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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
3
In a consumer testimonial F J Gosen of Lancaster MA credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after other remedies failed. He says his wife also remains in excellent health and praises the tonic for female troubles. The ad promises 50 cent bottles with satisfaction guaranteed by J N Jones.
A collage of medical claims and testimonials for Foley's Kidney Cure and Dr. King's New Life Pills, including a Lima locomotive engineer praising kidney relief, a Melbourne FL patient cured of consumption, and general remarks on travel, digestion, and health tied to patent medicines.
An advert promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best cure for pain from cuts burns wounds and piles. It cites a Mr Orner’s leg ulcer cured after four years of medical failure and claims the salve works for burns wounds skin eruptions and piles. Also mentions Burdock Blood Bit as stomach tonic.
Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock III faces Reliance off Sandy Hook as New Yorkers flood to the water to view the speed duel. Government cutters police the course and enforce rules to prevent excursion fleet interference while thousands watch the race.
Both yachts completed final trial spins as betting favored Reliance two to one. The British challenger Fife’s vessel seeks to lift the cup in the next races, with the first contest set for fifteen nautical miles to windward or leeward and return.
The triangular ten mile leg begins today with races on Saturday Tuesday and alternating days until a best three of five wins the cup. If course time slips beyond 514 hours no race. Sir Thomas and crew express strong confidence in Shamrock III as rivals wait and observers watch from the Relance tender.
Delegates from twenty three states attend the National Funeral Directors association session in Minneapolis. President J H McCully of Indiana opens the meeting and outlines recommendations to advance the profession and association interests.
Secretary Root left Washington for New York to sail for Europe and chair the Alaskan boundary commission in London starting Sept. 3. Colonel Sanger to run War Department until Sept. 1 when General Oliver takes over. Dan Patch set a new pacing world record by finishing a mile in 1.59 at Brighton Beach driven by McHenry.
In Grafton West Virginia on August 20 the Kingwood Coal company mine strike ended and miners returned to work. Three discharged miners were restored except the one who sparked the dispute after organizer Haggerty from Clarksburg mediated the settlement.
An American miner named Maddens under arrest here charged with the murder of Dr D R King owner of several mines in the state of Oaxaca Dr King was an American and has been in Mexico about five years.
A Bogota dispatch states a bill is ready to authorize the government to sign a new canal treaty with the United States on fixed bases and to modify the national constitution. In Minnesota a man Newton Hellyer twenty five was found murdered after a robbery on a road near Winona, Aug twenty.
News blurbs report a double homicide in Cleveland where William Lentbacher shot Martha Faehenrich and then killed himself after her rejection of his suit. July Internal Revenue collections totaled 22 163 450, down from July 1902. Pieron visits Paris inspecting U S consulates. Dan Patch sets a pacing record at Brighton Beach 1 39 per mile surpassing Stay Pointer 1 39 1 1. A new electric line connects South Bend and Niles Michigan. The National Funeral Directors Association holds a Minneapolis session with J H McCully of Idaville Indiana as president. Postmaster General signs Cuba postal treaty protocol. John A McCall denies war secretary offer. Political buzz links Gen Mises to a gubernatorial bid and possible presidential run.
Wabash Bridge and Iron Company of Wabash Indiana has assigned for creditors. Liabilities are put at about 299 000 dollars, assets 100 000 dollars, all capital stock. Eighty percent of stock owned by S H Godman. Local banks not involved.
A Washington resident recounts healing with Doan's Kidney Pills after years of backache and kidney irregularities. He praises the 50 cent treatment from Hoosier drug store and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as the sole U S agents, urging others to choose Doan's.
The M. J. Carnahan Co advertises screen doors and windows as a fix for pesky flies. Prices are described as very low and buyers are numerous, inviting customers to come in and discuss solutions.
Angolan Kinney bank closed after a run sparked by manager Kinney who filed a $4,000 mortgage. Depositors may recover via debt payments from Angola based National Mills Water and Light, which owes $60,000 to $85,000 linked to overdrafts and a failing suburban railroad project with $69,000 in bonds. Total bank deposits are about $133,000.
The Economy urges shoppers to save money by buying groceries at their grocers. Aimed at readers, the notice suggests that a few cents saved on each order can compound to a sizable annual total.
Quick Service offers heat refreshments and prompt service at The Eureka 308 Mair St. Ice cream lemonade sodas and soft drinks can be served on short notice. This friendly venue promises a pleasant place to escape hot weather.
A string of brief Indiana items dated August 20 reports Mrs. Wm. Baker discarding store teeth after new plates broke through the gums, Cayuga’s anti saloon drive closing five of seven taverns, organized poultry thefts totaling many dozens of birds, a man killed in the Lake Erie and Western yards, whitecaps forcing two girls from John Mason’s home, a teenage boy surviving a brain wound after an accident, and Mrs. Arthur Morical dying after attempting suicide by carbolic acid.
J. M. Cardwell & Co at 420 E Main St advertises a large up to date stock of furniture and house furnishings with a credit plan to furnish a home on small payments. Also notes farm accidents are common and promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as instant pain relief.
A local advertisement for 112 East Main Street promoting a broad line of stationery and perfumes. The note promises competitive prices, invites customers to inspect their stock including boxed stationery, and highlights an elegant selection of books.
A compact ad announcing fresh produce and groceries at Zack Jones 12 and 14 E Main Street. It highlights melons as a seasonal staple and emphasizes freshness, prompt service, and low prices.
The market advertises meat selections promising juicy excellence and tender cuts. Customers are invited to state their preference for personalized service. Cleanliness is touted as the store’s motto.
This notice promotes simple stomach remedies for immediate relief. It claims preparations at Farmers' Drug Store in Zum's Block, run by Louis F. Hunemeier, chemist, as the right remedy to prevent suffering.
An advertisement promotes beer for cooling and refreshment and highlights imported bottled goods, wines, and whisky. It claims top quality and purity and invites trial orders to convince customers of the merits. The notice is signed by Addie Dillard at Meredith House Barr.
Local shop Jepson at 318 Main Street invites customers to proper glasses fitting with a satisfaction guarantee. The ad emphasizes urgent eye care and mentions affordable pricing.
A bustling downtown venue at 218 East Main Street markets itself as the city headquarters for the best people. Patrons are invited to try its line of wines liquors and cigars while enjoying a clean, refined atmosphere as word spreads.
Globe trotter James Wills Sayre reached Seattle at 4 15 yesterday afternoon over the Northern Pacific. He has been away from Seattle for 54 days 8 hours and 10 minutes. The previous record stood at 60 days 13 hours 23 minutes.
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