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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1857
Page
3
Notice announces a Monday evening meeting of the Working Men's Association at the Court House. President Thomas Baker calls for general attendance and orderly conduct.
The article notes a president's message summarized due to extreme length. It explains publishing the full document is impractical in a single issue or two issues without sacrificing other content.
This week crowds of ill fated hogs are shipped from this place to Cincinnati. The Ohio and Mississippi Railroad is expected to handle heavy hog traffic for the next month as many plan to ship their hogs rather than sell locally. The practice is viewed as bad policy for farmers lacking expertise in this business.
The piece notes the Corporation revived after a long pause and the Marshal’s efforts to collect taxes. It expresses hope that the effort succeeds and that officials perform their duties, anticipating citizen support for reasonable Board actions.
Merchants report slow trade while advertisements tout bargains from Thomas Baxxs and M J Manor. Boots and shoes praised, bets on Mr Banks as top in town. Bethel Church reports twenty accessions. protracted meetings show interest but few conversions. Real estate sale announced for the 23d by I Barr and local mill progress hints at growth. Commodore Natis sails through town on a yacht as spirit of improvement grows.
Dr C W Ropack advertises his Scandinavian Blood Purifier and Blood Pills based on a testimonial from John S Demuth of Pear Indiana dated August 4 1857. The letter says years of dyspepsia and nervous headaches ended within a month of using the remedies and the writer feels better than in ten years.
The Rev J W T McMullen of Rob ert's Chapel Ixvianarouis Indiana October 5 1857 thanks Dr C W Ropacx for sending his Blood Purifier. He notes the tonic pleasant taste and reports it has a happy effect on appetite while suffering from a nervous affection. He conveys sincere appreciation and regards.
Letters from 1857 chronicle strong endorsements of Scandinavian Blood Purifier and Pills. A Louisville clerk notes relief from chronic constipation after trying the pills, while others claim cures for neuralgia and debility after using the purifier and pills.
The trial featured Hedeus & Free’s Double-Coned Little Giant, Leavitt’s Excelsior Young America, and J Q Doyce & Co.’s Star Mill grinding corn and cob for stock. After weighing fifty-five pounds of corn, results favored the Star Mill for durability and rapid grinding, with commendation for the committee’s fairness.
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