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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1903
Page
3
Schedule fragment lists daily and Sunday departures with times and connections. Mentions parlor cars sleeploy cars and rates and directs inquiries to McDonata, Ticket Agent, Washington Ind, plus G P A McCarty Cincinnati.
Schedule lists trains between Indianapolis Evansville Chicago Nashville New Orleans and Terre Haute with daily and Sunday departures. Includes express and limited services with listed times such as 4:33 pm 7:40 pm 1:03 am 12:17 pm 2:15 pm 9:25 pm 2:38 am and 8:26 am.
John Williams of 1108 East Main Street testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills strengthened his kidneys after a paralytic stroke and inactive kidneys. The ad urges endorsements from friends and neighbors to remove doubt and recommends Doan's Kidney Pills for relief and blood tonic Burdoels Blood Bitters as a booster for health.
An 19th century sale note touts Electric Bitters to calm nerves, aid digestion and restore organs with a promise of satisfaction. Dean's Ointment is advertised as a universal cure for itchy skin, both products available at local drugstores at 50 cents each.
An advertisement touts one tablet daily before breakfast to boost stomach and bowel usefulness, reducing reliance on after meals laxatives. It claims constitutional benefits for stomach trouble, systemic catarrh, bad breath, complexion, nerves, and organ health. Available as 6 and 16 week treatments, priced from 25¢ to $1.60, sold by L F Huneneier Farmers Drug Store in Washington Indiana.
Widow Aunt Judith Hobson defends her four horses by chasing a thief from her barn. She captures him after a nighttime pursuit, tenders rough justice, and detains him at her home with stubborn resolve as sheriff and hired men debate the case.
A milkman Thomas explains to a householder that his daily delivery total exceeds the milk his nine cows can produce. He realizes he has been padding the count with water to reach ninety-one quarts, and confesses the error in a humorous math epiphany.
Ancient texts puzzled over how snakes move. Modern science shows a serpent uses up to 200 rib pairs tied to each backbone. The ribs push forward a broad plate to grip surfaces, enabling forward motion.
A young Bismarck served as an official court reporter and faced a tense moment with a disrespectful witness. The judge halted the quarrel and reminded him the court would handle any kicks. Bismarck retorted that the court would eject the witness if needed, prompting a sharp lesson in decorum.
Nige Summer Millinery advertises the largest stock of trimmed hats, Sailors, and fashion novelties at reduced prices in the Cloud Building. Shorts Sisters Artistic Millinery promotes confidence in wearers and urges a visit this week. New Troy Steam Laundry markets linen gloss and shirt waist work while promising quality service.
In Washington the 28 East Main venue touts itself as the finest conducted bar with standard merit goods. It offers round the clock light lunches and a phone order service for choice wines cigars and liquors. The ad humorously notes the difference between calomel and whisky while implying wives prefer the former.
An ad showcases Hunters Farm ers' Drug Store offering pure drug compounds and honest prices. It promotes enamel beds priced from 200 to 12 00 and extension dining tables with chairs. The Washington shop also advertises horses and carriages for hire at reasonable rates from W. W. Harnett's Livery at Third and Van Treen streets.
Letters from Bluodaland and Albany praise Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a dependable remedy. One user says it cured chronic catarrh after other treatments failed, and another notes it helps children during illness.
A. A. Berren of Floch Arkansas writes that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best cough and lung remedy, claiming it cured consumption in early stages. Sold by Smith & Winton.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Care as a cure for kidney and bladder diseases. It warns of accidents and promotes in-home use of Dr Thomas' Electric Giz as a safety measure, urging readers to purchase from Smith and Winton.
An old advertisement for Mothers! Mothers! Mothers! promoting Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for feverish, constipated children and worm removal. Includes a curiously clipped note about Bucklen's Arnica Salve for minor injuries. Mentions Allen Olmsted LeRoy New York and local druggists.
The New Troy Laundry advertises curtain stretchers that keep curtains square and true. It also offers dyeing and cleaning services for garments with guaranteed satisfaction and invites customers to visit the plant for information.
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