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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
2
A December 7, 1906 item from The Daily Democrat Boyd and Backes comments on Santa as a hypothetical candidate with a walkover, then shifts to banking policy on real estate security and bond payments. It cites the Chicago Tribune and discusses Treasury, Corley tou, Roosevelt, and Chaney's party switch, plus Webster spelling and congressional printing matters.
Distorted report notes a local Ald Society bake sale dispute near Boonville involving a Christmas cookbook and fruit cake recipes. It mentions brandy and whisky among ingredients, hinting at temperance concerns and local social tensions surrounding the event.
A Massachusetts leader urges a Republican caucus in Congress to press for immediate tariff revision. Proposals aim to rectify inequalities in the Dingey schedules and push a compact offensive against the Democratic tariff, while the president considers but has not yet indicated a plan.
The article notes repair work at the plant with Schroeder to handle belt work and a 30 year life claim with proper care. It mentions the greatest issue being leakage at front pipes from joints, and debates about employing a capable engineer to run the plant. It also lists unclaimed letters for the week, including names of women and men from the Washington area.
Pr A H Holder and conductor Harry W Mowery returned from a hunting trip to Arkansas where a party of four took one deer. Much time spent fishing. The Thomas Byrne estate funeral attendance. John and Mre John Kellett and family attended a Washington funeral. Thanksgiving ball well attended. Mary Railty and Liste Donahue at Washington. Downey visited Montgomery. O'Conner of Ragleville and others in town. Catarrh treatment discussion notes internal remedies and a local cure claim with address in Ohio.
The readable portions mention a boy with a firearm causing fear during a performance. A girl sustains burns to clothing and kimono while audience panic and confusion unfold. A character named Mus Greenwood is noted carrying a garment during the remainder of the scene.
A fragmented local column lists labor politics with Rodkievelt and Sam Gompers references, plus farm moves near Mt Zionchurch and Thanksgiving visits by Chandler and family. Other items note Eyton on the farm, sick lists, a late Friday meeting, and kin visiting in Danville and nearby towns.
A reader in Belts Tennessee reports relief from a severe nasal swelling after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He states the swelling and soreness disappeared after one application and he credits the product for lasting relief. He mentions purchasing from J. Love in Fragito.
A garbled ad note mentions underwear at a racket venue with a price around 9.40 and references to returns and months including December and 50, though details are unclear. The fragment hints at a sales or promotional listing with limited legible terms and figures.
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