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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1903
Page
2
In a Washington Indiana issue dated Saturday May 30 the paper endorses either Mc Beery or Fulkerson for the school superintendent citing they are sound men who will look after the schools. The piece also criticizes the editor’s political influence and remarks on local trustees.
The text discusses the superintendent of schools politics, Democrats worried about an $800 debt tied to a candidate, and trustees advising silence while candidates acknowledge the owed sum. The piece hints that the insured man must settle the debt if elected, amid concerns about financial means and merit.
The Presbyterian Church announces Dr. Stewart will preach a second sermon tomorrow morning on If Christ Should Come Today The evening theme asks The Sabbath a Holy Day or a Holiday Everyone is invited to attend and hear the discussion of summer topics and survival themes if applicable.
The item lists Second M E Church and Epworth League activities including Sunday school at 9:30 and preaching at 10:30 and 7:45 with subjects The City of the Church Divine Worship and The Greatest Sin. It notes Epworth League times and a rail promotional notice offering low one way fares to southern and western points with contact details. It also contains miscellaneous humorous and moral reflections about marriage and everyday life.
Young people gather at 6 45 p m with an official board meeting at 2 30 pm Sunday services include preaching at 10 20 am and 7 30 pm by Dr Milee pastor Sunday school at 9 15 am and B Y P U at 7 pm All are invited.
A Washington citizen cites neighbor testimony praising Doan's Kidney Pills. The speaker, Charles Klapper, retired baker, recalls relief from sluggish kidneys and embarrassing secretions after two doses bought at Hoosier drug store. The ad-style claim ends urging Doan's as a reliable remedy sold nationwide.
Loom Ends or LOOM ENDS are short ends from looms, typically 1 to 10 yards long, set aside at season end. They are tied into bundles and sold by the pound for less than raw material cost, allowing buyers to access many grades and styles through systematic purchasing.
A vintage advertisement lists discounted fabrics including Figured Lawns and Dimities, Figured Velours, Bleached Muslin, and Silk lines. Prices show yard and piece rates, with yard values ranging from about 12 to 50 cents and piece lengths from 2 to 12 yards. Simpson's Silkelines and various fabrics are highlighted with unit prices and bundle options.
During the loom end sale or while stock lasts all light summer suits are offered at loom end prices. The sale features new regular stock including Rogers suits at very low rates, an opportunity to obtain a good summer suit before stocks run out.
All wool carpets priced at 55 cents per yard in a loom end sale. Bargains are limited and early purchase is advised to secure the stock before it runs out.
A local advertisement promotes carpet department bargains for the first fifty customers. It invites readers to cut out the notice and redeem a useful article in exchange during the sale, starting on the initial day.
The advertisement promotes shirt waists at a loom end price of 1 dollar, claiming the best quality, plus a reduced price on a dish set previously selling at 1500 now offered at 12. The note urges early purchase and highlights gold filled items and 100 piece dish sets as part of the sale.
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