This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary advert claims a guarantee of improvement and value beyond previous experiences. The text hints at a bold promise to receive more than ever before, using persuasive language to entice readers to seek a superior outcome. The message emphasizes benefit and desirability.
After six weeks of drought the Indianapolis region received rain breaking the dry spell. Farmers report parched and withered fields with dust on roads and stressed livestock. Widespread rain followed promises by weather bureaus, revitalizing crops and signaling a push toward countywide farming plans. An unrelated Woodmen of the World event at the fair grounds drew local attendance.
A long draft bill from the Indiana General Assembly outlines local option elections to prohibit intoxicating liquors by county vote. It details petition requirements, election procedures, ballot wording, and consequences for licenses if prohibition passes, plus lingering provisions and enforcement references.
The socialist red special with Eugene V Debs and party speakers travels to Washington and plans stops along the B and C Southwestern line, staging events as it carries the presidential candidate across regions.
Sunday schools of Harrison township gathered for a reunion at the Union church in the township. A large crowd attended and a basket dinner was served. The next meeting was set for Hudsonville with Rev. E E Davidson delivering the afternoon address.
Citizen notice in Daviess county Indiana states a male resident intends to apply to the county board of commissioners for a license to sell and allow on premises spiritous vinous and intoxicating liquors in a room fronting Main Street Washington city. The notice details the property description and locking doors, with application to begin at the October 1908 board session.
A notice from the court states that Edmond Johnson and Charles Johnson, nonresidents of Indiana, are defendants in a real estate partition action. They must appear at the next term beginning November 9, 1908, at the Washington County court house and answer the complaint, or the case will proceed in their absence. Clerk WM. A. Walighi records the entry dated September 19, 1908.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.