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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1903
Page
3
A fragment recounts F. J. Green of Lancaster praising Electric Bitters for chronic indigestion and nervous debility and claims the remedy improved his health and his wife’s. The ad asserts 50c price, satisfaction guarantee, and promotes electric bitters as a tonic for weak women, ending with a quip about gunfire enthusiasts.
Traveling by train car and heavy motion injure kidneys and cause kidney and bladder disease. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and cures related ailments, with a testimonial from Geo H Hansen, Lima Ohio, noting relief after use. Ad ends with a social jab about elbow sleeves at parties.
Melbourne Florida man H Baggins credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving his life after a tuberculosis scare and a medical prognosis of death. The remedy is offered as a guaranteed throat and lung cure with trial bottles free. A separate note remarks that gifts from a child need not say thanks.
An advertisement style column touts Dr King’s New Life Pills Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Dr Fowler’s extract of Wild Strawberry as cures for digestion laziness wounds and summer ailments. It mentions physicians and druggists like J N Jones and Jane’s Drug Store and parodies persuasive health claims with vivid patient vignettes.
Miss Anna Ceding, twenty, was held up late at night while returning from a social call in Vincennes Indiana. She was choked and beaten but escaped to a neighbor for help. Dr Benham believes a dangerous blow to the head may have occurred. no suspect identity is known.
At Wynn on the Chicago Cincinnati Louisville line a mishap caused by a broken eccentric strap and side rod led to a fatal crash in the cab. Ballinger died from a broken neck while Barker, the fireman, was fatally scalded. Arm strong and Miller were injured but survived.
Multiple brief items from Indiana date August 18 report personal crises and accidents. Mrs. Lawrence Armfield finds a farewell note in her husband’s handwriting. Patrick Dohnuahe dies saving a velocipede. Homer Lines is missing under suspected self harm. W L Pettit dies by self-inflicted illness. a jail standpipe project aims to deter mob violence. George Nichols likely dying after a fight at a colored club. William Blaine killed by a Grand Trunk train. John Derry attacked with an ax. Kyle Pulley killed when run down by a Clover Leaf train. fragmented local notices reflect a day of sudden deaths and misfortune.
San Francisco roared with red white and blue electric lights along Market Street in honor of visiting Grand Army of the Republic veterans for the thirty seventh annual encampment. Buildings along the avenue were adorned, Ferries Building tower and city hall signaling, crowds welcomed delegations and Commander In Chief Stewart formally opened the event.
Naples reports Vesuvius active for two weeks with crater flames rising to nearly 4000 feet on moonless nights. Neapolitans believe patron saint San Gennaro could halt lava flow should it threaten Naples. Lava paths reach 2660 feet toward Ottajano and 2550 feet toward Pompeii. In Columbus Ohio a prisoner named William Mueller who escaped from the Ohio penitentiary returned and surrendered after drinking. He faces about eight years for killing his sweetheart. In New Britain Connecticut a 30 year old insurance agent Frank Shirtleff killed Mrs. George Schofield and then himself, jealousy and unrequited love cited as motives.
Reports from Uskub detail 606 Bashi Bazouks pillaging Christian villages in Debre and Okrida with Albanian leaders accused of cruelty. Turkish authorities allegedly connived and supplied old uniforms to masquerade as regular soldiers. Rome notes Bulgarian pleas sway powers as fear of war with Turkey grows. Italy, Vienna, and London exchange views.
Washington resident Mr M D Johnson says years of lumbago and backache came from kidneys not functioning normally. He used Doan's Kidney Pills from Hoosier drug store and reports marked relief. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, agents for the United States. Bean's substitute also advertised.
The M. J. Carnahan Co promotes screen doors and windows to keep flies out or in during summer. Prices are very low and buyers are plentiful. they invite customers to share troubles and get solutions.
A short persuasive note urging shoppers to save money by buying groceries at The Economy store. It argues that even small savings per order add up over a year and asks readers if their grocer helps them economize.
Quick Service is what we are prepared to give. You get the best refreshments and you are served without delay. If you want ice cream, lemonade, sodas or any soft drinks we can satisfy your wants. Orders for ice cream served on short notice. A pleasant place to get cool this hot weather at The Eureka, 308 Mair St.
Paris reports Humbert trial hearings focused on Rente Viagre an insurers founded by the Humberts and its collapse cost many savers. Mme Therese Humbert declared that securities claiming the Crawford inheritance of 100000000 francs would be produced in court.
Jo M. Cardwell & Co. advertises the largest up to date furniture and home furnishings in the city with a credit plan to furnish a home on small payments and no extra charge versus cash. Located at 420 E Main St the store claims value for money.
An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as a guaranteed cure for itching piles urging readers to sue at any drug store if needed.
Mrs Carrie Nation was locked up in Bayonne New Jersey August 18 charged with disorderly conduct after gathering a crowd by public demonstration.
Red Lodge Montana August 18 Grasshoppers are so thick in the region that they plaster locomotives and wheels leaving them unable to start after stopping They have eaten the range bare and disrupted railway service in the area.
Butte Montana August 18 Pat Rogers one of six men who broke from the Butte jail on August 8 writes that he will surrender if city Detective Murphy fights a duel with him Murphy accepts the challenge and plans to meet Rogers to settle the matter in single combat in a local confrontation
The Holyoke paper makers strike will be declared off this week. The Colombian Congress unanimously rejected the Panama canal treaty. The 12th annual conference of the Young Women's Christian Association opens in Willismabay Wisconsin. Japan names Vice Admiral Alexiem as viceroy of Amur region. Kwang Targ province is absent. London diplomats see no current Macedonia danger. A Turkish massacre near Monastir leaves women and children dead per German report. Fire destroys Ritchie Co. and Reeve Co. warehouses at Camden Arkansas causing over 100000 dollars in losses. two other firms damaged. Two trains on the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul collide near Tong Lake Round Lake Wisconsin. one killed, about 40 injured.
A woman harangued people on a street corner then ran among a crowd knocking cigars pipes and cigarettes from their mouths until a policeman arrested her.
Acain boats resume transport between Kansas Citys as James Street bridge and Metropolitan bridge are washed out by the river’s high flood. Other structures face danger while the river remains higher than during the June flood.
Mrs. E. Rickard advertises a store at 112 East Main St offering a wide selection of stationery and perfumes, promising a beautiful life of stationery in varied kinds and an elegant line of books, with a claim of better prices than any place in the city.
Zack Jones offers a steady stock of melons and vegetables with a wide line of groceries. Prompt service and best prices in town, contact by phone for order placement. Located at 12 and 14 East Mein Street.
An old ad from Cas G Stearp Market at 110 Main Street invites customers to share meat preferences. It touts cleanliness as a motto and promises the best cuts selected to match each request. The message emphasizes juicy, tender meat for all palates.
The ad promises immediate relief from stomach troubles with simple remedies, urging readers to keep at hand preparations for health and comfort. Louis F. Hunemeier, chemist, Farmers' Drug Store, Summers Block, presents the remedies available at his shop.
A storefront advertises cooling beer and the finest imported bottled goods. It promises trials of wines and whisky and emphasizes purity and excellence from the Meredith House Barr shop run by Ad die Dillard.
An old style storefront ad urging customers to visit Jepson at 313 Main Street to have glasses fitted with promise of satisfaction and affordable pricing. The call to action emphasizes not delaying eye care.
They all tell the same story. Once they come they tell their friends. The good things to drink and the style of service make them return. Everything kept absolutely clean. The ring of wines liquors and cigars makes our place the headquarters of the best people in the city. Try us once. Joe Gordons Place 218 East Main Street.
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