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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented local report mentions market activity with home grown produce and automated units from nearby towns. It notes a court session and plans for community education along with names and places tied to a regional event.
A farmer proposes hiring friends with doubling pay over thirty two days to harvest over two hundred thousand bushels of wheat. The plan, though ambitious, faces skepticism as bystanders watch a car theft scene and a man dragged from a curb in a disorderly incident near Heaallyn Mat.
Former Washington pitcher Clyde Gondwing, now with Columbus, secured a win against Minneapolis, pitching for hits allowed and Columbus prevailing by a narrow margin. The report notes railroad cars destroyed in fires at North Vernon and Pierceville stock cars burned in a separate incident.
A Miss Nancy Sankey-Jones hosted a Turkish bath kimono party at the Prince George hotel in New York. Twenty New York women attended a day of mechanized massage devices, mounted rides, and a luncheon with cocktails, followed by a desert lesson on youth care.
In Kansas City the Yecker Avenue Baptist church, three years after organization, works by lantern light past 11 pm to erect a new building. Pastor William L Harms leads a pledge to donate time and material as members, carpenters, and women contribute, keeping spirits high with coffee after work.
In Great Falls Montana the world’s tallest chimney rises 255 feet above its foundation and, when finished, will stand 706 feet high with potential extension to 666 feet. The structure stands at the Great Falls smelters as officials plan for completion amid industrial growth.
Advert says overworked kidneys harm health and promotes Kilmer's Swamp-Root as a premier kidney remedy. It claims to cleanse kidneys, improve blood filtration, and aid all organs. Includes offer for free booklet and mail order info to Dr Kilner & Bamton.
A story from artist Jr. Sandham recalls a disorderly Haitian garrison dubbed the army. An Irish friend provokes a coin toss that sends troops scrambling for silver, prompting harsh punishment but swift release after bribery and a bottle of rum.
Antiquarian notes a 400 year old peasant custom where inheritance favors the youngest son who settles the estate near a dower house. Eldest often abdicates to allow the younger to rule, preserving family peace. elder siblings may buy back later. Separate tale mentions Foula gulls battling eagles and locals raising skull gulls to protect crops and fishermen.
A family recipe describes making delicate custard cups with egg yolk sugar nutmeg and sweet ink. Cups sit in hot water and bake until firm then top with meringue and orange marmalade on each.
Visitors in an apartment house hear a noise and speculate it is a tooth extraction in the dentist’s partments below or the Popleys’ baby teething above, leaving the source unclear in Philadelphia report.
A collage of excerpts notes market upturns for farmers and reports on Chinese justice and diplomacy. It mentions a Chinese schoolmaster murdered a government official, an extradition dispute between China and Japan, and a novel coat made of 365 leather pieces.
A city report complains about unsafe sidewalks in several areas, noting narrow uneven brick walks raised by tree roots and decades of wear. Residents, especially women, fear injuries at night due to reckless maintenance and lack of care.
The piece argues that Democrats and allied papers aided by criticizing William J. Bryan after October’s banking crisis. It cites prior bank rescues and asserts Bryan could have triggered ruin by urging depositors to withdraw. The author condemns what it calls ingratitude from Republicans and press.
Mr. and Mrs. Jaumex W. Anthony and daughter of Oberlin Ohio travel in a see light touring car with a camp setup in the tonneau. They have been on the road since last Saturday reporting only one tire puncture and hope to reach Evansville today. The trip is linked to Mr Anthony’s Henderson area farm and his plan to visit Evansville.
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