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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
Fragmented notices report proposed pay increases for congress and travel costs, a heated debate over federal versus state powers, and a string of weather and local incident items. It mentions losses from a Phoniz Arizona flood, and a cold wave hitting North Dakota with subzero temps.
Washington locals record the installation of Ben Hur officers including Chief Joseph Allen Judge L He Suachey stateher Mrs Cora Stafford and other roles such as Keeper of Outer Gate and Trustee Herb Meredith. The nominations and titles reflect a fraternal leadership event held midweek.
The big show grosses excitement with Laurence Evie starring in The Prisoner of Wenda. The theatre attracts mournful applause as Mr. Ewart and Flora receive bouquets from city patrons eager for the season’s premier production.
Poorly legible clipping mentions a real estate dealer in Elnora and a boom in property activity. The text references a Democrat named Hae Finoea and several garbled phrases about coal, lots, and town plans, but key details are unreadable.
The ad recounts a speaker cured of consumption and coughs by King’s New Discovery after severe weight loss. It promotes the remedy as a sure cough and cold product, with pricing, and notes testimonials from J. N. Jones druggist and customers in Braceville and nearby towns. It also advertises Hotlister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Tabletts.
A farm union organizer from the Farmers' Union, J A Rodurmel, works in Daviess County to expand the organization among southern district farmers. He has been active in forming local unions and engaging neighbors, with efforts noted in several townships and schoolhouse gatherings.
Historical ad copy touts Bucklen's Salve as the best cure for sores and skin afflictions. It claims rapid relief and mentions doctors and long use in Tennessee communities, urging readers to buy the product.
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