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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
2
Market listings show cattle receipts 2 921 with hogs and lambs steady to higher. Corn and oats trading weak to slow amid mixed grain prices while hay demand remains light. Local notices discuss health ads, visitors, and a farm update from Loogootee and South Van Buren.
Officials report statewide fire damage totals by week’s end with Indiana counties noting 415 950 dollars in losses and 629 400 dollars in another measure. The article lists specific incidents including a Knightsville blaze and a Sanborn fire affecting multiple owners and households. Cooperation urged to reduce and eliminate fires.
An OCR fragment notes floods in Ohio and a deadly steamer calamity in Omaha, while reporting severe coughs and colds. L Poole of 2217 California St Omaha references Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for her daughter’s illness, and there is a brief mention of substitutes and local dealers.
Farmers say spring planting is late as a cold fog hampers corn and oat crops. Harrowing is needed repeatedly and many foresee shortages in oats pastures and gardens unless conditions improve soon. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised with testimonials claiming cures for kidney and bladder troubles.
Jessa Bryant, an aged Winslow resident, arrived Wednesday to visit. He suffered a serious attack of heart disease and was carried into a local drug store office. Doctor Wadsworth attended, and he was later moved to the Bonham ambulance for further care.
Snippet mentions a family issue and a kidnapping case with unclear references to a person named Voihan and possibly police involvement. The text is garbled, offering no clear names, dates, or locations to confirm specifics.
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