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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1907
Page
3
Autumn months September and October are highlighted as peak times for malaria and infectious fevers. The text warns that diseases spread most during these months, attributing high infection rates to seasonal factors and the propagation of ailments.
The article argues epidemics rise with contaminated water as disease germs proliferate in months like September and October. It notes that exposure is universal but infection varies by individual susceptibility, and that open wounds can allow germs to enter the body, despite sanitary efforts reducing but not eliminating germs.
An advertisement asserts that healthy skin and mucous membranes protect against disease germs and that Peruna restores mucous membranes across catarrh forms. It claims science and experience support Peruna as a preventive, aiding stomach throat lung and intestinal catarrh to keep mucous membranes intact and blood protected.
The Board of Public Works in Indianapolis announces bids for multiple improvements with numbers 5,258 300 8,295 4270 and 4,285, originally due Sept 26 but rescheduled to Sept 30. A notice from Sept 14, 1907 states approval of an assessment roll for Twenty Third Street from College Avenue’s east line, under Improvement Resolution 4743.
William H. Hague has duly qualified as administrator of the estate of Mary E. Johnson who resided in Marion County Indiana and is deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent.
It was announced on Tuesday that Russell B. Harrison, son of the late President Benjamin Harrison, has been appointed by the United States government to act as vice-consul for the Republic of Mexico in Indianapolis. His jurisdiction is limited to Indianapolis and the adjoining territory.
At a directors meeting led by chief director W H Fox the John Herron Art Institute approved two year end exhibits. The first is set for late October through November with a second show planned for the Christmas holidays.
Mrs Carrie Baum daughter of the late Judge Frederick Rand of Indianapolis died at Bay Ridge New York Tuesday. She was the widow of John Eugene Baum who died in Paris two years ago. Mrs J M Winters and daughter Mary Louise Winters will bring Mrs Baum to Indianapolis for burial. They will arrive Thursday.
Pennsylvania faces a grave child labor crisis as officials and clergy condemn widespread youth work in coal breakers, mines, and silk mills. Reports place thousands of underage workers in mines and factories, with high accident rates and illiteracy among affected children, urging stricter enforcement of laws and national action.
Chicago reports that the Lakes to the Gulf Waterway convention opens October 4 in Memphis with President Roosevelt and two governors attending. Organizers tout a broad plan linking Great Lakes to the Mississippi by canals, with a Detroit to Lake Michigan crossing and a Chicago river route. They argue a $200 million project would cut 500 miles from Chicago Detroit shipping and save about two months per year, while urging Congress to fund a broader river and harbor program.
A Boston youth, eager to claim old family prestige, displays a continental uniform boasting ancestral Revolutionary glory. A young woman examines it and asks if the great grandfather died in battle, remarking with a smile that he might have drowned instead.
Exiled British socialist Harry Quelch criticizes Roosevelt and explains how his expulsion from Germany for denouncing The Hague conference as a thieves supper spurred militant socialism in Britain. Once a warehouse porter, Quelch rose to edit Justice, the official organ of British socialism, and authored many works.
A Socialist critic outlines opposition to trusts and skepticism of President Roosevelt, arguing for the Socialist party as the true champion of workers. The text includes political views and notices about licenses to sell alcohol and pool table privileges in Indianapolis wards, detailing property and address specifics.
In Indianapolis most Hebrew businesses close Wednesday for the Jewish Day of Atonement. The Hebrew New Year began last Monday and ends at sunset Wednesday. Rabbi Feurlicht preached a sermon praising Jewish loyalty and faith, outlining its creeds and beliefs from foundation.
Notices from the Board of Public Works of Indianapolis Indiana announce assessments for sewer and street improvements. It lists specific parcels, improvement resolutions, dates for remonstrances and the location details of works on Twenty sixth Street Illinois Street Thence east to 450 feet east, and Thulman Avenue Roosevelt Avenue to Lawrence Avenue with paving curbing and walks. Event dates September 17 1907 and September 30 1907. Office at Majestic Building Room 913.
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