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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1897
Page
2
Reports from Daviess county note wheat harvests at risk from drought and cold with New York World estimating only a fraction marketed. Debates surface on export bans as domestic needs rise. Buffalo hosts the Grand Army encampment, highlighting pension funding amid federal policy shifts affecting veterans' support.
Fragmented OCR text discusses tariffs and federal revenue with figures tied to customs, pensions, and economic policy, referencing Wheat prices and U.S. administration critique. It then shifts to a sports mention and a long string of personal notices and court-related items, including marriage promises, property deeds, and assorted names with scattered locations.
Editorial critique argues farmers and miners should act, warning idle fall and winter would be disastrous. It questions Prosperity rhetoric, foreign demand versus home needs, and asks local leaders to address ethics and political stances amid rising wheat prices and union tensions.
Glendale reports three Saturday mishaps. Ward Akester injured his ankle while using a mower. Theodore Russell strained a wrist at the saw mill. Tolman Ragsdale fell from a hay load and was bruised. No bones broken. Electric Bitters advertised as a health aid with no relation to the incidents. Dr J N Jones Drug Store referenced. KE G Stump arrested at Ft Wayne for embezzlement.
R Greeve of Chilhowie Virginia credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing his consumption after failed treatments and long nights of coughing. He calls it the grandest remedy and notes it has helped others in the community. Trial bottle free at Dr J N Jones Drug Stop. Daniels of Louisville railroad circles died Monday. Foley's Kidney Cure recommended for kidney trouble with guaranteed safety or refund.
An 19th century column advertises Arnion Galva and various salves claimed to cure skin conditions and fevers with guaranteed refunds and per box prices. The same issue reports Sheriff Leming taking Minnie Convily from a township to Sydneylife Hospital for the Insane. she has been jailed for one year.
Funeral services were held from the residence Tuesday afternoon at 1:80 for a person who suffered long under a condition, with burial at Bethany Cemetery.
Hereby notice is given that any persons who may have business with the Trustees of Reave township may find me at Alfords ville on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. A C TrueLove, Trustee.
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