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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment shows numbers like 5823671 10 000.00 87051.96 and 1080184 with scattered words such as STEAL and tease. The text lacks coherent context or clear entities to identify a person, organization, or event.
Report from Rapid City states Ute Indians captured near the Wyoming border by federal troops have reformed to hard work on railroad jobs along the Crouch line. About 200 in the camp near the Indian school at Ctos show steady progress. fifteen youths attend school, and most men work on the Black Hills railroad extension. Financial delays have been resolved, wages are paid in installments, and some regret alcohol use while others seek to return to Utah.
Richard P. Covert leads the supply division in naming the "Merry Widow" haircut to attract attention. The trend spreads through other post office offices as officials seek constant activity to outpace skating and baseball fever.
State ornithologist Edward Howe Forbush urges the legislature to empower mass execution of cats within Massachusetts to protect crops and curb disease spread. He cites thousands of bird losses and disease transmission as main motives.
Readable text fragment notes a cryptic phrase about Sean Plaor and the term cdi. No clear event names dates or organizations emerge from the fragment. Further context is needed to form a complete summary.
Friends secretly refreshed Dr. C P Scudder's office with new wall paper paint and wiring. Ger Streeter led painting and wallpaper, Arthur Schmidt oversaw wall paper choices, Howard Stewart played a phonograph to lift spirits. The result was a pristine, bright office stirring talk among local business men.
News briefs from Washington, Aug 18 report the heat wave continues with widespread response. A bulletin lists several residents in Princeton and nearby streets, noting few accidents amid the high temperatures.
The E C Girl tours the city distributing one dollar bills with every purchase of E C Corn Flakes. She claims about 98 percent household penetration and a 500 percent sales rise since arrival, visiting neighborhoods daily and urging grocers to stock the cereal. A list of venues and residents who received payments is included.
Sunday school workers from Bogard township met at the Methodist church in Epsom and organized for stronger work. Arthur Greenwood, the Rev. Winiger and the Rev. Wright spoke. Officers include President W A Bugher Vice President John Clark Secretary Treasurer Dan Myers Supt Teachers Training Calla Matheny Supt Primary Haute Herndon Supt Home Andrew Myers. The townships will join for a county convention in Washington at a later date.
Local venues report solid business with The Theatorium and Mahorey Brothers Stock Company delivering strong vaudeville and film. Rain limited crowds at Airdome yet patrons praised the stage, costumes, and high priced show. Also noted is a Wallace-Hageyhack winter HQ in Peru Indiana and a testimonial for Dr King’s New Life Pills sold for 25 cents.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Tanrad and Fleur in a medal event context. The readable portions indicate a competition or award scenario with named individuals and entities, but specifics are unclear due to damage.
Four Alaska Commercial Company fox trappers marooned on Chirikof Island for over a year are believed to be starving with relief ships failing to reach them. Repeated rescue attempts by the Hunter, St Paul, and other vessels have ended in delays and suspected wrecks amid violent storms. News also reports two fishermen drowned near Alaska towns, raising fears for other rescue crews.
A compact line ads listing Bessieme Kuns Hair Dressing services. Includes shampooing singeing manicuring facial massage and hair cutting for children. Promises face and scalp treatment as specialty with residence at 20 Northeast Fifth Street and phone Phong 483X.
A health note explains aging muscles and digestion, praising regular bowels and appetite. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild, effective aid, with testimonials from Rev A J Fletcher and others, and notes free samples and local availability at Lindeman's Pharmacy.
Theatorium shows Monday and Tuesday night with two films The Cashier and Ingenulty Conquers plus a full orchestra. Miss Lentora Davia sings When Sweet Marie Was Sweet Sixteen.
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