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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1903
Page
3
Electric Bitters touted as remedy for indigestion and female troubles
Lancaster man credits Electric Bitters with curing chronic indigestion and nervous debility after years of trial with no relief. He says the tonic keeps his wife in excellent health and calls it superb for female troubles. Advertisement offers 50 cent trial and satisfaction guarantee by J N Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
N. A
J. N. Jones
Travel and Explosives Raise Injury Risks, Warns Ads
Column warns that big piles of explosives pose careless risks to workers and travelers. An ad for Foley's Kidney Cure cites trainmen and drivers facing kidney trouble from constant vibration, claiming relief after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo
H Hansan
Lima
Smith & Winton
Free Trial Bottle Promises Cure for Consumption
Melbourne man H Baggins writes he was given up to die from consumption but Dr King's New Discovery for consumption saved his life. The testimonial, published by J N Jones, notes 50 cent and 1 dollar prices with free trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Baggins
Melbourne
Dr. King
J. N. Jones
Mysterious Difference Prompts Health Tone Dr King Pills
A curious note touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a health boost. It claims one person appears pale while another rosy, suggesting the pills awaken sluggish organs to aid digestion and prevent constipation. Sold for 25 cents at J N Jones, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
J. N. Jones
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted For Pain and Wounds
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pain from cuts wounds bruises burns and piles. Claims success in healing a leg ulcer after four years of illness and cites a testimonial from J B Orner of Franklin Grove Illinois. Also touts Burdock Blood Bitters for digestion and indigestion prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Jones
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Buckten
Arniza
J. N. Jane’s
Tramps Kill Indiana Harvester in Kansas Robbery
In Augusta Kansas Ransom Woodruff Alpha Bowman and Alva Sims of Washington county Indiana were held up by three tramps. Woodruff was fatally shot as he fled during a robbery attempt. The other Indiana man was robbed and the trio escaped aboard a train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Woodruff
Tramps
Wichita
Kan
Ransom Woodruf
Alpha Bowman
Alva Sims
Washington County
Indiana
Woodrum
Augusta
Woodruff
Edict bans swearing on Market Street church job
In Cut Out Swearing Loansport Indiana the Market Street Methodist church trustees require workers on the new building to abstain from profane language and from being intoxicated. If the contractor fails to enforce the rule damages may be deducted from the contract price. John E Barnes supports strict compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loansport
Ind
New Market Street Methodist Church
Board of Trustees
John E. Barnes
Barnes
Bookwalter Heads for Wisconsin as Campaign Pace Quiet
Indianapolis reports Mayor Bookwalter will join his family in Wisconsin for the summer and return in early September, signaling a cautious approach to the upcoming Republican campaign. Parry’s Manufacturers Association expands with 100 firms joining monthly, boosting dues income to 50 dollars per firm. State tax board adjourns, courts set fall meetings, officials plan vacations and possible reappointments, while Republican prospects remain cautiously optimistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Wisconsin
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Parry
Manufacturers’ Organization
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Sherrick
Storms
Durbin
John Wingate
Wingate
Statehouse
State Tax Board
Local detective claims evidence on river pollution and fish kill
Detective Charles Tryon says he has positive evidence that multiple strawboard and paper mills in the Muncie area dump refuse into the White River at night, killing fish. He states several strawboard company officials will be arrested but does not name the companies or individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Charles Tryon
White River
Strawboard Company
Mrs Dixon Acquitted In Poison Murder Trial
In Cannelton Indiana on August 22 Mrs Martha Dixon was acquitted of murdering her husband by poison after a jury verdict of not guilty on the first ballot. She collapsed with emotion as the verdict was read. Parks Convicted In New York Extortion Case. Samuel J Parks labor leader convicted of extortion for demanding sums from employers under threat of strikes. penalty up to five years imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Contractors’ Association
McElheny
Hart
Hod
Dixon
Cannelton
Martha Dixon
Polson
Parks
New York
Samuel J. Parks
Acute Revolution Spreads Near Bulgarian Frontier
Dispatches from Sofia report the Macedonian uprising widening with Turkish troops facing rebels near the Adrianople vilayet. Insurgents seize Vasilako, imprisoning officials who flee to Bulgaria. Turkish authorities shelter in Burgas while rebels burn villages and attack a monastery post near Tirnovo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Macedonia
Adrianople Vilayet
Vasilako
Turmoil in Macedonia as Insurgents and Turkish Troops Clash
In Macedonia insurgents burn Vasilako and twelve nearby villages while Bulgarian officials arrest leaders near the frontier. Turkish mobilization grows with 18,000 troops in the vilayet, and fears of a wider conflict intensify along the border as both sides prepare for possible clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Vasilako
Gehgele
Macedonia
Salonica
Adres
Vodeh
Monastir
Yakub
Kumanovo
Kratovo
The Pesky Fly and Summer Deals at The Eureka
The Eureka at 308 Main Street promotes summer needs with screen doors and windows to curb flies, low prices attracting buyers, and grocer economizing tips. Quick service for ice cream, lemonade, sodas, and other soft drinks, with short notice ice cream orders and a cool, pleasant place to beat the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Carnshaw Co
Eureka
Mair St
Local Grocer Promises Fresh Melons and Low Prices
Zack Jones at 12 and 14 E stain street advertises a choice lot of melons and a wide line of groceries. The note touts fresh vegetables, prompt service, and the lowest prices for high quality goods in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison
Zack Jones
E Stain] Street
Cardwell Furniture Offers Value and Easy Credit
J. M. Cardwell & Co. advertises the largest assortment of furniture and house furnishings in the city. It promotes large inducements and a credit plan allowing customers to furnish their homes with small payments, claiming comparable cash prices. The store is located at 420 E. Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cardwell & Co
E. Main St
Stationery and Perfumes At Mra Rickard 112 East Main
A local shop advertises a wide selection of stationery and perfumes with box stationery and an elegant line of books. The notice invites customers to inspect offerings at Mra Rickard located at 112 East Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra &. Rickard
East Main St
Selected Cuts and Farm Accidents Ad
The notice advertises meat cuts at Market 110 Main street offering juicy tender options and asks customers to specify preference. It mentions accidents on farms with bruises and sprains and promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for instant pain relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyas. G. Stuxie
Main Street
Thomas
Logan in Montana traces found at Great Falls
Missoula police report traces of Harvey Logan known as Kid Curry, the Montana desperado who escaped from a Tennessee jail, have been found at Great Falls signaling possible proximity or activity in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Montana
Butte
Mont
Kid Curry
Harvey Logan
Tennessee
Great Falls
Missoula
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