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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes mention individuals including Robert G. Freed and Walter with references to Southside, a church, and a May 16 date. The readable details imply a church event or service, with gendered roles hinted and a plan to serve “ner ginal gaye” per on May 16.
Friedrichshafen and Gehmans report April 10 as the annual occurrence of a century-old slave market triggers strong protests. The fronton provinces of Austig, Switzerkaind and Germany face pressure as the setting shifts into temporary slavery amid stormy reactions in the market place of stedrichshatén, with observers noting trade between roughly 1200 and 400.
An in-depth inquiry exposes brutal child labor practices where children, of both sexes, are leased to farmers for seven months to perform cattle herding, housework, stall cleaning, and errands. The process includes public display, harsh discipline, and health degradation, ending on “yacking day” when belongings are packed and children are sent away to distant masters.
Fry Cox of Bogard township and Mehiel McDonald of Reeve plan to attend Nora School in Dunville Indiana. Assessor Jeln A. Sims of Revaladitily is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Jobo Chanter welcome a daughter. Lora Giiken of Verniiiion visits relatives. Raymind Brigot of South Bend visits the Hart family. Ladies’ Aid of the M. Ky aire finished varnish, carpet, and window work. N.S Templin moved back to the farm. The Wie son of Lea Williams improves after illness. Enel Ligh Herndas of Odon visits his brother. Quarterly meetings at Cornettsville April 11 and 18 with Rev. CG. BL Asbury preaching. Farmers’ association grows. twenty-three members. Windya Atlen busy with cattle. Mrs. Hannah Sutter returns from Indianapolis with updated machinery stock. Marion Hartwell seriously ill. Elias Tomex visits his brother Josiah who is ill with cancer. Prof. FW. Tough comments on Minor traffic at the Opera House. Paxich crop damaged by cold weather. Wilgnt Morgan moves to new home. Wm t Bunch opens real estate and agency in new bank building. J.C. Fairhurst opens new real estate office in bank building. Torr has hog pen near town. hogs wake town at 4 a.m. Warmers bank to open next Monday. Eusht O. Allen travels to Washington, misses freight, walks home.
CORNING reports show residents and visitors making multiple weekend trips. John Broll and Miag Carrie were at Bt. Mars's Saturday while John Colvin went to Abordayle on Imerntss Monday. Peter t and John Molloy left Tuesday for Topeka Kansas. Other locals like Henry Fengan and G P Curriea traveled to Montgomery Tuesday and Washington Thursday.
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea to fight germs and cleanse the body. It warns against mercury based ointments for catarrh and promotes Hall's Cattarh Cure from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as a safe internal remedy with testimonials and price.
A 1906 pneumonia scare left Jesse Morris weak with a severe cough. After trying Dr King’s New Discovery he improved quickly, using two and a half bottles to full health. The remedy, sold under guarantee at J N Jones drug store, cost 50 cents per bottle or one dollar for a larger size, with a free bottle available.
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