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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1903
Page
2
Indiana farmers face a mixed outlook with crops varying by type. Wheat and fruit forecast weak to uncertain, oats and hay promising, corn growth hampered by weather but potential remains. A global sugar cartel agreement aims to curb subsidies, undermine countervailing duties, and shape a new tariff law.
Local papers report Vincennes fans excited for a baseball clash as the Invincibles scrub team heads to Washington to face the Grays. Flora’s B and O squad is praised for its strong play, while the Washington team hopes for a win at home. The tone ridicules the Grays for boasting after a lopsided 36 to 0 loss to Flora.
A brief note reports hermits have left the state following the rise of the modern daily newspaper, signaling a shift in regional life and lone dwellers.
Indianapolis June 29 report notes J Frank Hanly of Lafayette leads push for Republican gubernatorial nomination in the Tenth district. Potential rivals include Lieutenant Governor Gilbert former Attorney General Taylor and George A H Shideler. Debate over early organizing and “dragon” movement.
Oliver T. Culbertson, Evansville city council member and Republican worker, was indicted by the grand jury for attempted bribery in connection with a telephone franchise. He pleaded not guilty, posted $2,000 bond, and declared more arrests would follow.
Bloomington Indiana June 9 Samuel Hinkle a young businessman is at the point of death from injuries sustained in a horse and buggy runaway. Doctors say the case may prove fatal and the incident occurred near health in the town.
Miss Bass Wilson hosts a reception for Miss Lulu McGrarry of Cincinnati at her Esat Walnut street home. A Knox county Sunday picnic drew Dave Kennedy Geo Boltman Harry Sheron James Kennedy and Misses Mayme Fromme Lorena Aull Irene Kreetz Anna Hart. Mrs. Harry Smith hosted friends on East Main street for Mrs. Floyd Smith of Portsmouth visiting. Rev and Mrs J L Hudgins to be feted by CO P church. Miss Lucy May Day entertained G C T club guests Irena Day and Laura Nimpicht from Washington. Helen Boston to celebrate eighteenth birthday on West Main. Second M church women raised 140 from bazaar lunch. Thanks to Street Railway Co merchants and others for support. Catherine Breen enters Sisters of Charity novitiate near Baltimore. she is known in Washington.
Fred S Clapp partners with Mi o na proprietors to market the flesh forming food with a guarantee bond on every package. The arrangement introduces a novel sales method for the digestion regulator promising security for buyers.
A garbled notice describes a purchase guarantee offering a refund if Mi-ona fails to increase weight or causes dyspepsia. Signed by Fred Clapp as the party guaranteeing the return of money.
Bred S Clapp offers a standalone guarantee with every 60 Ge box of Mi o na promising a natural way to improve digestion and vitality. The advertisement asserts Mi o na blends fresh forming elements with remedies to aid digestion and restore health and guarantees refund if it fails to meet claimed benefits.
The plan for the work of the County Board of Review is set. Taxpayers in townships are asked to note dates for examinations and revisions including Veale Larrigan Burr Steele Washington City Washington and misc items. John Datty, President Board of Review, urges parties to attend on their designated days and present grievances.
Property transfers involve Wm H Hamersly Jr to Lula Williams and Nicholas McQuinn to WH Hamersly Jr. Multiple deeds detail lines, lots, and plots across Washington Turner’s additions, Odon, and Elnora with values ranging from 60 to 8750 dollars. Offers, PT SWQ sections, and assorted lot and tract descriptions appear with buyer and seller names and estimated prices.
A Washington reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved acute back pain and kidney trouble after using the remedy from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. The testimonial urges others to try the product sold by all dealers at 50 cents.
The city’s largest stockrot millinery is discounted this week at Shorts Sisters Artistic Millinery Cloud Building The Coky Corner Eureka 508 East Main Street. Also promoting Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for summer illness.
An old ad for American Steam Laundry at 421 E Main TM Street invites ladies to try their hand wash and ironing service claiming shirts come out clean and white as new. The piece ends with a dismissive exhale.
A Washington livery offers horses and vehicles for ladies use including rubber tired runabouts traps and closed carriages. Prices touted as reasonable by W. W. Barnett at Third and Van Trees, phone 6.
The M. J. Caroahan Co advertises a wide range of hammocks in many sizes styles and colors priced from 75 to 85 cents. Consumers are invited to buy for summer comfort with a small investment.
Misses M. and M. James announce a special sale this Thursday and Friday with sailor hats offered at 10 cents to 10 cents, well below the usual 75 cents to one dollar price. The items are described as new styles from the latest collection and widely available.
An advertisement promotes spring soft cushioned baby carriages for infants. The units are described as strong yet lightweight with prices ranging from 28 50 to 25 F B, placed by Fornwald at 210 Main Street.
A local grocer at I M4 East Main street promotes a full line of fresh groceries and competitive prices aimed at fitting customers ideas and budgets.
Reading at night can blur letters that run together. Call us for clearer vision. We offer improved methods to ensure you have a comfortable night-time view. Jepson's at 363 Main Street.
Mrs KE Rickand at 112 East Main Street advertises a full line of new wallpaper designs at attractive prices, plus the latest books, novels, choice stationery and school supplies to attract public interest.
Advertisement seeks a well educated person to travel for a company with 2250 000 capital. Salary listed as 21040 per year with weekly expenses. Respond with address and stamp to Washington End.
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