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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
5
Readable fragments show bargain pricing on potatoes and prunes with references to nice prices and per pound comparisons. The ad touts cheap rice at 5 cents per pound and urges careful spending while shopping for clothing and goods.
A local grocer advertises a wide range of staples with prices on white sugars, tea, coffee, lard, oats, baking powder, and canned goods. The piece also promotes a washing machine with wood sides and galvanized bottom for 33.60, featuring a two-wash-board mechanism and removable parts.
Daily glimpses of residents visiting relatives and attending business from Vincennes and surrounding towns. Names include Thompson, Lettie Am, Sara Chicago, Parry, Johnson, Hennis, Gardiner, McCown, Evansville visitors, and numerous brief mentions of travel, errands, and social calls across the region.
A burglar tried to enter the residence of J W Robinson last Friday night. Robinson confronted the intruder and fired a shot in self defense. No injuries reported, investigation underway.
A jumble of local notes lists visitors and residents such as William Leslie of Seymour, Mrs M A Allen’s sister, and Miss Alma Wheeler visiting Washington. Mentions of Harvey Manning, James Roach heading to Oklahoma, Harve Mackler as Sunday school superintendent, and local happenings at Elnora include a new building by Harvey Hueheselk and various family and farming updates.
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