Stenographers Find Amusement In Dull Indianapolis Office
A Downtown Indianapolis stenography staff in a Stevenson Building office pass time by playing with a water filled hollow ball, peeking at the clock, and drafting letters that mix business with social chatter. The tale captures idle work life and a humorous miswiring of a sample note from So and So & Co. with references to New York, Mary’s wedding, Brenneke’s, and a Grand outing.
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Indianapolis
Stevenson Building
New York
Mary
Gertie
Brenneke's
the Grand
Charley
Home of Contentment Built by Weaver in Rustic Fence Corner
William Weaver, a Kentuckian by birth, has reportedly solved the free rent problem, according to Humane Officer Joyce. He maintains a summer residence in a scenic spot five miles south of Indianapolis, on land described in the readable snippet of the article.
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Weaver
William Weaver
Joyce
Indianapolis
Root of the Matter Dyspepsia Tablets Recounted as Cure
A man in the East describes long illness from stomach troubles and nervous debility. After many doctors and failed remedies, he used Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and reports appetite, health, and sleep restored. Proponents praise digestion, nerves, and energy from proper food, with no reliance on tonics or sanatoriums. Also included is a local vignette about Officer Joyce and the Weaver family living in a canvas-covered rail fence shelter near the old State road, with the Weavers from Kentucky planning to return for winter.
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Pillar
Stuart
United States
Canada
Great Britain
Joyce
Wilson disclaims role in Lincoln monument trip
Col Wilson secretary to the governor clarifies that he is not involved in planning transportation to Lincoln City for the Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument dedication on October 1, except for the governor's party. Two Pullmans are reserved for the governor. Other travelers may have rail service arranged, but not connected to His Excellency's party. The delegation departs Indianapolis Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. and will attend the Louisville horse show that evening.
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Col. Wilson
Lincoln City
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Indianapolis
Louisville
Improvement Association Affairs in Indianapolis
The unsold land held by the South Indianapolis Improvement Association may revert to Thomas A. Fletcher who sued for a receiver. His bid covers about ninety percent of the original association holdings and would likely involve assuming mortgages. Fletcher is out of the city and his plans if he acquires the property are unclear.
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South
Fletcher
Narrow airship tower fight above Forest Park crowd
At Forest Park High lands in St Louis on September 26, two workmen Guy Pearson and Franklin Beall fought for ten minutes on a 24 inch wide arm of an airship tower 110 feet above ground. Beall wielded a hammer during the struggle. it slipped free and both men climbed down.
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ST. Louis
Forest Park Highlands
Guy Pearson
Franklin Beall
Beall
Pearson
Tom Johnson stirring Ohio 10 the bottom
J. M. Ingalls of St. Louis reports Tom Johnson Solicits debates and questions at campaign tents across Ohio. Johnson fills 3500 seat tents, travels by automobile with about 20 circus wagons, and welcomes inquiry to energize crowds.
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Tom Johnson
Ohio
J. M. Ingalls
St. Louis
Johnson
Mr. Ingalls
Democratic State Committee
Delphos
St. Mary's
Republicans uneasy at state headquarters about Democrats
At state republican headquarters an uneasy interest to find out what the democrats are doing is manifested. The democrats have been following still hunt methods and the committee knows something is afoot but cannot tell what. Chairman O'Brien has been slipping around quietly as a black cat. Col Lyons awaits Hanna and other leaders to arrive to solidify victory. Letters have been sent to counties for reports on democratic activity.
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Republican
State Republican Committee
O'Brien
Democratic Committee
Col. Lyons
Republican Speakers’ Bureau
Hanna
Republican Committee
Southern woman writer critiqued by Courier-Journal editor
In a Courier-Journal paragraph Henry Watterson defends his attack on the New York 400. He cites Mrs. W. H. Felton of Georgia and Miss Caroline Duer of New York as needing instruction. He regrets not having Mrs Harrison and Miss Duer by his side in lifting his hand against vice. Mrs Felton, wife of Wm H Felton, is noted as a distinguished Georgia figure. She says the critique targets more than the 400 and notes similar figures exist in other cities.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Henry Watterson
W. H. Felton
Atlanta
Georgia
Felton
United States
G A R Encampment Arrangements in Indianapolis Stopover
G A R en route veterans from Kansas will halt in Indianapolis for a few hours Friday Oct 3 arriving at 4 pm. Local post to guide them. Indiana adjutant R M Smock reports Indiana veterans in Washington form a parade on Maryland Ave at 1130 pm on the encampment’s opening night. Indiana Sailors and Orphans Home band to be quartered in Costello building. Indiana delegation to number about 3000.
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O. H. Coulter
Kansas G. A. R
Washington
Indianapolis
R. M. Smock
Indiana Adjutant
Maryland Ave
First
Indiana Sailors’ and Orphans’ Hong Band
Costello
Indiana
Joplin Woman Uses Three Legal Names in Day
In Joplin on September 26 Mrs Estella Skinner shifted names thrice within one day. She began as Mrs Albert Ferguson in the morning, reverted to her maiden Lillie Tille for a noon divorce, then became Mrs Horace Skinner after remarriage in the evening.
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Joplin, Mo
Estella Skinner
Joplin
Albert Ferguson
Lillie Tille
Horace Skinner
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO BE VACCINATED
Health Board will assert its right to vaccinate all pupils in Indianapolis this winter. Sanitarian Buehler says the city will compel vaccination of every child over one year old unless cases surge. He urges parents to vaccinate now for a certificate within three years.
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Health Board
Indianapolis
Help Wanted at THE SUN Office Postal Card
A call to action inviting readers to send a postal card or call THE SUN office for help of any kind with small cost and guaranteed results.
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SUN Office
Eminent US Specialist Announces Cure for Nervous and Sexual Ailments
The widely known physician offers a guaranteed cure for early vice effects, nervous debility, sexual disorders, piles, ulcers, hydrocele and venereal diseases. Treatments claim home care, personalized medicines, and complete removal of stricture without cutting. Readers are invited to write for a free book and symptom blank.
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United States
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Henri
W.H. Betts
Delaware St
Ind
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N. Delaware St
Indianapolis, Ind
Men’s and Boys’ Outfitters
Our Boys’ Clothing Store
Saks School
Saks
Saks & Company
Washington and Pennsylvania
Sts
Rubens
King of Clothiers
West Wash
Physicians and Surgeons
J. J. Kyle
Newton Claypool
Majestic Ranges
Vonnegut
East Washington Street
Starr Piano Company
North
Pennsylvania Se
THE
Union Dental Parlors
Union Painless Dentists
Market Street
Circle
Monument
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