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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1909

Page

6

Washington Citizen Praises Doan's Kidney Pills

A Washington man testifies he was cured of dull back pains and kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Charles S. Ragsdale of Washington Indiana formerly endorsed them in 1906 and again in 1909 noting long relief and continued benefit. Sold by FosterMilburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States at 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.

Washington Dean Charles S. Ragsdale East Oak Street Ind Jackson Ragsdale Doan Isaie Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Nother

Troublesome Birds at Cermel Roost Drive Residents to Action

The town endures an annual war with black birds roosting in shade trees along main streets. Birds nest in trees this year and chatter disturbs sleep. attempts to deter them include lights, noisemakers, and shooting, which some owners of shotguns have adopted. Birds have even attacked people and animals, following a man into a bean field and pecking at a woman.

Cermel Voné

Vague Election Mood Noted After Polls Close

A fragment notes a swift aftermath of an election with disbelief and surprise at how quickly results were known after polls closed. It references people remarking on the rapid outcome and public reactions.

Ford

Shoals Lands Voss Plant for Seymour Move

A contract on Wednesday brings the Voss Furniture plant to Shoals for immediate relocation to the west side of town. The move will create jobs and trigger a building boom as new families arrive. Benjamin C. Johnson is upgrading the mineral well park in the east and remodeling the bath house to offer Turkish baths and medicated water therapies from a 1000 foot deep well, in service for 22 years.

Shoals Voss Murniture Company Seymour Benjamin C. Johnson Lis

Initiation Trip Planned by Vincennes Masonic Lodge

Vincennes council 1276 and Ladies of Security will travel to Washington on August 1 to confer lodge work on a class of about twenty five candidates for the Washington council. The Washington lodge welcomed the invitation after last year’s installation and plans a large class for the anniversary. A banquet and literary program will follow the lodge work, with high hopes for a fine trip.

Vincennes Commercial Vincennes Council Waghington Washington Council Washington Vinsenies Council

Auditors to Meet in Indianapolis August 26

Thomas Nugent, president of the county auditors association of Indiana, has received notice of a statewide meeting in Indianapolis on August 26. Numerous county auditors are expected, with discussions on recent state laws affecting county offices. Governor Marshall, Attorney General Bingham, and State Auditor Billheimer are invited to attend.

Thomas Nugent County Auditors Association of Indiana Indianapolis Marshall Bingham Billheimer

Treasurer Refuses Payment on School Improvement Funds

Treasurer Kline of the Churubusco School board refuses to pay over 1500 dollars approved for improvements. He contends the measure is unconstitutional as the town has been taxed to the constitutional limit of two percent for school improvements.

Kline Churubusco

Smoot Plans Upcoming Trip to Niagara Falls

Deputy Sheriff Smoot prepares for a trip to Niagara Falls next month and has begun arrangements for the journey.

Smoot Niagara Falls

Foley Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement urges people with kidney or bladder symptoms to begin Foley Kidney Remedy immediately to stop pain and irregularities, strengthen the organs, and avoid Bright’s disease. Sold by Smita and Winton.

Bright Vn Smita Winton

Insurance payment received for Mrs Hunemeier by Royal Neighbors

A check for 2000 dollars representing the insurance carried by Mrs Iva Hunemeier in the order of Royal Neighbors was received Wednesday and turned over to Mr Hunemeier by Mrs Etta Dearmin recorder of the Washington lodge.

Iva Hunemeier Royal Neighbors

Foley's Honey and Tar Relief for Chronic Coughs

A testimonial from L. M. Ruggles of Reasner Iowa credits Foley's Honey and Tar with curing chronic throat and lung trouble after other treatments failed. He says doctors diagnosed consumption but the medicine stopped hemorrhages and lung pain, restoring health. Sold by emit and Winton.

Foley L. M. Ruggles Reasner Iowa Emit & Winton

Telephone courtesy debate in newspapers across the country

The Louisville Courier Journal says only the innately courteous observe telephone manners while others lapse into savagery using modern devices. Mentions Feley’s Kidney Remedy for backache and kidney or bladder trouble with a sales pitch for Smith and Winton.

Louisville ‘Courier-Journal

Daviess County Peaches Seen Fair Yield This Year

Crop observers report a fair peach yield in Daviess county though not a full crop. Some trees show heavy loads while other orchards are lighter.

Daviess County

Foley's Orino Laxative Promoted for Digestive Relief

An advertising note touts Foley's Orino Laxative as beneficial for stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. It claims to sweeten the stomach regulate the bowels and improve breath, marketed as superior to pills and ordinary laxatives and sold by Smith and Winton.

Smith and Winton

Wabash County Schools Open for New Year

Wabash county schools will open for the new year on Monday September 6 as the term begins.

Wabash County

Foley's Honey and Tar claims to heal lungs and relieve bronchitis

An 19th century advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar asserts the preparation stops chronic coughs that weaken the constitution and develop into consumption, and it heals and strengthens the lungs. It promises comfort in chronic bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, and other lung troubles, sold by Smith and Winton.

Foley Smith and Winton

Old Settlers Meet in Steuben County at Angola

The old settlers of Steuben County will gather at Angola on August 12. Prominent men are slated to speak at the event.

Stebben County Angola

Old Fashioned People Still Hold Gentle Truths

The South Bend Times essay argues that being old fashioned carries admirable traits. It praises neighborliness integrity and courtesy once common in pioneer days and laments modern aloofness and high finance eroding these values. It recalls kindly old school gentlemen as true examples for today.

Frank Heinebaugh South Bend Times

Negotiating Big Coal Deal Near Jasénville

Coal firms around Jasénville negotiate with Garys Steel for a major contract. If approved, each mine in the field must run around the clock, with some on night shifts. Garys Steel praises Jasonville coal as top quality in the United States as Green Valley resumes after a week shut for repairs and readies for heavy winter work.

Jasénville Garys Steel Company Gary Company Jasonville United Staes Green Valley

Attempted kidnapping case shocks Patoka manor

Mrs Olive Gancellor of Patoka allegedly tried to abduct her ten year old daughter in Laporte on Wednesday. The attempt was thwarted by the Herrold family and the child was found in an orphanage before the mother was forcibly removed from the premises.

Olive Gancellor Patoka Laporte Herrold Jand

Court Clash Over Custody Eyed In Laporte Case

A woman sought legal aid in Laporte declaring her intent to fight in court for custody of her child. She plans to resist the removal of the girl as the case proceeds.

Laporte Herrokd

Troubles Follows Henry Worsham in Rapid Succession

Henry Worsham of Packerton, this state, faced a divorce suit from wife Sylvia seeking $2,000 alimony and child support. The state filed charges of wife desertion on relation of the wife, and Worsham also suffered the loss of two fingers in a flour mill incident.

Henry Worsham Packerton Sylvia Worsham

Eagles Lodge Picnic Planned for Harmony Park

The Vincennes lodges of Eagles announce their annual picnic at Harmony Park on the afternoon of August 17. The committee promises a big program and refreshments for attendees.

Vincennes Lodges of Eagles Harmonie Park

Foley Kidney Remedy Delayed Treatment Raises Kidney Risk

A sugar irregularity treated by Foley's Kidney Remedy could have been cured quickly, but delay may lead to serious kidney disease. The product claims to rebuild worn tissues and strengthen the kidneys as advertised by Smith and Winton.

Foley Smith and Winton

Caton Spaulding Base Ball Goods Price List

A catalog page lists baseball items and prices from Caton Spaulding Base Ball Goods. Ball Bats are shown at various prices from 19 cents to 1.00 dollar, Ball Gloves range from 18 to 3.00 dollars, body protectors and ball masks are also priced, reflecting a small retail catalog.

Caton Spaulding Base Ball Goods Reese Svees

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