarettes and gold cigarette holders as part of the smart set. The tobacco trade exports heavily to Germany and supplies large orders for crest-imprinted cigarettes and accessories.
Frank N. Meyer, a special envoy of the agriculture department, plans an Asia mission to obtain grape varieties and other fruits to boost American horticulture. He notes Tartary grapes from Samarkand surpass Spanish and French fruit for wine and flavor.
David Russell a young farmer north of Hartford City Ind unintentionally opened his mouth so wide at a prohibition tent meeting that he could not close it. A physician treated a lateral jaw dislocation aided by a interpreting young woman. After several attempts the jaw snapped shut narrowly missing the doctor’s thumb.
Ambrose Emmons, a ticket agent at Elberon station, and his wife were drugged with chloroform during a home invasion near the Central Railroad of New Jersey line. The thieves stole 150 dollars and forced entry by a broken window as Mrs. Emmons regained consciousness and alerted authorities.
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