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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1905
Page
4
An 19th century public notice items a list of bizarre questions proposed for marriage license applicants. The questions probe gender, mental health, finances, drinking, honesty, and family background in a humorous yet pointed critique of licensing procedures. The column lampoons intrusive, irrelevant queries and suggests gender specific queries about wives. The piece reflects social attitudes toward marriage, morality, and state oversight.
A northbound Pennsylvania train car story tells of a newlywed couple sharing a seat with a laughing German passenger. The husband dozed, the wife faded to sleep beside the traveler, and amid an animated pillow scene the young woman opened her eyes in shock before regaining composure. The episode ends with the sleeper gently correcting herself and the passengers reacting with quiet amusement.
Help wanted notice asks for teamsters urgently at Gas Zet Office. Advertisement appears in the Zet Gazette, requesting immediate response from qualified drivers in the Bare Township area.
The Indiana newspaper notes Gibson county backing for John J. Brady bounds to Foster’s ticket. Brady, a city attorney and longtime First District figure, is praised as a loyal Republican who would vigorously support Foster if nominated, with county followers poised to act similarly in the upcoming election.
Announcement list for several churches includes Holy Communion times at John s Episcopal Church and evening prayers. Second M E council notes Sunday School, Junior Endeavor, and Epworth League events. Presbyterian, First Christian, and Church of Christ entries list pastors, sermon topics, Sabbath School times, and midweek services.
A chaotic spoof piece from the Princeton Ga. Zet te links a sports crowd scene to calls for moderation in pop bottle use. It imagines a dramatic misfire at a grand stand and urges citizens to embrace restraint and a return to tradition.
A telegram from Nogales Arizona to Edward F. ieredith reports the death of Jepi E B Hart at 11 30 last night. Cause listed as a complication linked to long illness. Hart was associated with the firm of Albertson Burton Hutotter Hart, builders of the county’s first gravel road. Burial plans to follow at Bonham. Several local residents are mentioned visiting or traveling, including Joseph Ebner of Visennce and families Hertford Willeford with various travels and relocations noted.
John Billheimer deputy auditor of state tours the Second district meeting region. He is active in party affairs, scarce time, and faces a potential reorganization of the state committee. Henderson of Bloom chosen to replace him on the state committee. Also notes on local accounts and a charity Mason meeting scheduled for May 18 with names and dates.
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