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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
4
A scanned period page records astronomical events with sunset and moon phases, mentions planetary positions, and notes the weather forecast. It also lists births, residents, and local notices including transfers, post office stamp dates, and a town directory snippet. The piece preserves a dated, community-news tone with scattered names and local events.
Gustave Strinze, a 27 year old Loogootee resident, underwent successful Wednesday surgery to remove one eye after an infection and poisoning in both eyes. Dr. A. Knapp and Dr. Scrande of Logsdon assisted, and he is expected to return home Saturday. A market page follows with Chicago grain quotes and prices for No. 1 spring wheat and other grains.
Notice states that on a Monday in August 1908 at 7 p.m. the district schools’ properties will be sold at public auction in the Temple Court building Washington. Properties include Ford school house and grounds and District No. 17 known as the Mexander school. Terms allow one year with interest at ten percent. trustee is W. Brew.
Numerous individuals are noted traveling to cities such as Indianapolis Princeton Montrecal Bloomington Terre Haute and Chicago. People cited include Mr and Mrs J M Mtack Luke Winoni Lima Ohio and Mrs 3B Ellis with various family and friends visiting relatives in Owensboro Vincennes and Davisess County plus trips to Trinity Springs Atlantic City and Springfield Missouri.
Howard W. Parker of the United States surveys coal use and predicts anthracite will be exhausted by 2055 at current consumption. He cites annual US usage around 2.3 billion tons and 600 million tons yearly production in the 1916–1925 decade, noting future advances may reduce coal demand.
In Coatesville Pennsylvania a pigeon became wedged in the organ pipes at a church after entering through the belfry. During services the bird crawled out headfirst from a pipe end, leaving the organ to be torn apart to remove it. The odd scene followed other bird intrusions after attempts to block roosting spaces failed. Nearby Vineland New Jersey residents debate similar animal mixups at home.
James J. Kimmett, yardmaster at East Penn Junction in Allentown Pennsylvania, says a severe sunburn that peeled skin from his scalp led to a remarkable regrowth of hair. He notes the renewed growth appears after the sunburn and attributes it to the sunburn.
A popular physician endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the quickest remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. The ad cites relieved cases from Bruceville Texas to Aspens Michigan and New Philadelphia Ohio, stating the product aids digestion, tones the stomach and liver, and is safe for babies. Sold by Lindenmann's Pharmacy and others with free samples offered.
The Interstate Commerce Commission report for year ending June 30 1968 lists 122,855 persons killed or injured by railroads, net income 149,461,188 pounds available for dividends, and 875,005,133 passengers carried. Track mileage rose 10,892 to 327,975 with 1,672,074 employees and 1,991,557 freight cars. Dividends totaled 308,137,024 while surplus from operations reached 141,323,264.
An old clipping lists forty births with three specific names among them. Charles Evans at 4911 Seo fae enue, James Stanek at 3718 East neon street, and John Heovick on 8th street are named in the record from the Pittsburg health office.
Real estate and loan notices offer warmes of all sizes and prices for sale or exchange for city or other property. Farm lane loans at 6 percent interest with prepayment privileges. Located at Temme Court Reon No 20. A J Bidbinger.
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