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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
2
Tuesday evening Aug 4, Itetsled recalls a social quip about names and faces. A witty exchange at a party contrasts plain names with aristocratic looks. An Irish pun prompts a sharp retort about destined matches and nationality.
An Irish couple, amid marital squalls, faced a homely lecture from a spiritual adviser who chided their disgraceful quarrels. He warned that their dog and cat might agree better than they, prompting a fiery reply about how changing minds could come from bringing them together.
In a Chicago Journal excerpt, Mr Meck ton repr off mutters that love blinds perception. His wife counters that a girl in love ignores flaws and overvalues a suitor, a bias fading after about a year as reality returns.
A fat French lady laments the urge to reveal a secret and imagines a powder to curb that impulse. The quote reflects the turmoil of secrecy and self-control, capturing a moment of despair over vanity and confession.
The fragment discusses instincts driving behavior in Neath, referencing Mivart and fatal change among humans, then describes thousands dying in northern African deserts while following ancestral migratory routes. It cites Pliny on Numidian coastlands and notes forests have vanished yet quail still travel the route despite starvation risks.
Advertises Hyomei as a catarrh remedy with a money back guarantee. Fred S. Clapp touts selling thousands of outfits, noting only two refunds. Complete outfit costs 1.00, inhaler and bottle of Hyomei 50c, claims rapid relief and cure with four daily breaths, urging against ordinary stomach medicines.
Indianapolis aug 3 Republican state officials say the tax board now in session will yield political capital for the coming campaign. The board has raised duplicates on several properties, aiming to tax industries to their just limit and lower state tax rates as total assessed value grows. Republicans believe the public will approve the enhanced appraisals and stricter assessment to prevent evasion.
Indianapolis reports defend Governor against charges tied to the Jeffersonville reformatory ripper bill. The State board of health plans a consumption education campaign amid rising deaths, while militia encampment ends as troops prepare for Kentucky maneuvers. Republican committee seeks a secretary. possible candidates include Lyons, Bowers, Hough, and Bodurtha.
A large Washington area delegation will ride a special train to San Francisco for the G A R encampment August 17 to 23. General John C Black of Chicago is favored to be next commander in chief, with broad Western endorsement and a noted record from the Civil War and public service.
Charles M. Schwab resigns as president of United States Steel and as a director, with the executive committee recommending acceptance. W. E. Gores, named July 1 as assistant to Schwab, is expected to be elected Schwab’s successor and will oversee the company’s plant operations.
Philadelphia Aug. 4 Twenty three sailors of the revenue cutter Onondaga were paid off at their own request after the ship arrived in port from a New England cruise. Firemen may follow. Grievances cited poor food and a treasury regulation that withholds part of the seamen’s monthly pay.
In Cynthiana Kentucky yesterday Curtis Jett and Tom White testified in their own defense in the State against them for the killing of J B Marcum at Jackson. Both denied involvement and offered no new facts. President Roosevelt Sends $100 Gift to Signet Family in McKeesport. The Signet family welcomed their twentieth child born to Mr and Mrs William H Sisnet in McKeesport various details noted.
Telegraphs report escaped California penitentiary convicts still at large. Barcellona workers resume most activity after a collapse. Over twenty Italians arrested and nearly ten shots fired in Buffato labor riot. Venezuelan government forms military academy to train army officers. Pittsburgh building trades lockout halts work with about one tenth idle. Six men killed and one fatally hurt in a Somerset Kentucky railway incident. Additional Cassius M. Clay will discovered benefiting the United States. Glacreite memorial disruption noted in the park area near Washington and adjacent broad area.
Real estate transfers list numerous deeds with transfers between individuals and couples, referencing blocks, lots, and additions in Washington Wright Clark & Wilson's and similar subdivisions. Transactions include mortgage-like encumbrances, quitclaims, and qest deeds affecting multiple properties across several named additions and parcels.
An ad touts the Edison phonograph as a simple reliable invention with clear sound and no scratching. Geto Engert jeweler invites viewings. Also promoted are Foley's Kidney Cure with a testimonial about vibration harming kidneys, Bucklen's Arnica salve for pain, and a late non sequitur about learning.
A runaway nearly killed J. B. Orner of Brinklin Grove II, leaving a four year stubborn leg ulcer. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed it quickly, with other ads praising Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil, Fowler’s Extract of Wild Strawberry and Croup relief.
Mountain Lake Park Maryland hosts a Chautauqua season led by Dr W L Davingan in a resort area 2800 feet above sea level. Last year the site welcomed 25000 visitors from 26 states. Tickets go on sale June 1 and remain valid through October 31 with August special rates. Information on fares trains and attractions available on request.
B O and S W announce sale of excursion tickets for Winona Assembly Wooena Lake and Season HW July 4 10 Mountain Chautauqua July 11 August 27 Mountain Lake Parks Md 83d general convention Catholic total abstinence union of America Pittsburg Pa Aug 4 3 Conference and International Sunday School Aug 6 10 Winona Bible Conference Aug 1 17 Winona Lake Jud National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic San Francisco Cal Aug 11 22 Universalist Interstate Assembly Rome City Ind Aug 25 Sept 4 Congregational Summer Abnormality Pottawattamie Point New Buffalo Mich Aug 15 to Sept 1 Sovereign Grand Lodge IOF Baltimore Md Sept 21 20 For rates dates of sale routes apply to AR McDon ral p Agent Washington Ind
A fragmented list of special excursion fares and return limits for various destinations. Includes dates and locations such as Niagara Falls Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo St Paul Minneapolis Minnesota and other resorts. Mentions conventions in Minneapolis Bethany Park Indianapolis Pittsburgh San Francisco Baltimore Terre Haute Culver and Culver Indiana with specified one fare or reduced round-trip rates.
Burlington Lines advertise half rate excursion tickets to Colorado Utah Minnesota resorts. Trips run all summer with return options and special tours to crops in the west and northwest. Send trip descriptions to Chas E Michel and W Wakeley, travel agents in St. Louis.
Fragmentary OCR lists train numbers and times for north bound, mail and express, passenger services. Mentions No 46 No 32 No 34 No 20 No 42 and various times such as 11:25 am 11:15 am and 1:50 pm. Reads like a transit timetable snippet with incomplete context.
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