Songwriter Paul Dresser and a tragedy behind a hit
Six years ago Terre Haute Express recounted Paul Dresser life touching a tragedy that shaped his best song. After his wife May Howard bore a dying child and fled with her manager, Dresser poured grief into The Cure. At Tony Pastor’s NY theater May Howard and her companion jeered as he sang, then a refined performance followed, ending with May dying in hospital weeks later.
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Sullivan Boy Starred as The Artful Dodger on Stage
George W. Leach Jr., son of Mr and Mrs George W Leach of this city, has grown into success with Eugenie Blair's Oliver Twist Company. Critics praise his Dodger portrayal, including Buffalo Enquirer noting a humorous, enlightening performance. The troupe performs at the Coliseum in Terre Haute on Sunday evening February 11.
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Doctor’s advice touted for fatigue and blood health
The piece argues kidney and general fatigue can improve with medical consultation not self treatment. It suggests a concentrated fat food to enrich the blood and tone the system and emphasizes the doctor as the best adviser.
Emulsified Cod Liver Oil Promises Health Boost
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a superior nourishment for weak or emaciated bodies and delicate children. It claims to aid those run down or pale and offers a free sample to recipients.
Why Refer to Doctors Why Refer to Doctors
An old advertisement extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, claiming doctors prescribe it for coughs colds bronchitis and consumption. The text notes medicinal trust and decades of sales, with testimonial from a resident in Hyde Park praising its effectiveness.
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Fall Team Report on Sullivan Public Schools Promotion Rates
Fall term report shows 873 pupils with 765 mid year promotions and 108 failures across grades. Irregular attendance largely explains failures, plus epidemic whooping cough among primary students. Parents urged to prioritize education and nine month school term.
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Sullivan High School Fourth Month Report Highlights Student P Px Rates
Loren McHenry notes Sullivan Union report shows seniors and freshmen achieving high Px rates in most subjects. He praises daily attendance and disciplined study while recounting class by class results and urging parental involvement. Lorey H. McHenry credited on university team.
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Heart Cure Claim Mirrors Damaged Ad Text
Fragmented ad text touts Dr Miles Heart Cure for weak hearts and related symptoms. It includes garbled customer feedback and unclear provenance, reflecting newspaper OCR errors with numerous misspellings and partial phrases.
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King’s New Life Plus Promoted as Cure All Ills
An advertisement touts a remedy named Dr. Kings New Life Plus claimed to cure diseases caused by malaria poison and constipation. The copy asserts the product will defend the body from germs and mentions a non-specific clinic-like tone.
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Long Beach Letter From California Correspondent
A Long Beach reader describes persistent rain unusual for California and compares street scenes to Sullivan, noting blooming flowers, the sea, and a Hoosier community presence. The writer favors California’s sunshine, sea, and oranges over hometown routines.
Four Stallions For Sale Or Trade From Davids Herd
Three of the four are registered Clydesdales with one imported horse. Two were raised from imported mares shown at Terre Haute Vincennes Greenup and St Louis fairs, earning honors. One 4 year old Gulddust showy with light mane and tail. Ages range 2 to 5 years, all well broke and sound, priced for quick sale. Oldestales $1000 each, Gulddust $80. Written offers or phone from W A Davids Hutsnvile Illinois.
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