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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
2
A fragmented column covers Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and related health claims, plus assorted local items. It references U S political commentary, trade figures, post office orders, and community notes about librarians, roads, and library funds.
A contested verdict tied to a counterfeit jackpot attempt at a poker table near Elnora Indiana draws national attention. The decision questions draw poker's integrity and may set a precedent, with Jesse Page charged in a case impacting the game’s status and future.
The piece critiques editorial language and government roles citing the Supreme Court decision and reactions from newspapers like the Indianapolis Sentinel. It highlights tensions between democracy, press power, and party figures such as Senator Mason while noting cartoons and public discourse.
Fragmentary notes describe a Pallman car return trip from California with unclear details. The text mentions a decorated train car and a flag incident, but many words are garbled, leaving the core event unspecified and hard to verify.
A garbled public notice argues for delaying the drag cessation deadline to November 15. The readable fragment indicates officials consider extending the schedule amid debates on closure timelines.
A reader presents a personal testimony about suffering lumbago and kidney issues. The text notes dissatisfaction with remedies tried and expresses intent to share observations for others. No clear study or medical validation is provided.
A scrambled notice discusses revisions by King Edward and church matters, mentions Missourians, biographies, and Democratic references. It notes marriages and a travel-related product claim, then advertises a medicine for jaundice biliousness and liver issues, attributed to J ae N Jones.
A rally is planned for Sunday at 10530 A Muh rally at the G P chun in Decatur Illinois. The new James Millikin University in Decatur will be present with speaker Darby of Evansville identified as a key participant. Principal address is expected from a torrible and animating figure who is said to arouse enthusiasm. Local minister W E will also attend and make an address. Music and preparation are noted as part of the program and members are urged to attend.
Fragmentary market report notes prices for hats and caps rising and falling compared with last year. Mentions Mitchell's Pharmacy and Chamberlain's Stomach Liver Tablets as items seen in the market.
The fragmentary report hints at additional gas mining activities and forthcoming well developments. It mentions expectations of a large-scale output and references a place called nobret with a planned new well, suggesting imminent activity in the local energy sector.
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas suffered kidney and liver trouble prostration and debility for seven years. Three bottles of Electric Bitters restored her to health in months. The message praises relief from headache backache nervousness sleeplessness melancholy faintness and dizziness. Satisfaction guaranteed by J N Vinson.
Morning action featured C. iM. Au tenia and the South-side steamers in a ten inning affair. Cc. iM. Ag edged their opponents 23 to 22 as Gravel and Hook led the South side with strong hitting. OMLAs downed the Century team by four runs with Williams and Miller contributing key plays.
A reader recalls a carpenter troubled by persistent diarrhoea and recover after using Chamberlain Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy bought from a druggist. The note claims the remedy cured him and allowed a return to work. Forsale by Mitchell's.
A misread notice reports a Brotherhood of Trainmen event for Sunday June 9 offering a round trip excursion train. Tickets valid for the day with a Washington to Terre Haute route and a Terre Haute departure, but a collision near the line affects the schedule and arrivals.
The report notes not all barbers will raise prices. some keep costs low while others seek prizes in a lottery tied to their trade. Representatives of the concern could not be located for comment. Telegraph signals indicate limited rescue options for these shops as they gauge customer demand.
Asten Halverson of West Prairie and Spero of Helmer discuss Foley's Kidney Cure and medical wonders. The text records patients claiming immediate relief from kidney issues and references various names and phrases, but the fragmentary OCR makes the details unclear.
Local officials warn of unsafe conditions following a recent mishap that disrupted travel and highlighted hazards on urban streets. Authorities urge drivers and pedestrians to remain vigilant as they investigate the event.
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