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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented transcript shows Rep Thornton of Floyd County defending a bachelor tax amid fears it could curb rising life costs and male bachelor emigration. The debate centers on social policy, implications for families, and potential tax viability as a measure to influence outcomes in the twenty first century.
In Brownston April 30 a sales receiver for Peoples State Bank filed a suit against the bank's directors, seeking 100 in goods damages for alleged duty neglect. The complaint names all 190 directors and argues insolvency at the time. The petition details payables and dividend payments, noting possible further action to compel dividend recovery. recent filings reference Mondlin 1806 and 1307 with the state auditor deadlines.
The readable passages reference Home Telephone Company, a Bailey style civic note, a candidate gate post opinion, and scattered discussion of food color impact on appetite, with mentions of Kilmer and a physician. The overall piece reads as a jumbled mix of ads, opinions, and anecdotes without a clear single event.
In St Louis a champion white Orpington hen named Peg is owned by millionaire Kan wan Kellerstrass. Peg, with a daily valet, private pen, and meticulous grooming, has won numerous blue ribbons since 1903 including prizes in New York and Chicago. Kellerstrass aims to breed a perfect line of eggs and birds while Peg attracts crowds to the Kellerstrass farm.
Bloomington fishers reduce annual carp sales from 250000 to 500000 dollars per year, according to the Kinote Ash commission report. The state fish commission quashes indictments labeling carp unfit for human food, citing harm to waterfowl feeding grounds and noting carp remain a staple for many who cannot access salmon or trout. The commission defends carp as a common food fish while acknowledging higher quality species exist and warns against mislabeling carp as premium fish in markets.
A dispute arises between water department official Henry F Dure and property owner Mr. Grote over a visit and an umbrella hit. Dure says he was not through with the matter while Grohe alleges the tap caused injury and a doctor’s visit. Both men, stated to be over four years old, blame each other for the incident and seek apologies.
Reading resident Mrs. Frank Evaworth Wenrleh hosts yearly sauerkraut dinners for her 20 children, now 12 living, with multiple monthly celebrations across January through December. A second item in the column touts Electric Bitters and Dr King’s New Life Pills as cure-alls, with local druggists offering samples.
The annual commencement at the Elnora opera house features seven graduates Howard Toetle Nellie Courtney Emmett Pope Fiossy Smneys Enis Malone Year Brown Offs Courtney. Hon Thomas H Kuhn of Richmond will deliver the address as a Democratic governor candidate. The program includes an orchestra invocations, Mendelssohn music by a male quartet, and the presentation of diplomas by Dr McG. Poiltes.
A mixed, fragmentary wirefile covers druggist permits in anti saloon zones, a drug prohibition stance, and legal opinion on sales for sacramental use. Other items touch on murders, embezzlement indictments, elopements, and a mass death scene in New York. several scattered notes describe a Texas land deal, a Baton Rouge case, and a Jersey electrical incident.
A garbled screed warns a woman to endure extreme bodily harm or death to satisfy an odd health cult rule. Police report no clear origin or credible details.
A fragment discusses health and employment, noting the need for physical exercise to maintain muscles and avoid neglect. It mentions different classes of people and the risks of overuse or underuse, suggesting a balance between work and guided exercise to prevent later health issues.
The program lists Oline Mattingly and a corus group performing with violin solo by Everett Pang and Salo Nora Harris. Vocal duets by Mary Watler and Ly Callendar, chorus from Hoye School, piano pieces by Bertha Soto and others, and a character sextet with Dai Lu Will and Bub. Irene Da offers a solo with the chorus invited. The event is under the direction and supervision of the music department.
Fragmented OCR notes describe L. E. Stédins and a piece titled Thankless Child. A mother pleads for entitlements for children while contrasting her eight siblings of a past era with a contemporary figure who had four toys.
A fragmented note describes tiny birds kept in captivity near a greenhouse, noting their charm and danger to themselves. It mentions flowers and torturous conditions, implying neglect and potential injury from confinement.
A 1900s touring car described as a four patient model with glass front, side curtains, fuel tank, pump, tools, tires, and a complete set of spares. It states the car was kept in sand storage and well cared for, asking around 4300 for the vehicle in its current showroom term.
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