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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
3
Farmers are urged to consider using commercial fertilizer on corn if it proves profitable. The message notes availability of fertilizer products and encourages prudent budgeting for the field.
Arnold Padget and Elmer Binford spoke to Vincennes businessmen at the Grand hotel about guarantees for the Vincennes Washington and Eastern interurban. They presented contracts with Canadian Construction Company and outlined proposed subsidies totaling 200000 dollars. The talks included route surveys and financial backers, while Binford claimed no new traction lines are funded without town subsidies.
A public meeting heard Messrs Binford and Padgett argue for subsidies to fund an Interurban line from Vincennes to Wheatland. They claim financing is secured and construction will start within days, with cars running within a year of funding. Subdivision votes in Martin, Daviess, and Knox counties supported the plan, while Barr Township failed amid dry status and local opposition.
Farmers push spring field work as April rains soaked soil and delayed corn planting. Persistent wet conditions hinder plowing and farm tasks, with conditions improving only gradually for field operations.
The river bottom Jagd remains overflowed in spots this week causing farmers in the loyality area to miss plowing time and fall behind in field work.
Dr. G L Parr votes in the local box and showcases a new Maxwell car said to be among the best in the area. W W Barnett and son delivered the Maxwell from Indianapolis. reports claim the trip from Worthington to Washington took under two hours despite hills. Dr. C H Yenne also dazzles with a new EMF, recounting a test drive to Plainville. an official speed check later found the speed recorder faulty.
The Plainville hall hosts a season opener Sunday with the Santiera Paivna Ree paring. It will feature the first game of the season against Tyave Uden Ta gery, with local fans invited to watch.
City officials plan a cleaning and prep for a major event Saturday featuring a contest between Linton and Indiana University hall. Preparations include arena readiness and ceremonial arrangements for the day’s exhibition ball and surrounding activities.
A historic note praises Chamberlains Liniment for soothing sore muscles from exercise strain or injury. It is described as esteemed for relief and widely sold by dealers.
Washington resident Charles S. Ragsdale attests Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back pain and kidney weakness after using them since 1906. He reiterates confidence in 1909, noting occasional doses keep him practically free from trouble. Sold by dealers, 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
J. M. Howell of Greensburg Kentucky praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for town households and recommends it. Sold by all dealers.
Advertisement states headaches stem from stomach disorder and Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cure it. Promotes sale by all dealers.
Agitation spreads across the country for a yearly Father’s Day. Washington area daddies and others discuss a third Sunday in June as the dedicated date with churches and organizations planning celebrations. Minsterial meetings in Chicago also back Mother’s Day observance urging similar honors for fathers.
The Rev Ta Jackson died at home after a long career in the ministry. He joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at age seventeen and remained a member until his death. The obituary notes his years of service and dedication to his faith.
A German chemist, A Eschen Gruen, is reported to have discovered an insoluble substitute for celluloid named cellon. An acetylcellulose product said to replace nitrocellulose and be usable in many objects, with coloring options and tortoise shell imitation. Cellon varnish and large scale manufacture are also mentioned in reports.
W E Cox from the Third Indiana district, chair of the Expenditures Committee, advocates abolishing small customs houses with low revenue and salaries. He plans to convene the committee on Wednesday to review costs and potential closures.
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