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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1903
Page
2
A fragmentary newspaper blurb cites a drunk man’s left handed cigar habit and an old testimonial praising Electric Bitters for chronic indigestion and nervous debility. It frames the product as a superior tonic for women and touts a 50 cent price with a satisfaction guarantee.
The piece warns that constant motion harms kidneys and cites drivers and travelers as at risk. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure with a testimonial from Geo. H. Housan of Lima Ohio about relief from kidney troubles due to engine vibration. Also mentions a salon joke about elbow sleeves at parties.
Mr H Haggins of Melbourne Florida reports a dramatic recovery from consumption after trying Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits the treatment with saving his life and notes the product is guaranteed for throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free, with prices 50 cents and 1.00.
An aging tone advertises King's New Life Pills to boost digestion and combat constipation. It promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for injuries and pain relief, claiming wide usefulness from cuts to bruises. The piece mentions local druggists J N Jones and Bo's Drug Store and references a Franklin Grove Illinois case.
Sofia Aug 17 Bulgarian government presents a lengthy memorandum to major powers detailing three months of Turkish reforms failed and a brutal campaign of murder torture arson pillage and oppression. It cites 181 cases across Salonica Monastir Uskub and Adrianople with massacres and mass flight. diplomats respond with concern.
In Wheeling West Virginia on August 17 1910 clashes between 300 striking machinists and 25 non union workers at the Riverside plant of United States Steel resulted in about 1000 shots fired. Several injured including a spectator shot in the knee and a wounded striker. Rioting began Saturday night and continued until dawn with police overwhelmed and reinforcements called.
Mrs. Luda Deering, living near Orwell in Pike County, killed herself Sunday morning by firing a loaded rifle, placing the butt against the wall and pulling the trigger with her toe. Earlier she attempted suicide by cutting her throat.
Tropical cyclone devastates Morida Yucatan and Progresso with strong winds tearing trees from roots blowing roofs away and destroying homes and plantations. Twenty wrecked seals wash ashore. panic spreads as warnings had advised preparedness. Chicago marks centennial of Fort Dearborn landing with small observance and larger planned festival dates.
In Goshen Indiana Fred Hess twenty four son of Phillip Hess a rich Whitley County farmer attempted suicide when faced with police suspicions he was the blackmailer who demanded 3000 from Walker Lewis Carriage Co He used the alias John Faux of London Canada Father of Hess says he will try again Hess works as a self styled private detective pursuing six convicts Hess is on 1000 bond in Columbia City for a similar act and 2000 Federal bond for mail blackmail. Lost interest In Life and other tragedies reported across Indiana include deaths from a broken heart a coroners uncertainty a chloroform theft in Hammond a drowning in New Albany a fatal train strike in Laporte a child’s heart attack in Pendleton a man run over in Converse and Martha Dixon’s poisoning case set for trial.
The Edison phonograph has evolved from the old bulky model to a simple reliable durable machine. It entertains millions with clear repro ductions and less scratching noise. Geo N Engert, jeweler at 305 East Main Street, invites you to see it and be convinced.
Fred S. Clapp sells Mi o na flesh forming food with a guarantee to refund if not satisfying. He cites numerous customers improving from emaciation to robust health, claiming Mi o na regulates digestion and builds solid flesh. The Eureka at 308 Main St offers ice cream, lemonade and other cold drinks, inviting customers to enjoy a pleasant, cool stop in hot weather.
M Cardwell & Co advertises the largest, best assortment of furniture and house furnishings. It promotes a credit plan with low payments and no extra cash price, noting a main street location at 420 E Main St. Also advertises Dean's Ointment for itching piles available at any drug store.
The ad touts screen doors and windows as a solution to summer flies. It promises low prices and invites customers to visit to fix troubles with insect pests, highlighting competitive costs and the store name M. J. Carnahan Co.
An old advertisement urges shoppers to economize by buying at The Economy grocer. It promises savings per order and end-of-year gains, touts Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for ordinary accidents, burns, and bruises in the medicine chest.
Mrs. E Rickard advertises a broad stock of stationery and perfumes at 112 East Main St. The shop promises a beautiful variety of box stationery and an elegant line of books, urging customers to visit for better prices in the city.
Zack Jones on Main Street advertises a choice lot of melons and a full line of groceries. The notice promises fresh vegetables, lowest prices, and prompt service with phone orders.
The notice promotes Cas G Stumpf Market at 110 Main Street inviting customers to choose their preferred cuts. It emphasizes cleanliness as the motto and provides both phones for contact.
Simple stomach trouble cures promoted as immediate relief. Louis F. Hunemeier offers remedies at Farmers' Drug Store in Sum's Block, claiming his preparations provide health and comfort when trouble first appears.
A compact ad offers beer wine and whisky for home use with a promise of excellence and purity. It urges trial orders to prove merits and notes Meredith House Barr as the location or contact.
Local notice from Jepson at 313 Main Street invites customers to test their eyes and purchase glasses. It emphasizes eye health and guarantees satisfaction with affordable pricing.
They all tell the same story. When they come, they tell friends about the clean, stylish service. The line of wines liquors and cigars draws the best people in the city to 218 East Main Street.
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